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The Minnesota roots of Pixar’s new “Soul”

By Euan Kerr, Minnesota Public Radio News The new Pixar movie “Soul,” which opens Christmas Day, is set in New York City, but has roots planted ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, December 24, 2020 12:56 pm

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Bringing the ‘Icon of a Revolution’ to George Floyd Square

Peyton Scott Russell’s “Icon of a Revolution” is a huge portrait of George Floyd’s face in shades of grey, black and white spray paint. A ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, December 22, 2020 4:06 pm

Health Updates

Daily COVID-19 update: Hospitalizations, new cases recede; 22 deaths statewide

Minnesota officials on Monday reported another 22 COVID-19 deaths, continuing an already dreadful December. But other key metrics are showing definite signs of hope. New ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, December 21, 2020 12:34 pm

Education

Minnesota schools announce return to in-person learning

Minnesota’s two largest school districts have already announced plans to welcome their youngest learners back to the classroom early next year, and other districts are ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, December 18, 2020 8:00 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Legal bid to undo state election results nears conclusion

A last-gasp challenge to Minnesota’s 2020 election results was headed for a quick decision Friday before a judge who offered little leeway in a court ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, December 18, 2020 1:11 pm

Health Updates

Behind the scenes, a flurry of activity as hospitals prep first COVID-19 vaccine

Around dawn on Tuesday, Paul Krogh and his colleagues at North Memorial Health greeted an important package at their Minneapolis hospital’s loading dock: A single ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, December 17, 2020 2:55 pm

Business

Walz extends in-person dining pause through holidays, allow gyms to reopen with restrictions

Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday said he is extending his current monthlong ban on indoor bar and restaurant service through the year-end holidays as the ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 5:34 am

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Minnesota Capitol won’t spring back to normal in 2021

Routine public access to the Minnesota Capitol and legislative proceedings will remain under restrictions into next year as officials weigh when to dismantle a fence ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 4:51 am

News

Minnesota Capitol stirs with electors, COVID-19 relief plan

The state Capitol will be a busy place Monday. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, December 14, 2020 8:55 am

Health Updates

Daily COVID-19 update: Deaths delivering a grim December; Freeborn County active cases declining

Minnesota health officials reported 67 more COVID-19 deaths on Saturday, pushing the December death toll from the disease to 766. The state’s COVID-19 death toll ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, December 12, 2020 11:56 am

Health Updates

Daily COVID-19 update: Death count jumps; new caseloads slow

Minnesota officials on Friday reported another 94 COVID-19 deaths, extending an already awful December — 699 deaths posted in the first 11 days, atop more ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, December 11, 2020 11:42 am

News

Minnesota lawmakers agree on help for businesses but not workers

With another special legislative session set to begin Monday, Minnesota lawmakers said Thursday they agree on some of what should be in a package of ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, December 10, 2020 4:32 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

ACLU sues Waseca federal women’s prison over COVID-19 response

The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota is suing the federal prison in Waseca over its handling of COVID-19. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, December 10, 2020 4:24 pm

Health Updates

Minnesota presents plan for COVID-19 vaccine

As COVID-19 cases continue to surge across Minnesota, with the state’s death toll climbing above 4,000 people this week, Gov. Tim Walz offered a ray ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, December 8, 2020 4:30 pm

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Minnesota officials expected to detail COVID-19 vaccine plan

With cases of COVID-19 still surging throughout Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz is expected to announce the state’s plan for vaccine distribution Tuesday. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, December 8, 2020 7:38 am

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