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State regulators take control of Minneapolis nursing home
Twin City Gardens has been cited for violating federal and state regulations during inspections and complaint investigations and had numerous unpaid bills.
Minnesota school COVID-19 cases plunge since mid-September
COVID-19 cases in Minnesota pre-K-12 schools have dropped significantly with the number of new infections falling nearly 70%. One student and two staff members have died of COVID-19 complications last week.
Minnesota prepares to vaccinate children for COVID-19
The shots will be available shortly after federal officials give approval, expected in early November.
U, Mayo win $19.4 million grant to study heart health disparities
New research center will address high rates of heart disease in Black, Indigenous and people of color communities.
Minnesota Guard to assist with long-term care staffing shortage
The National Guard will also be used to start a new community rapid testing program.
Nursing home staff vaccinations increase ahead of federal mandate, but some quit
Despite concerns that an upcoming federal vaccination mandate for long-term care workers would lead to resignations, Minnesota nursing homes so far have consistently managed to staff about two health care workers for every resident, although some are temporary employees.
Minnesota hospital beds in short supply
As COVID-19 case surge continues, urban and rural hospitals are filling up.
Nonfatal drug overdoses up 18% in Minnesota
The increases come as drug overdose deaths in Minnesota reached record levels.
1M Minnesotans eligible for Pfizer COVID vaccine booster shot
Minnesotans might get shots quicker at pharmacies than at large health care systems, state health officials said, adding that Pfizer vaccine supply is sufficient to meet demand.
Minnesota child-care providers to receive $300 million in grants
The program will help improve child-care worker salaries.