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Jan. 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: Active caseload lowest since mid-October

Jan. 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: Active caseload lowest since mid-October

While the January numbers continue to look encouraging, public health leaders caution another COVID-19 wave is likely. They are also pleading with an increasingly frustrated public for patience with the vaccination rollout.
by MPR News Staff

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Thousands of vaccine slots for older Minnesotans fill quickly, demand swamps phone lines, website

Thousands of vaccine slots for older Minnesotans fill quickly, demand swamps phone lines, website

After weeks of vaccinating health care workers and nursing home residents and staff, the state of Minnesota has opened up vaccinations to anyone 65 and older to get the COVID-19 vaccine. But the rollout was almost too popular.
by Peter Cox

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How have museums made it through the pandemic?

How have museums made it through the pandemic?

On Jan. 11, the state's museums were allowed to reopen once more — at 25 percent capacity. MPR News guest host Chris Farrell spoke with three museum directors about the year they’ve had and what visitors can expect as they gradually re-open their doors.
by Chris Farrell and Katie Moritz

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Another return to school, with only 6,000 vaccine doses for MN teachers, child care workers

Another return to school, with only 6,000 vaccine doses for MN teachers, child care workers

Students are back in classrooms, but only a small number of Minnesota educators and child care workers were registered to get vaccinated for COVID-19.
by Elizabeth Shockman, Christine T. Nguyen, Jackson Forderer and Tom Crann

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Doctor uses own doubts about vaccine to assure patients

Doctor uses own doubts about vaccine to assure patients

Dr. Nathan Chomilo is convinced that the COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective, but he also doesn’t hesitate to tell his patients that he had many of the concerns they share with him in clinic.
by Tom Crann

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Everything you need to know about getting the COVID-19 vaccine in Minnesota

Everything you need to know about getting the COVID-19 vaccine in Minnesota

As Minnesota’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues, the state has announced the next two priority groups can start getting vaccinated. While more options are available for finding a vaccine, the state is warning that the number of doses available will continue to be limited. Here’s what you need to know.
by MPR News Staff

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'Peanuts' pen pals find comfort in correspondence

'Peanuts' pen pals find comfort in correspondence

After being furloughed from his job at the Denver International Airport, Wesley Morgan began writing to over 500 older adults living in isolation due to the pandemic. He says 142 responded, and many have become consistent correspondents.
by The Associated Press

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