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Minnesota is making a third try at jump starting widespread COVID vaccinations, with an online map and a push for health care providers to reach out to seniors. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
The Minnesota Department of Health is expected to announce an increase in vaccine doses for people 65 and older, and more ways to get those vaccinations. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. Hosted by Phil Picardi. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
A COVID-19 outbreak among busing staff at Bloomington Public Schools has forced the district to return to distance learning for two weeks. At least eight bus drivers and other staff in the transportation department have tested positive for the virus. This is the afternoon MPR News update for Jan. 29, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.
Whether it’s called rent stabilization or rent control, the measure is designed to set limits on the rates at which housing costs can grow. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, Jan. 29, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Governor says help is on the way as state pledges to improve vaccination, while health experts say the shadow of new COVID variants is looming on the horizon. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
Officials said more than 226,000 people signed up online and by phone for a chance at one of the roughly 8,000 doses available in this round. The state says anyone who signed up for this week's lottery but didn't get an appointment, will automatically remain on the list, for as long as the pilot program continues. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
You may already be a winner of Minnesota's vaccine lottery, but it's not likely, as hundreds of thousands get put off for later shipments of COVID vaccine. This is an evening news update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
Battling the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic and a projected state deficit, Gov. Tim Walz proposed a new two-year, $52.4 billion budget Tuesday that he said would help Minnesota dig out from both problems. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Gov. Tim Walz’ proposal aims to help balance the budget and to further fund Minnesota’s response to COVID-19. The two-year budget plan announced Tuesday would establish a fifth-tier income tax rate for an estimated 21,000 households, including married couples making more than $1 million and single filers making over $500,000. This is the afternoon MPR News update for Jan. 26, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.
As Minnesota’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues, the state has expanded its pool of eligible recipients and is changing the way vaccines are allocated at its pilot sites.This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.