?Women?s Economic Security? findings released
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A task force studying women in the workforce has announced its findings in a new report.

Mayo Doctor says too soon to tell if U.S. is approaching endemic stage of COVID-19

Cases of COVID-19 are dropping across the country, but it’s too soon to know whether the pandemic is transitioning into an endemic stage says one Mayo Clinic doctor.

Schools dropping mask requirements garner mixed reviews from students

As mask requirements in schools districts begin to be lifted, students are describing it as a mix of comfort and caution - feeling odd to not wear it, and hesitant to let down their guard.

State of the Union address needs to reassure county
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President Joe Biden stepped to the rostrum of the House chambers Tuesday night to give one of the most important speeches of his young presidency to sell his agenda.

Hedge fund profits from ashes of foreclosure
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For Shanika Henderson the dream of owning her own home is on hold, but she can?t help wondering if her landlord took that dream away from her and hundreds of other potential home-owners in North Minneapolis.??

Hedge fund profits from ashes of foreclosure
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For Shanika Henderson the dream of owning her own home is on hold, but she can?t help wondering if her landlord took that dream away from her and hundreds of other potential home-owners in North Minneapolis.��

Wisconsin prisons to allow in-person visits again

Wisconsin prisons will allow in-person visits again beginning next week as COVID-19 cases continue to decline.

DFLers say Minnesota shouldn't charge gas tax this summer as inflation hedge

Rising prices for gas, food and other necessities are confounding Minnesota policymakers who feel pressure from voters but have few levers to tame inflation.

New CDC mask guidance says many healthy Americans can finally unmask
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Most Americans live in places where healthy people, including students in schools, can safely take a break from wearing masks under new U.S. guidelines released Friday.

Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns donates $250k in COVID tests to schools

Fresh off his All-Star game appearance and being crowned three-point contest champion, Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns is making headlines again – this time for a $250k donation.

Minneapolis, St. Paul mayors lift mask mandate

Minneapolis and St. Paul mayors have lifted the city's mask mandate, effective immediately. 

Target drops mask mandate for employees, customers

Target will no longer require its employees or customers to wear masks inside its stores, subject to local rules.

Hutchinson school district works to address pandemic impacts on kids

For 15 years, Hutchinson has had a program called REACH to help high school students with social, emotional and academic stressors. In the pandemic, leaders feel the program is more important now more than ever before.

Fraser holding emergency relief fundraiser due to pandemic stresses

Well known for providing for people on the autism spectrum and with various mental health challenges, Fraser now needs some help in the wake of the omicron spike.

COVID-19 may make common pregnancy complications worse, study suggests

The complications were most found in those with moderate or worse COVID-19, and the researchers said the study bolsters the rationale for pregnant women to get vaccinated.

St. Paul could lift vaccine mandate for restaurants in coming days

As the omicron surge continues to fall off, COVID-19 vaccine mandates put in place for restaurants could be lifted sooner than expected in the Twin Cities.

Donors needed: Breast milk in short supply amid COVID-19 surge, winter weather woes

The Human Milk Banking Association of North America said it is in urgent need of donor breast milk which is essential to “saving the most vulnerable babies’ lives.”