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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: New cases rise; deaths, hospital needs stay low
Minnesota’s seeing COVID-19 case counts edge higher, although there are no signs to suggest the state is headed for another surge like it saw in mid-April. Some worries still linger, though.
After a tough year, Minnesota's Black women entrepreneurs look for ways to expand opportunity
For Black women entrepreneurs, the path to success can be filled with more obstacles than for people of other races. This was true before the COVID-19 pandemic and early data emerging shows the problem has worsened.
Canada may open border to fully vaccinated Americans next month
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday that Canada could start allowing fully vaccinated Americans into Canada as of mid-August for non-essential travel, and should be in a position to welcome fully vaccinated travelers from all countries by early September.
Crews making progress on wildfire east of Ely; new BWCA closures announced near border
More than 150 firefighters continued to battle Thursday through a jumble of downed trees to contain a wildfire burning east of Ely. Meanwhile, officials announced a new slate of Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness closures along the Canadian border.
Women's soccer in Minnesota gets grassroots boost
The United Soccer League formed the women's league aiming to begin play in May 2022. A month ago, Minnesota's team was approved to join as a founding member.