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Officers were called to a south Minneapolis intersection about 10 p.m. Monday where the shooting took place. The boy was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the man was taken to HCMC for treatment of injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening.
March 9 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace solid; eligibility expands
The newest numbers show the state on the right path. They came minutes after state health officials expanded vaccine eligibility and indicated the state could be ready to offer a shot to any Minnesota adult by late April.
Here's what's in the American Rescue Plan
The colossal package allocates money for COVID-19 vaccines, schools, small businesses and anti-poverty programs like the child tax credit. Here are the highlights, including what the Senate changed.
March 8 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccine eligibility set to widen as pace quickens
The state is likely to soon reach a key threshold, having at least 70 percent of people age 65 and older getting their first vaccine dose. While pandemic data looks good, officials remain concerned about an outbreak in Carver County tied to youth sports.
At session midpoint, Minnesota lawmakers aim for first deals
Security funding connected to the Derek Chauvin trial and tax measures tied to COVID-19 assistance are the first big tests of how Minnesota’s divided government is able to get along this year.
More than 20 cars of freight train derail in Plymouth
More than 20 cars of a freight train derailed Sunday along a rail line in Plymouth. There were no reports of injuries.
March 7 update on COVID-19 in MN: More than 10 percent of Minnesotans have completed vaccinations
More than 10 percent of Minnesota residents have now completed their COVID-19 vaccinations, state health officials reported Sunday. Nearly 19 percent of Minnesotans have received at least one dose — including nearly 64 percent of state residents 65 and older.
DNR seeks comments on plan for managing Mille Lacs fishery
It will be the first such management plan for Mille Lacs Lake, which is co-managed by the DNR and eight Ojibwe bands that retain fishing rights on the lake. The DNR has completed similar plans for other large Minnesota lakes.
March 6 update on COVID-19 in MN: A year after 1st case, hope percolates
One year ago today, Minnesota confirmed its first COVID-19 case. After nearly 500,000 known cases and more than 6,500 deaths, Gov. Tim Walz says the state may be able to “break the back” of the pandemic in the next four weeks.