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January 4, 2022 6:28 AM

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: New, active case counts climbing again

As cases have ramped up in Minnesota and across the country, and omicron seems to be spreading much faster than previous variants, it has put a strain on the state's testing sites. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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January 3, 2022 5:13 PM

Testing is getting crushed as data shows signs of omicron surge in Minnesota

Testing is getting crushed as data shows signs of omicron surge in Minnesota. Also, Minneapolis says COVID may close some school buildings in the state’s third largest district, and police arrest a suspect in Friday’s Mall of America shooting. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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January 3, 2022 1:33 PM

Walz on COVID-19; MN pediatrician on boosters for kids 12 and up

The Food and Drug Administration has approved the Pfizer booster for children ages 12 and up. Host Cathy Wurzer got more insight into the decision from Dr. Madeleine Gagnon, vice chief of staff at Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare. Wurzer also spoke with Gov. Tim Walz after he and his family recovered from COVID-19.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 3, 2022 6:35 AM

Schools in Minnesota reopen, brace for COVID-19 surge

As students return to classrooms on Monday, school leaders around the state are readying themselves for what may be a spike in virus spread. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, January 3, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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December 30, 2021 4:57 PM

Jurors in Potter case reportedly handled her weapons, found them easy to tell apart

Jurors in the Kimberly Potter case reportedly handled her weapons during their deliberations and found the Taser and pistol easy to tell apart. Also, police looking for a suspect in a shocking robbery found him already in jail for a carjacking. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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December 30, 2021 3:53 PM

The latest from college reporters around Minnesota

We’re looking back on 2021 at Minnesota Now, and Thursday, we turned our attention to news from the world of higher education. Host Cathy Wurzer talked with young journalists from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, University of Minnesota Duluth, and Minnesota State University-Moorhead about the top stories on college campuses around Minnesota this year.

by Cathy Wurzer

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December 30, 2021 6:23 AM

New deer feeding ban takes effect in northern Minnesota

The ban, which takes effect Thursday, covers 12 northern Minnesota counties, and comes in response to chronic wasting disease found in two northern Minnesota locations this year. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, December 30, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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December 29, 2021 5:06 PM

CDC COVID recommendations continue to stoke debate in Minnesota

CDC COVID recommendations continue to stoke debate in Minnesota and the grim annual record for homicides in St. Paul continues to grow. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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December 29, 2021 1:46 PM

Omicron numbers, controversial new isolation guidelines with MPR News reporter Catharine Richert

The omicron variant continues to make headlines worldwide, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has loosened guidelines for isolating after testing positive for COVID-19. For more on how all this is affecting the pandemic in Minnesota, host Cathy Wurzer was joined by MPR News reporter Catharine Richert.

by Cathy Wurzer

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December 29, 2021 6:55 AM

Minnesota Jan. 6 defendant faces new felony charge

Authorities charged Daniel Eugene Johnson of Austin in June with four misdemeanors, including remaining in a restricted building. Now the 29-year-old is facing a new felony count of interfering with U.S. Capitol Police during the Jan. 6 insurrection. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, December 29, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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