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Mask mandates lifted in Minneapolis, St. Paul
Effective immediately, mayors in both cities say ending the mask requirements comes as cases of COVID have been falling rapidly. The mandates went into effect Jan. 5 during a surge in cases of the omicron variant.
The mental health benefits of yoga
Does a good downward dog or warrior pose help you through a hard week? Host Angela Davis talks with a yoga researcher and a yoga instructor about people turning to yoga during the pandemic to relieve stress and find calm.
Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Active cases, ICU needs fall to 6-month lows
Minnesota’s newest COVID-19 numbers offer more evidence of a rapidly receding surge, with fewer than 100 patients in ICUs now and active cases below 10,000, the lowest levels for both since August. Pandemic deaths, however, have now topped 12,000.
Legal cannabis parties weigh election year strategy
Minnesota’s two major political parties that support legalizing marijuana face a dilemma this election year: Do they back candidates from other parties who also support legalization or challenge them with their own candidates and risk playing spoiler?
Wisconsin bill makes it felony to threaten, attack health care worker
It would be a felony to physically attack or threaten a health care worker under a bill the Wisconsin Assembly is scheduled to approve Wednesday. The proposal with bipartisan support creates the new felony crime of battery against a person who is a health care provider.
An $80,000 surprise bill points to a loophole in a new law to protect patients
An insurer refused to pay bills related to the premature birth of the Bull family's twins because it said their delivery wasn't an emergency and their stays in the NICU weren't medically necessary.
Who might benefit from a 4th shot — and who might not
Some countries are moving ahead with plans to offer a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine. But studies are raising questions about the potential advantages of this extra booster.
Doctors find limited use for less effective COVID pill
The antiviral pill molnupiravir was authorized and distributed by the government late last year. But it's not doctors' first choice of treatment, except for a narrow slice of patients.
Ask a COVID doc: Revisiting indoor mask guidelines and community transmission in MN
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to revisit their indoor masking guidelines this week. Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Melanie Swift joined host Cathy Wurzer to answer your questions.