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February 24, 2022 2:34 PM

Are we ready for COVID-19 as a central theme in literature?

Reading about plagues or COVID-19 over the last two years was not an entertaining idea for many. But the pandemic has had an impact on literature — and people may be ready for it to enter the canon.

by Gabino Iglesias

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February 24, 2022 11:35 AM

Mask mandates lifted in Minneapolis, St. Paul

Effective immediately, mayors in both cities say ending the mask requirements comes as cases of COVID have been falling rapidly. The mandates went into effect Jan. 5 during a surge in cases of the omicron variant.

by MPR News Staff

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February 23, 2022 2:19 PM

The mental health benefits of yoga

Does a good downward dog or warrior pose help you through a hard week? Host Angela Davis talks with a yoga researcher and a yoga instructor about people turning to yoga during the pandemic to relieve stress and find calm.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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February 23, 2022 12:02 PM

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Active cases, ICU needs fall to 6-month lows

Minnesota’s newest COVID-19 numbers offer more evidence of a rapidly receding surge, with fewer than 100 patients in ICUs now and active cases below 10,000, the lowest levels for both since August. Pandemic deaths, however, have now topped 12,000.

by MPR News Staff

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February 23, 2022 10:30 AM

Legal cannabis parties weigh election year strategy

Minnesota’s two major political parties that support legalizing marijuana face a dilemma this election year: Do they back candidates from other parties who also support legalization or challenge them with their own candidates and risk playing spoiler?

by Tim Pugmire

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February 23, 2022 6:12 AM

Omicron isn't leading us closer to herd immunity against COVID

Experts say it's not likely that the highly transmissible omicron variant — or any other variant — will lead us closer to herd immunity against COVID-19.

by The Associated Press

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February 23, 2022 5:46 AM

Wisconsin bill makes it felony to threaten, attack health care worker

It would be a felony to physically attack or threaten a health care worker under a bill the Wisconsin Assembly is scheduled to approve Wednesday. The proposal with bipartisan support creates the new felony crime of battery against a person who is a health care provider.

by The Associated Press

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February 23, 2022 5:17 AM

An $80,000 surprise bill points to a loophole in a new law to protect patients

An insurer refused to pay bills related to the premature birth of the Bull family's twins because it said their delivery wasn't an emergency and their stays in the NICU weren't medically necessary.

by Jay Hancock

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February 22, 2022 5:45 PM

Who might benefit from a 4th shot — and who might not

Some countries are moving ahead with plans to offer a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine. But studies are raising questions about the potential advantages of this extra booster.

by Michaeleen Doucleff

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February 22, 2022 4:43 PM

Doctors find limited use for less effective COVID pill

The antiviral pill molnupiravir was authorized and distributed by the government late last year. But it's not doctors' first choice of treatment, except for a narrow slice of patients.

by Pien Huang

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