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May 25, 2021 3:39 PM

United holds drawings for free flights for those who get the shot

Companies and state governments — in what is perhaps a mix of commercial interest and civic-minded altruism — are offering prizes to encourage vaccination. United Airlines is the latest to do so.

by Joe Hernandez

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May 25, 2021 2:20 PM

Half of all U.S. adults are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19

The stunning speed of the vaccines' development and rollout has helped tame COVID-19 in the U.S., which remains the worst-hit country in the world.

by Bill Chappell

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May 25, 2021 7:34 AM

Moderna says its COVID-19 shot works in kids as young as 12

Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12, a step that could put the shot on track to become the second option for that age group in the U.S.

by The Associated Press

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May 25, 2021 5:09 AM

May 25 update on COVID-19 in MN: New, active case counts fall; hospitalizations ebb

Tuesday’s data offers more evidence the pandemic is in retreat. That includes just 256 newly reported cases, the lowest daily count since August. The number of known, active cases fell to its lowest point since September.

by MPR News Staff

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May 25, 2021 5:00 AM

Comic: 1st-year teacher hurdles compounded during pandemic

It's been a year since teachers were handed an unprecedented challenge: Educate students in new ways amid the backdrop of a pandemic. This week our story is from San Antonio.

by LA Johnson

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May 25, 2021 4:00 AM

Tenants worry and landlords fume over eviction ban

One of Gov. Tim Walz’s last remaining COVID-19 restrictions is a ban on rental property evictions. Legislators have been looking for a way to end the ban that is fair to both landlords and tenants. And rental assistance money has been slow to flow to those who need it.

by Brian Bakst

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May 24, 2021 10:30 AM

No more masks?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention surprised everyone by issuing guidance in mid-May that those fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no longer need to wear masks. Did they make that recommendation too soon?

by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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May 24, 2021 6:06 AM

After a wild ride of a year, Forest Lake high school takes prom to the park

COVID-19 restrictions prompted Forest Lake Area High School to plan a prom outside the box. Instead of a dance in the gymnasium, they rented out an amusement park — Nickelodeon Universe at the Mall of America.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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May 24, 2021 5:34 AM

May 24 update on COVID-19 in MN: Active cases falling; no new deaths

Monday’s COVID-19 data is packed with more signs the pandemic is in retreat. Active cases are down to their lowest level in mid-September, and the vaccination pace is starting to show some traction again.

by MPR News Staff