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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: State tops 10K deaths; active cases ebbing

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: State tops 10K deaths; active cases ebbing

The latest data suggests the surge from Thanksgiving gatherings is subsiding. Still, the state crossed a difficult milestone Wednesday, tallying more than 10,000 pandemic deaths. Hospitalizations remain high.
by MPR News Staff

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Answering your COVID questions for the holidays

Answering your COVID questions for the holidays

The 46 new coronavirus deaths recorded in Minnesota on Tuesday bring the state’s death toll from COVID-19 to nearly 10,000. The pandemic isn’t over. As new strains appear and guidelines for vaccines, boosters and social behavior change, MPR News host Angela Davis speaks with infectious disease experts who answer your questions.
by Angela Davis and Susan Davis

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Ex-cop Chauvin pleads guilty in George Floyd federal civil rights case

Ex-cop Chauvin pleads guilty in George Floyd federal civil rights case

Derek Chauvin’s plea means he will not face a federal trial in January, although he could end up spending more years behind bars. In June, Chauvin was sentenced to 22 1/2 years on state charges of murder and manslaughter in Floyd’s killing.
by Brian Bakst and Matt Sepic

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St. Paul, Ramsey County plan to spend $74 million on 'deeply' affordable housing

St. Paul, Ramsey County plan to spend $74 million on 'deeply' affordable housing

The city of St. Paul and Ramsey County want to spend $74.5 million to provide more housing options for people making 30 percent of the area median income, or about $31,500 a year for a family of four.
by Peter Cox

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Behind the scenes of the Guthrie's 'A Christmas Carol,' back on stage after a year away

Behind the scenes of the Guthrie's 'A Christmas Carol,' back on stage after a year away

“A Christmas Carol” has returned to the Guthrie stage, and for many of the actors, it’s their first time back on stage — with a live audience — since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Minnesota Now went behind the curtain to listen in on an intimate conversation between two of the actors, Regina Marie Williams and Rajané Katurah, about what it’s like to be back.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lindsay Guentzel

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Civics lessons for adults — on Instagram? Sharon Says So

Civics lessons for adults — on Instagram? Sharon Says So

Sharon McMahon, a Duluth, Minn.-based former history teacher, went viral when she began debunking myths about how government works on Instagram under the handle @SharonSaysSo.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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Everything you need to know about rapid COVID-19 tests

Everything you need to know about rapid COVID-19 tests

As people gear up for holiday gatherings, experts have recommended using rapid tests before get-togethers as a measure to prevent the spread of the coronavirus — but the tests are hard to find and expensive. The director of clinical virology at Mayo Clinic told host Cathy Wurzer why.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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A gift guide for all of the plant parents in your life

A gift guide for all of the plant parents in your life

A plant lover and stylist, Shayla Owodunni joined host Cathy Wurzer for a crash course on what you should keep in mind when purchasing a plant as a gift and offered up some suggestions on her favorite places to shop for plants and plant-focused gifts in the Twin Cities.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lindsay Guentzel

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As anglers and hunters drop out, DNR seeks more sustainable funding

As anglers and hunters drop out, DNR seeks more sustainable funding

More Minnesotans are hanging up their hunting rifles and fishing poles. And that means less money for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to fund its budget. With the problem expected to worsen, the DNR is reaching out to the public for ideas to help come up with a more sustainable funding framework for outdoor recreation and conservation.
by Dan Kraker

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