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Minnesota fitness execs shocked by Walz decision to keep gyms closed
"They didn't have any great reasoning for their decisions," said the chief executive of Anytime Fitness.
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COVID-19 pandemic, complaints grow in state
Criticism of Gov. Tim Walz's remaining lockdown restrictions intensified Thursday as the state's COVID-19 case count continued to rise.
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Minnesota seniors, disabled still battling isolation, despite loosening of restrictions
Advocates have voiced alarms that restrictions are being taken too far.
Science
What scientists are learning to try to be ready for what's after COVID-19
The coronavirus field is undergoing a rapid change, needing more funding and more scientists in the field.
Science
Scientists launch wide dragnet against elusive killer
Scientists say fighting elusive killer will require multiple paths and drugs.
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Traditional healers cultivate healing plants and lost heritage
Once forced underground, they gain new recognition as the Indian Health Service embraces their knowledge.
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Minnesota reports 32 deaths, new daily high
The number of Minnesotans hospitalized for COVID-19 is 566 — with 229 in intensive care, according to the department, which also reported that the growth in new hospital admissions is above a new target goal.
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Walz's latest changes get pushback
Starting June 1, bars and restaurants can open for outdoor service. Hair salons and campgrounds also can reopen, with limits. But the state's restrictions are more than what Iowa, the Dakotas and Wisconsin have.
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Hospitalizations rise, 29 new deaths as state watches for surge
Minnesota reported that 550 people with COVID-19 are admitted to hospitals in the state, including 212 patients who needed intensive care. The state's hospital numbers had leveled off over the past week, but then increased from 488 on Monday and 545 Tuesday.
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Fond du Lac Band shelves instant COVID-19 test amid accuracy concerns
The FDA says the Abbott ID NOW test can return false negatives, but Abbott says it is accurate in its studies.
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Minnesota nonprofits boost mental health services during COVID-19
Mental health providers say they're expecting a flood of people needing help.
Democratic leaders blame House GOP for blocking bonding bill
Gov. Tim Walz and Democratic legislative leaders blamed the top House Republican on Monday for the Legislature's failure to agree on a public construction borrowing bill during the regular session, but they said they'll keep trying to reach a deal in time for a special session expected to begin June 12.
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Minnesota officials cautious after first week with fewer COVID-19 deaths
They point to a large one-day jump in patients needing ICU beds as a reason for concern.
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'Every hour is a battle': Minn. nursing home worker shares front-line challenges
For the past two months, there has been little respite for workers.
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Minnesota virus deaths up 17, cases up 729 as ICU patients rise
The confirmed case count in Minnesota grew to 14,969 and deaths to 700. There was a significant one-day jump in patients needing ICU care.
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Unknown infection sources key to virus fate in Minnesota
State looks to identify more infection sources of COVID-19 and any new cases of a mysterious and potentially related childhood syndrome.
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Testing fuels COVID-19 case surge: 808 new cases, 20 new deaths
The Minnesota Department of Health reported another 808 lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases, bringing the total in the pandemic to 14,240. The state also reported another 20 deaths, bringing the toll to 683.
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Virus deaths and hospitalizations rising as state plans to reopen
Hospitalization rate is becoming a key metric as the state anticipates more COVID-19 cases following the end of stay-at-home conditions.
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Minnesota hospitals are readying for COVID-19 peak
State health officials unveil new dashboard metrics that could result in new stay-at-home or other restrictions if COVID-19 spreads wildly.
Science
Snakes' extreme metabolic feats may yield human treatments
Scientists work to understand snakes at the molecular level, which offer tantalizing clues that might someday be applied to our own bodies.
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