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January 14, 2022 12:15 PM

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Bad numbers accelerate as pandemic digs in

Minnesota continues to struggle with a massive COVID-19 surge that began in the Twin Cities metro area but is swamping much of the state now. The newest data shows more than 67,000 known, active cases, the highest point in the entire pandemic.

by MPR News Staff

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January 14, 2022 11:05 AM

Wintry weather in the mix for Minnesota on Friday

Retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley told MPR News host Cathy Wurzer that it’s a good day to be aware of the weather, particularly for people traveling in southern parts of Minnesota.

by Cathy Wurzer and Euan Kerr

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January 14, 2022 5:45 AM

Minn. parents contend with 'revolving door' of child care quarantines

Minnesota clarified its suggestions for handling COVID-19 in state licensed child care settings, as providers, parents and employers struggle to cope with a new record wave of coronavirus infections.

by Tim Nelson and Sara Porter

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January 14, 2022 4:00 AM

Klobuchar optimistic Medicare will be given some power to negotiate drug prices

Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar said lawmakers may be moving closer to giving Medicare leverage in its substantial buying power to lower drug prices for nearly 50 million seniors.

by Mark Zdechlik

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January 13, 2022 4:00 AM

Public fiercely divided on proposed mining ban near BWCA

The federal government held the first of three public meetings Wednesday to get feedback on a proposed copper-nickel mining ban near the Boundary Waters.

by Dan Kraker

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January 12, 2022 2:18 PM

Twin Cities tightening COVID bar, restaurant rules as cases climb

With the virus spreading rapidly, Minneapolis and St. Paul will soon require proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID test to enter places serving food and drink. Some worry the plan will spark new confrontations with patrons.

by Jon Collins and Matt Sepic

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January 12, 2022 12:22 PM

COVID-19 in MN: Active cases hit new high; Mpls., St. Paul tighten eatery regs

Minnesota continues to get whacked by a post-holiday COVID surge driven by the omicron mutation. Minneapolis and St. Paul will soon temporarily require either a proof of vaccine or recent negative COVID test for bar and restaurant customers.

by MPR News Staff

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January 12, 2022 7:33 AM

Minnesota sets another grim stat: Record-setting COVID infection

Minnesota is seeing unprecedented COVID-19 infections: topping 10,000 a day — even with millions of Minnesotans vaccinated. And the ripple effect is being felt in schools, city services and hospitals.

by Tim Nelson

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January 11, 2022 12:28 PM

'Kids need a lot of support': A Minneapolis student's view on school life, COVID

Tenth grader Lucy Heagle attends Roosevelt High School in south Minneapolis. She spoke with MPR’s Morning Edition about what school has been like lately in era of COVID-driven uncertainty.

by Cathy Wurzer and Kyle Shiely

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January 11, 2022 4:00 AM

Longtime MPCA employee alleges retaliation over petroleum complaints

Mark Toso alleges that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency penalized him for raising concerns that its program for handling leaking petroleum tanks was failing to protect groundwater.

by Kirsti Marohn

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