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In St. Cloud, VA’s McDonough emphasizes care for growing ranks of women veterans

In St. Cloud, VA’s McDonough emphasizes care for growing ranks of women veterans

United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough is visiting veterans facilities in his home state of Minnesota this week, highlighting the agency’s efforts to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine and meet the needs of a changing veteran population.
by Kirsti Marohn

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The CDC is gambling on relaxed mask rules to get more people vaccinated

The CDC is gambling on relaxed mask rules to get more people vaccinated

Fully vaccinated people got the green light last week to resume much of their lives without masks. Behavioral experts say that as an incentive to get more people vaccinated, it's far from a sure bet.
by Yuki Noguchi

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Businesses seek improved indoor air quality for returning workers

Businesses seek improved indoor air quality for returning workers

Many businesses preparing to bring back workers post-pandemic are looking at ways to improve inside air quality. Pulling in as much fresh air as possible and robustly filtering it can help prevent the spread of disease, including COVID-19.
by Mark Zdechlik

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May 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: Case counts trending down; vaccinations crawl

May 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: Case counts trending down; vaccinations crawl

Minnesota data continues to offer more evidence that COVID-19 is in retreat after a spring surge. Still, the vaccination pace continues to struggle for traction, raising concerns that hundreds of thousands of Minnesota adults might choose to go unvaccinated.
by MPR News Staff

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Feeling anxious about returning to post-pandemic society? You're not alone

Feeling anxious about returning to post-pandemic society? You're not alone

As people start to reemerge from isolation, there's a lot to navigate and relearn. Dr. Lucy McBride and theologian Ekemini Uwan field questions from listeners about how to navigate our new reality.
by Ari Shapiro, Kat Lonsdorf, Courtney Dorning and Emma Bowman

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‘A historic figure in Minnesota’: Kao Ly Ilean Her, a Hmong pioneer in education, law, and culture

‘A historic figure in Minnesota’: Kao Ly Ilean Her, a Hmong pioneer in education, law, and culture

Her’s huge legacy includes cultural festivals, leadership programs for Asian young women, and a groundbreaking post as a University of Minnesota Regent. Friends and family recall a woman who made her own path as a community leader.
by Tiffany Bui

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