Public health officials navigate two turbulent topics in Minnesota

For the first time in months, COVID-19 took a back seat when it comes to breaking news on WTIP and the focus of media attention statewide and across the country.  

As protests continue in the Twin Cities to start the month of June following the death of George Floyd, WTIP and other media are now following two highly emotional and impactful news stories. Each topic, COVID-19 and the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, have many different elements to the centerpiece, or origins of the main storyline.

Media coverage aside, these topics also present many challenges for Minnesota residents at this time. Both the mental and physical health of residents from Grand Marais to Minneapolis are the focus of many in the public health community, including Cook County Public Health Supervisor Grace Grinager.

She spoke with WTIP’s Joe Friedrichs June 1 for an update.