World
Brazil still debating dubious virus drug amid 500,000 deaths
As Brazil hurtles toward an official COVID-19 death toll of 500,000 — second-highest in the world — science is on trial inside the country and the truth is up for grabs.
Local
Low county vaccine rates raise COVID-19 variant concerns in Minnesota
Low infection rates make it hard to spot a link between a county's case rate and vaccinations.
Duluth
Longtime youth treatment facility in Duluth to close
The Hills Youth and Family Services hopes to continue day treatment.
Local
Nonprofits lobby Legislature to fund program that helps low-income residents buy at farmers' markets
Market Bucks, which helps low-income Minnesotans buy fresh foods at farmers' markets, runs out of funding June 30.
Health
Minnesota passes 3 million vaccine recipients mark
Vaccine incentives for 100,000 people remain largely unused; less than 10,000 people have registered for them so far.
Local
Study: Many post-COVID patients face new medical issues
The most common were pain, breathing difficulties, high cholesterol, malaise and fatigue, and high blood pressure.
Nation
The Latest: Biden and Putin depart Geneva after summit
Geneva can breathe a sigh of relief after hosting a U.S.-Russia summit.
Local
Pockets of unvaccinated Americans threaten to prolong pandemic
Less than 25% of the population is fully vaccinated in at least 482 counties, an analysis shows.
Nation
Why American women everywhere are delaying motherhood
It is possible that the drop over the past decade is a new normal for fertility in America.
Local
No masks required for vaccinated people in Hennepin County government buildings
Policy change lets the vaccinated enter goverment buildings.
Local
CDC study finds fewer pregnant women receiving COVID vaccine
Health officials say women could be more receptive to immunization with better outreach.
Local
Columbia Heights bans in-store tobacco product sampling
One tobacco shop fears the new ordinance will force it to close.
Local
U of M will not mandate vaccinations for students, staff in the fall
But U President Joan Gabel urged vaccinations before returning to campuses.
World
South Africa rejects 2m J&J vaccines due to FDA decision
South Africa's COVID-19 vaccine rollout has been hit by further delays as it will have to discard at least 2 million Johnson & Johnson vaccines produced in the country.
Politics
Patients celebrate expansion of Minn. medical pot program
A new law that allows adults in Minnesota's medical marijuana program to purchase the raw flower form of cannabis and smoke it. The state estimates it will increase participation by three or four times, driving down costs.
Local
Masks will be optional for many Minnesota students taking summer classes
Minnesota students and teachers returning to classrooms for summer school may see one clear shift in pandemic precautions: fewer people wearing masks.
Local
Minnesota pilot is first to return to Air Force flight duty after losing colon
Air Force Reserve said surgery would ground him for life, but Josh Nelson never gave up.
Local
Minnesota's COVID-19 vaccine equity efforts to move beyond high-risk areas
As the pace of first doses slows, state officials are preparing new strategies for closing the gaps.
Local
Gov. Walz praises progress, promotes beer reward for vaccinated
Minnesota is inching toward 3 million vaccine recipients and goal of providing shots to 70% of people 16 and older, but perhaps not by July 1.
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