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Video: Virus variants spreading in 15 Minnesota counties, doctors investigating students and athletes

Mar 06, 2021 06:33AM ● By Editor

The state's medical director said the variants are in all seven metro area counties, plus eight more. By Jennifer Hoff of KARE 11 News - March 5, 2021

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No Additional COVID-19 Cases in Cook County, Total Case Count Remains at 118

Mar 04, 2021 01:12PM ● By Editor

From the COVID-19 Emergency Response Center and the MN Dept. of Health- March 4, 2021

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Video: New COVID-19 vaccine clinic coming to Wessman Arena in Superior

Mar 04, 2021 06:16AM ● By Editor

The site aims to open in mid-April. It will follow state guidelines to vaccinate populations based on their eligibility, but hopes to welcome the general public in time. By Emily Ness of WDIO-TV - March 3, 2021

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In Cook County, volunteers help vaccinate a grateful public

Mar 02, 2021 06:46AM ● By Editor

Cook County, at the tip of Minnesota's Arrowhead region, has the highest vaccination rate in the state, at just over 40 percent, as of Saturday. And nearly everyone in the county who is 65 or older has gotten their first COVID-19 shot. By Dan Kraker of Minnesota Public Radio News - March 2, 2021

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Video: State partners with community organizations to connect Minnesotans to vaccines

Feb 24, 2021 05:58AM ● By Editor

The coordinators will work directly with communities hit hardest by COVID-19, including communities of color, American Indian communities, LGBTQ+ communities and Minnesotans with disabilities. IFrom WDIO-TV - February 23, 2021

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

Feb 23, 2021 09:53AM ● By Editor

Cook County, on Minnesota's far northeastern tip, has the state's highest vaccination rate: As of Saturday, nearly 90 percent of people 65 and older there have gotten at least one dose. By Dan Kraker of Minnesota Public Radio News - February 23, 2021

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Video: DNR gives safety reminders as snowmobiling fatalities rise

Feb 23, 2021 07:20AM ● By Editor

So far the state of Wisconsin is reporting 10 fatalities since January and 4 of them were just in Iron County alone. This is not including serious crashes and injuries that send people to the hospital, fighting for their lives. By Brittney Merlot of WDIO-TV - February 22, 2021

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Minnesota's Suicide Prevention Lifeline call centers offer help in difficult time for many

Feb 20, 2021 06:28AM ● By Editor

Thanks to $1.2 million in funding from the state, Minnesota callers will now receive local assistance that’s anonymous, confidential and free. By Crystal Bui of KSTP-TV - February 19, 2021

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Video: All Minnesota seniors could be offered COVID-19 vaccine in March, health commissioner says

Feb 19, 2021 06:39AM ● By Editor

All people age 65 and older could be offered at least a first dose by March 31, Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm told reporters on a Thursday briefing. By Theo Keith of KMSP-TV Fox 9 News - February 18, 2021

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Video: New report addresses pandemic's impact on childcare in Greater Minnesota

Feb 19, 2021 05:54AM ● By Editor

The report released by the Center for Rural Policy and Development Thursday said there has been a decrease in both family child care providers and day care centers within Greater Minnesota over time. By Emily Ness of WDIO-TV - February 18, 2021

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