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Health data roundup: COVID's creep continues; a deep dive into diabetes rates

Health data roundup: COVID's creep continues; a deep dive into diabetes rates

Recent COVID-19 increases have, in part, been detected through wastewater monitoring. Friday the state announced that the Metropolitan Council is stepping back from reporting on reporting pathogens detected in wastewater at the Metro wastewater treatment facility.
by Craig Helmstetter

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How to protect your ears and avoid hearing loss: An illustrated guide

How to protect your ears and avoid hearing loss: An illustrated guide

Go easy on the Q-tips. Watch your phone volume. And if you’re experiencing hearing issues like muffled sounds or tinnitus, see a professional. This comic offers advice on how to care for your ears.
by Margaret Cirino and Kaz Fantone

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Minnesota State Fair officials offer tips for beating potential record heat this weekend

Minnesota State Fair officials offer tips for beating potential record heat this weekend

Minnesota may be headed for one of the hottest days ever recorded during the run of the State Fair — and fair officials are warning people to be prepared for the heat this weekend.
by Tim Nelson

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Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe formalizes adult-use recreational cannabis on its tribal lands

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe formalizes adult-use recreational cannabis on its tribal lands

The ordinance creates a regulatory framework for the sale and consumption of cannabis and cannabis products on the reservation. State law, enforced by Leech Lake and county law enforcement across the reservation, legalized adult use of cannabis on Aug 1.
by Melissa Olson

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As U.S. COVID hospitalizations rise, some places are bringing mask mandates back

As U.S. COVID hospitalizations rise, some places are bringing mask mandates back

New COVID variants are fueling hospitalizations and prompting some schools and hospitals to reinstate mask mandates. Others are considering or ruling out the possibility, leaving it up to individuals.
by Rachel Treisman

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Why Biden is now routinely taking the short stairs up to Air Force One

Why Biden is now routinely taking the short stairs up to Air Force One

The built-in stairs lead to the belly of the plane. They're less photogenic than the tall, outdoor steps. But the sturdier stairs pose less of a health and political risk to the 80-year-old president.
by Tamara Keith

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Trump launched an ambitious effort to end HIV. House Republicans want to defund it.

Trump launched an ambitious effort to end HIV. House Republicans want to defund it.

Republicans in Congress back substantial cuts to the budget of the CDC, taking aim at one of former President Donald Trump's major health programs: a push to end the HIV epidemic in the U.S.
by Andy Miller and Sam Whitehead

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