Health

September 21, 2020 6:17 AM

How bad has the pandemic been for childhood vaccinations?

The betterment of childhood vaccination rates has been a global success story. A new report on the impact of the pandemic offers reason for concern — and optimism.

by Nurith Aizenman and Marc Silver

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September 21, 2020 6:16 AM

'Hard, dirty job': Cities struggle to clear garbage glut in stay-at-home world

As people stay at home, they are putting out more trash, from pizza boxes to cardboard delivery boxes. That's putting a big strain on residential garbage collectors.

by Scott Horsley

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September 21, 2020 6:03 AM

The future of the Affordable Care Act in a Supreme Court without Ginsburg

The death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg comes just as the Supreme Court was about to hear a case challenging the ACA. It could end Medicaid expansion and protections for preexisting conditions.

by Julie Rovner

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September 21, 2020 5:49 AM

Sept. 21 update on COVID-19 in MN: Cases hit record high amid strong testing

The newest numbers come after Minnesota health officials reported more than 2,200 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases over the weekend.

by MPR News Staff

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September 21, 2020 5:17 AM

St. Paul families gain rent relief in pandemic-battered economy

A St. Paul housing assistance program started before the pandemic is keeping some families in their homes, and officials want to know if it could help in ways that other housing assistance does not.

by Nina Moini

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September 21, 2020 5:01 AM

Poll: Most young Americans prefer Biden, but Trump backers are more enthusiastic

The survey also finds that far more Americans under 30 say they'll "definitely" be voting than said the same in 2016.

by Juana Summers

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September 21, 2020 4:00 AM

What to do with ‘46 pounds of zucchini'? First-time gardeners discover canning

A revival of the old-time skill has led to a canning supply shortage in Minnesota and across the country. The normally dusty canning sections at big-box stores are almost completely bare.

by Jon Collins

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September 20, 2020 5:34 PM

Vive le Tour! With young winner, thrilling race defies virus

In a first, the Tour de France winner wore a face mask on the podium Sunday, bright yellow to match the color of the iconic jersey so snug on his shoulders. 21-year-old Tadej Pogacar is the Tour's youngest champion in 116 years.

by The Associated Press

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September 20, 2020 3:05 PM

WNBA postpones game between Storm and Lynx due to COVID-19

The opener of the WNBA playoff series between the Seattle Storm and the Minnesota Lynx was postponed shortly before its scheduled tipoff Sunday because of inconclusive COVID-19 test results for Storm players.

by The Associated Press