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January 13, 2021 5:30 AM

Jan. 13 update on COVID-19 in MN: Moderate caseloads; hospital admissions down

Even as they applaud recent positive trends, officials have been signaling that another upswing in cases and deaths is expected.

by MPR News Staff

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January 13, 2021 4:00 AM

Schools are poised to reopen, but teachers aren’t vaccinated

Teachers from some of the state’s largest school districts are voicing concerns about the return to in-person instruction, noting that they have yet to be vaccinated at a time when the COVID-19 virus is still spreading.

by Riham Feshir

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January 12, 2021 10:25 AM

Remembering pioneering adwoman Betty Burmeister

Burmeister was shaping major campaigns during the “Mad Men” era, when very few women held executive roles. She continued the work well into her 80s.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 12, 2021 10:21 AM

Visit to George Floyd's memorial brings Roseau family to Twin Cities — permanently

A trip to George Floyd’s memorial service more than six months ago prompted Kate Lundquist to move her whole family from their mostly white hometown of Roseau to Brooklyn Park, one of the most diverse cities in the state.

by John Enger

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January 12, 2021 5:18 AM

As Minn. rolls through first round of vaccinations, some providers worry about being left out

Minnesota is inching toward the last phase of its initial COVID-19 vaccinations. But some providers, like residential substance abuse treatment centers and mental health providers, say they’re still in the dark about when and where their staff will get the vaccine.

by Catharine Richert

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January 11, 2021 3:34 PM

State Sen. Michelle Benson on vaccine rollout

The state passed a milestone last week, with more than 100,000 Minnesotans having received their first dose. But some say the process is not going quickly enough.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 8, 2021 11:58 AM

Mother and daughter on vaccination, living together during pandemic

More than 100,000 Minnesotans have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Among them is 73-year-old Judy Olson of St. Paul, who is currently living with her daughter, Melissa, after an outbreak at her senior living complex.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 8, 2021 8:48 AM

Public Safety Commissioner Harrington on Capitol security measures

Security remains high at the Minnesota State Capitol complex, days after a mob of pro-Trump insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol, interrupting the certification of Joe Biden’s win.

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January 8, 2021 8:23 AM

A warm start to the new year

Temperatures in Minnesota have been warmer than normal so far this year, particularly in northern Minnesota. That’s according to retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley, who discussed the balmy weather and more with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 7, 2021 11:56 AM

Star Tribune reporter gives firsthand account of D.C. chaos

We’re hearing more stories from those who were working in the U.S. Capitol on Thursday when it was stormed by pro-Trump insurrectionists. One of them was Star Tribune’s Washington correspondent Jim Spencer, who was in the House press gallery when the mob broke into the building.

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