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From fees to IDs, a deep dive into Walz budget

Lawmakers are diving deeper into the budget plan from Gov. Tim Walz this week. Items such as his proposed tax increases and additional school spending ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, February 2, 2021 10:42 am

Health Updates

COVID-19 update: Minnesota has 35k vaccine doses to distribute this week

State health officials say they’re prepared to distribute 35,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses this week to Minnesotans 65 and older. An announcement from Gov. Tim Walz’s ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, February 1, 2021 11:30 am

Health Updates

Error sends incorrect vaccine appointment messages to thousands of Minnesotans

Thousands of Minnesotans age 65 and older who signed up for the state’s COVID-19 vaccination pilot program received erroneous messages Saturday — messages that raised ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, January 30, 2021 4:55 pm

Health Updates

Osterholm on COVID variants: We need to understand what’s coming

Coronavirus cases are falling and vaccination numbers are rising. That's good news, right? Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, January 30, 2021 12:29 pm

Health Updates

Daily COVID-19 update: Positive trends hold; active cases below 100 in Freeborn County

Minnesota’s COVID-19 trend lines continue to be mostly encouraging, and the pace of vaccinations is accelerating after a flat start. New cases, active caseloads and ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, January 29, 2021 1:19 pm

Education

From golden tickets to ‘Hunger Games’: Minnesota’s pilot program to vaccinate teachers

When high school social studies teacher and basketball coach Becky Swanson found out she would be one of just four teachers in her district to ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, January 29, 2021 7:39 am

Health Updates

Daily Covid-19 update: Minnesota vaccination pace quickens, as Freeborn County cases decline

Minnesota’s COVID-19 picture continues to brighten as the state closes out January, with caseloads and hospitalizations still trending in the right direction — and the ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, January 27, 2021 2:39 pm

Health Updates

Minnesota starts drawing names in COVID vaccine lottery for 65 and older

The Minnesota Department of Health on Wednesday will notify people who were randomly selected for an appointment in the state's COVID-19 vaccination lottery for Minnesotans ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, January 27, 2021 12:23 pm

Health Updates

Minnesota’s vaccine lottery system spawns equity concerns

Minnesota's online portal to register for COVID-19 vaccines was slammed again Tuesday morning when it reopened for those 65 and older.  Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, January 26, 2021 7:48 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Chauvin trial won’t include Floyd’s past scrapes with the law

A ruling issued Tuesday by Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill is the latest indicator of what will be allowed as evidence in the trial ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, January 26, 2021 7:45 pm

Health Updates

Daily COVID-19 update: Active caseloads recede; vaccination pace improves

Minnesota’s COVID-19 picture continues to brighten as the state closes out January, with new and active caseloads, hospitalizations and deaths all trending in the right ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, January 26, 2021 1:41 pm

Health Updates

Older Minnesotans with new COVID vaccine appointments get shots, but others remain frustrated

Vaccinations for people age 65 and older have started at nine sites across Minnesota and continue through Saturday. The state’s pilot program, new this week, ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, January 22, 2021 7:58 pm

Business

Minnesota lost nearly 50,000 jobs in December with pandemic rules in place

Minnesota lost nearly 50,000 jobs in December as a spike in coronavirus cases prompted the state to place restrictions on bars, restaurants, gyms and some ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, January 21, 2021 4:55 pm

Health Updates

Behind Capitol security lines, COVID-19 is still main topic

Minnesota lawmakers return Tuesday to a fortified Capitol with their 2021 session in full swing.  Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 9:31 am

Health Updates

New pilot vaccination program expands those eligible for limited supply

Minnesota is launching a new pilot program to expedite COVID-19 vaccinations of people age 65 and older at community vaccination sites across the state. The ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, January 18, 2021 1:08 pm

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