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Most teachers concerned about in-person school; 2 in 3 want to start the year online

Most teachers concerned about in-person school; 2 in 3 want to start the year online

A new national poll of teachers from NPR/Ipsos finds broad trepidation about returning to the classroom, with 77 percent of those surveyed worried about risking their own health.
by Anya Kamenetz and Laura Isensee

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How safe is your school's reopening plan? Here's what to look for

How safe is your school's reopening plan? Here's what to look for

As schools weigh the risks of reopening, many are making plans to lower the risks of coronavirus transmission. Here's how to vet your school's proposals.
by Allison Aubrey, Carmel Wroth, Anya Kamenetz, Patti Neighmond and Jane Greenhalgh

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Aug. 6 update on COVID-19 in MN: New cases jump; hospitalizations rise

Aug. 6 update on COVID-19 in MN: New cases jump; hospitalizations rise

The newest numbers come a day after Minnesota’s health commissioner called on Minnesotans to get vaccinated for the fall flu season and warned the Sturgis, S.D., motorcycle rally that starts Friday will be a “ripe environment” for COVID-19 spread.
by MPR News Staff

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After taking tough measures, Fond du Lac band has first COVID-19 cases

After taking tough measures, Fond du Lac band has first COVID-19 cases

After months of trying to keep the coronavirus at bay, the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has confirmed the first two positive COVID-19 cases on its reservation in northeastern Minnesota.
by Dan Kraker

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STDs on the rise in Minnesota

STDs on the rise in Minnesota

State health officials report instances of several sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise in Minnesota — especially syphilis. 
by John Enger

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Duluth schools recommend combination of in-person and distance learning

Duluth schools recommend combination of in-person and distance learning

Duluth schools officials are recommending that elementary students start the year in school, with older students attending class primarily online. The school board meets Thursday to consider the proposal.
by Dan Kraker

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Foreign workers living overseas mistakenly received $1,200 U.S. stimulus checks

Foreign workers living overseas mistakenly received $1,200 U.S. stimulus checks

Thousands of foreign workers who entered the U.S. on temporary work visas received $1,200 pandemic stimulus checks in error, and many of them are spending the money in their home countries.
by Sacha Pfeiffer

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