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‘Forever chemicals’ found in groundwater at dozens of Minn. landfills

‘Forever chemicals’ found in groundwater at dozens of Minn. landfills

Fifteen of the closed landfills were found to have PFAS contamination at least 10 times higher than the state’s health-based advisory values. MPCA officials say the agency will expand water monitoring and testing efforts to get a better idea of the scope of the contamination and if further action is needed.
by Kirsti Marohn

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I got the COVID-19 vaccine. What can I safely do?

I got the COVID-19 vaccine. What can I safely do?

People who've been vaccinated for COVID-19 can enjoy small gatherings again, but should keep wearing a mask and social distancing in public. That's according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
by The Associated Press

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March 18 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace slips; active cases tick up

March 18 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace slips; active cases tick up

The state’s in a race now to vaccinate Minnesotans quickly enough to avoid another statewide COVID-19 surge. Vaccine supplies are expected to increase significantly soon, but case counts and hospitalizations are starting to slowly rise now.
by MPR News Staff

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Minneapolis church holds 'safe space' to deal with trauma after death of George Floyd

Minneapolis church holds 'safe space' to deal with trauma after death of George Floyd

Jalilia A-Brown, a pastor who leads community engagement at Shiloh Temple, said it is a place where anyone, especially Black Minneapolis residents, can come to be supported — and never judged.
by Nina Moini

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White House announces $10 billion for COVID testing in schools

White House announces $10 billion for COVID testing in schools

The new funds will enable K-12 schools to ramp up screening testing, which can "identify asymptomatic disease and prevent clusters before they start," said CDC Director Rochelle Walensky.
by Laurel Wamsley

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Walz, Flanagan to quarantine after possible COVID exposure

Walz, Flanagan to quarantine after possible COVID exposure

The governor’s office says he tested negative on Monday but that he, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm will quarantine through March 25 given the possible exposure.
by Brian Bakst

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Capacity limits lift this weekend for houses of worship across the state

Capacity limits lift this weekend for houses of worship across the state

This will be the first weekend that houses of worship around the state will be allowed to operate with no capacity limits. Morning Edition Host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Pastor Corey Fuhrman of First Lutheran Church in Bemidji about his plans.

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How long until COVID vaccines are available for kids?

How long until COVID vaccines are available for kids?

Throughout the pandemic many parents have asked the same question: When can my child get a COVID vaccine? Two physicians talk about the latest research and a timeline for inoculation. 
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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