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‘You love me? Get the vaccine’: In this MN town, one-on-one conversations play a key role in COVID-19 shots

‘You love me? Get the vaccine’: In this MN town, one-on-one conversations play a key role in COVID-19 shots

The state won’t meet its goal of vaccinating 70 percent of Minnesotans 16 and older by July 1. And to understand all the challenges — and tiny victories — that come with inoculating the public, look no further than one city in the southeastern part of the state where officials are leaning on longstanding partnerships and trusted community leaders to get more people vaccinated. 
by Catharine Richert

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The White House is marking COVID 'Independence Day' with free beer and Bill Pullman

The White House is marking COVID 'Independence Day' with free beer and Bill Pullman

President Biden wanted 70 percent of adults to get their first COVID shot by July 4. America won't quite reach that milestone. But the White House isn't letting that get in the way of a good party.
by Tamara Keith

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Too much work or not enough: Minnesota Latinos describe one pandemic but two very different economies

Too much work or not enough: Minnesota Latinos describe one pandemic but two very different economies

For the past year, COVID-19 rattled the job market across Minnesota. Latinos, more than any other racial or ethnic group, remained in the state workforce. But many found themselves on divergent paths. Pandemic shutdowns cost restaurant owners and staff their livelihoods. Meanwhile, construction workers and contractors booked more jobs than they could handle.

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Stuck in a rut? Sometimes joy takes a little practice

Stuck in a rut? Sometimes joy takes a little practice

If you've been feeling blah recently, you're not alone. The good news is you can retrain your brain to feel happier. Here's how to shift your mood and restore your well-being.
by Michaeleen Doucleff

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June 29 update on COVID-19 in MN: No new deaths, cases remain low

June 29 update on COVID-19 in MN: No new deaths, cases remain low

The state reported no deaths and 79 new cases, the third day with average daily cases remaining under 100. Minnesota is winding down its operations at six state-run COVID-19 testing sites as case counts decline.
by MPR News Staff

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Protecting the immuno-compromised against COVID-19 could be key to ending the pandemic

Protecting the immuno-compromised against COVID-19 could be key to ending the pandemic

Vaccines may not be as effective for those who are immuno-compromised. Protecting them needs to be made a top priority, says researchers — to keep them safe and to slow the emergence of variants.
by Nurith Aizenman

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