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Northwest Angle ice road is back open for a second winter

Northwest Angle ice road is back open for a second winter

The slickest way to get from Warroad to the Northwest Angle in far northern Minnesota is back this winter. It’s a 37-mile ice highway to the northernmost point in the contiguous United States.
by Brian Bakst

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How to protect yourself from scams

How to protect yourself from scams

Scams cost Americans serious money. In 2021, Americans lost about $30 billion to scam calls. And in 2020, they lost $56 billion to identity fraud. MPR News guest host Chris Farrell talks with two experts about scams, how they affect older adults and how to avoid them.
by Chris Farrell and Samantha Matsumoto

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Costs for COVID-19 hospitalization are changing. Here's why

Costs for COVID-19 hospitalization are changing. Here's why

With vaccines proven to keep people out of the hospital, more and more insurance companies are requiring enrollees to share the cost of COVID-19 treatments. Vaccines and tests remain free, though.
by Catharine Richert

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Bad numbers accelerate as pandemic digs in

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Bad numbers accelerate as pandemic digs in

Minnesota continues to struggle with a massive COVID-19 surge that began in the Twin Cities metro area but is swamping much of the state now. The newest data shows more than 67,000 known, active cases, the highest point in the entire pandemic.
by MPR News Staff

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Wintry weather in the mix for Minnesota on Friday

Retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley told MPR News host Cathy Wurzer that it’s a good day to be aware of the weather, particularly for people traveling in southern parts of Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer and Euan Kerr

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Minn. parents contend with 'revolving door' of child care quarantines

Minn. parents contend with 'revolving door' of child care quarantines

Minnesota clarified its suggestions for handling COVID-19 in state licensed child care settings, as providers, parents and employers struggle to cope with a new record wave of coronavirus infections.
by Tim Nelson and Sara Porter

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How a weather forecast can cut emissions and save companies money

How a weather forecast can cut emissions and save companies money

Aviation and shipping companies are among the fastest growing emitters in the transportation sector. Even small tweaks to their routes can cut emissions and save money.
by Paul Huttner

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