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'A loss to the whole society': U.S. COVID-19 death toll reaches 500,000

'A loss to the whole society': U.S. COVID-19 death toll reaches 500,000

As the country faces another wrenching milestone, there are signs of hope that we may be beating back the virus. But a brighter future won't bring back precious lives lost.
by Pien Huang

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How are our pets during the pandemic?

How are our pets during the pandemic?

Host Angela Davis talks to veterinarian Justine Lee about the spike in adoptions during the COVID-19 pandemic and takes listener questions about how to keep your pets happy and healthy. 
by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Myah Christenson

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As storms slow the race to vaccinate, will the spread of new variants speed up?

As storms slow the race to vaccinate, will the spread of new variants speed up?

Winter storms delayed the delivery of 6 million COVID-19 vaccine doses across the country. As states work to ramp up vaccination rates, will it be enough to prevent new variants from spreading?
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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Clergy on the pandemic front lines: 'How do we really grieve?'

Clergy on the pandemic front lines: 'How do we really grieve?'

The work of ministering to the sick and consoling the grieving has been a heavy burden for many faith leaders in the time of COVID-19.
by Tom Gjelten

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Feb. 22 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace flat; pandemic picture solid

Feb. 22 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace flat; pandemic picture solid

Minnesota’s COVID-19 vaccination effort is struggling again for traction following a mild upswing. Officials, though, are anticipating a busy week as weather-delayed shots make their way into the state atop the expected 100,000 doses from the feds.
by MPR News Staff

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