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Clarence Avant, a major power broker in music, sports and politics, has died at 92

Clarence Avant, a major power broker in music, sports and politics, has died at 92

Clarence Avant boosted the careers of a vast array of influential figures, including Michael Jackson, Jim Brown and Barack Obama. He came back into the news after his wife was murdered in 2021.
by Anastasia Tsioulcas

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Call it 'stealth mental health' — some care for elders helps more without the label

Call it 'stealth mental health' — some care for elders helps more without the label

Fewer than half of older adults who need mental health care or treatment for substance abuse get it. Many therapists don't feel qualified to treat older people, and insurance coverage is spotty, too.
by Ashley Milne-Tyte

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COVID-19 on the rise in Minnesota

COVID-19 on the rise in Minnesota

While the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations remains among the lowest in the pandemic, the uptick warrants vigilance — especially given that the state is also seeing some increases in COVID-19 detected in wastewater.
by Craig Helmstetter

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Coronavirus FAQ: Is it wiser to get a booster now or wait for the new fall booster?

Coronavirus FAQ: Is it wiser to get a booster now or wait for the new fall booster?

Maybe it’s not a summer surge but COVID numbers are definitely ticking up. For those with concerns due to personal risk factors or the start of the school year, the booster question is top of mind.
by Fran Kritz

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Minnesota Rokkr Regiment reconnects veterans, active duty members through video game

Minnesota Rokkr Regiment reconnects veterans, active duty members through video game

A Twin Cities based esports organization is helping active service members and veterans build community and talk through common challenges while playing the popular video game, Call of Duty.
by Hannah Yang

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