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February 28, 2021 9:41 PM

Irv Cross, NFL player and TV sports pioneer, dies at 81

Irv Cross, the former NFL defensive back who became the first Black man to work full-time as a sports analyst on national television, died Sunday in Minnesota. He was 81.

by The Associated Press

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February 26, 2021 12:39 PM

Shutting the door on a cold February

Minnesota registered the lowest temperature in the lower 48 states at least 10 times in February, according to retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley.

by Cathy Wurzer

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February 26, 2021 7:22 AM

Front-line food plant workers up next for COVID-19 vaccine

Meat and poultry processing plants were at the epicenter of some of the earliest COVID-19 outbreaks in communities in central and southern Minnesota. Vaccinations for the 45,000 workers at the state’s food processing plants are expected to begin in April.

by Kirsti Marohn

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February 26, 2021 5:20 AM

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccine counts rebound but trend still flat

The newest numbers come a day after Gov. Tim Walz said every Minnesotan should be able to get a shot by the summer. While the counts reported Friday are encouraging, the trend line shows no signs yet of an upswing.

by MPR News Staff

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February 25, 2021 7:23 AM

Minnesota music legend Peter Ostroushko dies at 67

Celebrated fiddler, mandolinist and Minnesota music legend Peter Ostroushko has died. He was 67. Ostroushko’s career and range was widespread and eclectic — he appeared on Bob Dylan’s legendary “Blood on the Tracks” album, played with the Minnesota Orchestra and was a regular on A Prairie Home Companion for 40 years.

by Tim Nelson and John Enger

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February 25, 2021 4:00 AM

Art Hounds recommend abstracts and stand-up

This week's Art Hounds recommend abstract landscapes created by a Twin Cities artist with the help of his feet, a new stand-up comedy special with magic, and a North Mankato artist’s detailed designs.

by Emily Bright

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February 25, 2021 4:00 AM

Sex ed bill moving in Minn. House draws GOP opposition

Legislation is moving in the state House that would require school districts and charter schools to have comprehensive sexual health programs in elementary and secondary grades. Some Republican lawmakers are strongly opposed and say sex education — especially for elementary school kids — should be left up to parents.

by Tim Pugmire

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February 24, 2021 10:32 AM

Federal grand jury hearing evidence in death of George Floyd

Several witnesses have been subpoenaed to appear before a federal grand jury considering charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is already facing state murder charges in the death of George Floyd, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

by The Associated Press

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February 24, 2021 4:00 AM

Minnesota heating costs are expected to rise, but not yet for bill payers

State utility regulators are investigating how the big spike in natural gas prices last week could affect customers in Minnesota.

by Matt Sepic

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February 23, 2021 10:32 AM

What’s it like to be part of an adolescent COVID-19 vaccine trial?

The FDA has greenlighted Pfizer’s vaccine for people age 16 and older, and Moderna’s version for those aged 18 and up. Now, trials are underway to test whether those vaccines are safe and effective for younger populations.

by Cathy Wurzer

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