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January 7, 2022 5:22 PM

Minnesota Hospital Association says avoid overwhelmed emergency rooms for Covid tests

The Minnesota Hospital Association is pleading with people to avoid emergency rooms unless they are experiencing a true medical emergency. This is an MPR News Evening update for Jan 7, 2022. Hosted by Natasha Senjanovic. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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January 7, 2022 7:16 AM

Deep cold settles in across Minnesota

Temps on Friday morning were -35 F in Park Rapids and -32 F in Bemidji. The windchill in Thief River Falls was -47 F. This is a morning news update for Friday, January 7, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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January 6, 2022 4:58 PM

Pro-democracy rally in St. Paul marks anniversary of Capitol Building attack

On the one-year anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Capitol building, groups nationwide are holding rallies, in support of the country's democracy. Including in St. Paul. This is an MPR News Evening update for Jan 6, 2022. Hosted by Natasha Senjanovic. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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January 6, 2022 4:45 PM

Rep. Dean Phillips remembers Jan. 6 capitol attack on one-year anniversary

On Jan. 6, 2021, an angry mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, leading to five deaths and interrupting the peaceful transfer of power for the first time in American history. One year later, Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips, who was in the U.S. Capitol that day, shared his memories with host Cathy Wurzer.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 6, 2022 6:48 AM

Hennepin County commissioner calls on Sheriff Hutchinson to resign

Commissioner Irene Fernando released a statement Wednesday asking Sheriff David Hutchinson to step down. Hutchinson rolled his vehicle on Dec. 8 and pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated, but had said he would not leave his position. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, January 6, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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January 5, 2022 4:54 PM

Masks are coming back in Minneapolis and St. Paul, as omicron surges

Masks are coming back in Minneapolis and St. Paul, as omicron surges, although Walz says there’s little use in a statewide mandate. Also, we’re heading back into the deep freeze. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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January 5, 2022 3:45 PM

Entering 2022, MDH Commissioner Jan Malcolm reflects on COVID pandemic

Leading the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic since the beginning has been state Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm. Minnesota Now host Cathy Wurzer checked in with the commissioner on the state of the pandemic as we enter 2022.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 5, 2022 6:32 AM

State to open more COVID testing sites amid omicron surge

On Tuesday the state announced it will open three new testing sites, operated by the National Guard. Two of them will be in Anoka and Cottage Grove to meet demand in the Twin Cities. The third site will be in North Branch. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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January 4, 2022 5:06 PM

Minnesota reports big jump in COVID, leaving little doubt that Omicron has arrived

Minnesota reports big jump in COVID, leaving little doubt that Omicron has arrived. The state responds with more testing and a plea for vaccinations, social distancing and masks. Also, another winter blast is on the way. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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January 4, 2022 4:24 PM

A closer look at a disastrous holiday season for air travel

Over the holidays, thousands of flights were canceled or delayed at airports across the U.S. due to staffing shortages, as COVID-19 infections race through flight crews. Host Cathy Wurzer took a closer look at the state of the travel industry with Kyle Potter, executive editor of Thrifty Traveler.

by Cathy Wurzer

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