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COVID trends are mostly flat, but proceed with caution

COVID trends are mostly flat, but proceed with caution

With tens of thousands of Minnesotans getting together daily at the State Fair, and millions of students returning to school in the near future, we wish that the data showed vanishing COVID-19 risks. But, as the graphs and maps below continue to show, that is not the case.
by Elisabeth Gawthrop and Craig Helmstetter

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Free skin cancer screenings, sun safety teachings at the State Fair

Free skin cancer screenings, sun safety teachings at the State Fair

M Health Fairview and the University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center will administer free skin cancer checks Saturday to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Here’s what they’ll be looking for, a look at skin cancer statistics in Minnesota and tips on how to keep yourself safe out in the sun.
by Regina Medina

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Moderna sues Pfizer over patents behind COVID-19 vaccine

Moderna sues Pfizer over patents behind COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 vaccine maker Moderna is suing its main competitors Pfizer and the German drugmaker BioNTech, accusing the rivals of copying Moderna’s technology in order to make their own vaccine. 
by The Associated Press

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Judge puts hold on North Dakota trigger law banning abortion

Judge puts hold on North Dakota trigger law banning abortion

A judge has again blocked a trigger law banning abortion in North Dakota as he weighs a lawsuit from the state’s lone abortion clinic. The clinic argues that the law violates the state constitution.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota set to become 'abortion access island' in the Midwest, but for whom?

Minnesota set to become 'abortion access island' in the Midwest, but for whom?

Out-of-staters have long traveled to Minnesota for abortions, but as neighboring states restrict access to the procedure, data suggests patients of color may not make the trip.

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What happens in our brains when we hear our favorite songs

What happens in our brains when we hear our favorite songs

Hearing your favorite song can put you in a great mood and get you ready for your day. But what is happening in your brain when you listen to music? Guest host Catharine Richert spoke about the healing power of our favorite songs, and how music is connected to mental health.
by Catharine Richert and Samantha Matsumoto

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