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The Sacklers want immunity from the opioid crisis for a long list of their associates

The Sacklers want immunity from the opioid crisis for a long list of their associates

In the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy trial now underway, scrutiny has focused on the Sacklers' demand for immunity from opioid lawsuits that would extend to a vast network of individuals and businesses.
by Brian Mann

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The topic of masks in schools is polarizing some parents to the point of violence

The topic of masks in schools is polarizing some parents to the point of violence

School districts around the country have seen incidents of anti-mask parents and protesters disrupting school board meetings and school events, and some are getting physically violent.
by Deepa Shivaram

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Stacey Danner wavered on the vaccine, friends hope his story sways others to get shots

Stacey Danner wavered on the vaccine, friends hope his story sways others to get shots

Stacey Danner was an ardent cheerleader and advocate for his north Minneapolis neighborhood, for Black entrepreneurs and for his wide circle of friends from all walks of life. But this spring, he wavered on getting a vaccine and fell gravely ill with COVID-19. His story illustrates that vaccine hesitancy in Minnesota’s Black community is complex.
by Catharine Richert

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Polls: Parents support school mask mandates but oppose student vaccine requirements

Polls: Parents support school mask mandates but oppose student vaccine requirements

Recent surveys by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the RAND Corporation give some insight into how parents are trying to navigate sending their children back to school as the pandemic continues.
by Sneha Dey

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The Minnesota State Fair prepares for a smaller, safer return

The Minnesota State Fair prepares for a smaller, safer return

Minnesota's State Fair opens next Thursday, after a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But the “Great Minnesota Get-Back-Together” isn't going to be the fair you remember from 2019, either.
by Tim Nelson

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State Fair won't mandate masks, receives pushback

State Fair won't mandate masks, receives pushback

Organizers are strongly encouraging people to wear face masks and will require them in some cases. “Mandating masks fairgrounds-wide would be extremely difficult for our organization to enforce, so we are urging you to pitch in and do what’s right,” says health guidance from the fair.
by Mark Zdechlik and Will Matuska

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