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July 17 update on COVID-19 in MN: Deaths, hospital needs stay low as new cases rise

July 17 update on COVID-19 in MN: Deaths, hospital needs stay low as new cases rise

New daily cases are up, but key metrics continue to hover at relatively low levels. Officials do remain concerned about the growth of the highly contagious COVID-19 delta variant among the state’s unvaccinated population.
by MPR News Staff

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Quetico fires being closely monitored as new Boundary Waters closure takes effect Saturday

Quetico fires being closely monitored as new Boundary Waters closure takes effect Saturday

Forest Service and firefighting personnel in the U.S. are stepping up their response to wildfires burning in Ontario that threaten to cross the international border into Minnesota's Boundary Waters.
by Andrew Krueger

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: New cases rise; deaths, hospital needs stay low

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.
by MPR News Staff

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After a tough year, Minnesota's Black women entrepreneurs look for ways to expand opportunity

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.
by Nina Moini

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Canada may open border to fully vaccinated Americans next month

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.
by The Associated Press

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Crews making progress on wildfire east of Ely; new BWCA closures announced near border

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.
by Andrew Krueger

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