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Minnesota essential workers, vulnerable get vaccine in April
Once 70% of Minnesota's seniors are vaccinated by the end of March, the state's COVID-19 vaccine rollout will move on to those with underlying health conditions and workers who are at high risk for infection.
Many Minn. seniors confused, frustrated in pursuit of vaccine
For thousands, many with serious health issues, the search and scramble to line up vaccine contributes to great angst and much frustration.
Amusement operators sue Walz over curfew, other restrictions on bars
The lawsuit notes that other establishments, such as retail stores, aren't subject to the same constraints.
Pandemic prompts Minnesotans to make room for grandparents
The pandemic has accelerated the trend to multigenerational living.
Live: Latest updates and what you need to know about COVID-19
As the novel coronavirus spreads across the world, we've answered reader question about what they most want to know about the outbreak.
Declining COVID-19 ICU admissions in Minnesota a sign of vaccine progress
COVID-19 flare-ups in pockets of rural Minnesota reflect concerns that viral transmission has not gone away.
Students, families asked to take COVID tests every 2 weeks
Recommendation comes as more children are returning to school.
Prospects for 2021 Minnesota State Fair are encouraging
A drop in COVID-19 cases and rising vaccination rates have sparked optimism.
How to make an appointment to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Minnesota
COVID-19 Vaccine Connector allows all residents to register their health, demographic and workplace information to be alerted about vaccine availability.
What you need to know about Minnesota's vaccine plan
Here are answers to questions you may have about vaccines and the state's strategy to vaccinate millions of Minnesotans.
Minneapolis schools plan to reopen middle and high schools in April
Families will still have a distance learning option.
Minnesota reports 761 new COVID-19 cases, nine more deaths
Feds send $3M to Minnesota for COVID-19 vaccination sites
Gov. Tim Walz on next phase in vaccine rollout
Walz set to announce next phases in vaccine rollout today
State will prioritize essential workers and medically vulnerable after 70% of seniors are vaccinated by the end of March
J&J single-dose COVID shot is highly effective, FDA review finds
Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine offers strong protection against severe COVID-19, according to an analysis released Wednesday by U.S. regulators that sets the stage for a final decision on a new and easier-to-use shot to help tame the pandemic.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine works well in big 'real world' test
A real-world test of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in more than half a million people confirms that it's very effective at preventing serious illness or death, even after one dose.
Obituaries: Minnesotans who have died from COVID-19
Walz to announce soon new COVID vaccine priority groups
It could come within a week after state officials make final decisions about the next phase of the rollout, the governor said.
Local
As Minnesota considers wolf hunt, Wisconsin hunters blow past quotas
In Minneapolis, barricades erected for the Derek Chauvin trial won't deter protesters of George Floyd's death
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Nan the polar bear, orphaned in the Arctic 26 years ago, moves into Como Zoo
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Flop at the finish: Gophers' downward spiral continues with loss to Northwestern
NBA suspends Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley for 12 games
Kahkonen staking a claim to being Wild's regular goalie
Twins' Kirilloff eager to play again after 'long summer'
Business
Hazelden Betty Ford promoting its medical director to chief executive
Allina, Optum plan to build surgery center in Brooklyn Park
Best Buy making changes to shift retailer further toward 'digital-first'
Zillow to make cash offers for houses in Twin Cities based on its estimates
Opinion
With trial at hand, grieving Black community must focus on justice, community care
Biden's Cabinet picks face new standards in divided Senate
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Peter Ostroushko, virtuoso musician who played with Bob Dylan, Minnesota Orchestra, dies
In 'The United States vs. Billie Holiday,' Andra Day is impressive but the movie falters
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Brooks: For a second year, pandemic hits the Friday fish fries
A few, like Our Lady of Peace in Minneapolis, had enough space and willing volunteers for the Friday fish fry to carry on — as carryout.
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Anderson: This season, resorts beckon to the pandemic-weary
Most still have openings for this summer. But based on early bookings, they expect record or near-record years as the nation starts to emerge from the pandemic.
Jennifer Brooks
Brooks: Hennepin County tosses a lifeline to small businesses battered by the pandemic
Help went to more than 4,600 small businesses and nonprofits hurt by the shutdowns, recession and unrest of the past year.
Politics
COVID-19 bill must lose minimum wage hike, Senate official finds
Chief: Police heeded Capitol attack warnings but overwhelmed
Veteran federal prosecutor, Minnesota native named state's interim U.S. attorney
House votes to expand legal safeguards for LGBTQ people
Nation
NYC prosecutor gets Trump tax records after long legal fight
Olympics gymnastics coach kills himself after being charged
Mr. Potato Head drops the mister, sort of
Gambino crime family's elder Gotti, Peter, dies in prison
World
US bombs facilities in Syria used by Iran-backed militia
Monarch butterflies down 26% in Mexico wintering grounds
Amnesty report describes Axum massacre in Ethiopia's Tigray
Ties with Saudis at stake as US releases findings on killing
Curious Minnesota
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Duluth
Duluth woman debunks conspiracies, promotes facts on viral Instagram account, CNN, the 'Daily Show'
Minn. Supreme Court sends PolyMet air permit for copper mine back to the Court of Appeals
Duluth residents should be spared natural gas bill spike
Pipeline workers among those arrested in sex trafficking sting
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Lady Gaga's dog walker shot, French bulldogs stolen in LA
David Foster and Katharine McPhee welcome a baby boy
'Grown-ish' star Yara Shahidi: 'It's important to smash all hierarchy'
Twitter to let users charge followers to see premium posts
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New Hennepin History Museum exhibit honors health care workers of another era
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Estonians erect statue and give home to beloved stray dog
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Biden marks 50 million COVID shots since taking office
"The more people get vaccinated, the faster we're going to beat this pandemic," the president said,
Brooks: For a second year, pandemic hits the Friday fish fries
A few, like Our Lady of Peace in Minneapolis, had enough space and willing volunteers for the Friday fish fry to carry on — as carryout.
Drug executives: Big jump in vaccine supply is coming soon
COVID-19 vaccine makers told Congress on Tuesday to expect a big jump in the delivery of doses over the coming month, and the companies insist they will be able to provide enough for most Americans to get inoculated by summer.
Met Council: Ridership on Metro Transit plunged in 2020, owing to pandemic
The biggest losses came on the Northstar commuter rail line, which links downtown Minneapolis with Big Lake.
One additional death reported; 513 new COVID cases in state
Nearly 14% of the state's residents have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot