The new study focuses on pediatric trauma cases, and a Minnesota doctor said it mirrors what he is seeing.
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How can downtown Minneapolis be revitalized?
‘I personally feel safe. I see it as a city. Those who don’t come here say they don’t feel safe.’
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With graduation rates rising, are schools rebounding after the pandemic?
‘The gap between who can read a diploma and who is getting a diploma is growing.’
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What does ending the emergency status of the Covid-19 pandemic mean?
While the emergency phase of the pandemic has ended, the virus is here to stay and could continue to wreak havoc.
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Lifetime rates of depression in Black and Hispanic communities surpass Whites, others
Gallup found that White people have always had slightly higher rates of both lifetime and current depression, but African Americans and Hispanics now suffer the most.
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Surgeon general warns of high cost of loneliness
The U.S. surgeon general on Tuesday declared widespread loneliness in the United States the latest public health pandemic, comparing its effects on people’s health to those of smoking a pack of cigarettes every day.
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Minneapolis’ new health commissioner brings experience battling pandemic, opioid crisis to role
‘There isn’t really a one-size-fits-all approach. You really do have to get a chance to understand the community that’s most impacted and devise a plan that is tailored toward their needs.’
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Extra SNAP benefits coming to an end
This month, Minnesotans receiving federal food assistance will see their final round of emergency aid prompted by the pandemic.
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Fewer women enrolling in college—pandemic, racial equity are factors
Those pushing for greater equity at the college level say it appears to be another roadblock for women of color.
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Top tips to celebrate Independence Day safely during COVID-19
‘When you have large public gatherings, we run the risk of seeing another surge in this pandemic.’
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Is the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine still viable?
Analysis of current data showed the J&J vaccine offered less protection in regards to hospitalization or death as compared to mRNA-based vaccines.
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5 tips for children with developmental delays due to the pandemic
Children born during the pandemic, a 2022 study has found, have nearly twice the risk of developmental delays in communication.
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COVID-19: the bad news and the good
Not only is the pandemic not over, but there is also a surge occurring in Minnesota, giving it one of the highest COVID-19 outbreak rates in the country.
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Four reasons why Americans are still seeing empty shelves—with Christmas just around the corner
Walk into any U.S. store these days and you’re likely to see empty shelves. Shortages of virtually every type of product—from toilet paper and sneakers to pickup trucks and chicken —are showing up across the country. Looking for a book, bicycle, baby crib or boat? You may have to wait weeks or months longer than […]
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School bus driver crisis forces quick fixes
Minneapolis Public Schools’ current bus driver shortage is part of a nationwide issue that has only gotten worse with the pandemic.
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New coronavirus variant a ‘concern’ for health officials
‘The Mu variant has a constellation of mutations that indicate potential properties of immune escape,’ WHO officials stated.
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Several conservative anti-vaxxers die of COVID as Delta variant spreads
On August 28, Texas anti-mask organizer Caleb Wallace died after being infected with the COVID-19 virus and remaining in the hospital since July 30. He was just 30 years old.
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Mayo Clinic hosts webinar on COVID, Black community, and vaccinations
The Mayo Clinic will explore vaccine hesitancy and skepticism in the Black community with an upcoming webinar.
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The fallout from distance learning
‘There were so many moving parts. It’s hard to say I successfully adapted—more so like I survived.’
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A year later: the pandemic’s impact on poverty
While jobs numbers are expected to improve as a result of government aid programs, there are still a considerable number of people who have been unemployed for the long-term and the job outlook is bleak for many.