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Gov. Whitmer among 7 awarded for courage by JFK Foundation
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and six other people who risked their own health and safety to help and protect others during the coronavirus pandemic will receive Profile in Courage awards next month, the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation announced Tuesday.
Local
Fentanyl pushes Minnesota drug overdose deaths up 27%
The onset of the coronavirus last year led many treatment and outreach resources to shut down, limiting access.
Local
State bets big on fairgrounds in push to inoculate hardest-hit
Thousands of Twin Cities residents are benefiting from a highly coordinated campaign to expand COVID-19 vaccinations to minority communities hardest hit by the pandemic. At the center of the initiative is the State Fairgrounds.
Local
Minnesota hospitals offering more N95 masks to workers
Minnesota hospitals collectively now have about 2.8 million N95 respirators on hand, a supply that would last five months. A year ago, they had only enough to last two months, state data show.
World
Aid is starting to flow into India, including desperately needed oxygen
Nations worldwide accelerate medical shipments
Local
Doctors brace for questions with return of J&J vaccine
Health care providers across Minnesota are anticipating a flood of questions from patients about COVID-19 immunizations in coming days.
Local
Minnesota reports 1,723 new COVID-19 cases, 10 more deaths
The number of people with at least one vaccine dose exceeds 2.5 million.
Business
US extends face-mask requirement on planes until September
If you're traveling on a plane, train or bus, don't put that face mask away yet.
Local
Walz considers COVID-19 dial change, 'normal' State Fair
Gov. Tim Walz met with business leaders to discuss further easing of COVID-19 restrictions and commended Minnesotans for a vaccine uptake rate that "out-vaccinated the surge."
Local
Minnesota reports 16 COVID-19 deaths and 1,877 infections
Changing demand for COVID-19 vaccine prompts state to drop requirement that providers administer 90% of vaccine within three days.
Local
Minnesotans answer call to fight COVID-19 surge in India
The number of Minnesota residents with Asian Indian ancestry has increased from 30,500 in 2010 to 40,500 in 2019. For many, what's playing out in India is taking a personal toll.
Local
Minnesota teens urged to stay wary of COVID in prom season
State health officials are targeting the vaccine for eligible teenagers, inviting 16- and 17-year-olds to appointments at Mall of America this week.
Local
Minnesota teens targeted for vaccine as pre-K-12 cases rise
The state on Thursday also announced another 15 COVID-19 deaths and 1,921 infections with the novel coronavirus that causes the respiratory disease — raising Minnesota's pandemic totals to 7,128 deaths and 573,938 known infections.
Politics
The Latest: In GOP response, Scott says US isn't racist
The Latest on President Joe Biden's first joint address to Congress (all times local):
Business
Bloomington sets sunset on all tobacco licenses
Bloomington decides to phase out all tobacco licenses beginning June 2022.
Local
Minnesota virus hospital surge: Serious illness, younger patients
The median age of COVID-19 hospital admissions has dropped from 69 to 57 — an apparent testament to the effectiveness of vaccine prioritized for senior citizens, but a reminder of the severity of the pandemic.
Local
Carleton College to require COVID-19 vaccinations for students, faculty this fall
The Northfield institution is the second Minnesota college to do so.
Local
Minnesota to send 40% of COVID-19 vaccine doses to hard-hit communities
CDC study confirms effectiveness of Moderna and Pfizer vaccines against hospitalization
Local
Gov. Walz hails CDC mask move, set to ease COVID restrictions
Walz disagreed with fears of vaccine hesitancy, saying people just need easier access and trusted advice.
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