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It’s mushroom foraging season in Minnesota. Are you out hunting yet?
The season to forage for morels in Minnesota is nearing its end, meaning this long weekend might be your last chance to look for them. But don’t worry — this is just the beginning. 
'COVID emergency' over but concerns rise over loss of health insurance, mental health among younger Minnesotans
The officially declared national public health emergency related to COVID-19 has now been over for two weeks. Here in Minnesota, we are still receiving relatively timely hospitalization and wastewater data. This week we also look at the alarmingly high rates of depression and anxiety among younger Minnesotans as well as those identifying as transgender.  
Candlelight vigil in Minneapolis marks third anniversary of police killing of George Floyd
A day of remembrance on the third anniversary of the police killing of George Floyd ended with a candlelight vigil Thursday night in Minneapolis at the corner of 38th and Chicago — George Floyd Square.