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The latest on COVID-19 in Minnesota

July 19, 2021 7:30 a.m.

By MPR News Staff

Minnesota’s most recent COVID-19 data shows new daily cases are up, but key metrics continue to hover at relatively low levels.

Vikings Camp Football

Vikings reassign unvaccinated coach Dennison to advisor role

July 27, 2021 6:39 p.m.

By The Associated Press

Strict NFL protocols prohibit him from interacting with players. He'll do all of his collaboration with the staff virtually.

Gov. Tim Walz put back on his face mask

The state has lifted its COVID-19 mask mandate. Here's what that means for you

May 14, 2021 4:00 a.m.

By Catharine Richert and Peter Cox

On May 14, Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order that undid the state's mask mandate. The announcement comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that people who are fully vaccinated no longer have to wear masks outside or inside in most cases.

Minnesota officials investigating COVID-19 outbreak at camp

July 27, 2021 6:27 p.m.

By The Associated Press

State health officials are investigating “a cluster of cases” at the Castaway Club Young Life Camp on Pelican Lake, about 45 miles east of Fargo, North Dakota.

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How to find a COVID-19 vaccine in Minnesota

March 26, 2021 7:00 p.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.

Steven Anderson, 65

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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CDC changes course on indoor masks in some parts of the U.S.

July 27, 2021 9:58 a.m.

By The Associated Press

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is changing course on some masking guidelines. The agency announced new recommendations Tuesday that even vaccinated people should return to wearing masks indoors in parts of the U.S. where the coronavirus is surging.

A woman gets a shot in her left arm.

Timeline: COVID-19 in Minnesota

March 6, 2021 4:00 a.m.

By MPR News Staff

More than 592,000 cases and over 7,200 deaths have been reported in Minnesota in the year since COVID-19 was confirmed in the state. Here are key dates in the state's fight against the coronavirus.

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Kindergarten enrollment fell last year. Now schools wonder how many kids are coming

July 27, 2021 6:02 a.m.

By Clare Lombardo

It's too soon to say if schools will see a surge, but they do know that kindergartners are entering their first year of school with a wide range of experience.

To mask or not to mask: That is the question for vaccinated people as the delta variant surges. The answer may depend on the situation, experts say. Here, these roller-coaster riders mask up at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, Calif.

Coronavirus FAQ: I'm vaccinated. I thought I could give up masks! But should I?

July 26, 2021 6:30 p.m.

By Sheila Mulrooney Eldred

Yes, that was the plan. Then along came the delta variant. And now people who are vaccinated are wondering: Are there circumstances in which a mask would be advisable?