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This story was originally published on March 5, 2021 MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Minnesota health officials are encouraging a two-week pause in youth sports in Carver County due to a rapidly growing outbreak of the U.K. COVID-19 variant. Since late January, Minnesota Department of Health has detected at least 68 COVID-19 cases linked to club sport activities, including hockey, wrestling, basketball, and alpine skiing, among others. Of the 68 cases, 24 have been confirmed cases of the B117 variant, which was first identified in the United Kingdom. Officials have also seen an increase in cases connected to Carver County gyms and fitness centers. “We have seen an increase in cases particularly in those under 20,” said Dr. Ruth Lynfield, an MDH Epidemiologist. She said none of the cases in student-athletes are serious, but she worried they are spreading the virus to coaches and other teams they play. According to the MDH, there was a 62% increase in variant cases between Feb. 24 and … [Read more...] about COVID In Minnesota: UK Variant Outbreak Linked To Youth Sports In Carver County, Officials Recommend 2-Week Pause

Climate change and global warming are nothing new—though, some are still in denial of the existence and negative impacts of these phenomena. Though the media lives for hyping up big weather phenomena, actual scientific research and data reveal the earth is, in fact, heating up at an alarming rate. Much of global warming is the product of greenhouse gas emissions caused by humans and their activities. In the 20th century, the world saw a 1.44-degree Fahrenheit increase in its mean surface temp . Since the 1970s, summer temperatures have been on a steady climb , increasing 0.4 degrees every 10 years in the U.S. and 2 degrees overall. Not all areas are equal in terms of climate change. In the U.S., the fastest-warming regions are in Southern California and western Nevada, rising as much as 1.32 degrees Fahrenheit per decade and 5 degrees overall. Stacker put together a list of 50 U.S. counties projected to have the most extreme heat days in 2050 with data taken from the Centers … [Read more...] about These Counties Are Projected to Have the Most Extreme Heat in 2050

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A Minneapolis carjacking victim says she feels re-traumatized after a judge sentenced her teenaged attacker to house arrest. The victim, who only wants to be identified as Susie, says she found out the hard way that juvenile cases are complicated. “I was very upset, sat on the call crying. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing,” Susie said. She was originally relieved when police made an arrest in her October carjacking case in south Minneapolis. “He was the main one that came at me with his arms open and pushed me to the ground, and did the majority of the kicking and hitting,” Susie said. READ MORE: With Carjackings On The Rise, Here’s How To Avoid Becoming A Victim A fingerprint in her recovered SUV led police to the 16-year-old suspect, already in jail for another crime. She identified him in a line-up. “And I felt great satisfaction from that,” Susie said. What she didn’t expect is that the teen wouldn’t serve any more time in juvenile … [Read more...] about Twin Cities Carjacking Victim Decries ‘Slap On The Wrist’ For Violent Teen Offender

Prosecutors in Fulton County, Georgia, have opened a criminal investigation into former President Trump Donald Trump Biden to sign executive order aimed at increasing voting access Albany Times Union editorial board calls for Cuomo's resignation Advocates warn restrictive voting bills could end Georgia's record turnout MORE ’s efforts to pressure Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) to “find” enough votes to reverse his 2020 electoral loss in the state, The New York Times reported on Wednesday. Fulton County’s new district attorney, Fani Willis , sent a letter to state officials on Wednesday asking them to retain documents regarding a Jan. 2 phone call Trump made to Raffensperger, in which the now-former president pressed the state’s top elections official to “find” 11,780 votes, enough to hand him a victory over President Biden Joe Biden Biden to sign executive order aimed at increasing voting access Myanmar military conducts violent … [Read more...] about Ga. prosecutors launch criminal probe of Trump’s efforts to overturn election

Shaun Fitzgibbon has posted his 18th century for the Marist Cricket Club propelling his club to a playoff berth in Southland’s ILT Premier League competition. Fitzgibbon racked up an unbeaten 116 to help bank Marist a win over Southland Boys’ High School on Saturday and lock in fourth spot in the competition standings. His third century of the season pushes Marist through to an impressive 300 for five batting first against Southland Boys’. Fitzgibbon was well-supported by Ben McKercher (67), while Marty McKenzie (37) – best known for his rugby deeds – and fellow opener Blake Harper (45) gave the Marist innings plenty of momentum. READ MORE: Covid-19 level drop sees Wellington welcome back crowds to witness Black Caps' series victory over Australia Black Caps vs Australia: Martin Guptill blazes hosts to series victory as crowds return World Test Championship: India claim 3-1 series win vs England, will face Black Caps in final Reid Murray was the pick of the bowlers … [Read more...] about Playoff time for Southland club cricket’s ILT Premier League