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Capacity limits lift this weekend for houses of worship across the state

Capacity limits lift this weekend for houses of worship across the state

This will be the first weekend that houses of worship around the state will be allowed to operate with no capacity limits. Morning Edition Host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Pastor Corey Fuhrman of First Lutheran Church in Bemidji about his plans.

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How long until COVID vaccines are available for kids?

How long until COVID vaccines are available for kids?

Throughout the pandemic many parents have asked the same question: When can my child get a COVID vaccine? Two physicians talk about the latest research and a timeline for inoculation. 
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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Landlords struggling to stay afloat see lifeline in COVID-19 relief for renters

Landlords struggling to stay afloat see lifeline in COVID-19 relief for renters

The latest COVID-19 relief bill passed by Congress has upward of $27 billion for rental assistance to prevent evictions. With so many renters not paying, many landlords are struggling.
by Chris Arnold

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March 17 update on COVID-19 in MN: Officials expect J&J vaccine doses to jump

March 17 update on COVID-19 in MN: Officials expect J&J vaccine doses to jump

State officials say Minnesota in April may start receiving 100,000 doses a week of the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The state’s also loosening curbs on visits to long-term care facilities. Gov. Tim Walz is quarantining after a possible COVID-19 exposure.
by MPR News Staff

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As gaps emerge, state hires head of vaccine equity

As gaps emerge, state hires head of vaccine equity

The Health Department’s new head of vaccine equity is looking to other states for ideas to help vulnerable communities get to the front of the vaccine line. That could include special vaccine allotments and sign-up periods for people who have struggled to get vaccinated.
by Tom Crann

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Minnesota students look back at a year of school during the pandemic

Minnesota students look back at a year of school during the pandemic

MPR News host Angela Davis talks to elementary, middle and high school students about the pros and cons of online classes, missing friends and what they learned during the COVID-19 pandemic.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, food plant workers have mixed feelings about them

Eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, food plant workers have mixed feelings about them

Almost a year after COVID-19 surged through Minnesota’s food processing workforce, plant employees are now on the priority list for vaccination. One group is trying to find out why people may hesitate.
by Hannah Yang

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