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With House voting on relief bill, Democrats mull wage plan rescue

With House voting on relief bill, Democrats mull wage plan rescue

A $1.9 trillion package aimed at helping the country rebuild from the pandemic seems headed toward House passage. Now, Democrats are also searching for a way to revive their drive to boost the minimum wage. 
by The Associated Press

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College tuition sparked a mental health crisis. Then the hefty hospital bill arrived

College tuition sparked a mental health crisis. Then the hefty hospital bill arrived

A student sought counseling help after panicking over a tuition bill. A weeklong stay in a psychiatric hospital followed — along with a $3,413 bill. The hospital soft-pedaled its charity care policy.
by Jordan Rau

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccine counts rebound but trend still flat

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccine counts rebound but trend still flat

The newest numbers come a day after Gov. Tim Walz said every Minnesotan should be able to get a shot by the summer. While the counts reported Friday are encouraging, the trend line shows no signs yet of an upswing.
by MPR News Staff

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Amid COVID-19 pandemic, flu has disappeared in the U.S.

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, flu has disappeared in the U.S.

February is usually the peak of flu season, but not this year. Health officials say flu cases and hospitalizations have been at their lowest levels in decades. Experts say that measures put in place to fend off COVID-19 are a big factor. Some think it's also possible that the coronavirus has essentially muscled aside not only flu, but also some other bugs usually seen in the fall and winter.
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GOP rallies solidly against Democrats' virus relief package

GOP rallies solidly against Democrats' virus relief package

Republicans rallied solidly against Democrats' proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill as lawmakers awaited a decision by the Senate's parliamentarian that could bolster or potentially kill a pivotal provision hiking the federal minimum wage.
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Feb. 25 update on COVID-19 in MN: Walz vows shots for all by summer; State Fair 'within reach'

Feb. 25 update on COVID-19 in MN: Walz vows shots for all by summer; State Fair 'within reach'

As the state’s vaccination effort struggles for short-term traction, Gov. Tim Walz says every Minnesotan should be able to get a shot by the summer and that a 2021 State Fair is definitely possible.
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