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Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has 'mild symptoms'

Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has 'mild symptoms'

President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, underscoring the persistence of the highly contagious virus as new variants challenge the nation's efforts to resume normalcy after two and a half years of pandemic disruptions.
by The Associated Press

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Roger Stancliffe on end of life research for people with disabilities

It is Disability Pride Month, which celebrates all disabled people and commemorates the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in July 1990. University of Minnesota Professor Roger Stancliffe’s research focuses on making lives better for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities especially when it comes to the end of life. He joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk more about his work.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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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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