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February 13, 2021 7:00 AM

Feb. 13 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace trends upward

The pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in Minnesota has been trending upward in recent days — with Saturday’s update showing more than 43,000 shots administered. That's the third-highest single-day total on record in Minnesota.

by MPR News Staff

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February 12, 2021 4:43 PM

Can frozen food spread the coronavirus?

At a news conference this week, the World Health Organization made a surprising statement: The coronavirus could possibly transmit on frozen packages of food.

by Michaeleen Doucleff

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February 12, 2021 3:32 PM

Air travelers to Canada to isolate at hotels starting Feb. 22

Air travelers to Canada will quarantine in a hotel starting on Feb. 22 to await the result of a coronavirus test, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced.

by The Associated Press

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February 12, 2021 1:40 PM

CDC offers clearest guidance yet for reopening schools

The updated guidelines make key changes to earlier language, including a new color-coded chart that divides school reopening options into four zones, based on the level of community transmission.

by Cory Turner, Anya Kamenetz and Tamara Keith

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February 12, 2021 5:36 AM

Water, electric utilities watch unpaid bills pile up during the pandemic

As subzero temperatures persist across Minnesota, utilities are watching unpaid heating bills pile up. Because of the pandemic’s impact on personal finances, most utilities have not disconnected customers for about a year despite unpaid bills. Moorhead officials have a plan to start collecting the mounting customer debt.

by Dan Gunderson

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February 12, 2021 5:30 AM

Feb. 12 update on COVID-19 in MN: Good trends hold but vaccinations stay flat

Friday’s data arrived minutes after Gov. Tim Walz OK’d increases in the number of people allowed inside restaurants and at weddings and other private gatherings as the pandemic picture improves.

by MPR News Staff

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February 12, 2021 4:10 AM

People with intellectual disabilities often overlooked in pandemic response

Without federal tracking, no one knows how many people in disability group housing have fallen ill or died from the virus. And few states are prioritizing them for vaccination.

by Katheryn Houghton

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February 12, 2021 4:00 AM

Walz OKs more guests at weddings, private gatherings as COVID ebbs

People planning wedding receptions and other group celebrations got some good news Friday when Gov. Tim Walz raised his limit on the number of people who can attend private indoor gatherings from 10 to 50.

by Mark Zdechlik

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February 11, 2021 7:01 PM

AP source: NHL adding game-day rapid COVID-19 testing

The Minnesota Wild were cleared to resume practicing Friday following a 10-day pause. The team still has 12 players on the COVID-19 list.

by The Associated Press

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February 11, 2021 4:34 PM

Minn. lawmakers wrestle with what follows COVID-19 eviction rule

A pandemic-related executive order has put most renter evictions on hold, but Minnesota lawmakers are starting to sort through what will be put in its place and how to avoid a surge in removals.

by Brian Bakst

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