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The CDC says the delta variant has changed the war against COVID-19

The CDC says the delta variant has changed the war against COVID-19

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention information dated Thursday gives new details on this variant of the coronavirus and says the agency should "acknowledge that the war has changed." It was first reported by The Washington Post.
by Joe Neel and Rob Stein

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Schools struggle to meet demand for summer programs

Schools struggle to meet demand for summer programs

After more than a year of pandemic learning, Minnesota schools are using summer sessions to give students the chance to do the sort of in-person learning some have missed since March 2020. But even with expanded offerings, many summer sessions haven't been able to meet a rise in demand from students and families. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Following Biden's lead, Walz incentivizes vaccines

Following Biden's lead, Walz incentivizes vaccines

Minnesota will offer $100 incentives to people who get their first vaccination dose between Friday and Aug. 15, as Gov. Tim Walz quickly embraces the effort outlined by President Joe Biden.
by The Associated Press and Brian Bakst

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Cyclist's Olympic dream becomes $200,000 medical bill nightmare

Cyclist's Olympic dream becomes $200,000 medical bill nightmare

Cyclist Phil Gaimon was competing in a race that could have won him a spot in the Tokyo Olympics. Instead, a crash landed him in two hospitals where his out-of-network surgeries garnered huge bills.
by Samantha Young

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The federal government is making HIV prevention treatment free — but there's a catch

The federal government is making HIV prevention treatment free — but there's a catch

The brand-name version of the once-daily pill that is 99 percent effective at preventing HIV used to cost upwards of $1,800 a month. Federal guidance now makes getting the drug with insurance cheaper.
by Scott Saloway and Ryan Benk

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Minn. front-line workers appeal for share of pandemic pay

Minn. front-line workers appeal for share of pandemic pay

As a legislative panel began considering how to divide $250 million in premium pay for those who had to work in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, some suggested the pot of money isn’t big enough.
by Brian Bakst

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Set boundaries and find peace 

Set boundaries and find peace 

Host Angela Davis talks to therapist and New York Times best-selling author Nedra Glover Tawwab about her newest book “Set Boundaries, Find Peace.” 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Do you need to wear a mask indoors where you live?

Do you need to wear a mask indoors where you live?

The CDC wants vaccinated people to wear masks indoors if the coronavirus is spreading widely where they live. Find out the level of virus transmission in your county.
by Selena Simmons-Duffin

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COVID-19 in MN: State urges masks for all inside K-12 schools as cases climb

COVID-19 in MN: State urges masks for all inside K-12 schools as cases climb

Minnesota’s asking — not ordering — all students, staff and visitors to K-12 school buildings to wear masks indoors regardless of their vaccination status. Wednesday’s data makes it clear the disease has at least one more punch to deliver.
by MPR News Staff

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