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Biden administration to boost vaccine supply amid shortages

Biden administration to boost vaccine supply amid shortages

President Joe Biden announced the surge in deliveries to states Tuesday, along with the news that the federal government is purchasing an additional 100 million doses each of the two approved vaccines. With existing purchases, the White House expects to be able to deliver enough of the two-dose regimens to states to vaccinate 300 million people.
by The Associated Press

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Walz budget would hike taxes on highest earners, boost school spending

Walz budget would hike taxes on highest earners, boost school spending

The governor’s recommendations kick off a budget debate that will last well into spring. His call for tax increases on high-end earners and corporations will encounter pushback from Republican legislators.
by Brian Bakst and Tim Pugmire

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Minnesota's vaccine lottery system spawns equity concerns

Minnesota's vaccine lottery system spawns equity concerns

Some in their 60s are wondering if they should step aside so those in their 80s have a better chance at getting a shot. Some white residents are wondering if it's fair for them to receive a vaccine over those in Black, American Indian and Hispanic communities, who have been disproportionately hit by the virus. 
by Cathy Wurzer and Britta Greene

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U.S. virus numbers drop, but race against new strains heats up

U.S. virus numbers drop, but race against new strains heats up

Health experts warn the more contagious and possibly more deadly variant sweeping through Britain will probably become the dominant source of infection in the U.S. by March. Other mutant versions are circulating in South Africa and Brazil. The variant from Brazil was detected in Minnesota for the first time in the U.S.
by The Associated Press

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Paying debts: Months after his COVID-19 death, woman sorts out what her father left behind

Paying debts: Months after his COVID-19 death, woman sorts out what her father left behind

A Minneapolis woman lost her father to COVID-19 early in the pandemic. But she didn’t feel the impacts of his death in a single moment. They’ve rippled out over months. She’s still sorting through all he left behind.
by John Enger

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South Dakota health leader on how the state has gotten its vaccine out

South Dakota health leader on how the state has gotten its vaccine out

South Dakota has administered roughly 80,000 of the 106,000 doses it has received so far, or 75 percent. Dr. Shankar Kurra in Rapid City says a centralized system helped for coordination.
by Ailsa Chang

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Biden more bullish on vaccines, suggests 1.5M shots per day

Biden more bullish on vaccines, suggests 1.5M shots per day

President Joe Biden appears to be boosting his goal for coronavirus vaccinations in his first 100 days in office, suggesting the nation could soon be vaccinating 1.5 million Americans on average per day. 
by The Associated Press

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Minn.’s top public health officials answer your questions about the initial vaccine rollout

Minn.’s top public health officials answer your questions about the initial vaccine rollout

Minnesota’s health commissioner and the director of the state’s infectious disease division answered listener questions about the vaccine rollout and eligibility.
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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Teachers to get 15K more vaccines this week as Walz rolls out education priorities 

Teachers to get 15K more vaccines this week as Walz rolls out education priorities 

Vaccine doses for teachers and child care providers are expected to more than double this week to 15,000 as state leaders open a new metro vaccination site and Gov. Tim Walz announces education priorities.
by Elizabeth Shockman and Brian Bakst

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