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‘We are worried’: Northland ICU beds in short supply, patients diverted

Sep 17, 2021 05:54AM ● By Editor

In the Northland, hospitals are facing a 1-2 punch of COVID related problems due to a lack of ICU beds and short staffing causing places like Essentia Duluth to divert patients. By Natalie Grant of KBJR-TV - September 16, 2021

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Walz: Since ‘Vax to School’ campaign more than 46K students received first COVID vaccine dose

Sep 14, 2021 05:48AM ● By Editor

Minnesota currently leads the Midwest in the percentage of adolescents fully vaccinated, among states reporting demographic data. By Molly Wasche of KBJR-TV - September 13, 2021

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Video: U of Minnesota law professor explains new vaccine mandates

Sep 11, 2021 06:29AM ● By Editor

President Joe Biden unveiled wide-reaching vaccine mandates on Thursday, which could affect 100 million Americans. By Callan Gray of KSTP-TV - September 10, 2021

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Video: Local doctors emphasize importance of preventative health screenings

Sep 10, 2021 06:53AM ● By Editor

On Thursday morning, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar announced her own fight with breast cancer - a fight that she is winning thanks to those regular and routine check ups. By Mariam Mackar of WDIO-TV - September 9, 2021

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Sheltering inside may not protect you from the dangers of wildfire smoke

Sep 08, 2021 09:54AM ● By Editor

The research shows, in detail for the first time, the depth of the public health risk millions of Americans are being exposed to every climate-fueled fire season. By Nathan Rott from Minnesota Public Radio News - September 7, 2021

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COVID-19 in MN: Summer wave grinds on toward the fall

Sep 04, 2021 05:58AM ● By Editor

Minnesota remains better positioned now than during the fall and spring spikes. More than 70 percent of state residents age 12 and older have received at least one vaccination shot, and two-thirds of that population are completely vaccinated. From Minnesota Public Radio News - September 3, 2021

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Here's where masks and vaccines are required in Minnesota

Sep 03, 2021 12:26PM ● By Editor

By Grace Birnstengel and Nancy Yang from Minnesota Public Radio - Updated September 3, 2021

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Video: University of Minnesota researchers studying how young people, immunocompromised respond to the vaccines

Aug 29, 2021 06:03AM ● By Editor

A team of researchers have joined the national Prevent COVID U study. There are more than 40 sites across the country participating but the U of M is the only location in the four-state border region. By Callan Gray of KSTP-TV - August 28, 2021

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Video: Northlanders with Asthma share actions they are taking to combat smoke from Greenwood fire

Aug 27, 2021 06:53AM ● By Editor

A summer of smoke filled skies has been difficult for everyone, but especially those with Asthma like Amy Flessert of Superior. By Emily Ness of WDIO-TV - August 26, 2021

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Governor Walz brings back COVID cash for shots at State Fair

Aug 25, 2021 10:49AM ● By Editor

Governor Tim Walz said Wednesday morning the state is bringing back the program offering $100 Visa gift cards to people who get a COVID-19 shot. The incentive is being revived for the vaccination clinic at the North End Event Center, starting when the fair opens on Thursday. By Tim Nelson from Minnesota Public Radio News - August 25, 2021

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