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Minnesota News

MPR News is your go-to source for Minnesota news and stories.

From local stories from your Minnesota neighbors to breaking news updates across the state, we have you covered.

Two dead, deputy wounded by gunfire following traffic stop in Wadena County

Two people are dead and a sheriff's deputy was wounded after an attempted traffic stop ended in gunfire Saturday night in Wadena County. It’s the third fatal police shooting in the state in less than a week.
by Andrew Krueger

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BCA identifies man killed by law enforcement after lengthy standoff in Duluth

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said Saturday that a Duluth man who fatally shot a police dog and engaged in a nearly 20-hour standoff with authorities was shot and killed by law enforcement.
by The Associated Press

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Feb. 27 update on COVID-19 in MN: Record daily increase in vaccinations

Feb. 27 update on COVID-19 in MN: Record daily increase in vaccinations

Minnesota health officials are reporting a record single-day increase in COVID-19 vaccinations, with Saturday’s update showing more than 56,000 additional doses administered to state residents.
by MPR News Staff

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccine counts rebound but trend still flat

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccine counts rebound but trend still flat

The newest numbers come a day after Gov. Tim Walz said every Minnesotan should be able to get a shot by the summer. While the counts reported Friday are encouraging, the trend line shows no signs yet of an upswing.
by MPR News Staff

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Feb. 25 update on COVID-19 in MN: Walz vows shots for all by summer; State Fair 'within reach'

Feb. 25 update on COVID-19 in MN: Walz vows shots for all by summer; State Fair 'within reach'

As the state’s vaccination effort struggles for short-term traction, Gov. Tim Walz says every Minnesotan should be able to get a shot by the summer and that a 2021 State Fair is definitely possible.
by MPR News Staff

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Feb. 24 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination focus stays on people 65 and older

Feb. 24 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination focus stays on people 65 and older

Minnesota will not expand eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines until at least 70 percent of residents age 65 and older get a first dose, a threshold officials expect to reach by the end of March, Gov. Tim Walz’s office said late Wednesday.
by MPR News Staff

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Feb. 23 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccine pace stays flat; daily deaths drop

Feb. 23 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccine pace stays flat; daily deaths drop

Officials anticipate this week will be a busy one as weather-delayed shots make their way into the state atop the expected 100,000 doses from the feds. Overall pandemic metrics are still looking good — including only two deaths reported in two days.
by MPR News Staff

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Feb. 22 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace flat; pandemic picture solid

Feb. 22 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace flat; pandemic picture solid

Minnesota’s COVID-19 vaccination effort is struggling again for traction following a mild upswing. Officials, though, are anticipating a busy week as weather-delayed shots make their way into the state atop the expected 100,000 doses from the feds.
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Police fatally shoot carjacking suspect in Isanti County

Police fatally shoot carjacking suspect in Isanti County

A carjacking suspect died and a police dog was injured by gunfire following a pursuit on Sunday afternoon on Minnesota Highway 65 north of the Twin Cities.
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