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Minnesota's vaccinations are down from a spike last week, as the state opens a mass vaccination site at the Minneapolis Convention Center. This is an evening news update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
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State public health leaders have been pleading for patience over the pace of COVID-19 vaccination. They’re making it clear now that it could take up to four months to vaccinate Minnesotans 65 and older if the feds don’t deliver more vaccine faster.
This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, Feb. 3, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
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Even as vaccines start to show promise at curbing COVID in long term care settings officials warn vaccination scams are preying on Minnesotans. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
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State health officials say they're prepared to distribute 35,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses this week to Minnesotans 65 and older. An announcement from Gov. Tim Walz’s office Monday morning calls the plan an "all of the above" approach that will offer shots at clinics, community vaccination sites and hospitals around Minnesota.
This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, Feb. 2, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
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Minnesota is making a third try at jump starting widespread COVID vaccinations, with an online map and a push for health care providers to reach out to seniors. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
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The Minnesota Department of Health is expected to announce an increase in vaccine doses for people 65 and older, and more ways to get those vaccinations.
This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. Hosted by Phil Picardi.
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A COVID-19 outbreak among busing staff at Bloomington Public Schools has forced the district to return to distance learning for two weeks. At least eight bus drivers and other staff in the transportation department have tested positive for the virus. This is the afternoon MPR News update for Jan. 29, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.
Whether it’s called rent stabilization or rent control, the measure is designed to set limits on the rates at which housing costs can grow.
This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, Jan. 29, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
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Governor says help is on the way as state pledges to improve vaccination, while health experts say the shadow of new COVID variants is looming on the horizon. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
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Officials said more than 226,000 people signed up online and by phone for a chance at one of the roughly 8,000 doses available in this round. The state says anyone who signed up for this week's lottery but didn't get an appointment, will automatically remain on the list, for as long as the pilot program continues.
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