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Video: Minnesota lawmakers aim to streamline voting

Jan 22, 2021 05:58AM ● By Editor

Minnesotans have the highest voter turnout rate in the nation in 2020, but DFL legislators say too many are still left on the sidelines of democracy. By John Croman of KARE 11 News - January 21, 2021

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Holidays didn't deliver a case spike

Jan 22, 2021 05:50AM ● By Editor

Public health leaders had worried that gatherings of family and friends for Christmas and New Year’s Eve would deliver a wave of cases three or four weeks later. But new caseloads stayed modest, as they did following Thanksgiving. From Minnesota Public Radio News - January 22, 2021

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After fall COVID-19 spike, Minnesota’s Unemployment Rate at 4.4% in December

Jan 22, 2021 05:42AM ● By Editor

Fall COVID-19 spikes effect December employment, rate ticks down as people leave labor force; Minnesota loses jobs for second month. From the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development - January 21, 2021

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MPCA: Just 1 coffee cup of ice melt needed for every

Jan 22, 2021 05:32AM ● By Editor

The MPCA is asking Minnesotans to go easy on the salt because of its effect on lakes and streams. Minnesotans put down 445,000 tons of chloride containing salt each year. By Rob Olson of KMSP-TV Fox 9 News - January 21, 2021

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Video: Project Blue Light aims to honor frontline workers through blue illumination and community participation

Jan 22, 2021 05:20AM ● By Editor

Project Blue Light, an initiative meant to honor frontline workers efforts during the pandemic, will begin this Sunday, January 24th and last until January 31st. From WDIO-TV - January 21, 2021

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Department of Health launches electronic case investigation survey

Jan 21, 2021 10:26AM ● By Editor

New approach makes process easier and more accessible for Minnesotans. With the new approach, when someone tests positive for COVID-19, MDH will send them a text message inviting them to participate in a survey. From the Minnesota Department of Health - January 21, 2021

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Video: Community health centers begin COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Jan 21, 2021 07:21AM ● By Editor

On Wednesday, one of Minnesota's 17 community health centers started distributing its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines. By Brandi Powell of KSTP-TV - January 20, 2021

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Arctic front blows in Thursday, windy and colder Thursday into the weekend

Jan 21, 2021 06:54AM ● By Editor

An arctic front sweeps through Minnesota Thursday. Gusty northwest winds and falling temperatures will remind us it’s still January in Minnesota. By Paul Huttner of Minnesota Public Radio News - January 21, 2021

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Video: Non-verbal Minnesota girl uses technology to order food for first time

Jan 21, 2021 06:31AM ● By Editor

McDonald’s opened their indoor dining for 11-year-old Harley Walker for a moment that would alter her life forever. By Rob Olson of KMSP-TV Fox 9 News - January 20, 2021

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3 charged in fatal hit-and-run in Mille Lacs County

Jan 21, 2021 06:13AM ● By Editor

By Josh Skluzacek of KSTP-TV - January 20, 2021

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