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Aug. 4 update on COVID-19 in MN: Hospitalizations, ICU cases reach 6-week high
Officials have been bracing Minnesotans to expect hospitalizations and ICU cases to grow in response to the case surge the past few weeks as the state began allowing customers to return to indoor gathering spaces, including bars, stores and restaurants.
Blue Line LRT extension derailed
Railroad’s refusal to share right of way forces officials to look for new route for Bottineau corridor.
Bloomington police say the boy walked away from his apartment Monday morning near 82nd Street and Lyndale Avenue in his pajamas. He was found later in the morning inside a local business.
University of Minnesota lab to study size, force of boat wakes
University of Minnesota researchers plan to launch a study this fall of wakes created by recreational boats, hoping to provide insight into their impact on Minnesota lakes and shorelines.
Red pine shoot moths leaving their mark across much of Minnesota
If you live near red pine trees — and in much of Minnesota, chances are you do — you may have noticed some dead, brown patches in the upper branches this summer. They're proof of a moth outbreak the likes of which the state hasn’t seen in more than 20 years.
Wild's Dumba speaks out against racial injustice as NHL resumes season
Minnesota’s Matt Dumba became the first NHL player to kneel during the U.S. national anthem when he did so before Saturday's opening playoff game. “Racism is everywhere, and we need to fight against it,” he said. “We will fight against injustice. … Hockey is a great game, but it could be a whole lot greater, and it starts with all of us.”
Opponents of statewide mask mandate rally at Minnesota Capitol
A week after Minnesota's face mask mandate took effect, opponents gathered on the grounds of the State Capitol on Saturday to criticize Gov. Tim Walz's executive order.
Aug. 1 update on COVID-19 in MN: August begins with more concerning virus trends
Minnesota enters another month of the coronavirus pandemic with cases and hospitalizations on the rise. The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Minnesota rose to 317 in Saturday’s report — the highest level in more than a month.