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Thousands of vaccine slots for older Minnesotans fill quickly

After weeks of vaccinating health care workers and nursing home residents and staff, the state of Minnesota has opened up vaccinations to anyone 65 and older to get the COVID-19 vaccine. But the rollout, billed as a pilot, was almost too popular.

This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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