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January 11, 2021 3:00 PM

Minnesotans with disabilities wonder when they'll get COVID-19 vaccine

Vaccines would allow people with disabilities to regain important connections with family, friends, as well as return to work.

by Peter Cox

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January 11, 2021 12:10 PM

Minnesota's businesses reopen, again

On Monday, food, drink and entertainment venues were allowed to reopen with restrictions — again. How are business owners and employees feeling about the shifting of the rules? Plus, we look at the latest economic news with MPR News senior economic contributor Chris Farrell.

by Angela Davis, Karen Zamora and Arfie Ghedi

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January 11, 2021 7:00 AM

Oxygen, iPads and PPE: St. Cloud doctor treating COVID-19 patients recalls year of change

Central Minnesota, like much of the state, has edged close to crisis several times since the COVID-19 pandemic began, with hospital beds at a premium. Now, the pressure is beginning to ease, though health officials warn the state could swing quickly back into crisis.

by Kirsti Marohn

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January 11, 2021 5:14 AM

Jan. 11 update on COVID-19 in MN: New daily cases, reported deaths ebb

Despite the hopeful numbers Monday, the state’s health commissioner says officials expect to see daily death and case counts trending higher again following the year-end holidays.

by MPR News Staff

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January 11, 2021 5:00 AM

Report: Minnesota air quality good — but not for everyone

A new report says Minnesota's air quality is good overall, but isn't the same in all parts of the state. It finds people in some areas experience pollution levels high enough to affect the health of children, the elderly and those with underlying health conditions.

by Kirsti Marohn

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January 11, 2021 4:00 AM

Standardized tests during COVID become flashpoint for Minnesota students learning English

A state and federal requirement to assess language proficiency among immigrant children is set to begin in January, but advocates are asking federal officials for a waiver due to COVID-19 risks.

by Riham Feshir

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January 10, 2021 11:28 AM

Jan. 10 update on COVID-19 in MN: New virus variant confirmed in the state

Minnesota health officials reported another 44 COVID-19 deaths and more than 2,100 additional cases on Sunday, as the state now also has its first confirmed cases of a new, more-contagious coronavirus variant first detected in the United Kingdom.

by MPR News Staff

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January 10, 2021 7:01 AM

Injections of second coronavirus vaccine doses have started across the U.S.

The people who got the first coronavirus vaccine shots in the U.S. are now getting their second doses, required for maximum protection.

by Will Stone

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January 9, 2021 7:14 PM

Minnesota health officials confirm 5 cases of coronavirus variant in Twin Cities

The Minnesota Department of Health says it has confirmed five cases of the new, more-contagious coronavirus variant in the Twin Cities metro area. The variant, first detected in the United Kingdom, has not been found to cause more-serious cases of COVID-19.

by Andrew Krueger

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January 9, 2021 8:47 AM

Congressman Jamie Raskin on the life and legacy of his son, Tommy Raskin

On New Year's Eve, 25-year-old Tommy Raskin took his own life. Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland talked with NPR about his son's life: “It wasn't his mind that marked him as so extraordinary. It was his heart. The stories of his love and compassion are absolutely astounding."

by James Doubek

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