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He's making a safety list, checking it twice: Santa adjusts to pandemic visits

He's making a safety list, checking it twice: Santa adjusts to pandemic visits

With surging COVID-19 cases nationwide and new restrictions in place throughout Minnesota to help curb the spread of the disease, Santa’s lap is off limits this year. That has spurred creativity in Santa's workshops through the use of masks, plexiglass and Zoom.
by Madison Moroder

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When might you expect your 1st COVID-19 shot?

When might you expect your 1st COVID-19 shot?

In the U.S., front-line health care workers are likely first in line to get immunized with a COVID-19 vaccine, once the FDA says yes. But what about the rest of us? Here's what we know so far.
by Pien Huang

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ACLU sues Waseca federal women’s prison over COVID-19 response

ACLU sues Waseca federal women’s prison over COVID-19 response

The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota filed a lawsuit on behalf of 14 women incarcerated at Waseca, where almost 450 people have tested positive for the coronavirus since the pandemic began.
by Kirsti Marohn

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No drama corona-Christmas has some secretly jumping for joy

No drama corona-Christmas has some secretly jumping for joy

Some who are planning to stay home say that giving up the hassle, expense and family drama of holiday travel isn't really such a bad deal. There are those who look forward to staying in PJs and watching movies all day. Others plan to bake their way through Christmas. Some will spend the money they would have spent on travel to buy gifts for those in need.
by The Associated Press

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Dec. 10 update on COVID-19 in MN: 89 deaths; new cases, hospitalizations slowing

Dec. 10 update on COVID-19 in MN: 89 deaths; new cases, hospitalizations slowing

More than 600 deaths reported in the first 10 days of December make this one of the worst periods in the pandemic, but there are glimmers of hope. New daily caseloads and hospital admissions are ebbing. State lawmakers have a partial deal to aid businesses hurt by COVID-19 restrictions.
by MPR News Staff

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