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January 13, 2021
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Mayo validates COVID-19 plasma treatment as public seeks vaccine

Timing is key, as patients with COVID-19 did not benefit from donor plasma if they had already been placed on ventilators, research shows.
Local
January 13, 2021
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Minnesota's COVID vaccine supply reaches 558K

Plans for rollout of COVID-19 vaccine for next priority group on hold due to new federal guidance.
Local
January 12, 2021
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More than 7,000 second COVID-19 vaccine doses given in Minnesota

New website seeks to provide more real-time information to Minnesotans about the pace of vaccination.
Variety
January 12, 2021

The Latest: House urges Pence to remove Trump from power

The Latest on the fallout from the attack of the U.S. Capitol by a mob of pro-Trump loyalists (all times local):
Local
January 11, 2021
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State pushes for weekend shots to boost COVID vaccine rate

With more than 150,000 doses administered, state health officials begin planning for next phase of vaccinating people 75 or older and workers in key industries.
Local
January 11, 2021
Mark Berman walked back to his North Loop home with a pizza and salad from Black Sheep in May. "I would not go to any place that offers in house dinin

Bars, restaurants and other venues reopen today in Minnesota with restrictions

Starting Monday, bars and restaurants can reopen for in-person dining at 50% capacity with a 10 p.m. curfew. Movie theaters, bowling alleys and museums can reopen at 25%.
Local
January 11, 2021
Juanita Moran's daughters Becky Cusick, left, and Marie Zellner, right, joined her for a zoom call for a rosary prayer shortly after being cleared of

St. Paul matriarch, 99, and family survive COVID scare

The petite 99-year-old had been in good health until early November, when she started sleeping all day and eating only a few bites.
January 10, 2021

St. Paul matriarch and family survive COVID-19 scare

The petite 99-year-old had been in good health until early November, when she started sleeping all day and eating only a few bites.
Local
January 9, 2021
State Epidemiologist Dr. Ruth Lynfield. Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm along with State Epidemiologist Dr. Ruth Lynfield and Infectious Dis

Minnesota reports first cases of coronavirus variant

The new strain was detected in specimens from five residents in the Twin Cities metro area, the Minnesota Health Department says.
Local
January 9, 2021
A pharmacist in Chandler, Ariz. prepares an injection during a trial for Regeneron's antibody treatment, Aug. 12, 2020.

Slow uptake for promising new COVID-19 treatment in Minnesota

Some medical centers are reporting a surprising lack of patient interest in the outpatient antibody therapy, state health officials say.
Local
January 9, 2021
Children arrived for classes at Forest View Elementary last year.

Summer school could be an option for more Minn. students this year

Some federal aid may go toward offsetting "learning loss"caused by pandemic hurdles.
Nation
January 9, 2021
In this Jan. 5 photo, a LifeLine Ambulance arrives at the CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center  in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File

California awaits a virus 'tsunami'

The coming days are expected to be critical in determining how bad this next surge will get and how much it will affect hospitals.
Local
January 9, 2021
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Minnesota reports 2,489 new COVID-19 cases, 43 more deaths

State officials are watching for a potential increase in cases following holiday travels.
Science
January 8, 2021
Fit Girl picking up heavy barbell with weights for workout

Can 4 seconds of exercise make a difference?

Science
January 8, 2021
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Dad got the vaccine, but no one else did — yet

Science
January 8, 2021
An image from an electron microscope shows SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Heading off the next pandemic

Science
January 8, 2021
One example of a dietary pattern that may be optimal for better sleep is the Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes such foods as vegetables, fruits, nu

How foods may affect our sleep

What we eat can fuel our sleep while poor sleep can awaken cravings for sweets.
Local
January 8, 2021
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More than 100,000 Minnesotans receive first COVID-19 vaccine doses

Health officials to meet Monday to plan second wave of vaccine offerings to people 75 and older and front-line essential workers.
Local
January 8, 2021
Governor Tim Walz and Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm answered questions about the change to use vaccines as they get them, rather than rese

More than 100K Minnesotans receive first COVID-19 vaccine doses

Gov. Tim Walz praised plans to release federal reserve supplies of COVID-19 vaccine to states.
January 8, 2021
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Depression and new dads

Fathers who struggle emotionally after the birth of a child may be experiencing postpartum depression.

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