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As Minn. rolls through first round of vaccinations, some providers worry about being left out
Minnesota is inching toward the last phase of its initial COVID-19 vaccinations. But some providers, like residential substance abuse treatment centers and mental health providers, say they’re still in the dark about when and where their staff will get the vaccine.
State Sen. Michelle Benson on vaccine rollout
The state passed a milestone last week, with more than 100,000 Minnesotans having received their first dose. But some say the process is not going quickly enough.
More than 100,000 Minnesotans have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Among them is 73-year-old Judy Olson of St. Paul, who is currently living with her daughter, Melissa, after an outbreak at her senior living complex.
Public Safety Commissioner Harrington on Capitol security measures
Security remains high at the Minnesota State Capitol complex, days after a mob of pro-Trump insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol, interrupting the certification of Joe Biden’s win.
Temperatures in Minnesota have been warmer than normal so far this year, particularly in northern Minnesota. That’s according to retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley, who discussed the balmy weather and more with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer.
Star Tribune reporter gives firsthand account of D.C. chaos
We’re hearing more stories from those who were working in the U.S. Capitol on Thursday when it was stormed by pro-Trump insurrectionists. One of them was Star Tribune’s Washington correspondent Jim Spencer, who was in the House press gallery when the mob broke into the building.
Minnesota's restaurants prepare for reopening, again
Starting Monday, Minnesota restaurants may reopen, but only at 50 percent capacity. Gov. Tim Walz also is easing up on restrictions at bars, movie theaters, gyms and sporting events.
For one woman in recovery, staying sober during a pandemic has been a lesson in resilience
For most of her adult life, sobriety has been hard for Heather Russell to maintain. When the pandemic hit, she worried she’d go back to drinking, after nearly a year of sobriety. Instead, Russell says 2020 was a lesson in tapping resilience she didn’t know she had.
Indoor dining to resume next week; theaters and museums can also reopen
Starting Monday, restaurants and bars will be allowed to open at 50 percent capacity. Bowling alleys, movie theaters and museums can reopen at 25 percent capacity.