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COVID is shaping Americans' reaction to Ebola and hantavirus
Some Americans seem to be extra-alarmed about Ebola and hantavirus in the wake of COVID-19. But public health experts say they don't expect another pandemic this time.
Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock was sentenced to nearly 42 years in prison after prosecutors say she led a massive scheme that stole hundreds of millions of dollars from pandemic-era child nutrition programs.
Rochester's DMC gives UMR $3 million for new class and lab space to train future workforce
The University of Minnesota Rochester wants to build a new, $10 million lab and classroom space near Mayo Clinic to train Rochester's future workforce. The school says it would be a win for the growing university and the city. The board overseeing the Destination Medical Center project is committing $3 million to it.
Flanders wildfire battle winding down as Crow Wing County takes stock of damage
The county board extended its local emergency for the Flanders fire and is working to assess the cost of damages. The investigation continues into who is responsible for causing the blaze, which is now fully contained.
Pup-date from Ridglan beagle foster mom ahead of dog's adoption day
Tristan Keene has been caring for a beagle she calls Theo and says she’s surprised with how well he’s adjusting to his own firsts: touching grass, being on a bed and playing with a toy.
Minneapolis City Council to vote on new police training center
The proposed training center, located in the Windom neighborhood of south Minneapolis, would include training and wellness spaces for first responders, including the city’s police and fire departments.
Wolves will be as aggressive as possible this summer in trying to improve, Tim Connelly says
Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly is promising to be aggressive about trying to improve the team this summer after losing to the San Antonio Spurs in a six-game second-round playoff series.