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Health expert: Get kids vaccinated against COVID-19 now to be protected in time for school

Jul 26, 2021 06:08AM ● By Editor

Being vaccinated will also help keep students' peers, teachers and families safe. It will also allow children to have the most normal school year possible. By Ginna Roe of KSTP-TV - July 25, 2021

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As smoke dissipates in Minnesota, health experts urge people to stay aware of air quality

Jul 24, 2021 05:58AM ● By Editor

As wildfires continue to burn in Canada and the western United States, the Midwest may see more plumes of wildfire smoke drift in through the rest of the fire season — so experts say Minnesotans should stay aware of air quality. By Laurel Poole of Minnesota Public Radio News - July 23, 2021

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Rural Minnesota counties lag in vaccination rates

Jul 06, 2021 05:42AM ● By Editor

Pine County in east-central Minnesota between the Twin Cities and Duluth is one of nearly a dozen where most people so far have chosen not to get COVID-19 vaccinations. By Mark Zdechlik of Minnesota Public Radio News - July 6, 2021

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Local voices on COVID-19 A World of Worry: Feeling Anxiety about the COVID-19 Vaccines?

Jun 23, 2021 10:50AM ● By Editor

This article is the eighth and final article in a series intended to give some local perspective on issues about COVID-19. They are also intended to help readers make an informed decision about the COVID-19 vaccines. By Hartley Newell-Acero, Outreach Coordinator for Sawtooth Mountain Clinic

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In Minnesota, sexually transmitted diseases remain a public health challenge during COVID-19

Jun 22, 2021 11:54AM ● By Editor

Impact of disruptions in care, testing yet to be determined as 2020 data show some STDs decreased, others continued to increase. From the Minnesota Department of Health - June 22, 2021

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Heat wave could cause more cases of West Nile virus this year

Jun 21, 2021 04:41AM ● By Editor

If you’ve been outside anytime in the last month, you know it’s been dry and hot, but Minnesota’s steamy weather is having an impact on the mosquito population, and not in a good way. By Mary McGuire of KMSP-TV FOX 9 News - June 20, 2021

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Swimming Safety Tips for Summer

Jun 17, 2021 03:05PM ● By Editor

Protect your family’s safety around water this summer with these tips from the Make a Splash Tour, presented by Phillips 66 and the USA Swimming Foundation. From Boreal Community Media - June 17, 2021

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New type of COVID vaccine could debut soon

Jun 07, 2021 07:27AM ● By Editor

It's what's known as a protein subunit vaccine. It works somewhat differently from the current crop of vaccines authorized for use in the U.S. but is based on a well-understood technology and doesn't require special refrigeration. By Joe Palca of Minnesota Public Radio News - June 6, 2021

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FDA approves obesity drug that helped people cut weight 15 percent

Jun 06, 2021 12:58PM ● By Editor

From Minnesota Public Radio News - June 6, 2021

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Video: Experts explain rise in tick population: 'Quite a number out there'

Jun 01, 2021 06:06AM ● By Editor

Weather, acorn crop, number of rodents all play a role in amount of ticks, according to the U of M School of Public Health. By Jennifer Hoff of KARE 11 News - May 31, 2021

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