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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Case counts falling; vaccination pace crawling
Minnesota’s data continues to show a pandemic in retreat. New cases, known active cases and new hospital admissions are all down from the April surge. Yet, the effort to get the vast majority of Minnesota adults vaccinated is sputtering.
Ex-St. Paul cop gets 6 years in prison for excessive force in K-9 confrontation
A federal court judge on Friday sentenced former St. Paul police officer Brett Palkowitsch to six years in prison for using excessive force during an arrest involving a police dog.
In St. Cloud, VA’s McDonough emphasizes care for growing ranks of women veterans
United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough is visiting veterans facilities in his home state of Minnesota this week, highlighting the agency’s efforts to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine and meet the needs of a changing veteran population.
Businesses seek improved indoor air quality for returning workers
Many businesses preparing to bring back workers post-pandemic are looking at ways to improve inside air quality. Pulling in as much fresh air as possible and robustly filtering it can help prevent the spread of disease, including COVID-19.
Boundary Waters blaze could be sign of busy wildfire season
Rain and humidity slowed a wildfire burning in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, but the fast-growing blaze threatened some seasonal cabins Tuesday. Some living in northeastern Minnesota wonder if it's a sign of more fires to come.
May 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: Case counts trending down; vaccinations crawl
Minnesota data continues to offer more evidence that COVID-19 is in retreat after a spring surge. Still, the vaccination pace continues to struggle for traction, raising concerns that hundreds of thousands of Minnesota adults might choose to go unvaccinated.
Stearns County agreement aims to build trust between law enforcement, communities of color
Stearns County and several advocacy organizations signed a community policing agreement this week aimed at improving transparency, accountability and trust between law enforcement and communities of color.
'We're still in the storm': Minnesota students struggle with mental health
A year of pandemic-restricted learning in the state where George Floyd was killed by a white police officer has taken its toll on the mental health of many young Minnesotans.