New COVID cases hit a 2021 high, as a pause in a long surge ends

COVID cases hit a 2021 high, as a pause in a long surge ends and deaths climb to the highest point since before Christmas. Also, the state is adding to its list of polluted waters, including some nothern lakes where fish have been found with PFAS, the so-called forever chemicals. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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