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New FirstNet Cell Sites Launch in Northeastern Minnesota to Support First Responders

May 17, 2021 01:45PM ● By Editor

New Infrastructure Will Help Advance Public Safety, Improve Connectivity for Area Residents and Visitors. From FirstNet from AT&T - May 17, 2021

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Keeping Pets Safe in the Garden

May 14, 2021 11:00AM ● By Editor

If you have pets that enjoy spending time outdoors, it’s important to make sure your yard is a safe place for them to be. From Boreal Community Media - May 14, 2021

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COOK COUNTY CONNECTIONS: Preparing for Another Pandemic Summer

May 14, 2021 08:23AM ● By Editor

By Grace Grinager, Public Health Supervisor from Cook County Public Health and Human Services - May 14, 2021

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Minnesota is lifting its COVID-19 mask mandate. Here's what that means for you.

May 14, 2021 06:11AM ● By Editor

It marks a singular milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic: Friday morning, Governor Tim Walz will sign an executive order to undo the state's mask mandate. By Catharine Richert and Peter Cox from Minnesota Public Radio News - May 14, 2021

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After vaccination, only 0.1 percent of Minnesotans got COVID-19, April data shows

May 13, 2021 05:34AM ● By Editor

Nationally, the nation’s death rate reached its lowest level in 10 months and less than 2 percent of COVID-19 deaths in Minnesota this year have been among fully vaccinated individuals. By Courtney Godfrey of FOX 9 News - May 12, 2021

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Video: COVID-19 vaccination appointments open up in Minnesota as CDC eases masking guidelines

Apr 28, 2021 05:55AM ● By Editor

Walz advocated for Minnesotans to get a vaccine as he toured a mobile vaccine clinic in a retrofitted Metro Transit bus, which parked outside of an apartment complex. A line of people hoping to get a dose formed outside of the bus. By Callan Gray of KSTP-TV - April 27, 2021

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Reports: New CDC outdoor mask guidance may be announced Tuesday

Apr 27, 2021 05:16AM ● By Editor

President Biden is expected to announce new suggested guidance on outdoor mask use for vaccinated Americans. By Travis Pittman of KARE 11 News - April 26, 2021

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Registration for May Vaccination Events Now Open, Offering Evening, Weekend and West End Options

Apr 26, 2021 07:56AM ● By Editor

Registration for first-dose appointments is available via the Cook County Coronavirus Response Hub site at www.cookcountycovid19.org. From Cook County Public Health and Human Service - Cook County MN - April 26, 2021

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Video: When Minnesotans can expect to receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine again

Apr 26, 2021 06:00AM ● By Editor

The state had distributed 9,600 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to Minnesota providers right before the pause on the vaccine. By Hanna Conway of KARE 11 News- April 25, 2021

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COOK COUNTY CONNECTIONS: Next Generation 911

Apr 23, 2021 09:24AM ● By Editor

NG911 is a nationwide update to the entire 911 system using new technology that allows people to share more detailed data such as images, texts and video. It also enhances the ability of 911 call centers to communicate with each other. By Nick Cusick, Public Information Coordinator from Cook County MN - April 23, 2021

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