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Capitol will be abuzz in new session even as remote options remain

Capitol will be abuzz in new session even as remote options remain

When the legislative session starts Jan. 3, more people are expected to be around the Capitol. While some remote options will remain for lawmakers and their constituents, key legislators anticipate much more in-person activity.
by Brian Bakst

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Mixed signals on COVID trends, new free telehealth treatment for Minnesotans with COVID

Mixed signals on COVID trends, new free telehealth treatment for Minnesotans with COVID

Several COVID-19 indicators suggest we’re entering the year-end holidays in a better place than the last two years. Cases are down overall — as are hospitalizations — but COVID load in wastewater is not.
by Elisabeth Gawthrop

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American life expectancy is now at its lowest in nearly two decades

American life expectancy is now at its lowest in nearly two decades

A new report shows the pandemic and the overdose crisis helped push down the average life expectancy in the U.S. for a second year in a row.
by Yuki Noguchi

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If you're trying to take a break from drinking, try these 6 strategies

If you're trying to take a break from drinking, try these 6 strategies

If you want to cut back on alcohol, here's how to make a plan, navigate tricky social situations and reassess your relationship with alcohol so you can experience the benefits of dry January.
by Allison Aubrey and Andee Tagle

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Looking for medicine for a sick kid? You may be out of luck

Looking for medicine for a sick kid? You may be out of luck

A shortage of over-the-counter kid’s pain relief medicine is frustrating many parents trying to comfort sick children. Some medical experts say there are alternatives.
by Mark Zdechlik

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