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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.
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.
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.
Teen bystander: Knew instantly Floyd was 'in distress'
Testimony continued Friday in the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights. Bystander Alyssa Funari testified Friday morning that she was going to the corner store when she saw Floyd on the ground with three officers on top of him.
Latino businesses 'hanging in there' despite pandemic and unrest
A report released in December 2020 showed that 28 percent of Latino-owned businesses faced a reduction in available supplies.
Police reform will get another look by Minneapolis City Council
Council member Elliott Payne wants to create a new department of public safety. But this time, he wants to keep MPD in place and not put the measure to a public vote.
Minneapolis, St. Paul end vaccination-or-test order for bars, eateries
The cities last month began requiring proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID test to enter public places serving food and drink. With the current surge waning, the mayors on Thursday rescinded the controversial orders. Public masking mandates remain in place.