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August 5, 2021 3:14 PM

Pandemic worker hazard pay panel grapples with eligibility

The question of who should be eligible for special pandemic hazard pay remains a difficult one for a Minnesota panel working to set parameters. The Frontline Worker Pay Working Group must decide how strict or how loose the criteria are. That recommendation to the Legislature will dictate the size of checks from a $250 million fund. This is the MPR News afternoon update for Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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August 5, 2021 6:46 AM

More MN health care providers requiring COVID-19 vaccinations

Duluth-based Essentia Health and St. Luke’s announced vaccine mandates on Wednesday, as did Children’s Minnesota. They join a growing list of health care providers requiring staff to get the vaccine. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, August 5, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 4, 2021 4:11 PM

Delta wave prompts new mask rules

COVID-19 cases continue to spike in Minnesota, with the highly contagious Delta variant spreading. But officials say the vaccines still provide strong immunity. This is an MPR News evening update for August 4, 2021 with Riham Feshir. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 4, 2021 6:39 AM

COVID-19 caseloads accelerating among Black Minnesotans

New data shows cases are growing far faster for Black Minnesotans than for other racial or ethnic groups. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 3, 2021 3:41 PM

Rise in new COVID cases spark new mask mandates in city, county buildings

COVID-19 cases are continuing to rise in Minnesota because of the delta variant of the coronavirus. The state health department reported nearly 1,700 new cases over the last three days, pushing the seven-day rolling average to near 600, a level not seen since late May. This is an MPR News evening update for Aug. 3, 2021 hosted by Kirsti Marohn. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 3, 2021 6:36 AM

More Minn. businesses and schools requiring COVID vaccinations

The list includes First Avenue, which is requiring anyone attending concerts at its venues to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a recent negative test. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 2, 2021 5:02 PM

U of M brings back mask mandate

The University of Minnesota is bringing back its mask mandate, after an uptick in COVID-19 cases nationwide related to the Delta variant. In a message to faculty, students and staff, University President Joan Gabel says she’s reinstituting the mask mandate starting Tuesday. This is an MPR News evening update for Monday, August 2, 2021. Hosted by Dan Kraker. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 2, 2021 7:11 AM

CDC recommends indoor masking for many Minnesota counties

With the rise of the delta variant, the CDC recommends even vaccinated people wear a mask indoors in areas where community transmission is substantial or high. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, August 2, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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July 30, 2021 4:35 PM

Bad air quality alert extended into next week

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is extending an air quality alert until Tuesday afternoon for most of the state Smoke from Canadian wildfires has caused record high particulate levels in Minnesota. This is an MPR News evening update for Friday July 30, 2021. Hosted by Matt Sepic. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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July 30, 2021 6:45 AM

Bad air quality persists in Minnesota

Almost all of the state is under an air quality alert through Friday afternoon, due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, July 30, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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