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Moderna says its low-dose COVID shot works for kids 6 to 11

October 25, 2021 9:38 a.m.

By The Associated Press

Moderna said Monday that a low dose of its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and appears to work in 6- to 11-year-olds, as the manufacturer moves toward expanding shots to children.

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Here's where masks and vaccines are required in Minnesota

August 5, 2021 1:46 p.m.

By Grace Birnstengel and Nancy Yang

The highly contagious delta variant is spreading fast across the country, leading to a flurry of reinstated mask rules and mandatory vaccination announcements. Here’s where you’ll need to mask up in Minnesota, and which colleges and employers are requiring vaccines.

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Lost your vaccine card? Here’s how to prove you’re fully vaccinated

September 22, 2021 1:15 p.m.

By Mary Ellen Ritter

More businesses and schools are requiring proof of vaccination for entry or for work. But what if you misplaced or threw away your paper card? You’ve got a few options. But whatever you do, don’t get a fake one off the internet.

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Masks, equity, culture wars at forefront of Minnesota school board elections

October 25, 2021 4:05 a.m.

By Elizabeth Shockman

Dozens of Minnesota districts are seeking to fill school board seats after a rash of resignations this year. And some are also asking voters to weigh in on funding questions. But culture war questions are at the heart of many school board campaigns.

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How to find a COVID-19 vaccine in Minnesota

March 27, 2021 12:00 a.m.

As of March 30, anyone 16 and older is eligible to be vaccinated for COVID-19 in Minnesota. But the process of finding a vaccine can be confusing, and there are a lot of options. Here's what you need to know about the many ways to sign up for vaccination in Minnesota — and what to consider for each.

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Remembering Minnesotans lost to COVID-19

May 21, 2020 2:32 a.m.

Through conversations with their family members, colleagues and close friends, MPR News is remembering the lives of the people we’ve lost, too soon, to COVID-19.

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Coronavirus FAQ: Why do so many folks say to drink lots of water before your vaccine?

October 22, 2021 4:08 p.m.

Lots of people suggest guzzling a tall glass of H2O before the injection. But is there any evidence it'll reduce side effects or improve vaccine effectiveness? Also: painkiller protocols!

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Timeline: COVID-19 in Minnesota

March 6, 2021 10:00 a.m.

By MPR News Staff

More than 615,000 cases and over 7,600 deaths have been reported in Minnesota since COVID-19 was confirmed in the state. Here are key dates in the state's fight against the coronavirus.

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COVID-19 in MN: Trends point to crest in summer-fall wave

October 22, 2021 11:40 a.m.

By MPR News Staff

Minnesota’s COVID-19 numbers this week continue to signal the worst of the current surge may be over. New cases, hospitalizations and the positive test rate are all trending lower than two weeks ago, the first time that’s happened since July.

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter speaks at a press conference.

St. Paul mandates COVID-19 vaccines for city employees

October 22, 2021 11:27 a.m.

By Mark Zdechlik

The city of St. Paul announced Thursday that it will require all city workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of 2021, without an option of routine testing for those who don’t want to get the shot.