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Health Updates

COVID-19 update: More than a quarter of Minnesotans have at least one vaccine dose

More than a quarter of Minnesota residents have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, state health officials announced Sunday. That’s more than ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Sunday, March 21, 2021 1:18 pm

Health Updates

COVID-19 update: Vaccinations rise; cases, hospitalizations up

Minnesota’s latest COVID-19 vaccination data shows some promise after several days of lackluster data. The Health Department on Friday reported 58,514 more vaccinations, significantly higher ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, March 19, 2021 12:11 pm

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Walz, Flanagan to quarantine after possible COVID exposure

Gov. Tim Walz, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm will all go into quarantine through March 25 following a possible exposure ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, March 17, 2021 1:27 pm

Health Updates

Vaccination pace stumbles; pandemic data stable

Minnesota officials believe they’re in race now to vaccinate Minnesotans quickly enough to avoid another statewide COVID-19 surge. But the pace of vaccinations continues to ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, March 16, 2021 2:11 pm

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As precious metals prices soar, Minnesota becomes hot spot for catalytic converter thefts

Jean Bentley is a retired nurse from St. Paul who, back in January, picked up a shift at a nearby clinic that was short-staffed for ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, March 16, 2021 1:18 pm

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As second year of emergency begins, GOP again pushes to limit Walz powers

Restaurants are a bit more open for customer seating as of Monday. So are salons, tattoo parlors, gyms and houses of worship. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, March 15, 2021 7:18 pm

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February cold snap likely helped Minnesota’s fight against emerald ash borer

A month ago, Minnesota was in the grip of a bitter cold snap with temperatures in the 30s, 40s — even 50 below zero in ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, March 15, 2021 7:09 pm

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MPCA wants to change some clean water rules. What does that mean?

Minnesota has more than 11,000 lakes, 104,000 miles of rivers and streams and 9 million acres of wetlands — and a complex set of legal ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Sunday, March 14, 2021 11:08 am

Health Updates

COVID-19 update: Vaccinations up; U campuses to reopen fully in fall

Minnesota’s COVID-19 vaccination pace is rising, and state officials remain confident they’re on a path to offering a shot to every Minnesota adult starting in ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, March 12, 2021 12:49 pm

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‘Normalcy on the horizon’: Walz OKs larger gatherings, fans at Twins games

By Tim Pugmire and Peter Cox, Minnesota Public Radio News Gov. Tim Walz is pulling back on some of Minnesota’s remaining COVID-19 restrictions, almost a ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, March 12, 2021 12:09 pm

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Visitation rules easing in Minnesota’s long-term care facilities

New federal guidelines are relaxing COVID-19 restrictions for long-term care facilities in Minnesota. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, March 12, 2021 5:25 am

Health Updates

Walz set to ease COVID curbs Friday

Gov. Tim Walz on Friday will announce a major pullback on Minnesota’s remaining COVID-19 restrictions. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, March 11, 2021 7:28 pm

Health Updates

COVID-19 update: Vaccination pace climbs; pandemic trends steady

Minnesota’s vaccination pace is accelerating again, and state officials remain confident they’re on a path to offering a shot to every Minnesota adult starting in ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, March 11, 2021 12:44 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Fourth juror selected in case of former officer

Day 3 of the Derek Chauvin trial began Wednesday with discussions over words that might inflame and whether terms like “gentle giant” could be used ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, March 10, 2021 8:29 am

Health Updates

COVID-19 update: State reaches more vaccination milestones over weekend

Minnesota passed more COVID-19 vaccination milestones over the weekend. On Saturday, the state Health Department reported that more than 1 million residents had received at ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, March 8, 2021 11:47 am

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