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Minnesota Indigenous communities see sharp rise in COVID-19 cases

Oct 22, 2021 04:58AM ● By Editor

Over the past month Native Americans have contracted COVID-19 at two to three times the rate of white Minnesotans, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. By Dan Kraker of Minnesota Public Radio News - October 22, 2021

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Minnesota startup 'Nanodropper' helps reduce waste, save money on eye drops

Oct 22, 2021 04:52AM ● By Editor

The Rochester-based company is helping people save thousands of dollars every year on their eye drop medications. By Heidi Wigdahl of KARE 11 News - October 21, 2021

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Did a Minnesota man inspire the Rolling Stones' song 'You Can't Always Get What You Want'?

Oct 22, 2021 04:45AM ● By Editor

The story of "Mr. Jimmy," and his possible connection to the Stones, is the talk of this Minnesota town again with the band coming to Minneapolis this Sunday. By Danny Spewak of KARE 11 News - October 21, 2021

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Local experts discuss COVID-19 safety conversations ahead of holiday season

Oct 22, 2021 04:38AM ● By Editor

An Associate Psychology Professor at the University of Wisconsin Superior, Professor Kenna Bolton Holz, said it's how you approach those tough conversations that are important. By Abigael Smith of KBJR-Tv - Ocotber 21, 2021

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Siren Wisconsin police chief charged for alleged sexual assault

Oct 22, 2021 04:24AM ● By Editor

By Kaitlyn Moffett of KBJR-TV - Ocotber 21, 2021

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Students walk out as College of St. Benedict, St. John's Univ. investigate alleged sex competition

Oct 22, 2021 04:21AM ● By Editor

A statement from the schools said they have been investigating since they learned about the allegations in late September. From KARE 11 News - October 21, 2021

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Candidate Azrin Awal hopes to become first Asian American to win Duluth City Council office

Oct 22, 2021 04:15AM ● By Editor

Awal is a youth advocate and public health undergraduate student running for an open seat on Duluth’s City Council as a DFL-endorsed, progressive candidate. By Hibah Ansari from the Sahan Journal - October 20, 2021

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Minnesota’s unemployment rate falls to 3.7 percent; wages rising

Oct 22, 2021 04:06AM ● By Editor

The state’s employment growth last month occurred across many different industries. The leisure and hospitality sector gained nearly 10,000 jobs. Transportation, construction and professional services also added jobs. By Kirsti Marohn of Minnesota Public Radio News - October 21, 2021

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Proctor Police: Football investigation continues

Oct 21, 2021 07:59AM ● By Editor

In the statement, Rich responded to public pressure to release more information on the case, which has been the subject of social media conversations and Twin Cities media reports. From WDIO-TV - October 20, 2021

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How one man’s medical crisis collided with Minnesota’s hospital bed crunch

Oct 21, 2021 07:52AM ● By Editor

Cameron died on Oct. 13 from a gastrointestinal bleed at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, N.D. after waiting two days at a small hospital in far northwest Minnesota for an ICU bed to open up at a larger facility. He was 87. By Catharine Richert of MPR News - October 20, 2021

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