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Listener question: Which parts of Minnesota have seen the most snowfall this winter?

January 22, 2021 10:39 a.m.

By Cathy Wurzer

According to retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley, wide swaths of northeastern Minnesota have reported more than 40 inches of snow already this winter, while areas around Duluth in particular have seen more than 50 inches.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar endorses Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden

Klobuchar on impeachment, COVID relief: Congress ‘should be able to do many things at once’

January 22, 2021 9:52 a.m.

By Cathy Wurzer and Julia Franz

As President Biden signs a flurry of executive orders and members of his administration move into their new desks, the specter of an impeachment trial for former President Donald Trump still looms.

A students walks in a hall with taped arrows on the floor.

Back in school? What you need to know about COVID-19 testing for students

January 22, 2021 8:27 a.m.

By MPR News Staff, Elizabeth Shockman, and Matt Sepic

State health officials are now urging COVID-19 testing for children and college students who are returning to school. The announcement Thursday formally expands the list of who should seek a coronavirus test, and comes days after thousands of elementary school students began attending school in person for the first time in months.

A woman wearing a yellow hijab stands outside.

'Subax wanaagsan': In St. Cloud Somali language class, using greetings to build connection

January 21, 2021 5:45 a.m.

By Kirsti Marohn

A St. Cloud social worker is single-handedly helping to overcome barriers in her community by teaching others about her native Somali culture and language, one phrase at a time.

A woman wearing a pink and green sweater and pearls.

'Standing up for all of us': Minn. women celebrate Kamala Harris as vice president

January 21, 2021 5:30 a.m.

By Matt Sepic

For many women and girls, the inauguration of Kamala Harris to the nation’s second-highest office was a moment of triumph.

Art Hounds: Art North International showcases Minnesotans' work

January 21, 2021 4:00 a.m.

By Emily Bright

Plus, sculptures and skating at Franconia Sculpture Park, and an appreciation for the efforts to preserve the art on plywood following the killing of George Floyd.

Thousands of vaccine slots for older Minnesotans fill quickly, demand swamps phone lines, website

January 20, 2021 5:15 a.m.

By Peter Cox

After weeks of vaccinating health care workers and nursing home residents and staff, the state of Minnesota has opened up vaccinations to anyone 65 and older to get the COVID-19 vaccine. But the rollout was almost too popular.

Republicans try to change laws to curtail Walz powers

January 20, 2021 4:00 a.m.

By Tim Pugmire

Republicans in the Minnesota Senate are turning to legislative remedies to try to curtail the emergency powers Gov. Tim Walz has been using to address the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Another return to school, with only 6,000 vaccine doses for MN teachers, child care workers

January 19, 2021 5:47 p.m.

By Elizabeth Shockman, Christine T. Nguyen, Jackson Forderer, and Tom Crann

Students are back in classrooms, but only a small number of Minnesota educators and child care workers were registered to get vaccinated for COVID-19.

A man uses a needle to administer a vaccine.

Minnesota is expanding its COVID-19 vaccination rollout: Here's what you need to know

January 19, 2021 12:45 p.m.

By Catharine Richert and MPRNews Staff

Beginning Tuesday at noon, people age 65 and older, along with some teachers and child care providers, can start signing up to get their COVID-19 vaccines. But the state is warning that the number of doses available will continue to be very limited — at least for now.