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What’s it like to be part of an adolescent COVID-19 vaccine trial?

The FDA has greenlighted Pfizer’s vaccine for people age 16 and older, and Moderna’s version for those aged 18 and up. Now, trials are underway to test whether those vaccines are safe and effective for younger populations.
by Cathy Wurzer

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For older Minnesotans, whether they're vaccinated has a lot to do with where they live

For older Minnesotans, whether they're vaccinated has a lot to do with where they live

In Minnesota, whether people 65 or older have gotten a vaccine for COVID-19 yet depends, in large part, on where they live. In some rural Minnesota counties, older residents are more than twice as likely to have gotten at least a first dose of the vaccine than if they live in most parts of the Twin Cities metro area. But even in rural parts of the state, there are significant differences from county to county.
by Dan Kraker

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Wisconsin opens early wolf hunt after hunter group sued

Wisconsin opens early wolf hunt after hunter group sued

Wisconsin wildlife officials have opened a wolf season after hunting advocates sued to move the start date up from November amid fears that the Biden administration might restore protections for the animals. 
by The Associated Press

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Mixed opinions on how to allocate Biden aid money

Mixed opinions on how to allocate Biden aid money

President Joe Biden and other Democrats want the federal government to send most Americans another $1,400 to help them weather the pandemic. But some economists, and even some people set to get the cash, say a better approach would be to target those most in need.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Will economic uptick make Minnesota’s deficit vanish?

Will economic uptick make Minnesota’s deficit vanish?

Lawmakers will get a fresh economic forecast this week that determines the scope of their work ahead to craft a new state budget. Signs point to improvement over the last forecast, which predicted a deficit. 
by Brian Bakst

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Was this the coldest Valentine’s Day in MN history?

An MPR listener wanted to know whether Feb. 14 set any records for cold in Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Twin Cities artist Lady Midnight moves from stage to virtual reality

Twin Cities artist Lady Midnight moves from stage to virtual reality

Her latest project, “Practice for Relief,” is an immersive virtual reality experience featuring sounds meant to promote calm, peace and healing.  
by Cathy Wurzer

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