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Minnesota essential workers, vulnerable get vaccine in April

Leona Murphy, 77, of St. Paul, received a dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Feb. 5 at a United Family Medicine clinic in St. Paul.       ] AARON LA

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.

  • What you need to know about Minnesota's vaccine plan
  • Where are the COVID-19 cases in Minnesota? Here's a look by ZIP code
  • Tracking coronavirus in Minnesota

Many Minn. seniors confused, frustrated in pursuit of vaccine

Carrie Lampert of Cambridge, Minn., who had a heart transplant in 1993 and kidney cancer, said it’s practically been a full-time job trying to set u

For thousands, many with serious health issues, the search and scramble to line up vaccine contributes to great angst and much frustration.

  • Pandemic prompts Minnesotans to make room for grandparents
  • Declining COVID-19 ICU admissions in Minnesota a sign of vaccine progress
  • How to make an appointment to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Minnesota

Amusement operators sue Walz over curfew, other restrictions on bars

Scott Koecheler, co-owner Bogart’s Entertainment Center, spoke about the lawsuit and how state restrictions are affecting his business, at a press c

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

Gail Runge, center, is about to put her house on the market, the next step in her plan to build an ADU at the Minneapolis home of daughter Rya Priede

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

215 Wolves killed in 3-day hunt 119 Quota set for the Wis. hunt

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
Brooks: For a second year, pandemic hits the Friday fish fries
Nan the polar bear, orphaned in the Arctic 26 years ago, moves into Como Zoo

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Sports

Northwestern forward Miller Kopp chased down the ball as Gophers guard Marcus Carr lost control and fell to the court in the second half.

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

Dr. Joseph Lee, currently medical director of Hazelden Betty Ford, will become its CEO in June. (Provided by Hazelden)

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

The George Floyd memorial outside Cup Foods in Minneapolis was covered in flowers and signs in June 2020.

With trial at hand, grieving Black community must focus on justice, community care

Biden's Cabinet picks face new standards in divided Senate
Sack cartoon: The climate change family tree
Readers Write: Minneapolis City Council, Rush Limbaugh, Dakota history, local artists

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  • Leona Murphy, 77, of St. Paul, received a dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Feb. 5 at a United Family Medicine clinic in St. Paul.       ] AARON LA
    Minnesota essential workers, vulnerable get vaccine in April
  • Paula McMahon prepares a shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, as the mass public vaccination program gets underway, at the NHS Louisa Jordan
    What you need to know about Minnesota's vaccine plan
  • Carrie Lampert of Cambridge, Minn., who had a heart transplant in 1993 and kidney cancer, said it’s practically been a full-time job trying to set u
    Many Minn. seniors confused, frustrated in pursuit of vaccine
  • Minnesota health officials recommended Wednesday that schoolchildren and their families get tested for COVID-19 every two weeks through the end of the
    Students, families asked to take COVID tests every 2 weeks
  • Nurse Linda Nordquist vaccinated Jerome Booth, 80, with a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine earlier this month.
    Walz set to announce next phases in vaccine rollout today

    Variety

    Peter Ostroushko played for more than 250 episodes of “A Prairie Home Companion.”

    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
    With a grand opening this week, Black Table Arts, a hub for artists, celebrates a permanent home
    30 essential Black musicians who defined Minnesota's sound

    Comics

    Dilbert

    Arlo & Janis

    For Better or For Worse

    HOROSCOPES

    Games

    Mini Crossword

    The Daily Sudoku

    Spider Solitaire

    Super Quiz

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    Jennifer Brooks

    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.

    Dennis Anderson

    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

    Activists appealed for a $15-an-hour minimum wage near the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021.

    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

    Former President Donald Trump has called the Manhattan district attorney’s investigation “a fishing expedition.”

    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

    Pentagon spokesman John Kirby speaks during a media briefing at the Pentagon, in Washington. Kirby announced late Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, that the U.

    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

    St. Paul Police Chief Todd Axtell says he wants candidates who go into policing for the “right reason.”

    What does it take to become a police officer in Minnesota?

    Why does I-35E through St. Paul have a 45-mph speed limit?
    Listen: How Ford made millions of windows from St. Paul sand
    How did Minneapolis end up with a street named after a Persian king?

    Duluth

    Sharon Mc­Mahon, a former high school government teacher, has taken to social media to continue teaching.

    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

    Celebs

    Lady Gaga sings the national anthem during President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 20, 2021.

    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

    Inspired

    Hennepin History Museum curator Alyssa Thiede researched and organized the “Local Heroes” exhibit that showcases health care pioneers who shaped m

    New Hennepin History Museum exhibit honors health care workers of another era

    In Brooklyn Center, a rare hospice center for children brings families together for kinship and compassion
    Estonians erect statue and give home to beloved stray dog
    Lost in Antarctica, a wallet is returned 53 years later (memories included)

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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


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