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A nurse's simple fix puts COVID-19 patients at ease

A nurse's simple fix puts COVID-19 patients at ease

Nurses are thinking a lot about personal protective equipment — how much they need it, whether they'll run out. But some are also thinking about how scary it can look to patients.
by Steven John and Megan Burks

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MNsure offers special enrollment for those who've lost jobs, health coverage

MNsure offers special enrollment for those who've lost jobs, health coverage

Minnesotans who have lost jobs or income due to the pandemic, and others, can sign up for health coverage on the state’s insurance exchange. Some may qualify for help paying their premiums.
by Tom Crann

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Minnesota skies getting smokier with climate change

Minnesota skies getting smokier with climate change

Wildfire smoke is causing 33 percent fewer blue sky days in Minnesota during the summer.
by Paul Huttner

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Pandemic-canceled film festival recreates itself as virtual event

Pandemic-canceled film festival recreates itself as virtual event

“MSPIFF39 Redefined” offers movies, live filmmaker appearances and even dance parties as a way to preserve the community built around the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival.
by Euan Kerr

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Some Hudson businesses and shoppers welcome Wisconsin's 'soft' opening

Some Hudson businesses and shoppers welcome Wisconsin's 'soft' opening

Many small businesses in Wisconsin began opening their doors to customers after Gov. Tony Evers unexpectedly gave them the go-ahead this week. Yet others still worry about keeping staff and customers safe.
by Mark Zdechlik

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May 14 update on COVID-19 in MN: 663 dead; 'need for vigilance' remains

May 14 update on COVID-19 in MN: 663 dead; 'need for vigilance' remains

A day after Gov. Tim Walz unveiled plans to end his stay-at-home order, state health officials on Thursday implored Minnesotans to self-regulate their behavior as they start to gather again in small groups and head back to stores.
by MPR News Staff

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Frustration and uncertainty as workers wait on unemployment pay

Frustration and uncertainty as workers wait on unemployment pay

As demand for unemployment benefits has skyrocketed, some workers are anxiously awaiting news of whether they’ll receive benefits from the state. 
by Jon Collins

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Parents urged to keep up immunizations during pandemic

Parents urged to keep up immunizations during pandemic

Clinics discouraged wellness visits during the pandemic. Now, doctors are worried too many children aren’t getting their recommended immunizations.
by Tom Crann and Dr. Jon Hallberg

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