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FDA authorizes 1st antiviral pill for COVID
In a highly anticipated decision, the Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer's Paxlovid as the first antiviral pill to treat COVID-19 at home.
As COVID fueled the drug crisis, Native Americans hit worst
As the pandemic ravaged the country, deaths from drug overdoses surged by nearly 30 percent, surpassing 100,000 dead for the first time in American history. The drug crisis also diversified from an overwhelmingly white affliction to killing people of color with staggering speed. 
As omicron becomes state's dominant strain, Minnesotans seek rapid tests and shots
With travel expected to be near pre-pandemic levels, the demand for COVID tests, as well as vaccinations, are up across the board. The fast-spreading omicron variant, now the state’s dominant coronavirus strain, adds urgency.
COVID drives halt to Minnesota's population growth
Minnesota’s population growth screeched to a halt in the past year, buffeted by COVID-19, slowing immigration rates and more people leaving the state.
How to stay safe from carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoning is more common in the winter, and the state’s fire marshal says he’s already seen several suspected CO deaths this winter.
Vigil, march highlight Minnesota’s homeless struggles as winter begins
Homeless advocates in Minnesota say there aren’t enough resources across the state to provide shelter for everyone who needs it. A recent Minneapolis march remembered those who died too young in 2021.