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November 20, 2020 3:01 PM

What does emergency use of a COVID-19 vaccine mean?

The first COVID-19 vaccines to be given in the U.S. are expected to get a green light from regulators under a process known as emergency use authorization.

by The Associated Press

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November 20, 2020 2:58 PM

Study: Sturgis rally in S.D. sparked COVID-19 cases in Minnesota

This summer’s huge motorcycle rally in South Dakota led to dozens of coronavirus cases in neighboring Minnesota. That’s the finding of a report Friday from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

by The Associated Press

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November 20, 2020 2:00 PM

Education at a crossroads for students with disabilities

Isolated at home with few services to help, many families of students with disabilities say they are terrified that their children's progress will regress.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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November 20, 2020 1:42 PM

Sanford Health CEO says he had virus, won't wear mask

The head of one of the largest regional health systems in the Midwest has told his employees that he has recovered from COVID-19 and is back in the office — without a mask.

by The Associated Press

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November 20, 2020 12:15 PM

Illness, stress fill a COVID-19 unit as Wisconsin leaders stalemate

Health care workers scrambled to treat patients on a day when 92 Wisconsin lives were reported lost. Outside of the hospital, politicians postured.

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November 20, 2020 11:45 AM

How the pandemic could transform higher ed

In response to skyrocketing coronavirus cases, many higher ed institutions are moving back to online learning — and nobody is happy about that. What does it mean for the continued spread of COVID-19 and the future of college?

by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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November 20, 2020 10:37 AM

Two rural states with GOP governors and very different COVID-19 results

Vermont and South Dakota are both among the most rural states in the U.S. One has embraced coronavirus safety measures, the other has not, and their infection and death rates are starkly different.

by Seth Tupper

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November 20, 2020 7:26 AM

A guide to navigating your virtual Thanksgiving

With COVID-19 cases on the rise in Minnesota, many families are planning to swap their traditional in-person Thanksgivings for virtual celebrations. But how will that work? We provide some tips for families to keep their video calls on track, along with a collection of activities to keep everyone entertained.

by Madison Moroder

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November 20, 2020 5:50 AM

Pfizer seeking emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in U.S.

Pfizer said Friday it is asking U.S. regulators to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine, starting the clock on a process that could bring limited first shots as early as next month and eventually an end to the pandemic — but not until after a long, hard winter.

by The Associated Press

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November 20, 2020 5:00 AM

Nov. 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: 6,800 new cases, 68 deaths; hospitalizations climb

The newest numbers come a day after state officials and hospital system executives warned the surge is putting a heavy strain on care workers. The health care system is getting “perilously close” to being overwhelmed, one CEO said.

by MPR News Staff

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