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Tips for combating seasonal affective disorder

Tips for combating seasonal affective disorder

The dead of winter is the toughest time of year for people who are affected by seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. To talk about how to combat it, Dr. Sabine Schmid, a clinical psychologist at the University of Minnesota Medical School, stopped by Minnesota Now.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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MN pediatrician on the FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccine boosters for kids 12 and up

MN pediatrician on the FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccine boosters for kids 12 and up

The Food and Drug Administration has approved the Pfizer booster for children ages 12 and up. Host Cathy Wurzer got more insight into the decision from Dr. Madeleine Gagnon, vice chief of staff at Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare. Wurzer also spoke with Gov. Tim Walz after he and his family recovered from COVID-19.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alex Cheng

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: New, active case counts climbing again

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: New, active case counts climbing again

Minnesota’s COVID-19 roller-coaster ride continues. The latest available data shows active cases rising following a three-week December dip. The Twin Cities metro area is seeing the bulk of new case growth.
by MPR News Staff

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With flu cases on the rise, hospitals brace for impact

With flu cases on the rise, hospitals brace for impact

The flu is reemerging after being almost dormant during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Minnesota, cases are growing more rapidly than expected, and they stand to collide with a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant.
by Catharine Richert

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Walz on pandemic, policy priorities as new year begins

Walz on pandemic, policy priorities as new year begins

Gov. Tim Walz spent the Christmas holiday isolating after he and other members of his family tested positive for COVID-19. Walz spoke to MPR News about his recovery, the latest in the state’s pandemic response and his policy priorities heading into this election year.
by Cathy Wurzer

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FDA expands Pfizer boosters for more teens as omicron surges

FDA expands Pfizer boosters for more teens as omicron surges

The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters as it confronts the omicron surge, with the Food and Drug Administration allowing extra Pfizer shots for children as young as 12.
by The Associated Press

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How will the pandemic end? Omicron clouds forecasts for endgame

How will the pandemic end? Omicron clouds forecasts for endgame

Pandemics do eventually end, even if omicron is complicating the question of when this one will. But it won't be like flipping a light switch: The world will have to learn to coexist with a virus that's not going away.
by The Associated Press

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Why your local library might be hiring a social worker

Why your local library might be hiring a social worker

Libraries in some cities are investing in staff who can help patrons with complex issues like housing insecurity, finding mental health and more.
by Darian Benson

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Minnesota schools reopen, brace for COVID-19 surge

Minnesota schools reopen, brace for COVID-19 surge

As students return to classrooms on Monday, school leaders across Minnesota are readying themselves for what may be a spike in virus spread.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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