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Sen. Tina Smith tests positive for COVID

Sen. Tina Smith tests positive for COVID

Minnesota U.S. Senator Tina Smith says she's tested positive for COVID-19.
by Tim Nelson

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State government’s vax-or-test rule quietly expires

State government’s vax-or-test rule quietly expires

The policy that required state employees to prove vaccination or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing if they worked on site is no more. But other vaccination-related policies are still a source of friction.
by Brian Bakst

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CDC endorses more traditional Novavax COVID shot for adults

The CDC’s advisers unanimously endorsed the two-shot primary series. But several noted that it was important for regulators to clear a booster by the time, five or so months after their last dose, that Novavax recipients will need one.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. debates a summer booster for people under 50

U.S. debates a summer booster for people under 50

The Biden administration is considering expanding eligibility for a second COVID-19 booster to those under 50 to try to protect more people against the latest omicron surge.
by Rob Stein

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Gummies coming to Minnesota's medical marijuana program

Marijuana gummies and chews will be available for medical cannabis patients in Minnesota starting on Aug. 1.
by Peter Cox

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Explainer: Challenge pending to North Dakota abortion ban

Explainer: Challenge pending to North Dakota abortion ban

North Dakota’s only abortion clinic has gone to court seeking to block a trigger law banning abortion in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's reversal of a national right to abortion. Legal experts and even clinic supporters acknowledge the suit may just delay the inevitable.
by The Associated Press

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