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The last state in the union: Minnesota assisted living licensing begins

Aug 02, 2021 05:38AM ● By Editor

New consumer protections begin as Minnesota becomes the last state in the country to license Assisted Living and Memory Care facilities. By Lauren Leamanczyk and Steve Eckert from KARE 11 News - August 1, 2021

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Video: New Alzheimer's disease research highlights rural vs. urban disparities

Aug 02, 2021 05:32AM ● By Editor

New research shows rural parts of the U.S. have higher mortality rates from Alzheimer's disease than urban areas. By Brandi Powell of KSTP-TV - August 1, 2021

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Grand Casino will require masks again starting August 2

Aug 02, 2021 05:27AM ● By Editor

Starting Monday, August 2, guests and workers at Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Grand Casino Hinckley will be required to wear masks inside the casinos. From Fox 9 News - August 1, 2021

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2 travelers to Canada gave false COVID vaccination information. They were each fined almost $20K.

Aug 01, 2021 07:07AM ● By Editor

Travel restrictions for vaccinated Americans wanting to enter Canada are set to ease in August, but the country continues to enforce strict requirements for entry. By Bailey Schulz from USA Today - July 31, 2021

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This adventure town wants to put the brakes on promoting itself

Aug 01, 2021 06:56AM ● By Editor

The current visitor crush has caused local leaders to ask the question: Are we promoting ourselves too much? Kelly says it's time for towns like this to put the brakes on marketing — and put more money into educating their guests and infrastructure to support their locals. By Kirk Siegler from National Public Radio News - July 31, 2021

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Face masks can help protect you from smoky air in Minnesota

Aug 01, 2021 06:35AM ● By Editor

The good news is we all already have face masks, and respiratory therapists say they can help prevent you from breathing in particulate matter in the air. By Mary McGuire of FOX 9 News - July 31, 2021

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Some Minnesota renters still protected as federal eviction moratorium ends

Aug 01, 2021 06:27AM ● By Editor

Some renters in Minnesota are still protected from eviction and lease termination, despite the federal eviction moratorium that ended on Saturday. By Miranda Manier of KARE 11 News - July 30, 2021

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Man arrested after firing shots, starting standoff with police in Duluth

Aug 01, 2021 06:23AM ● By Editor

By Kendall Jarboe of KBJR-TV - July 31, 2021

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Video: Public health officials work to vaccinate Minnesotans despite hesitancy in some counties

Jul 31, 2021 08:05AM ● By Editor

In about 10 counties statewide, fewer than 50% of those eligible have received at least one dose of the vaccine. Another 50 counties remain below a 60% vaccination rate. Only two counties in the state have reached 80% of their population receiving at least one dose: Olmsted and Cook counties. By Callan Gray of KSTP-TV - July 30, 2021

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