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Walz OKs more guests at weddings, private gatherings as COVID ebbs

Walz OKs more guests at weddings, private gatherings as COVID ebbs

People planning wedding receptions and other group celebrations got some good news Friday when Gov. Tim Walz raised his limit on the number of people who can attend private indoor gatherings from 10 to 50. 
by Mark Zdechlik

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AP source: NHL adding game-day rapid COVID-19 testing

AP source: NHL adding game-day rapid COVID-19 testing

The Minnesota Wild were cleared to resume practicing Friday following a 10-day pause. The team still has 12 players on the COVID-19 list.
by The Associated Press

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Minn. lawmakers wrestle with what follows COVID-19 eviction rule

Minn. lawmakers wrestle with what follows COVID-19 eviction rule

A pandemic-related executive order has put most renter evictions on hold, but Minnesota lawmakers are starting to sort through what will be put in its place and how to avoid a surge in removals.
by Brian Bakst

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White House says it will defer to CDC on reopening schools

White House says it will defer to CDC on reopening schools

The White House says it's aiming for a full reopening of schools but will defer to science experts on how to get there in the middle of a pandemic. 
by The Associated Press

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Fauci: Vaccines for kids as young as first graders could be authorized by September

Fauci: Vaccines for kids as young as first graders could be authorized by September

For this to happen by the start of the next school year, trials need to prove the vaccine is safe and effective in children. Experts say manufacturers aren’t moving quickly enough, and that this is important for achieving herd immunity and stopping the spread of variants.

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Black-owned businesses find lifeline in small banks as they scramble for survival

Black-owned businesses find lifeline in small banks as they scramble for survival

Black-owned businesses were often at the back of the line when the first coronavirus relief loans were doled out. Now, some are turning to banks that specialize in minority firms for help.
by Scott Horsley

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Feb. 11 update on COVID-19 in MN: 'Reasons to feel good' as pandemic ebbs

Feb. 11 update on COVID-19 in MN: 'Reasons to feel good' as pandemic ebbs

“We’re in a better place right now than we have been for quite some time,” Kris Ehresmann, the state’s infectious disease director, said Thursday in a surprisingly upbeat assessment. The latest data shows COVID-19 metrics improving, and an uptick in vaccinations.
by MPR News Staff

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Government investigating massive counterfeit N95 mask scam

Government investigating massive counterfeit N95 mask scam

Federal authorities are investigating a massive counterfeit N95 mask operation in which fake 3M masks were sold in at least five states to hospitals, medical facilities and government agencies. The foreign-made knockoffs are becoming increasingly difficult to spot and could put health care workers at grave risk for the coronavirus.
by The Associated Press

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