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Video: Walz in 'hold pattern' on restrictions as Minnesota heads toward third COVID-19 surge

Apr 10, 2021 06:17AM ● By Editor

Nearly 30 percent of Minnesota adults are now fully vaccinated against the virus. The governor has noted that when he last shut down businesses in late 2020, no one had been vaccinated. By Theo Keith of KMSP-TV Fox 9 News - April 9, 2021

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Video: Minnesota tops 3 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered

Apr 09, 2021 06:22AM ● By Editor

The milestone comes exactly three weeks after Minnesota hit two million doses administered. The state announced the first million doses administered on Feb. 19. By Allie Johnson of KMSP-TV Fox 9 News - April 8, 2021

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: 'Definitely not out of the woods yet'

Apr 07, 2021 05:37AM ● By Editor

Minnesota’s most recent COVID-19 numbers show the state remains in a pattern of hopeful increases in inoculations and worrisome growth in new cases and hospitalizations. The disease data, once again, appears to be marching down the wrong path. From Minnesota Public Radio News - April 7, 2021

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Billions from feds: Headache or blessing for Minnesota budget writers?

Apr 05, 2021 05:11AM ● By Editor

Some of the money will come in very soon. Other dollars might not be accessible for another year or two. And while that multi-billion dollar estimate is eye-popping, the portion under state control amounts to only about a third of the pie. By Brian Bakst from Minnesota Public Radio News - April 5, 2021

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Masks, hand sanitizers, PPE are tax-deductible, IRS says

Mar 27, 2021 06:26AM ● By Editor

These purchases are eligible to be reimbursed under health flexible spending arrangements (health FSAs), Archer medical savings accounts (Archer MSAs), health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs), or health savings accounts (HSAs). By Jordan Smith of KMSP-TV Fox 9 News - March 26, 2021

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Video: New COVID-19 guidance helps Minnesota schools plan for prom, graduation

Mar 26, 2021 06:32AM ● By Editor

New guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health and Minnesota Department of Education includes attendance limits, no food or beverages after 11 p.m., designated eating areas, plus students can dance and mingle in groups of six. By Leah Beno of KMSP-TV Fox 9 News - March 25, 2021

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Prevent conflicts with bears with these spring tips

Mar 23, 2021 03:08PM ● By Editor

As bears emerge from hibernation, their metabolism gradually ramps up and they will begin looking for food at a time when berries and green vegetation are scarce. Home and cabin owners should remove or secure attractants such as birdseed, garbage, livestock feed, or compost to reduce potential conflict. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - March 22, 2021

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Cook County Chamber asks businesses to remember COVID preparedness

Mar 17, 2021 04:08PM ● By Editor

Continued uncertainty means we need to continue with the regimen that was drummed into us last year: Wear masks, stay distant from others, use hand sanitizer. By Jim Boyd, Executive Director of the Cook County Chamber of Commerce - March 17, 2021

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CDC looks at whether 3 feet — instead of 6 — is safe for schools' social distancing

Mar 16, 2021 08:47AM ● By Editor

A new study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases suggests that 3 feet may be as safe as 6 feet, so long as everyone is masked. By Laurel Wamsley of NPR from Minnesota Public Radio News - March 15, 2021

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Video: Thousands of Minnesotans traveling out of state to receive vaccine

Mar 08, 2021 08:00AM ● By Editor

More than 15,000 Minnesotans have gone to other states to get their shots, while at least 26,000 people living in other states have come to Minnesota for the vaccine. By Crystal Bui of KSTP-TV Eyewitness News - March 7, 2021

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