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University of Minnesota Study Finds Racial Disparities in Pandemic Mortality A closer look at pandemic data has revealed racial disparities in risk and excess mortality in the state. Coffman Memorial Union New research from the University of Minnesota has found that excess mortality in Minnesota has been worse than in previous years. Defined as deaths above what was expected, excess mortality has increased in 2020 largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, research revealed a racial disparity in terms of excess mortality. At first glance, the state’s pandemic statistics seem to ...