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Minn. lawmakers to Walz: Where are the shots?

Minn. lawmakers to Walz: Where are the shots?

Minnesota legislators are pressing state officials to speed up Minnesota’s COVID-19 vaccinations. Gov. Tim Walz says kinks in the federally managed distribution system are the main holdup.
by Brian Bakst

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Minnesota House Democrats unveil legislative priorities

Minnesota House Democrats unveil legislative priorities

The package consists of five bills that would offer paid leave to health care workers, boost testing and vaccination efforts at long-term care facilities, and provide $500 payments to low-income families, among other things. 
by The Associated Press

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UK variant could drive a new surge in the U.S., experts warn

UK variant could drive a new surge in the U.S., experts warn

It appears to be 50 percent more infectious, and researchers predict the new coronavirus variant could start to dominate in the U.S. by March. The time to prepare is now, they say.
by Michaeleen Doucleff

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Amid surges, teachers line up for their vaccines

Amid surges, teachers line up for their vaccines

Designated as front-line essential workers, some educators see a path out of "the lion's den."
by Anya Kamenetz

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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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