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June 13 update on COVID in MN: State nearing 3 million residents with at least one vaccine dose

June 13 update on COVID in MN: State nearing 3 million residents with at least one vaccine dose

Minnesota is closing in on the milestone of 3 million residents with at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. But that’s still fewer than two-thirds of Minnesotans 16 and older with at least one dose. And the vaccination pace continues to crawl.
by MPR News Staff

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It's happening: Minnesota State Fair set to return in August

It's happening: Minnesota State Fair set to return in August

Fair officials announced Friday the beloved event, this year dubbed the “Great Minnesota Get-Back-Together,” returns on Aug. 26 with no daily attendance limits or mask requirements. The fair was canceled last year because of the pandemic.
by The Associated Press and Riham Feshir

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'He just made you feel like he was completely there': An appreciation of guitarist Billy Franze

'He just made you feel like he was completely there': An appreciation of guitarist Billy Franze

Billy Franze, who passed away in April, thrilled cheering bar crowds with Dr. Mambo’s Combo for more than three decades. He’s being remembered as an extremely talented musician and a good-natured soul who helped many other musicians get a foothold in the Minneapolis music scene.
by Brandt Williams

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Hospitalizations recede; cases trend lower

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Hospitalizations recede; cases trend lower

The state’s most recent COVID-19 numbers show some of the key disease metrics at or near their lowest levels since the earliest months of the pandemic. The state is also showing some big regional differences in vaccination rates.
by MPR News Staff

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Winston Smith killing: Passenger says Smith did not have a gun

Winston Smith killing: Passenger says Smith did not have a gun

A woman who says she was in the car when Winston Smith was killed by sheriff’s deputies said through her attorney that she never saw a gun, contradicting the initial law enforcement report. Attorneys for George Floyd’s family also said they are now representing Smith’s family.
by MPR News Staff and The Associated Press

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Millions could face eviction with federal moratorium ending and a logjam in aid

Millions could face eviction with federal moratorium ending and a logjam in aid

Congress approved $47 billion to help struggling renters avoid eviction. But that money still isn't reaching many who need it. And an eviction moratorium from the CDC expires at the end of the month.
by Chris Arnold

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An emotional play on adoption expands its reach as a graphic novel

An emotional play on adoption expands its reach as a graphic novel

The final product of a successful theatrical script is usually a play — but not always. A St. Paul theater's deeply emotional show about adoption will live on as a 300-page graphic novel.
by Euan Kerr

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‘Uno tiene que soñar en grande': La ayuda de mentores, la familia, la pasión y la perseverancia (el “grit”) iluminan el futuro de un adolescente

‘Uno tiene que soñar en grande': La ayuda de mentores, la familia, la pasión y la perseverancia (el “grit”) iluminan el futuro de un adolescente

Edgar Omar Dominguez Casalez está a punto de convertirse en el primero de su familia en ir a la universidad. Su historia, que incluye un mentor, un caballo y la pandemia, dice mucho sobre las cosas buenas que pueden suceder cuando jóvenes decididos en circunstancias difíciles, conectan con adultos que pueden ayudar a guiar sus sueños.
by Kathryn Styer Martinez

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