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The Sacklers want immunity from the opioid crisis for a long list of their associates

The Sacklers want immunity from the opioid crisis for a long list of their associates

In the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy trial now underway, scrutiny has focused on the Sacklers' demand for immunity from opioid lawsuits that would extend to a vast network of individuals and businesses.
by Brian Mann

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Stacey Danner wavered on the vaccine, friends hope his story sways others to get shots

Stacey Danner wavered on the vaccine, friends hope his story sways others to get shots

Stacey Danner was an ardent cheerleader and advocate for his north Minneapolis neighborhood, for Black entrepreneurs and for his wide circle of friends from all walks of life. But this spring, he wavered on getting a vaccine and fell gravely ill with COVID-19. His story illustrates that vaccine hesitancy in Minnesota’s Black community is complex.
by Catharine Richert

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The Minnesota State Fair prepares for a smaller, safer return

The Minnesota State Fair prepares for a smaller, safer return

Minnesota's State Fair opens next Thursday, after a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But the “Great Minnesota Get-Back-Together” isn't going to be the fair you remember from 2019, either.
by Tim Nelson

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Biden to require COVID vaccines for nursing home staff

Biden to require COVID vaccines for nursing home staff

The Biden administration will require that nursing home staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition for those facilities to continue receiving federal Medicare and Medicaid funding.
by The Associated Press

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COVID-19 in MN: Positivity rate drops just below 5 percent

COVID-19 in MN: Positivity rate drops just below 5 percent

After a high number of cases reported Tuesday from the weekend, Wednesday’s data reveal cases and positivity rates slightly retreating during this fourth wave in the pandemic.
by MPR News Staff

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In Focus: Back to school, are the kids alright?

An In Focus conversation on mental health with a focus on BIPOC students heading back to school with guest Derek Francis, manager of counseling services at Minneapolis Public Schools.
by Rachel Yang

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State Fair won't mandate masks, receives pushback

State Fair won't mandate masks, receives pushback

Organizers are strongly encouraging people to wear face masks and will require them in some cases. “Mandating masks fairgrounds-wide would be extremely difficult for our organization to enforce, so we are urging you to pitch in and do what’s right,” says health guidance from the fair.
by Mark Zdechlik and Will Matuska

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