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Amid surges, teachers line up for their vaccines

Amid surges, teachers line up for their vaccines

Designated as front-line essential workers, some educators see a path out of "the lion's den."
by Anya Kamenetz

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Schools are poised to reopen, but teachers aren’t vaccinated

Schools are poised to reopen, but teachers aren’t vaccinated

Teachers from some of the state’s largest school districts are voicing concerns about the return to in-person instruction, noting that they have yet to be vaccinated at a time when the COVID-19 virus is still spreading.
by Riham Feshir

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Where is it safe to reopen schools? New research offers answers

Where is it safe to reopen schools? New research offers answers

A new study suggests reopening schools may be safer than previously thought, at least in communities where the virus is not already spreading out of control.
by Cory Turner

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Little Falls bus driver who delivered meals now awaits students' return

Little Falls bus driver who delivered meals now awaits students' return

Back in March, when COVID-19 forced schools to shut down, Melanie Van Alst delivered meals — and sometimes homework — to homebound students who attend Little Falls Community Schools. But in November, when COVID-19 cases spiked in the region, the district switched to distance learning, and bus drivers were no longer needed.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Minnesota high school bans Steinbeck, Watson novellas

A Minnesota high school has ordered instructors to stop teaching students about two novellas in the wake of complaints about their content.
by The Associated Press

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Trump threatens to torpedo COVID relief with new demands

Trump threatens to torpedo COVID relief with new demands

The president assailed the bipartisan $900 billion package in a video he tweeted out Tuesday night and suggested he may not sign the legislation. He called on lawmakers to increase direct payments for most Americans from $600 to $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for couples.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota’s congressional delegation backs stimulus plan

Minnesota’s congressional delegation backs stimulus plan

Some of Minnesota’s representatives in Washington say the plan isn’t perfect, but they supported it, saying some help is better than none.
by MPR News Staff

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