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Lake County becomes ‘highly transmissible’ area, masks recommended

Jul 29, 2021 04:58AM ● By Editor

Cases have doubled in Lake County over the last two weeks, but Dr. Andrew Thompson points out the number of COVID tests is low. A number of those tests came back positive, causing a higher positivity rate the CDC uses to deem a highly transmissible county. By Abigael Smith of KBJR-TV - July 28, 2021

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Northern Minnesota businesses turn south

Jul 28, 2021 09:52AM ● By Editor

Even with Thunder Bay residents unable to make the less-than-two-hour drive to Grand Marais, Boyd explained business in the town last summer was “very” high and this summer it’s even higher. By Sandi Krasowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Chronicle-Journal from Yahoo Canada - July 27, 2021

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Video: 14 Minnesota counties fit the bill for new CDC masking guidance in areas with high infection rates

Jul 28, 2021 06:56AM ● By Editor

As of Tuesday, the CDC identified 11 Minnesota counties as having "substantial" levels of community transmission: Cottonwood, Dodge, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Pope, Redwood, Roseau, Scott, Swift, Traverse and Waseca. Meanwhile, Lake, Lake of the Woods and Wilkin counties were all considered as having "high" levels of community transmission. By Kyle Brown of KSTP-TV - July 27, 2021

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Heroes Helping Heroes: Nonprofit tackles PTSD in first responder community

Jul 28, 2021 06:31AM ● By Editor

According to experts, 30% of first responders develop mental health disorders, including depression and PTSD. Even more concerning, studies show 37% of fire and EMS personnel have contemplated suicide, compared to less than four percent of American adults. By Bonney Bowman of KBJR-TV - July 27, 2021

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Video: Governor Walz signs Energy Conservation and Optimization Act of 2021

Jul 28, 2021 05:20AM ● By Editor

The ECO Act updates and expands Minnesota's Conservation Improvement Program (CIP). CIP helps Minnesota households and businesses use electricity and natural gas more efficiently, conserving energy, reducing carbon dioxide emissions, and lessening the need for new utility infrastructure. From WDIO-TV - July 27, 2021

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Video: Drought moves DNR to recommend water restrictions for more than 500 Minnesota cities

Jul 28, 2021 05:15AM ● By Editor

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says when the state drought plan hits a certain stage, as it now has, it triggers mandatory actions, including water restrictions. By Jessica Miles of KSTP-TV - July 27, 2021

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Man claiming to have walked from Minnesota across Canada-U.S. border charged after altercation with Thunder Bay police

Jul 27, 2021 08:15AM ● By Editor

The 23-year-old also under investigation by CBSA, which has no record of entry into Canada. From CBC News · Thunder Bay - July 27, 2021

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Video: Children's Minnesota pilot program allows parents to take premature babies home sooner

Jul 27, 2021 05:25AM ● By Editor

A pilot program at Children’s Minnesota is enabling premature babies to leave the hospital more quickly. By Callan Gray of KSTP-TV - July 26, 2021

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Video: An all female force is making waves on Lake Superior this sailing season

Jul 27, 2021 05:19AM ● By Editor

Kris Henry has been sailing since she was 15 years old. She 's the owner of Kicks and has been a part of the Duluth Yacht Club since 1996. By Chelsie Brown of WDIO-TV - July 25, 2021

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Mayo Clinic to require COVID-19 vaccinations for all employees starting in September

Jul 27, 2021 05:14AM ● By Editor

All employees are expected to be fully vaccinated by Sept. 17, regardless of work location, Mayo Clinic said. Those who choose not to get the vaccine must complete education modules and wear masks and social distance while at work. By Kyle Brown of KSTP-TV - July 26, 2021

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