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Flu, COVID hospitalizations continue decline. RSV admissions remains steady

The Minnesota Department of Health says flu and COVID hospitalizations continue to decline, but hospital admissions for RSV have remained steady for the past eight weeks. The virus often resembles a common cold but can lead to prolonged coughing and wheezing in severe cases.  Health officials recommend washing your hands often, wearing a mask and getting vaccinated.

Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock on Thursday continued to deny she took part in an alleged $250 million scheme to defraud taxpayer-funded child nutrition programs. After taking the stand in her own defense, Bock faced cross examination from a prosecutor.

The city of Minneapolis will pay $450,000 to the attorneys who sued the city on behalf of an anti-abortion group.

President Trump is threatening a 200 percent tariff on European wine, champagne and spirits in response to the European Union’s plan to impose a 50 percent tariff on American whiskey.  

Those stories and more in today’s morning update.

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Bock acknowledges fraud at Feeding Our Future, denies taking part

Minneapolis will pay $450,000 in attorneys fees from Pro-Life Action Ministries lawsuit

Trump threatens retaliatory 200% tariff on European wine after EU proposes American whiskey tax

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