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Racism and the economy: Focus on housing

Racism and the economy: Focus on housing

“Racism and the Economy: Focus on Housing” is a virtual event hosted by all 12 district banks of the Federal Reserve System. The fourth installment of the virtual event series is focused on structural racism in our housing markets and its impact on economic outcomes for all Americans.
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Police find missing 10-year-old girl safe

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office said a missing girl had been found. Police believe she may have been driving a black 2018 Chevy Equinox.
by Tim Nelson

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March 31 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace jumps; ICU, active cases climb

March 31 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace jumps; ICU, active cases climb

The state’s vaccination pace is firmly on the upswing after plateauing for several weeks. But active COVID-19 cases are trending higher, too, and intensive care needs are at their highest level in more than two months.
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March 30 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination upswing; active cases trend higher

March 30 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination upswing; active cases trend higher

The state’s vaccination pace is moving higher again after plateauing for several weeks. But active COVID-19 cases are trending higher, too. On the first day of shots for anyone 16 and older, officials said more than 1 million Minnesotans are now fully vaccinated.
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Federal eviction moratorium extended just two days before expiration

Federal eviction moratorium extended just two days before expiration

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is extending an order preventing evictions. It was set to expire this week, which could have displaced staggering numbers of people from their homes.
by Chris Arnold

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March 29 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace quickens; active cases up

March 29 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace quickens; active cases up

An encouraging rise in Minnesota vaccinations has the trend line headed in the right direction as officials prepare to open vaccine eligibility to any Minnesota adult. Active cases, however, continue to edge higher.
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Walz's third State of the State: ‘Normalcy is on the horizon’ for Minnesota

Walz's third State of the State: ‘Normalcy is on the horizon’ for Minnesota

Speaking from a Mankato classroom where he once taught, Gov. Tim Walz rallied Minnesotans for a final push against COVID-19 and urged calm as the trial of Derek Chauvin in the death George Floyd begins.
by Brian Bakst

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March 28 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace reaches record high

March 28 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace reaches record high

Minnesota health officials are reporting a second straight day of more than 70,000 additional COVID-19 vaccinations. Averaged over the past week, the number of vaccinations each day has reached a new high.
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More ice anglers leave behind more trash on frozen Minnesota lakes

More ice anglers leave behind more trash on frozen Minnesota lakes

This past winter, the pandemic spurred many Minnesotans to head out on frozen lakes in pursuit of socially distanced recreation — and a few fish, if they were lucky. On some lakes, the uptick in ice fishing meant more litter left behind.
by Kirsti Marohn

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