Business
U study in north Minneapolis asks: Do we eat more fast food because we want it or because it's there?
Research project seeks to learn why West Broadway in Minneapolis is a magnet for fast-food outlets.
Nation
Do I still need to wear a mask? A guide to help you decide
Here's what we know about the science of masking to help you make decisions about if, when and where to cover your face.
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End of public transit mask mandate sows mixed reaction
The ruling gives airports, mass transit systems, airlines and ride-hailing services the option to keep mask rules or ditch them entirely.
Local
Mayo expert backs COVID-19 vaccines despite having possible side effect
The leader of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group suffered tinnitus, or persistent ear-ringing, after his second COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Local
Minnesota travelers mixed on lifting of mask mandate
Many travelers still chose to keep their noses and mouths covered, as recommended by the CDC.
Nation
CDC drops all countries from its coronavirus 'do not travel' list
More than 90 countries had been in the Level 4 category, including Costa Rica, France and Iceland.
Variety
Yuen: How Matt Birk's rant against sex ed convinced me it absolutely belongs in elementary schools
A Twin Cities suburban school district explains why it's teaching touch, decision-making and anatomy to kids as young as 5.
Local
ICU cases drop amid signs of Minnesota COVID-19 uptick
Most severe hospitalizations peaked with the delta coronavirus variant and have declined in 2022.
Minneapolis
Scientists to study polar swimmers who take dips in Harriet, Cedar ice holes
A group of Minneapolitans who jump in icy city lakes all winter long will contribute to metabolic and mental health research.
Nation
Americans older than 60 should get second booster, official says
Dr. Ashish Jha cited "compelling" new data from Israel indicating that a fourth shot significantly reduces infections and deaths among older people there.
Local
Physician, researcher leads new state Health Equity Bureau
Launched last month, it will lead the state Department of Public Health's equity initiatives and solicit community input on those efforts.
World
India is blocking the release of a much higher COVID death toll estimate
The WHO has estimated that more than twice as many people have died as a result of the virus than previously thought. But it has yet to release those numbers.
Local
Omicron subvariant dominates low COVID levels in Minnesota
Coronavirus levels in Twin Cities wastewater continue to increase, with the BA.2 omicron subvariant making up the bulk of what was detected. COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths have remained relatively low.
Nation
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts:
Local
Most Minnesota moms use unpaid leave after having a baby
The Minnesota Department of Health report was released Thursday at a time when Minnesota lawmakers are debating competing proposals for paid family leave.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis schools lift mask mandate, change quarantine protocol
The decision comes the same week as St. Paul's school board voted to lift that district's mask mandate
Business
Big bank profits decline as deal-making, mortgages slow
Four big banks reported noticeable declines in their first-quarter profits Thursday, as the volatile markets and war in Ukraine caused deal-making to dry up while a slowdown in the housing market meant fewer people sought to get a new mortgage or refinance.
St. Paul
Ramsey County officials concerned about loss of inpatient mental health beds
St. Joseph's is licensed for 87 mental health and addiction beds but has staff for 40. Now the downtown St. Paul hospital's impatient unit may close.
Local
Minnesota could face 'alarming' health care worker shortage
About 1 in 5 rural health providers said they plan to leave their profession in the next five years, with the largest projected losses to come among physicians, according to a report released Tuesday.
Local
Minnesota legislator opens up about battle with long COVID: A 'new form of isolation'
DFL Sen. Lindsey Port said more people need to talk about the condition to help find solutions.
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