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Just move: Scientist author debunks myths about exercise and sleep

Just move: Scientist author debunks myths about exercise and sleep

Paleoanthropologist Daniel Lieberman says the concept of "getting exercise" is relatively new. His new book, “Exercised,” examines why we run, lift and walk for a workout when our ancestors didn't.
by Terry Gross

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Jan. 21 update on COVID-19 in MN: Death toll tops 6K; no post-holiday case surge

Jan. 21 update on COVID-19 in MN: Death toll tops 6K; no post-holiday case surge

Minnesota appears to have dodged a major post-holiday spike in COVID-19 cases that officials had feared was coming, the state’s health commissioner said Thursday. The death toll, however, continues to climb.
by MPR News Staff

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On Day 2, Biden focuses on COVID-19 strategy with 10 executive actions

On Day 2, Biden focuses on COVID-19 strategy with 10 executive actions

President Joe Biden laid out his COVID-19 strategy before he took office. On Thursday, he signed 10 orders, aimed at jump-starting his plan to increase vaccinations and testing.
by Ayesha Rascoe

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Intelligence Squared: Who gets vaccinated first?

Intelligence Squared: Who gets vaccinated first?

Intelligence Squared program with epidemiologist Dr. Larry Brilliant. “Who gets vaccinated first?”
by MPR News Staff

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Jan. 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: Active caseload lowest since mid-October

Jan. 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: Active caseload lowest since mid-October

While the January numbers continue to look encouraging, public health leaders caution another COVID-19 wave is likely. They are also pleading with an increasingly frustrated public for patience with the vaccination rollout.
by MPR News Staff

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Thousands of vaccine slots for older Minnesotans fill quickly, demand swamps phone lines, website

Thousands of vaccine slots for older Minnesotans fill quickly, demand swamps phone lines, website

After weeks of vaccinating health care workers and nursing home residents and staff, the state of Minnesota has opened up vaccinations to anyone 65 and older to get the COVID-19 vaccine. But the rollout was almost too popular.
by Peter Cox

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How have museums made it through the pandemic?

How have museums made it through the pandemic?

On Jan. 11, the state's museums were allowed to reopen once more — at 25 percent capacity. MPR News guest host Chris Farrell spoke with three museum directors about the year they’ve had and what visitors can expect as they gradually re-open their doors.
by Chris Farrell and Katie Moritz

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