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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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Mille Lacs Band leader: ‘We will be stronger’ after pandemic

Mille Lacs Band leader: ‘We will be stronger’ after pandemic

The leader of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe praised her community on Tuesday for showing resilience during what she called “one of the darkest times in modern history.”
by Kirsti Marohn

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Why you should still wear a mask and avoid crowds after getting the COVID-19 vaccine

Why you should still wear a mask and avoid crowds after getting the COVID-19 vaccine

It takes time after vaccination for immunity to the virus to build up, and no vaccine is 100 percent effective. Plus, scientists don't yet know if the vaccine stops viral spread. Here's what's known so far.
by Joanne Silberner

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Visit to George Floyd's memorial brings Roseau family to Twin Cities — permanently

Visit to George Floyd's memorial brings Roseau family to Twin Cities — permanently

A trip to George Floyd’s memorial service more than six months ago prompted Kate Lundquist to move her whole family from their mostly white hometown of Roseau to Brooklyn Park, one of the most diverse cities in the state.
by John Enger

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U.S. shifts to speed COVID shots as cases and deaths rise

U.S. shifts to speed COVID shots as cases and deaths rise

The Trump administration is asking states to speed delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to people 65 and older and to others at high risk by no longer holding back the second dose of the two-dose shots, officials said Tuesday.
by The Associated Press

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Should I get a COVID-19 vaccine if I've had the coronavirus?

Should I get a COVID-19 vaccine if I've had the coronavirus?

Yes. Regardless of previous infection, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says people should plan on getting vaccinated. Vaccines are designed to bring about a more consistent and optimal immune response. And they should boost whatever preexisting immunity a person might have from an infection, experts say.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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What 1919 teaches us about pent-up demand

What 1919 teaches us about pent-up demand

A hundred years ago, a world war and a pandemic wreaked havoc on baseball and other industries. But pent-up demand helped them come roaring back.
by Greg Rosalsky

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Jan. 12 update on COVID-19 in MN: Feds urge expanded vaccination; officials ask where's the vaccine

Jan. 12 update on COVID-19 in MN: Feds urge expanded vaccination; officials ask where's the vaccine

Minnesota officials reacted with caution Tuesday to the federal government’s call for states to expand the pool of people who should get priority for COVID-19 vaccinations, saying the feds weren’t yet backing up those calls with more vaccine deliveries.
by MPR News Staff

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As Minn. rolls through first round of vaccinations, some providers worry about being left out

As Minn. rolls through first round of vaccinations, some providers worry about being left out

Minnesota is inching toward the last phase of its initial COVID-19 vaccinations. But some providers, like residential substance abuse treatment centers and mental health providers, say they’re still in the dark about when and where their staff will get the vaccine.
by Catharine Richert

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