Minnesota has released its first findings on how COVID-19 affected Minnesotans’ long-term health, almost five years after the pandemic began. According to the state’s long covid response supervisor, the survey reveals key insights into the pandemic’s impact.
In a significant development, Minnesota teachers can now become licensed to teach heritage languages such as Karen and Somali. We spoke with one of the first licensed Karen teachers in the nation about their experience.
Additionally, leaders from a new hospitality industry nonprofit will discuss their efforts to create a safety net for restaurant workers. St. Paul comedian Joe Mande also joined us to promote his new comedy show filmed in Minneapolis.
The state’s Minnesota Music Minute featured Laamar’s “Dream/Grief,” and our Song of the Day was James Rechs’ “Fade into the Glow.” Listen to the full conversation using the audio player above or subscribe to the Minnesota Now podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred platform.
Source: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2025/01/15/minnesota-now-jan-15-2025