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February 17, 2021 5:30 AM

Feb. 17 update on COVID-19 in MN: Solid, steady trends; schools OK'd to reopen

Minnesota’s COVID-19 numbers continue to show pandemic conditions improving to the point where Minnesota will allow middle and high school buildings to reopen starting next week.

by MPR News Staff

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February 17, 2021 5:00 AM

COVID-19 causes surge in food shelf visits among older Minnesotans

As the COVID-19 pandemic bore down on the state, the number of older adults seeking food assistance swelled across Minnesota. The state’s largest increases in food shelf use over the last year happened in the Twin Cities metro areas. But in some rural places, there has been a more than fivefold increase in visits among people who are 65 or older.

by Hannah Yang

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February 17, 2021 4:00 AM

Walz: Students can return to middle, high school buildings Monday

The decision follows new federal protocols on how schools should operate during the pandemic. “It’s time to get our students back in school, and we can do that now safely,” the Minnesota governor said.

by Elizabeth Shockman and Sara Porter

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February 17, 2021 12:35 AM

Biden says he wants most K-8 schools open 5 days a week by his first 100 days

The president spoke to CNN and a small group of socially distanced Americans about his coronavirus response.

by Alana Wise

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February 16, 2021 4:47 PM

Court revives lawsuit over Minnesota family's 2015 killing

Relatives of Brian Short had sued Park Nicollet health system, alleging that doctors did not do enough to treat Short’s mental illness before he fatally shot his wife, their children and himself in 2015.

by The Associated Press

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February 16, 2021 3:39 PM

Biden administration says it has increased vaccine supply

Officials announced a boost of about 3 million doses to the states and an additional 1 million to the federally run pharmacy program.

by Vanessa Romo

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February 16, 2021 2:07 PM

COVID-19 vaccine: Don't miss 2nd dose because of scheduling glitches

After getting one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, some people are having trouble getting their second shot. Here's how to maximize the likelihood you'll get both doses, to be fully immunized.

by Allison Aubrey

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February 16, 2021 1:02 PM

Winter storm disrupts COVID-19 vaccinations, closing clinics and delaying shipments

Missouri has canceled all state-run mass vaccination events for the week, as other states and cities across the South reschedule appointments and warn of delayed shipments.

by Rachel Treisman

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February 16, 2021 9:57 AM

Pro-vaccine effort starts to change minds in Minnesota's Latino communities

Even though her daughter got sick enough to go on a ventilator, Rosa Herrera didn't want the COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s what changed her mind.

by Joey Peters

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February 16, 2021 7:55 AM

Biden extends pandemic help for homeowners, renters wait

President Joe Biden is extending a ban on housing foreclosures to June 30 to help homeowners struggling during the coronavirus pandemic.

by The Associated Press

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