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Minnesota Health Commissioner: Walz executive order aims to improve vaccine access
Gov. Walz's executive order instructs Minnesota health care providers to continue to offer vaccines under their own medical judgement. And it instructs the Minnesota Department of Health to work with other state agencies to remove barriers to access.
DNR expecting particularly vivid fall color display across Minnesota this year
DNR officials say 2025 could be a vibrant and possibly ahead-of-schedule fall color season in Minnesota, after months of favorable weather and rainfall across the state.
What changes at WCCO, KARE and elsewhere say about the state of local news
Neal Justin, pop culture critic at the Minnesota Star Tribune, joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to unpack what the changes at some Twin Cities TV stations could mean for viewers.
AI in schools: St. Paul teacher says it's 'like bringing a forklift to the gym'
An English teacher at Humboldt High School in St. Paul spoke to MPR News host Nina Moini about his hopes and disappointments surrounding the progression of artificial intelligence in classrooms.
A pediatrician explains 'confusing' vaccine guidelines, health equity impacts
While the federal government’s approach to vaccines is quickly changing, states like Minnesota have launched new vaccine policies that are focused on health equity. Pediatrician Dr. Nathan Chomilo explained how pediatricians are responding to state and federal guidance.
State expands hyperlocal weather data collection to northwestern Minnesota farmers
To explain what the Ag Weather Network does for farmers and the rest of Minnesota, state Agriculture Department hydrologist and program manager Stefan Bischof joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition.
Rep. Stephenson shares priorities for House leadership, potential special session
Rep. Zack Stephenson joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to talk about his new role as House DFL leader as Gov. Tim Walz gathers top lawmakers to talk about a potential special session on gun legislation.