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Cold now, but just wait until the weekend hits

MPR meteorologist Nicole Mitchell says temperatures in Minnesota were actually around normal for this time of year earlier Friday, but a sustained dip is settling in. This is the afternoon MPR News update for Feb. 5, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music is by Gary Meister.
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Prosecutors push for additional charge against officers in Floyd case

Prosecutors want all four former officers charged in the killing of George Floyd to get an additional charge of third-degree murder. Former officer Derek Chauvin’s trial is set to start next month. The other three defendants are scheduled to stand trial in August. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Bundle up: Minnesota may be about to break a wind chill record, dating back to 1982

Bundle up: Minnesota may be about to break a wind chill record, dating back to 1982 with nearly a week of below-zero windchills. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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New vaccination site opens at Minneapolis Convention Center

Vaccinations are the one trend line in the COVID-19 pandemic that Minnesota officials want to see rising rapidly and consistently. Last week, it looked like they were taking off following a flat start. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, Feb. 4, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Vaccinations are down from a spike last week, but a mass vaccination site is opening

Minnesota's vaccinations are down from a spike last week, as the state opens a mass vaccination site at the Minneapolis Convention Center. This is an evening news update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Vaccine need still outstrips supply

State public health leaders have been pleading for patience over the pace of COVID-19 vaccination. They’re making it clear now that it could take up to four months to vaccinate Minnesotans 65 and older if the feds don’t deliver more vaccine faster. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, Feb. 3, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Even as vaccines start to show promise, officials warn scams are preying on Minnesotans

Even as vaccines start to show promise at curbing COVID in long term care settings officials warn vaccination scams are preying on Minnesotans. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota changes vaccination strategy

State health officials say they're prepared to distribute 35,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses this week to Minnesotans 65 and older. An announcement from Gov. Tim Walz’s office Monday morning calls the plan an "all of the above" approach that will offer shots at clinics, community vaccination sites and hospitals around Minnesota. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, Feb. 2, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meiste

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Minnesota is making a third try at jump starting widespread COVID vaccinations

Minnesota is making a third try at jump starting widespread COVID vaccinations, with an online map and a push for health care providers to reach out to seniors. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota Department of Health expected to announce next steps in COVID-19 vaccination effort

The Minnesota Department of Health is expected to announce an increase in vaccine doses for people 65 and older, and more ways to get those vaccinations. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. Hosted by Phil Picardi. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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