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February 9, 2021 5:05 PM

Five hospitalized after clinic shooting, after shooting by man once ordered to stay away

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February 9, 2021 5:59 AM

Major pharmacies to administer thousands of COVID-19 vaccines this week

Walmart and Thrifty White pharmacies will be administering about 16,000 doses of the vaccine this week for Minnesotans 65 and older at locations across Minnesota. Those doses are part of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. Hosted by Phil Picardi. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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February 8, 2021 4:24 PM

A month out, the Derek Chauvin trial is starting to take shape

A month out, the Derek Chauvin trial is starting to take shape, as state officials what to do on the streets outside. This is an evening news update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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February 8, 2021 6:21 AM

New community vaccination site opens

The state’s second community vaccination site opens in Duluth, with 1,500 people ages 65 and over expected to receive their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, Feb. 8, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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February 5, 2021 1:42 PM

Cold now, but just wait until the weekend hits

MPR meteorologist Nicole Mitchell says temperatures in Minnesota were actually around normal for this time of year earlier Friday, but a sustained dip is settling in. This is the afternoon MPR News update for Feb. 5, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music is by Gary Meister.

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February 5, 2021 6:13 AM

Prosecutors push for additional charge against officers in Floyd case

Prosecutors want all four former officers charged in the killing of George Floyd to get an additional charge of third-degree murder. Former officer Derek Chauvin’s trial is set to start next month. The other three defendants are scheduled to stand trial in August. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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February 4, 2021 4:51 PM

Bundle up: Minnesota may be about to break a wind chill record, dating back to 1982

Bundle up: Minnesota may be about to break a wind chill record, dating back to 1982 with nearly a week of below-zero windchills. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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February 4, 2021 6:08 AM

New vaccination site opens at Minneapolis Convention Center

Vaccinations are the one trend line in the COVID-19 pandemic that Minnesota officials want to see rising rapidly and consistently. Last week, it looked like they were taking off following a flat start. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, Feb. 4, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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February 3, 2021 3:48 PM

Vaccinations are down from a spike last week, but a mass vaccination site is opening

Minnesota's vaccinations are down from a spike last week, as the state opens a mass vaccination site at the Minneapolis Convention Center. This is an evening news update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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February 3, 2021 6:25 AM

Vaccine need still outstrips supply

State public health leaders have been pleading for patience over the pace of COVID-19 vaccination. They’re making it clear now that it could take up to four months to vaccinate Minnesotans 65 and older if the feds don’t deliver more vaccine faster. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, Feb. 3, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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