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Last-ditch virus aid talks; Trump team heads back to Capitol
Trump administration negotiators are heading back to the Capitol for last-ditch talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money. Democratic leaders summoned them for another try with the negotiations teetering on the brink of collapse.
Aug. 7 update on COVID-19 in MN: 'Fragile' gains; Sturgis worries
The state’s top public health leaders on Friday warned that hard-won gains over the disease the past few months are in danger, and that the massive motorcycle rally kicking off this weekend in Sturgis, S.D., may bring trouble back to Minnesota.
Many Minnesota teachers wary of returning to the classroom
As more school districts in Minnesota decide how to go back to school this fall, many teachers feel uneasy about returning to the classroom in the middle of a pandemic.
Voyageurs National Park asks visitors to pack out their trash
Park officials posted a series of photos on their Facebook page this week showing bags full of garbage that staff have hauled away from campsites.
Prices for COVID-19 vaccines are starting to come into focus
Moderna, one of the leading horses in the coronavirus vaccine race, has already made deals at between $32 and $37 a dose for some foreign countries. The U.S. price is expected to be lower.
The special sauce that makes some vaccines work
Adjuvants play a crucial role in many vaccines' effectiveness. Some scientists say there needs to be more research into developing a wider variety of adjuvants because of how important they are.