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Minnesota News

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Report: Minnesota air quality good — but not for everyone

Report: Minnesota air quality good — but not for everyone

A new report says Minnesota's air quality is good overall, but isn't the same in all parts of the state. It finds people in some areas experience pollution levels high enough to affect the health of children, the elderly and those with underlying health conditions. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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Jan. 10 update on COVID-19 in MN: New virus variant confirmed in the state

Jan. 10 update on COVID-19 in MN: New virus variant confirmed in the state

Minnesota health officials reported another 44 COVID-19 deaths and more than 2,100 additional cases on Sunday, as the state now also has its first confirmed cases of a new, more-contagious coronavirus variant first detected in the United Kingdom.
by MPR News Staff

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Trump supporters rally at Minnesota Capitol; anti-fascist group marches elsewhere in St. Paul

Trump supporters rally at Minnesota Capitol; anti-fascist group marches elsewhere in St. Paul

State Patrol troopers guarded the steps of the Minnesota Capitol on Saturday, as about 100 supporters of President Donald Trump gathered to protest the results of the 2020 election. At around the same time, a group of “anti-fascist community organizers” marched in St. Paul.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Minnesota health officials confirm 5 cases of coronavirus variant in Twin Cities

Minnesota health officials confirm 5 cases of coronavirus variant in Twin Cities

The Minnesota Department of Health says it has confirmed five cases of the new, more-contagious coronavirus variant in the Twin Cities metro area. The variant, first detected in the United Kingdom, has not been found to cause more-serious cases of COVID-19.
by Andrew Krueger

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Protesters gather at Line 3 construction site in Aitkin County

Protesters gather at Line 3 construction site in Aitkin County

Opponents of the Line 3 oil pipeline replacement project gathered Saturday in northern Minnesota to protest its construction across northern Minnesota. Eight people were arrested after blocking traffic on a highway.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Jan. 8 update on COVID-19 in MN: 48 more deaths, 2,387 new cases

Jan. 8 update on COVID-19 in MN: 48 more deaths, 2,387 new cases

The latest COVID-19 data records 48 new deaths and 2,387 new cases on Friday. Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said this week that officials are watching for any bump in COVID-19 cases due to holiday gatherings.
by MPR News Staff

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'How did it get to this?': Minnesotans react to violence, chaos at U.S. Capitol

'How did it get to this?': Minnesotans react to violence, chaos at U.S. Capitol

There is a lot to process and talk about following the violent insurrection inside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. Here’s a look at what some Minnesotans are thinking and feeling after a dark day for U.S. democracy.
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Jan. 7 update on COVID-19 in MN: Next few weeks 'critical' regarding rollbacks

Jan. 7 update on COVID-19 in MN: Next few weeks 'critical' regarding rollbacks

State Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said there are “encouraging trends” with fewer hospital beds occupied by patients with COVID-19, but warns that the next weeks will be “critical” to see if relaxing restrictions will have an impact on the virus spread in Minnesota.
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Jan. 6 update on COVID-19 in MN: 2K new cases, 67 deaths, dining limits announced

Jan. 6 update on COVID-19 in MN: 2K new cases, 67 deaths, dining limits announced

Gov. Tim Walz has announced changes to restrictions for indoor dining Wednesday. Minnesota’s current COVID-19 restrictions, including a ban on indoor dining, run through Sunday night. The new order came as Minnesota reported 67 additional deaths and 2,346 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday.
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