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3 key facts about RSV and kids this season in Minnesota

3 key facts about RSV and kids this season in Minnesota

Last year was one of the worst in recent Minnesota history for RSV infections and hospitalizations. This season has been much more manageable, although numbers are rising and health officials are keeping close watch on the data. Here’s what to know.
by Kyra Miles

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Cities grapple with costs of removing PFAS from drinking water

Cities grapple with costs of removing PFAS from drinking water

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed new, enforceable limits on some PFAS that are much lower than the state’s current advisory limits. If they’re adopted, about a dozen Minnesota cities likely will need to install treatment systems or find a new water source.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Feeling alone? 5 tips to create connection and combat loneliness

Feeling alone? 5 tips to create connection and combat loneliness

We all feel lonely at some point, but long-term social isolation can damage our mental and physical health. A new book called “Project UnLonely” shows how creative expression can foster friendships.
by Allison Aubrey

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Minnesota novelist Brian Duren's new 'Gravity'

Minnesota novelist Brian Duren's new 'Gravity'

Twin Cities writer Brian Duren published two novels in the past six months, his latest, “Gravity of Love.” It’s been kind of a wild ride for Duren, who said he’s learned a lot of unexpected things about the books trade.
by Euan Kerr

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Health is on the agenda at UN climate negotiations. Here's why that's a big deal

Health is on the agenda at UN climate negotiations. Here's why that's a big deal

Advocates say human-driven climate change is hurting people's health worldwide–but taking action like reducing reliance on fossil fuels lowers risks immediately.
by Alejandra Borunda

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RSV rising rapidly; COVID-19 continues its climb and flu season is underway

RSV rising rapidly; COVID-19 continues its climb and flu season is underway

Respiratory illnesses are on the rise. COVID-19 and more recently influenza have been leading to more hospitalizations, but respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is currently increasing fastest among the three in the Twin Cities seven-county region.
by Alyson Clary and Craig Helmstetter

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