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United States marks 1 million COVID deaths, 12,550 in Minnesota

United States marks 1 million COVID deaths, 12,550 in Minnesota

Despite many cases going unreported due to at-home testing and asymptomatic cases, official reported case counts generally continue to rise, although at a slower pace than in recent weeks.
by Elisabeth Gawthrop

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Minnesota hospitals feel the strain as national supply of CT scan dye tightens

Minnesota hospitals feel the strain as national supply of CT scan dye tightens

High-demand contrast dyes that let doctors better see blood clots and tumors in patients are vital to many hospitals in Minnesota and the U.S. But supplies are tight as overseas makers struggle with COVID. Hospital leaders say they haven’t canceled procedures, but it’s making for some anxious days.
by Michelle Wiley

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North Korea confirms 1st COVID outbreak as Kim orders lockdown

North Korea confirms 1st COVID outbreak as Kim orders lockdown

While the scale of the outbreak isn't known, it could have serious consequences because the country has a poor health care system and its 26 million people are believed to be mostly unvaccinated.
by The Associated Press

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Health officials closing 4 COVID-19 community testing sites, opening 2

Health officials closing 4 COVID-19 community testing sites, opening 2

Overall, testing at state-run sites is down to lows not seen since last summer before the Omicron variant hit, when the state was averaging 4,000 to 6,000 tests per day. 
by Peter Cox

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House Speaker Hortman tests positive for COVID-19

House Speaker Hortman tests positive for COVID-19

A positive COVID-19 test for Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman comes as time is running short in the legislative session and as she and other top state leaders have been meeting in private negotiations.
by Brian Bakst

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Mexican border town sees an increase in sales of abortion drugs to women from the US

Mexican border town sees an increase in sales of abortion drugs to women from the US

US customers started deluging Mexican border pharmacies after Texas passed an anti-abortion law last fall. A two-pill combination costs about $400 and does not require a doctor's prescription.
by John Burnett

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How businesses selling lipstick and empanadas found success during the pandemic 

How businesses selling lipstick and empanadas found success during the pandemic 

What did it take to thrive as a small business over the last two years? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with women entrepreneurs who changed their path and flourished during the pandemic. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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