Frigid temperatures this weekend prompt cold weather advisories

MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding. Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all. 

Turn Up Your Support

A weeks-long downtrend in COVID-19 cases in Minnesota is promising. But a 

. Is it just a blip, or a sign that the tide is turning, and not in a positive way?

MPR News host Angela Davis was joined by Kris Ehresmann, director of the Minnesota Department of Health’s Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division, to talk about the state’s next steps to combat the pandemic. 

As of Saturday, nearly 60,000 Minnesotans have received a COVID-19 vaccine. Meanwhile, Gov. Tim Walz’s current restrictions on bars, restaurants and entertainment venues are set to expire on Jan. 10. 

MPR News reporters also joined the program to bring you the most updated information and a preview of the 

COVID-19 battle to color 2021 session

Minnesota waits for restriction rollbacks

Use the audio player above to listen to the program.

Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on:

Health

Shows

MPR News with Angela Davis

COVID-19

Host

Author

Host Angela Davis was joined by state infectious disease director Kris Ehresmann to talk about the state’s next steps to combat the pandemic. The state continues to roll out the vaccine. Meanwhile, Gov. Tim Walz’s current restrictions on bars, restaurants and entertainment venues are set to expire on Jan. 10.

What's next to stop COVID-19 spread in Minnesota?

Go Deeper.

Like this?