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‘It's hard to show up’: New wave of COVID-19 cases frustrates, angers health workers
As hospitals hit capacity with COVID-19 patients for the second time in the pandemic, health care practitioners are once again facing exhaustion and heartbreak. But this wave has also brought frustration and anger for front-line workers as many of the people they’re treating have refused vaccination.
Poll: COVID restrictions ‘about right;’ majority wants masks in schools
Results of a new Minnesota poll from MPR News/Star Tribune/FRONTLINE/KARE 11 show fewer than a third of Minnesota voters think coronavirus restrictions have gone too far, and a majority supports requiring teachers and students to wear masks in schools. 
Survey: Minnesotans of color less likely to believe schools offer equal opportunities
A new survey finds 15 percent of respondents who are Black say Minnesota K-12 schools offer their students the same education as white children. But 48 percent of white respondents said the opportunities are the same regardless of race or ethnicity.
Pickleball for all: How to join the latest Twin Cities sports craze
Cities across the metro are adding pickleball courts to their parks. And at least one company is looking to make some money on the trend, opening an indoor pickleball facility with food and drinks.
'Murmuration'  — a book that travels from Somalia to Minnesota
“Murmuration” is a new novel by Sid Balman, Jr. It’s a thriller that travels the globe from West Texas to Somalia and Minnesota. He had help from local businessman and politician Samakab Hussein. Angela Davis talks to the pair about their collaboration.
Orange you happy it's leaf-peeping season? Where to find fall colors this weekend
It's still too early to see the most vibrant shades, according to the state Department of Natural Resources. But portions of northwestern Minnesota are between 25 percent and 50 percent peak.
Enbridge ordered to pay $3.3 million for an aquifer breach
The Minnesota DNR says Enbridge pierced a groundwater aquifer in Clearwater County during construction of the Line 3 oil pipeline, causing an estimated release of more than 24 million gallons of groundwater from the aquifer, posing a risk to rare wetlands.
Appetites: The connection between Iran and tea
On this week’s Appetites, MPR News host Tom Crann was joined by Ghazaleh Dadres, a board member with the Twin Cities Iranian Culture Collective, who shared how the art of drinking tea has played a role in her life as an Iranian.