Regular religious practices and being a part of faith communities can improve one’s sense of well-being.
COVID-19
Posted inOpinion
The biggest lie Donald Trump has ever told
That’s the record for Black America: Donald Trump failed, tens of thousands of our family members died, and COVID-19 has expanded the wealth gap, leaving millions of Black Americans behind.
Posted inOpinion
Good health care should be a birthright for all
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that when it comes to health, Black people account for a disproportionate number of cases.
Posted inCOVID-19, Education
State offers free COVID-19 saliva tests for teachers, school staff, child care workers
‘All families in our state, including our littlest Minnesotans, want to know their teachers, school nutrition workers, and child care staff are supported.’
Posted inHealth + Wellness
COVID-19 (coronavirus) vaccine update
The race is on, worldwide, to develop a vaccine. As of now there are 157 vaccines in development globally.
Posted inCOVID-19, Featured, News
COVID-19 ‘spit test’ coming soon to new MN testing lab
Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan announced on Tuesday that Minnesota has partnered with the nation’s leading distributor of saliva testing to create plans for a new lab in the state.
Posted inFeatured, Local & State, News
Deep disparities in Minnesota’s COVID-19 numbers
Doing the work includes telling the truth about COVID disparities and acting to protect elders and children and communities hit hard by the racial disparities in COVID-19.
Posted inFeatured, Local & State, News
Back-to-school puzzle an ‘unsolvable Rubik’s Cube’
The debate over distance learning and its overall impact on students has not quieted down despite fears among many parents, teachers and others over reopening schools.
Posted inOpinion
Africa’s problems exacerbated by COVID pandemic
African economies, already devastated by the impact of climate change, violent conflicts, and global downturns, have been further battered by the COVID-19.
Posted inBulletin
Hungry Minnesotans can get help
Aug. 31 is renewal deadline for September benefits.
Posted inCOVID-19
Cloth masks do protect the wearer—breathing in less coronavirus means you get less sick
In places where most people wore masks, those who did get infected seemed dramatically less likely to get severely ill.
Posted inFeatured, Local & State, News
National census to end sooner than planned
The shortened Census deadline will likely hurt efforts to reach those who have not yet responded to census inquiries.
Posted inGophers/College, Sports
College players demand a say in sport deliberations
Reportedly over 100 football players tested positive for COVID since June 1 after they were allowed to return to campus for voluntary workouts.
Posted inCOVID-19, Local & State, News
Gov. Tim Walz signs executive orders on COVID-19, extending peacetime emergency
Following the advice of public health experts, senior advocates, labor leaders, doctors, hospitals, and long-term care providers, Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
Medical science and political science are not the same thing
Like the false science of the past, we must always be alert to detect politically driven science from true medical science.
Posted inBulletin, COVID-19
How to get a free mask
Masks are being distributed across the state to community organizations, food banks, area agencies on aging, and affordable housing providers.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Nonprofit and business partners feed thousands as hunger spreads
‘The core of our mission is feeding people who are in need hot nutritious meals.’
Posted inHealth + Wellness
We mustn’t let our ‘community immunity’ lapse
To be able to safely return to any sense of what was normal before COVID-19, it is clear we will need a vaccine.
Posted inSports
Pac 12 athletes on the brink!
Pac 12 student-athletes are challenging for change right now.
Posted inOpinion
Trump’s insistence on reopening schools this fall will cause much heartache
Teachers across America are facing special challenges in addition to those of all of their neighbors this summer