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March 8, 2021 5:08 AM

COVID vaccinations take center stage in long-standing program to address health care inequities

For 15 years, an M Health Fairview program has worked to address inequities in health care. That effort is now focused on getting the COVID-19 vaccine to communities that have often not had equal access to health care.

by Peter Cox

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March 8, 2021 4:00 AM

At session midpoint, Minnesota lawmakers aim for first deals

Security funding connected to the Derek Chauvin trial and tax measures tied to COVID-19 assistance are the first big tests of how Minnesota’s divided government is able to get along this year.

by Brian Bakst

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March 6, 2021 4:00 AM

Timeline: COVID-19 in Minnesota

More than 807,950 cases — including reinfections — and over 8,700 deaths have been reported in Minnesota since COVID-19 was confirmed in the state. Here are key dates in the state's fight against the coronavirus.

by MPR News Staff

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March 5, 2021 12:34 PM

How the pandemic has changed pregnancy, birth experiences

Pregnancy is typically a time of connection and celebration with family and friends, but that experience has changed dramatically this year. The birth experience is different, too.

by Cathy Wurzer

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March 5, 2021 5:43 AM

Research: Scanning wastewater could offer advance warning of COVID — or other viruses

A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, Minnesota researchers say their effort to learn whether surveying a community’s sewage could help detect the prevalence of COVID-19 — and possibly predict surges of the virus — appears promising.

by Kirsti Marohn

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March 5, 2021 5:22 AM

Musicians tackle powerful, personal topics for 10th round of Cedar Commissions

Over the past 10 years, the Cedar Commissions series in Minneapolis has been a platform for emerging musicians. The show will go on this year in streaming format, starting Friday night, as the artists take on subjects both powerful and personal.

by Emily Bright

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March 5, 2021 4:00 AM

What you need to know about the Derek Chauvin trial

The former Minneapolis police officer is facing charges of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd. Opening statements began March 29. The three other officers charged are expected to stand trial in August.

by Jon Collins

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March 4, 2021 6:00 AM

COVID reflections: How one rural hospital has been managing in the pandemic

On Morning Edition, we’re checking back in with some of the people we talked to in the early days of the pandemic, to find out how things are going now. One of those people is Rick Breuer, the CEO of Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet.

by Cathy Wurzer and MPR News Staff

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March 4, 2021 5:30 AM

March 4 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace accelerates; disease data steady

After months of grim COVID-19 milestones, Minnesota reached a bright one Thursday: The number of Minnesotans now completely vaccinated is greater than the total count of known COVID-19 cases in the entire pandemic.

by MPR News Staff

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March 4, 2021 4:00 AM

'Vaccine hunters': Online community helps people find COVID vaccine appointments

Members of a Facebook group called Minneapolis Vaccine Hunters help people across Minnesota find and sign up for vaccination appointments each day. Since it launched Feb. 1, the group has grown to more than 20,000 members.

by Peter Cox

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