A former Lake Superior College professor is suing the college and Gov. Tim Walz after being dismissed for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, arguing his constitutional rights were violated.
Last week, the federal government pulled $226 million in funding from the MDH. Tuesday鈥檚 layoffs at the state health agency are 鈥渁 direct consequence鈥� of the funding cut.
In recent weeks, the National Institutes of Health has slashed more than 200 research awards, most involving vaccines or LGBTQ+ people, across the country, including five Minnesota-based projects.
Five years removed from shutdowns and despair, everyday Minnesotans reshaped life through innovation, compassion and bravery to rebuild and restore humanity.
The pandemic started with paper hearts and 8 p.m. howls, but devolved into conspiracy theories and anger as we grew more isolated and frustrated. Columnist asks: What have we learned?
Walz, who is Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate on the 2024 Democratic presidential ticket, has advanced policy changes on abortion, gender-affirming care and medical debt.
The Bemidji Senior Center, in partnership with Sanford Health and ThriftyWhite Pharmacy, will host a vaccination clinic from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, at the center, 216 Third St. NW.
