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Canada may open border to fully vaccinated Americans next month
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday that Canada could start allowing fully vaccinated Americans into Canada as of mid-August for non-essential travel, and should be in a position to welcome fully vaccinated travelers from all countries by early September.
Walz signs order restricting 'conversion therapy' for minors
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order aimed at banning so-called conversion therapy on Thursday — but he said it's just a start and called on the Legislature to make the ban permanent.
The pandemic has worsened childhood vaccination rates around the world
The pandemic has hurt even routine health services, like vaccines and checkups, as well as immunization outreach, for children around the world, the World Health Organization and UNICEF report.
In north Minneapolis, come for the haircut, stay for the shot
A White House initiative aims to bring the vaccine to Black-owned barbershops and beauty salons across the country, including one in north Minneapolis.
Nature as a healer
When you’re stressed or anxious do you go for a walk in the woods? Or do you garden or kayak? Host Angela Davis talks about the healing benefits of nature with the founder of a nature-based therapeutics program, a holistic health practitioner and therapist who sees clients outdoors.
Interest in off-roading, boating explodes during pandemic
People who make and sell motorized recreational equipment from boats to four-wheelers and other all-terrain vehicles say they’re having difficulty keeping up with demand. They say the pandemic-related desire for outdoor activities has fueled growing interest in what are called “power sports.”