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November 15, 2021 5:03 PM

Health care providers say they're getting pushback from COVID, and some of their patients

Health care providers say they're getting pushback from COVID, and some of their patients, who are resisting vaccines and science for their treatment. Also, the state’s top Republican says he’s hoping to meet with the state’s health commissioner, offering a potential way out of a political impasse. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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November 15, 2021 1:56 PM

U of M's Michael Osterholm on Minnesota's latest COVID-19 surge

Minnesota is among the states leading the nation in COVID case numbers. Minnesota had the worst seven-day case rate in the country as of Sunday afternoon.

by Cathy Wurzer

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November 15, 2021 6:20 AM

Exhausted doctors urge Minnesotans to get vaccinated

With COVID-19 cases numbers still high, hospitals are crowded and health care workers are stressed. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, November 15, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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November 12, 2021 4:59 PM

Central Minnesota hospitals overwhelmed by COVID, staffing shortages

The latest COVID-19 surge and staffing shortages are overwhelming hospitals in central Minnesota. MPR News Evening update for Nov 12, 2021. Hosted by Natasha Senjanovic Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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November 12, 2021 2:44 PM

A St. Paul church is making reparations for racism in the housing system

A century ago, Pilgrim Lutheran Church was founded in Mac-Groveland, a white neighborhood of St. Paul, half a mile from the home of a Black couple facing harassment for moving to the neighborhood. Today, Pilgrim Lutheran is undertaking a reparations project. A parishioner told Cathy Wurzer why.

by Cathy Wurzer

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November 12, 2021 6:45 AM

St. Cloud prison sees spike in COVID-19 cases

The Minnesota Department of Corrections reported this week that there are 87 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases among people incarcerated in the St. Cloud prison. The St. Cloud prison typically serves as the intake facility where everyone entering the state corrections system is first admitted. Staff and people incarcerated in all state prisons will be offered booster shots starting next week. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, November 12, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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November 11, 2021 6:13 PM

Prior Lake grapples with fallout of racist video aimed at Black high school student

Prior Lake grapples with fallout of racist video aimed at Black high school student, posted to social media earlier this week. Support is pouring in for the 14 year old from around the country. Also, Minnesota is getting its first real taste of winter. This is an evening news update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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November 11, 2021 2:33 PM

We wear red poppies on Veterans Day because of this pioneering Minnesotan

On Veterans Day, you might see people wearing red paper poppies to honor service members. Randy Anderson, the director of the Faribault County Historical Society, told host Cathy Wurzer about the woman who established the poppy tradition a century ago.

by Cathy Wurzer

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November 11, 2021 6:35 AM

Bemidji touts quality of life — and a little cash — to recruit new residents

Bemidji is offering people $2,500 to relocate to the area and bring their remote job with them. So far, more than 20 telecommuters have taken the city up on it, from the Twin Cities to as far away as Oregon and Arizona. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, November 11, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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November 10, 2021 5:12 PM

Health officials say waning vaccine protection and precautions against infection drive COVID spike

Health officials say waning vaccine protection and precautions against infection drive COVID spike they’re calling alarming. They also opened another care center in Brainerd to relieve the pressure on hospitals. Also, the Vikings said COVID sent one of their players to the hospital, seriously ill. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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