Nation
What are the real chances of a breakthrough COVID infection?
If you're vaccinated, a COVID infection is still uncommon, and those high viral loads are not as worrisome as they initially sounded.
Local
Community paramedic program expands to east metro
M Health Fairview now has four of these medics making home visits across the metro.
Fauci says COVID boosters likely to start with Pfizer shot only
Anthony Fauci's comments may lead to more clarity on the administration's stance.
Local
Minnesota students brace for uncertainty, hope for normalcy
Across Minnesota, students are leaping — or trudging — into a third school year shaded by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nation
A new study of dorm rooms shows how ventilation curbs virus
Viral loads were twice as high in rooms that had windows closed often.
Local
South Dakota says it's managing COVID-19 patients, for now
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are on the rise again in South Dakota, although hospital officials say they're still holding their own on capacity.
Politics
Coronavirus fears spike, but workers split on vaccine mandates, poll finds
The percentage of people with moderate or high fear of getting sick has risen 18 points, to nearly half of Americans.
Local
Pandemic, homelessness brought record overdose calls in Minneapolis
Opium epidemic is spreading to more places in Minneapolis.
Agriculture
Ban on common insecticide will force Minnesota soybean farmers to find alternatives
Chlorpyrifos, widely used on soybeans, found to pose risks to children, fetuses.
Local
Minnesota doctors, nurses battle 'compassion fatigue' with COVID-19 surge
Many are left wondering whether they can continue managing burnout while responding to the call of duty.
Nation
When vaccines aren't an option: life for families with children under 12
As pandemic resurges and new school year opens, 48 million under 12 still wait.
Local
Free COVID testing available in Lino Lakes and Minneapolis
Health insurance is not required for the tests.
Local
Lawsuit seeks statewide mask mandate for Minnesota schools
A parents group says Walz should require masks to protect students' rights.
Local
HealthPartners, study back safety of two-dose virus vaccines
A review of 6.2 million vaccine recipients in Minnesota and seven other U.S. regions found no significantly elevated rates of conditions such as stroke or heart attack immediately following COVID-19 vaccination. Minnesota reported five more COVID-19 deaths and 2,138 coronavirus infections.
Local
St. Paul schools to require COVID vaccines or testing for staff
The unanimous vote in the state's second-largest district came amid a surge in cases in Ramsey County.
Business
House demands records on FDA drug approval
Panels cite "apparent anomalies" in approval of Alzheimer's treatment.
Duluth
Minnesota's bad air days set records for poor air quality
Several air quality records have been set so far in 2021.
Local
Minnesota's COVID death toll more than doubles in August
Minnesota reported another 1,904 new COVID-19 infections and 22 deaths, raising the August toll from the coronavirus to 121, more than double July's total.
Nation
Many parents of kids too young for COVID vaccine wait in anxious limbo
With COVID-19 vaccines not yet approved for kids under 12, families are in a difficult position heading into the school year.
State Fair
State Fair study tests which masks are best in COVID fight
Mask fitting research prompted U of M group to develop an alternative mask design that could be readied in the event of a supply shortage.
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