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January 11, 2021 5:14 AM

Jan. 11 update on COVID-19 in MN: New daily cases, reported deaths ebb

Despite the hopeful numbers Monday, the state’s health commissioner says officials expect to see daily death and case counts trending higher again following the year-end holidays.

by MPR News Staff

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January 8, 2021 4:57 PM

Stauber says he is 'disappointed' in Trump but doesn't support impeachment

U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber, who represents Minnesota’s 8th District, called the Capitol attack “unacceptable,” and said President Trump bears some responsibility for his heated rhetoric ahead of the incident. But the Republican congressman stressed that the tone of politics on both sides needs to “calm down.”

by MPR News Staff

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January 7, 2021 5:12 PM

'How did it get to this?': Minnesotans react to violence, chaos at U.S. Capitol

There is a lot to process and talk about following the violent insurrection inside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. Here’s a look at what some Minnesotans are thinking and feeling after a dark day for U.S. democracy.

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January 7, 2021 4:41 PM

What to expect from NOAA under the Biden administration

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s focus on weather forecasting and climate science is likely to be a high priority under President-elect Joe Biden

by Paul Huttner

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January 7, 2021 4:30 PM

Judge weighs motions to delay trial in Floyd killing

At a hearing Thursday, the judge overseeing the trial of four former officers charged in the killing of George Floyd heard arguments for pushing the trial back by three months — but did not issue a decision.

by Jon Collins

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January 7, 2021 4:20 PM

4 Minnesota GOP lawmakers silent on blame for Capitol siege

The four Republicans in Minnesota’s congressional delegation split on whether to certify Joe Biden’s victory in the Electoral College. But they remained silent Thursday on whether President Trump and other GOP leaders bear any blame for the violence at the U.S. Capitol that interrupted the proceedings.

by The Associated Press

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January 7, 2021 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: A night of music and spoken word in Duluth and fiber art in St. Anthony

This Moment in Time, a live-streamed concert by artists of Duluth-based DanSan Creatives, will feature eight musicians whose work spans neo-soul, hip-hop, rap and spoken word.

by Emily Bright

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January 6, 2021 4:35 PM

Minnesota's congressional delegation denounces mob activity at U.S. Capitol

Members of Minnesota’s congressional delegation sent out their response as dozens of President Donald Trump supporters breached security perimeters and entered the U.S. Capitol as Congress was expected to vote and affirm Joe Biden’s presidential win.

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January 6, 2021 11:00 AM

COVID-19 regulations in MN: What you need to know

Gov. Tim Walz extended some of the restrictions on businesses and social gathering that went into effect ahead of Thanksgiving. Other restrictions have been eased or lifted. Here’s what you need to know.

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January 5, 2021 6:00 PM

Questions remain over ‘high risk’ search of Idd's family home

Community members continue to question why law enforcement authorities conducted a high-risk raid on the family home of Dolal Idd, who was shot and killed by police last week. Family members have said authorities entered their home with guns early Thursday, zip-tied the adults and didn’t tell them that their son had been killed until after the search was over.

by Jon Collins

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