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January 19, 2022 6:40 AM

Walz unveils $2.7 billion bonding proposal

The package of public construction projects is the opening bid in a regular-session debate over infrastructure. It faces a tough sell in the Republican-controlled Minnesota Senate. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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January 18, 2022 5:45 PM

Waste water data indicates the COVID peak may already be here in the Twin Cities

Waste water data indicates the COVID peak may already be here in the Twin Cities. Mayo Clinic says it is also seeing signs of a plateau. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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January 18, 2022 3:53 PM

Sanford Health's chief nursing officer on COVID health care staffing challenges

The omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus continues to spread rapidly throughout Minnesota, health care providers are swamped, and at Sanford Health, nurses are bearing the brunt of staffing challenges. Erica DeBoer, chief nursing officer for Sanford Health, joined host Cathy Wurzer with more.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 18, 2022 7:06 AM

Buffalo man at center of life support fight moved to Texas hospital

A legal fight over a gravely ill Buffalo man's treatment at a Coon Rapids hospital is over after he was transferred to a hospital in Texas. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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January 17, 2022 6:56 AM

More Minnesota cities roll out mask mandates

The city of Rochester now requires face masks in public places, joining a growing list of Minnesota cities with mask mandates. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, January 17, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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January 14, 2022 5:47 PM

Doctors warn omicron may be harder on kids’ respiratory systems than other Covid-19 variants

Pediatricians say omicron may be causing more respiratory problems in children than earlier variants of Covid-19. The American Academy of Pediatrics reports nationally the number of children hospitalized since Christmas has tripled. This is an MPR News Evening update for January 14, 2022. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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January 14, 2022 6:52 AM

Wintry weather takes aim at Minnesota

Winter storm warnings are posted for areas stretching from Fargo and Detroit Lakes all the way to Willmar, Worthington and Albert Lea. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, January 14, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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January 13, 2022 5:03 PM

State panel backs off plan to ease sentences for repeat offenders after outcry

State panel backs off plan to ease sentences for repeat offenders after outcry, and Duluth joins the mask mandates. And here comes an Alberta Clipper. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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January 13, 2022 1:52 PM

Listener questions about the latest COVID wave, answered by a doctor

Amid a record-breaking surge of COVID-19 infections, Dr. Susan Kline of the University of Minnesota Medical School took listener questions about the pandemic.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 13, 2022 7:01 AM

Minneapolis public schools, others switch to online learning as COVID absences mount

With hundreds of staff absences daily, Minneapolis school officials say the district can't keep the doors open. The move starts Friday, with in-person classes set to resume Jan. 31. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, January 13, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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