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More Black families are homeschooling their children, citing the pandemic and racism

More Black families are homeschooling their children, citing the pandemic and racism

In Alabama, the co-founders of Black Homeschoolers of Birmingham say membership is growing as parents try to shield their children from racism in education and teach them about their own heritage.
by Kyra Miles

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In statewide ad, MN hospital leaders warn COVID is overwhelming health care

In statewide ad, MN hospital leaders warn COVID is overwhelming health care

The leaders of nine Minnesota health care organizations are calling the situation critical. In a letter published this weekend in newspapers across the state, they said hospitals are overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients, and called the current situation heartbreaking.
by Dan Gunderson

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Group homes face severe shortage of caregivers for Minnesotans with disabilities

The worker shortage sparked by the pandemic has created a staffing crisis in Minnesota’s group homes, which serve vulnerable Minnesotans with disabilities. Sue Schettle, CEO of the Association of Residential Resources in Minnesota, told host Cathy Wurzer about the shortage of disability service caregivers.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lindsay Guentzel

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Allina Health's CEO on the statewide hospital plea for help

Allina Health's CEO on the statewide hospital plea for help

The leaders of nine major health systems published a full-page ad in newspapers across the state asking Minnesotans to help reduce the strain on hospitals overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alex Cheng

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AP-NORC poll: Omicron raises COVID worry but not precautions

AP-NORC poll: Omicron raises COVID worry but not precautions

As the omicron variant sparks worldwide fears of renewed virus outbreaks, Americans’ worries about infection are again on the rise. But fewer say that they are regularly wearing masks or isolating compared with the beginning of the year.
by The Associated Press

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Sandra Lindsay got the first U.S. COVID jab. Here's her secret to motivate others

Sandra Lindsay got the first U.S. COVID jab. Here's her secret to motivate others

Since Lindsay rolled up her sleeve to get vaccinated a year ago, she has devoted herself to motivating others, especially those who are hesitant, to get vaccinated. She shares 5 persuasive tips.
by Allison Aubrey

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‘Great Resignation' will force employers to be more flexible

‘Great Resignation' will force employers to be more flexible

Americans are quitting their jobs at a record pace. Some people are retiring early. Others are switching careers. Employers are having to change up their worker recruiting and retention strategies.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Hennepin EMS paramedics collecting socks to help prevent cold-weather injuries

Hennepin EMS paramedics collecting socks to help prevent cold-weather injuries

As Minnesota heads into months of cold, snowy weather, paramedics with Hennepin EMS in Minneapolis are once again collecting donations of winter socks. It's an effort to prevent cold-weather foot injuries among people without shelter.
by MPR News Staff

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