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The U.S. has hit 600,000 COVID deaths, more than any other country
The latest toll from Johns Hopkins University comes nearly four months after the nation crossed the half-million mark for deaths from the coronavirus pandemic.
Landlord group sues over Minnesota eviction restrictions
The lawsuit comes as the state Legislature prepares to vote on a plan to wind down Gov. Tim Walz’s eviction moratorium.
More evidence suggests COVID-19 was in U.S. by Christmas 2019
A new analysis of blood samples from 24,000 Americans taken early last year is the latest and largest study to suggest that the new coronavirus popped up in the U.S. in December 2019 — weeks before cases were first recognized by health officials.
Rep. Greene apologizes for comparing safety masks, Holocaust
"I'm truly sorry for offending people with remarks about the Holocaust," the Georgia Republican told reporters outside the Capitol, saying she had visited Washington's U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum earlier in the day. "There's no comparison and there never ever will be."
Thinner Mints: Girl Scouts have millions of unsold cookies
The 109-year-old organization says the coronavirus — not thinner demand for Thin Mints — is the main culprit. As the pandemic wore into the spring selling season, many troops nixed their traditional cookie booths for safety reasons.
June 15 update on COVID-19 in MN: New and active cases, hospitalizations retreat
Officials had worried the end of the statewide masking mandate last month might lead to an uptick in COVID-19 cases, but the newest data shows the pandemic continuing to ebb, with only 95 new cases and one death reported Tuesday.
Creating healthy eating habits for summer
Host Angela Davis talks with a nutritionist about how to reduce the amount of sugar and salt in our diets and add more nutritious foods to our meals.
Worker shortage frustrates Minnesota businesses
Minnesota officials have been reaching out to people on unemployment in hopes of linking them with jobs. Some blame enhanced unemployment payments for the worker shortage, but others underscore the labor shortage preceded the pandemic. Challenges with child care and transportation have prevented some from joining the workforce.
Novavax says its COVID vaccine is extremely effective
In a large scale study, Novavax said its vaccine was completely effective against the original coronavirus strain and also effective against some variants. It works differently than other vaccines.
June 14 update on COVID-19 in MN: Cases keep falling 1 month after end of mask mandate
New and active cases are trending at lows not seen since the earliest months of the pandemic. Officials had worried the end of the statewide masking mandate might lead to an uptick in cases, but it hasn’t happened.