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Snow reports from around Minnesota
Parts of central and western Minnesota saw more than a half-foot of snow on Sunday, as Saturday’s spring-like conditions were followed by a rapid return to winter to end February across much of the state.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.