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Millions could face eviction with federal moratorium ending and a logjam in aid
Congress approved $47 billion to help struggling renters avoid eviction. But that money still isn't reaching many who need it. And an eviction moratorium from the CDC expires at the end of the month.
Why do some people get side effects after COVID-19 vaccines?
Temporary side effects after COVID-19 vaccines are normal and a sign your immune system is revving up. That said, everyone reacts differently. If you didn't feel anything a day or two after either dose, that doesn't mean the vaccine isn't working.
June 10 update on COVID-19 in MN: Active cases stay below 2K; vaccinations inch ahead
Thursday’s COVID-19 numbers show some of the key disease indicators at or near their lowest levels since the earliest months of the pandemic. The vaccination pace, though, remains at a crawl.
Inflation is surging. The price of a Toyota pickup truck helps explain why
The Labor Department will report the latest inflation data on Thursday. It comes after the consumer price index rose 4.2 percent in April from a year ago, the highest in more than a dozen years.
AP source: U.S. to buy 500M Pfizer vaccines to share globally
The U.S. will buy 500 million more doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to share through the global COVAX alliance for donation to 92 lower income countries and the African Union over the next year, a person familiar with the matter said Wednesday.
New evidence suggests COVID-19 vaccines remain effective against variants
An analysis of blood from people who had received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine found a lower level of neutralizing antibodies against viral variants but a strong response involving T cells.
Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Hospitalizations fall below 200; disease recedes
Wednesday’s Health Department report offers more evidence the pandemic is ebbing quickly. Known, active cases are the lowest since April 2020. Hospitalizations and ICU needs are down dramatically. The vaccination pace, though, has slowed to a crawl.
Humane society volunteer celebrates 100 years, and decades caring for dogs and cats
Charlotte Beegle has spent 33 years volunteering at the Golden Valley Animal Humane Society. For her 100th birthday Tuesday, the staff brought out cupcakes — and kittens.