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January 27, 2022 10:24 AM

Amid overruns and delays, deal sealed to finish Southwest light rail

The Metropolitan Council has approved a $210 million settlement to finalize costs and a schedule for the long-running Southwest Light Rail Transit project. Passengers are now expected to begin riding the line starting in 2027.

by Tim Nelson

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January 27, 2022 8:32 AM

Looking for a COVID shot for your kid? 11 questions, answered

Vaccinations finally are available to U.S. children as young as 5. The shots are offered at pediatricians offices, clinics and pharmacies. Like COVID-19 vaccines for adults, they are free.

by Catharine Richert and The Associated Press

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January 27, 2022 4:00 AM

County judge may rule soon on Mpls. vaccine mandate for bars, eateries

Mayor Jacob Frey’s order requires eating and drinking establishments check patrons’ vaccination status or COVID-19 test results. Seven bar and restaurant owners sued to suspend the mayor’s edict.

by Matt Sepic

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January 27, 2022 4:00 AM

Art Hounds absorb an explosion of color in winter

Art Hounds recommend fighting cabin fever by taking in the colorful visual arts exhibit “Vivid Survival” in Red Wing. Or, tour the varied and moving multimedia show “Like Me, Like You” by the Twin Ports APIDA Collective in Duluth. There’s also the classic steampunk film “Filibus,” complete with live, original piano accompaniment by Katie Condon.

by Emily Bright

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January 27, 2022 4:00 AM

'Latins on Ice' takes comical look at life for Latino newcomers to Minnesota

The subzero temperatures. Minnesota Nice. Isolation. These are some of the real-life issues tackled by the actors in the production staged Saturday and Sunday on frozen Lake Nokomis.

by Vicki Adame

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January 26, 2022 10:00 AM

Soon to retire, Kris Ehresmann looks back on 30 years in public health

As the state Health Department’s director of infectious disease, Kris Ehresmann has become a familiar face to Minnesotans during the COVID-19 pandemic. She gave an exit interview to MPR News ahead of her February retirement.

by Cathy Wurzer, Kyle Shiely and Melissa Townsend

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January 26, 2022 4:00 AM

Forest Service slashes BWCA permits to protect wilderness. Some say the cuts go too far

Canoeists eager to take a summer trip into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness can start making reservations Wednesday. But competition for those permits could be more intense this year after the Forest Service slashed the number of available slots.

by Dan Kraker

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January 25, 2022 8:49 AM

Osterholm: Twin Cities emerging from 'viral blizzard'

University of Minnesota infectious disease specialist Michael Osterholm predicted a “viral blizzard” due to the omicron variant of COVID-19 a few weeks ago. He says the Twin Cities is beginning to emerge from that, with case counts dropping daily.

by Cathy Wurzer and Ariana Rosas

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January 25, 2022 4:00 AM

Meet the Minnesotan who wrote a novel in Japanese — and then got it published

When Marnie Jorenby sets herself a challenge, she doesn't hold back. Not only did she decide to write a novel, she decided she’d write it in Japanese and get it published in Japan. It took a while, but she did it.

by Euan Kerr

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January 24, 2022 11:14 AM

Rep. Garofalo: ‘There’s a better chance than not’ that sports betting passes this session

Rep. Pat Garofalo (R-Farmington) told MPR News host Cathy Wurzer he thinks the Legislature will pass a bill legalizing sports betting this session. He said lawmakers in Minnesota would need to decide who would be able to offer sports gambling at what facilities and what taxes and regulations would apply.

by Cathy Wurzer and Kirsti Marohn

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