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A Mayo doctor warns lawmakers of long-haul COVID's health, economic toll
Some 2.2 million Americans may be unable to return to work because of long-haul COVID-19 symptoms, according to a Mayo Clinic expert. He warned state lawmakers to prepare for workplace disruptions and to support greater collaboration across health systems to improve research and access to care for long COVID.
MN Senate approves $1 million for ad campaign to recruit cops
The Minnesota Senate passed legislation that would spend $1 million on an effort to address the state’s shortage of law enforcement officers.
Rising health needs drive U's new effort to draw Native students to medical school
University of Minnesota Medical School leaders in Duluth say their new effort to boost the number of Native physicians and other health care workers is crucial to meeting a yawning need in an era of COVID-19 and other concerns.
George Floyd killing: Prosecution rests in federal trial of 3 ex-officers
Darnella Frazier, who was a teenager when she recorded Floyd's death while he was in the custody of Minneapolis police officers in 2020, was the last witness for the government in the federal trial.
‘High-drama’ release of political maps to define Capitol week
The once-a-decade redrawing of political maps comes to a conclusion this week as a special court panel issues new legislative and congressional boundaries. The Legislature failed to get maps done.
Bills would ban ‘forever chemicals’ from cosmetics, cookware, ski wax
After the Minnesota Legislature passed a ban on so-called “forever chemicals” in food packaging last year, a DFL lawmaker wants to extend the ban on PFAS to more consumer products. But the bills face opposition from industry groups and chemical manufacturers.
Dozens of people filled the rotunda of the City Hall Friday to file ethics complaints and express their disapproval of the mayor. Many also called for Frey to resign.
St. Paul teacher’s union to hold strike vote
The executive board of the St. Paul teacher’s union has authorized a strike vote. The district says it doesn’t have funds to pay for teacher demands.
Latest on COVID in MN: Case counts, ICU needs falling as omicron ebbs
The newest numbers build on recent evidence of an ebb in the pandemic wave that slammed Minnesota following the end-of-year holidays. Public health leaders continue to plead for vigilance against the virus.