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What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine boosters

What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine boosters

Updated vaccine boosters for COVID-19 are rolling out across Minnesota. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two infectious disease doctors about the boosters, managing COVID as we head into fall and why this year’s flu season could be a doozy. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Rabies alert issued over raccoon taken into North Dakota bar

A woman walked into a North Dakota bar carrying a raccoon, leading health officials to warn those who had contact with the animal about possible rabies exposure. 
by The Associated Press

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On final day of strike, Minnesota nurses wonder what's next

On final day of strike, Minnesota nurses wonder what's next

Thousands of Minnesota nurses are in the third and final day of a strike affecting more than a dozen hospitals in the Twin Cities and Twin Ports. The union and hospital management remain at odds over pay and staffing concerns.
by Michelle Wiley and Matt Sepic

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The first abortion ban passed after Roe takes effect Thursday in Indiana

The first abortion ban passed after Roe takes effect Thursday in Indiana

Thursday, nearly all abortions must cease in Indiana after state lawmakers passed a full ban in August. Since Dobbs, Indiana has been a destination for those in surrounding states seeking abortions.
by Sarah McCammon

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Poverty and uninsured rates drop, thanks to pandemic-era policies

Poverty and uninsured rates drop, thanks to pandemic-era policies

Child poverty is at a historic low, according to Census bureau data, and the rate of those without health insurance dropped in 2021. But the good news may be short-lived, as policy measures expire.
by Selena Simmons-Duffin and Jennifer Ludden

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Strike of about 15,000 Minnesota nurses continues into second day

Strike of about 15,000 Minnesota nurses continues into second day

Nurses at 15 hospitals in the Twin Cities and the Twin Ports have walked out. The strike, which began at 7 a.m. Monday, is expected to end early Thursday morning. Union officials said no negotiations are currently planned during the strike period.
by Kaila White, Tim Nelson, Michelle Wiley and Cathy Wurzer

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Americans give health care system failing mark: AP-NORC poll

Americans give health care system failing mark: AP-NORC poll

A majority of adults in the U.S. say health care is not handled well in the country. That's according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
by The Associated Press

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