With small grants, Pink Cloud Foundation helps recipients take the next step in recovery
The Pink Cloud Foundation is a Twin Cities-based nonprofit that pays sober deposits for people facing financial hardship.
Health
Why Americans are harsh in judging purchases made by low-income people
Researchers explored the link in American society between perceived necessity and something called “permissible consumption” — what we consider socially acceptable (or not) for other people to buy.
The daily coronavirus update: State meets testing-capacity goal; Walz mulling mask mandate
The Minnesota Department of Health also announced Monday that 10 more Minnesotans have died of COVID-19, for a total of 1,435.
Overuse on cattle feedlots is a key factor in antibiotic resistance, report says
Each year, 2.8 million Americans develop an antibiotic-resistant bacterial infection, leading to an estimated 35,000 deaths annually.
The daily coronavirus update: 8 more deaths; more than 500 new cases in Minnesota
Sunday’s tally of new confirmed cases is the first time since June 6 that the state has reported more than 500 new cases in one day, though the state is currently testing thousands more people per day.
The daily coronavirus update: 6 more deaths; 417 new cases
According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 1,417 Minnesotans have died of COVID-19 over the course of the pandemic so far.
The daily coronavirus update: third day of increased new cases; some cases tied to bar visits
The Minnesota Department of Health also said Friday that five more Minnesotans have died of COVID-19, for a total of 1,411.
Fever, persistent cough and fatigue lead list of ‘classic’ symptoms of COVID-19, study confirms
Other top symptoms were loss of smell and difficulty breathing. And, of course, people with COVID-19 can be entirely symptom-free.
The daily coronavirus update: 9 more deaths in Minnesota, for a total of 1,406
MDH also said Thursday there have been 34,123 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota. The number of positives is up 360 from Wednesday’s count.
COVID-19 is more likely to lead to a baby bust than a baby boom, economists’ report says
“The COVID-19 crisis is amounting to much more than a temporary stay-at-home order,” the economists say. “It is leading to tremendous economic loss, uncertainty, and insecurity. That is why birth rates will tumble.”
The daily coronavirus update: Five more deaths; new data on disparities in cases
MDH also said Wednesday there have been 33,763 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota. The number of confirmed cases is up 294 from Tuesday’s count.
Minnesota’s construction industry has been hit hard by COVID-19, and recovery may be slow
Construction work in Minnesota is always seasonal, with workers applying for unemployment during the winter months. But this spring, those unemployment applications only increased.
Most avocado oil sold in U.S. is either rancid or contains other oils, study finds
The tests on 22 oils revealed that more than 80 percent of the products had significant quality problems. Fifteen were oxidized — or had gone rancid — before their expiration date.
The daily coronavirus update: new data shows 69 deaths tied to single nursing home
The Minnesota Department of Health also said Tuesday that there have been 33,469 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota, up 242 from Monday’s count.
With COVID Cares phone line, Minnesota mental health professionals offer support in time of crisis
COVID Cares Support Service is a statewide phone line offering free, anonymous support for people experiencing stress and anxiety; it’s staffed by a volunteer team of licensed mental health professionals.
Loneliness has not increased during coronavirus pandemic, study suggests
“We were surprised by the overall remarkable resilience in response to COVID-19,” says Martina Luchetti, the study’s lead author.
The daily coronavirus update: Minnesota reports lowest one-day death toll in more than two months
Four more Minnesotans have died of COVID-19, the Minnesota Department of Health said Monday, for a total of 1,384. That represents the lowest one-day death toll since April 12.
Shortened sleep flattens mood and reduces reaction time, raising risk of accidents, study finds
Sleeping just 90 minutes or so less than usual can have a significant impact on how quickly and accurately our brains function the next morning, according to new research from Norway.
The daily coronavirus update: 8 more deaths, all among long-term care residents
As of Sunday, there were a total of 32,920 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota.
The daily coronavirus update: 12 more deaths; outdoor sports to resume June 24
The Minnesota Department of Health also said Saturday there have been 32,467 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota, up 436 from Friday’s count.
