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January 6, 2021 4:35 PM

Minnesota's congressional delegation denounces mob activity at U.S. Capitol

Members of Minnesota’s congressional delegation sent out their response as dozens of President Donald Trump supporters breached security perimeters and entered the U.S. Capitol as Congress was expected to vote and affirm Joe Biden’s presidential win.

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January 6, 2021 11:00 AM

COVID-19 regulations in MN: What you need to know

Gov. Tim Walz extended some of the restrictions on businesses and social gathering that went into effect ahead of Thanksgiving. Other restrictions have been eased or lifted. Here’s what you need to know.

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January 6, 2021 5:41 AM

For one woman in recovery, staying sober during a pandemic has been a lesson in resilience

For most of her adult life, sobriety has been hard for Heather Russell to maintain. When the pandemic hit, she worried she’d go back to drinking, after nearly a year of sobriety. Instead, Russell says 2020 was a lesson in tapping resilience she didn’t know she had.

by Catharine Richert

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January 6, 2021 5:30 AM

Jan. 6 update on COVID-19 in MN: 2K new cases, 67 deaths, dining limits announced

Gov. Tim Walz has announced changes to restrictions for indoor dining Wednesday. Minnesota’s current COVID-19 restrictions, including a ban on indoor dining, run through Sunday night. The new order came as Minnesota reported 67 additional deaths and 2,346 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday.

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January 6, 2021 5:26 AM

Indoor dining to resume next week; theaters and museums can also reopen

Starting Monday, restaurants and bars will be allowed to open at 50 percent capacity. Bowling alleys, movie theaters and museums can reopen at 25 percent capacity.

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January 5, 2021 6:00 PM

Questions remain over ‘high risk’ search of Idd's family home

Community members continue to question why law enforcement authorities conducted a high-risk raid on the family home of Dolal Idd, who was shot and killed by police last week. Family members have said authorities entered their home with guns early Thursday, zip-tied the adults and didn’t tell them that their son had been killed until after the search was over.

by Jon Collins

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January 5, 2021 3:19 PM

Legislature begins session facing pandemic, budget shortfall

Minnesota’s divided Legislature returned to action Tuesday for the start of a budget-writing session that is supposed to conclude in mid-May. As in last year’s special legislative sessions, COVID-19 is a central issue.

by Tim Pugmire

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January 5, 2021 5:30 AM

Jan. 5 update on COVID-19 in MN: 18 new deaths, Minn. waits for restriction rollbacks

Minnesota reported 18 more deaths caused by COVID-19 Tuesday, along with 1,612 new cases ahead of an announcement from Gov. Tim Walz that he’ll loosen restrictions on bars and restaurants.

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January 5, 2021 5:16 AM

'We don't get this time back': For new mom, pandemic has brought both joy and deep sadness

For Jorie Bernhardt, 2020 was a year of incredible joy and deep disappointment, isolation and connections in unexpected places.

by Dan Kraker

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January 5, 2021 5:11 AM

For one family, pandemic has forced tough conversations — and lessons in unconditional love

The Hochstetler family is spread across four states, which has made it hard to stay close during the pandemic. Last year forced some uniquely 2020 conversations, laden with both tension and love, on the sprawling family.

by Catharine Richert

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