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Headaches for parents as seasonal illness collides with COVID-19

Headaches for parents as seasonal illness collides with COVID-19

A fourth wave of COVID-19 infections is surging with the start of the school year — and for some kids, a host of other respiratory illnesses that mimic COVID-19 are also in the mix. The confusing array of symptoms and viruses are creating logistical challenges for families.
by Catharine Richert

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In the quest for a liver transplant, patients are segregated by prior alcohol use

In the quest for a liver transplant, patients are segregated by prior alcohol use

Many transplant centers require people with alcohol-related liver disease to remain sober for half a year before becoming eligible for the waiting list for a liver. But this thinking may be changing.
by Aneri Pattani

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As Miss Navajo Nation, she helped her community through the pandemic

As Miss Navajo Nation, she helped her community through the pandemic

When Shaandiin Parrish was crowned Miss Navajo Nation in 2019, she didn't expect to win. She also didn't expect to be carrying the honor two years later and through the pandemic.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro and Deepa Shivaram

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U.S. travelers are back in the saddle again - but they've adapted to a new reality

U.S. travelers are back in the saddle again - but they've adapted to a new reality

The U.S. travel industry is rebounding after taking massive hits early in the pandemic. But Americans are making different choices now, such as staying closer to home and choosing rural destinations.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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COVID-19 is making it harder to check how accurate the 2020 census was

COVID-19 is making it harder to check how accurate the 2020 census was

A final round of door knocking for a follow-up survey is now set to last until early 2022, raising concerns about whether the bureau can determine which groups were undercounted in the 2020 census.
by Hansi Lo Wang

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Long-term care CEOs: Pandemic pushing staff shortages to crisis levels

Long-term care CEOs: Pandemic pushing staff shortages to crisis levels

Minnesota long-term care leaders say they have 23,000 open positions and that the shortage has never been worse. That’s forcing some care facilities to restrict admissions. "We can't admit people if we don't have the staff to take care of them," one CEO says.
by Peter Cox

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Halloween events in Minnesota and their COVID precautions

Halloween events in Minnesota and their COVID precautions

From costume contests looking for the best mask-wearing ghoul, to concerts that’ll have you shaking in your boots once you have your temperature checked, we’ve got you covered on some of the spookiest events happening across the state, and what you need in order to attend them. 
by Carly Quast

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COVID-19 in MN: New, active cases climb as care systems feel the stress

COVID-19 in MN: New, active cases climb as care systems feel the stress

Minnesota remains stuck at or near highs for 2021 as COVID-19 stays entrenched in every county. State hospital leaders say the care system is stressed, short-staffed and struggling to meet the needs of rapidly rising numbers of COVID-19 and other patients.
by MPR News Staff

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