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Humankind documentary about compassionate care provided by nurses

Humankind documentary about compassionate care provided by nurses

During this coronavirus pandemic, health care providers have been called on to do heroic duty for long hours, day after day and month after month. This hour, you'll hear a Humankind documentary, “Compassionate Nurses,” about the skill and compassion involved in being a nurse — even in the best of times.
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2 gorillas in California contract the coronavirus

2 gorillas in California contract the coronavirus

Gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park developed a cough last week. The apes were tested and found to have the virus. It may have come through a human staffer, despite precautions.
by Dustin Jones

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State Sen. Michelle Benson on vaccine rollout

State Sen. Michelle Benson on vaccine rollout

The state passed a milestone last week, with more than 100,000 Minnesotans having received their first dose. But some say the process is not going quickly enough.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota's businesses reopen, again

Minnesota's businesses reopen, again

On Monday, food, drink and entertainment venues were allowed to reopen with restrictions — again. How are business owners and employees feeling about the shifting of the rules? Plus, we look at the latest economic news with MPR News senior economic contributor Chris Farrell.
by Angela Davis, Karen Zamora and Arfie Ghedi

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Oxygen, iPads and PPE: St. Cloud doctor treating COVID-19 patients recalls year of change

Oxygen, iPads and PPE: St. Cloud doctor treating COVID-19 patients recalls year of change

Central Minnesota, like much of the state, has edged close to crisis several times since the COVID-19 pandemic began, with hospital beds at a premium. Now, the pressure is beginning to ease, though health officials warn the state could swing quickly back into crisis.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Jan. 11 update on COVID-19 in MN: New daily cases, reported deaths ebb

Jan. 11 update on COVID-19 in MN: New daily cases, reported deaths ebb

Despite the hopeful numbers Monday, the state’s health commissioner says officials expect to see daily death and case counts trending higher again following the year-end holidays.
by MPR News Staff

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Report: Minnesota air quality good — but not for everyone

Report: Minnesota air quality good — but not for everyone

A new report says Minnesota's air quality is good overall, but isn't the same in all parts of the state. It finds people in some areas experience pollution levels high enough to affect the health of children, the elderly and those with underlying health conditions. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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