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Judge promises quick decision on Wisconsin mask mandate
A Wisconsin judge heard arguments Monday in a lawsuit aimed at suspending Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' mask mandate but didn't immediately rule, saying he needs to think about it as COVID-19 surges across the state.
Minnesota drivers can soon take permit exam at home
Starting this week, would-be Minnesota drivers hoping to get a learner’s permit will be able to take the knowledge test online. The move is aimed at relieving the long lines and six- to eight-week wait times people are experiencing at exam stations across the state during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
CDC acknowledges coronavirus can spread via airborne transmission
People with COVID-19 can infect others even if they are more than 6 feet apart. In updated guidance, the CDC acknowledges airborne transmission can occur, especially in poorly ventilated spaces.
Pence heads to Utah for campaign as Trump continues COVID-19 treatment
The vice president gave remarks for the first time since the president test positive. President Trump is set to leave the hospital later Monday; Pence said he spoke to Trump, who "sounded great."
Minneapolis restaurant quarantines 13 who worked Trump event
Thirteen staff members from an iconic Minneapolis steakhouse were quarantining after the restaurant catered a fundraiser attended by President Donald Trump during his visit to Minnesota last week, the restaurant said Monday.
10% of global population may have contracted the coronavirus, WHO says
Despite the high numbers of cases, most of the world's population is still vulnerable to getting infected and this pandemic is far from over, the WHO's head of emergencies Dr. Michael Ryan says.
Americans are drinking 14% more often during pandemic, study finds
The study compared drinking habits of adults age 30-80 with their habits a year earlier. The study found the increase is most pronounced among women, for whom days with heavy drinking spiked by 41 percent.
Teachers, parents, districts at odds over learning scenarios
Most Minnesota students are receiving remote instruction five days a week or are getting a mix of virtual and in-person learning. The lapse in child care support for families means many parents are pushing back and scrambling to figure out their own solutions. This has put them at odds with some educators who say they still don't feel safe returning to school buildings.  
Fairview to shut Bethesda, St. Joseph's hospitals in St. Paul
Fairview Health Services said it lost $163 million in the first six months of this year, and the pandemic has exacerbated its financial challenges.