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You may already be a winner of Minnesota's vaccine lottery, but it's not likely

You may already be a winner of Minnesota's vaccine lottery, but it's not likely, as hundreds of thousands get put off for later shipments of COVID vaccine. This is an evening news update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Walz's budget faces opposition

Battling the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic and a projected state deficit, Gov. Tim Walz proposed a new two-year, $52.4 billion budget Tuesday that he said would help Minnesota dig out from both problems. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Walz proposes tax increase on top earners in Minnesota

Gov. Tim Walz’ proposal aims to help balance the budget and to further fund Minnesota’s response to COVID-19. The two-year budget plan announced Tuesday would establish a fifth-tier income tax rate for an estimated 21,000 households, including married couples making more than $1 million and single filers making over $500,000. This is the afternoon MPR News update for Jan. 26, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.
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State's vaccine lottery opens today

As Minnesota’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues, the state has expanded its pool of eligible recipients and is changing the way vaccines are allocated at its pilot sites.This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Gov. Walz tells providers to speed up delivery of COVID-19 shots

Walz said vaccinators, including chains Walgreens and CVS, that they must administer 90 percent of their doses within 72 hours of receiving the shipments, and the rest within a week, or face restricted allocations. The governor says data shows Minnesota vaccine providers lag in giving out shots. This is the afternoon MPR News update for Jan. 25, 2021. Hosted by Kirsti Marohn. Theme music by Gary Meister.
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More vaccinations, but not enough to meet demand

Minnesota enters the last week of January with nearly a quarter-million residents having received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. But that’s only about 4.5 percent of the population — and the pace of vaccinations, while slowly trending upward in recent days, remains far below demand. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Klobuchar says Senate can try Trump and get its business done

Senator Amy Klobuchar says the Senate has to do its constitutional duty by holding a trial on former President Trump's impeachment, while doing its other jobs, as well. Also, the Minnesota National Guard says hundreds of its members who've been in the nation's Capitol since last weekend will return home sometime next week. The is an afternoon MPR News update for Jan. 22, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.
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State wants students, youth athletes tested for COVID

Minnesota health officials are urging K-12 and college students returning to campus, along with kids playing youth sports and anyone else “who regularly interacts with people outside of their family unit or household” to get tested. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, January 22, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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As COVID deaths pass 6,000 state says it will fix vaccine distribution issues

As COVID deaths pass 6,000, the state says it will fix vaccine distribution issues and the latest tech headache for people seeking scarce doses. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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First vaccinations for adults 65 and older begin today

The first vaccinations scheduled for adults 65 and older begin today. Around 6,000 Minnesotans signed up to receive a vaccine, as part of a pilot program rolled out by the state Tuesday. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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