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March 8 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccine eligibility set to widen as pace quickens

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.
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At session midpoint, Minnesota lawmakers aim for first deals

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.
by Brian Bakst

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More than 20 cars of freight train derail in Plymouth

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.
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March 7 update on COVID-19 in MN: More than 10 percent of Minnesotans have completed vaccinations

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.
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DNR seeks comments on plan for managing Mille Lacs fishery

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.
by Kirsti Marohn

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March 6 update on COVID-19 in MN: A year after 1st case, hope percolates

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.
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Latest on COVID in MN: Vaccination pace quickens; UK variant outbreak 'rapidly growing' in Carver Co.

Latest on COVID in MN: Vaccination pace quickens; UK variant outbreak 'rapidly growing' in Carver Co.

Minnesota’s newest data shows the vaccination trend line climbing. Gov. Tim Walz said the state may be able to “break the back” of the pandemic in the next four weeks. Meanwhile, state health officials are recommending a two-week suspension of youth sports in Carver County amid an outbreak of a COVID-19 variant.
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Musicians tackle powerful, personal topics for 10th round of Cedar Commissions

Musicians tackle powerful, personal topics for 10th round of Cedar Commissions

Over the past 10 years, the Cedar Commissions series in Minneapolis has been a platform for emerging musicians. The show will go on this year in streaming format, starting Friday night, as the artists take on subjects both powerful and personal.
by Emily Bright

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March 4 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace accelerates; disease data steady

March 4 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace accelerates; disease data steady

After months of grim COVID-19 milestones, Minnesota reached a bright one Thursday: The number of Minnesotans now completely vaccinated is greater than the total count of known COVID-19 cases in the entire pandemic.
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