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July 6, 2021 11:02 AM

How a medieval city dealing with the Black Death invented quarantine

The wealthy merchant city of Dubrovnik, Croatia, had a problem. The Black Death was killing much of Europe, but Dubrovnik didn't want to lock down and lose business.

by Rob Schmitz

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July 6, 2021 11:00 AM

July 6 update on COVID-19 in MN: Pandemic in neutral as holiday data trickles in

Tuesday’s report continues to offer signs of a subdued pandemic in Minnesota, but COVID-19 watchers shouldn’t read too much into the newest numbers given reporting delays over the July 4 weekend.

by MPR News Staff

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July 6, 2021 6:08 AM

Ticks suck. Here's a guide to identifying them and avoiding bites

With more ticks carrying disease than ever, here's what you need to know about which ticks to watch out for and what to do if you get bitten.

by Sheila Eldred

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July 6, 2021 6:00 AM

Here's what you should know about that eye-popping sign-on bonus

Employers from Amazon to Disney World are offering big hiring incentives right now. While they're a great tool for employers, they're not always as good for workers.

by Andrea Hsu

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July 6, 2021 4:00 AM

Rural Minnesota counties lag in vaccination rates

After a promising start, demand for COVID-19 vaccines has dropped off considerably. Even with incentives ranging from free beer to amusement park tickets and parks passes, people in some parts of the state, especially rural areas, have been reluctant to get shots.

by Mark Zdechlik

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July 5, 2021 1:03 PM

Urgent need for donations at Minnesota’s blood centers

Donated blood providers in Minnesota say inventories are getting very low, and that there’s a major need for more people to donate.

by MPR News Staff

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July 5, 2021 5:00 AM

July 5 update on COVID-19 in MN: Case counts remain low entering next stretch of summer

As Minnesota passes the Fourth of July holiday and enters the next stretch of summer, key COVID-19 metrics continue to hover at levels not seen since the earliest days of the pandemic.

by MPR News Staff

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July 4, 2021 12:56 PM

Vatican says pope 'reacted well' to intestinal surgery

Pope Francis "reacted well" to planned intestinal surgery Sunday evening at a Rome hospital, the Vatican said, without giving much detail about the pontiff's condition.

by The Associated Press

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July 3, 2021 7:00 AM

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Data shows strong stance for holiday

Minnesota’s snapshot of COVID-19 data offers more evidence that the pandemic remains in check for the holiday. Active cases, hospital admissions and positivity rates remain at or near April 2020 lows.

by MPR News Staff

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July 2, 2021 3:17 PM

Minneapolis set to spend more than $100M in pandemic funds

Mayor Jacob Frey said the spending would focus on affordable housing, public safety and supporting small businesses owned by Black and Indigenous people and other people of color.

by Jon Collins

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