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Tag: COVID-19 pandemic

Featured / Local / News

Teens fight the State for benefits—and win

July 27, 2022July 27, 2022 - by Charles Hallman - 1 Comment

‘This is a great story of youngsters successfully challenging the state government.’

Teens fight the State for benefits—and win Read More
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Boost now or wait? Many wonder how best to ride out COVID’s next wave

July 18, 2022July 21, 2022 - by Sam Whitehead and Arthur Allen - Leave a Comment

Many people tuned out the pandemic long ago, putting them at risk during the current wave, experts said.

Boost now or wait? Many wonder how best to ride out COVID’s next wave Read More
COVID-19 / Featured

What is the new COVID-19 variant BA.2, and will it cause another wave of infections in the US?

March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 - by Prakash Nagarkatti and Mitzi Nagarkatti

A new omicron subvariant of the virus that causes COVID-19, is quickly becoming the predominant source of infections amid rising cases around the world.

What is the new COVID-19 variant BA.2, and will it cause another wave of infections in the US? Read More

This was 2020: Minnesotans Write About Pandemics and Social Justice in a Historic Year

Join an online reading and discussion of “This was 2020: Minnesotans Write About Pandemics and Social Justice in a Historic Year” with contributing writers from the book. “This Was 2020” …

This was 2020: Minnesotans Write About Pandemics and Social Justice in a Historic Year Read More
National / News

Four reasons why Americans are still seeing empty shelves—with Christmas just around the corner

October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 - by Kevin Ketels

Walk into any U.S. store these days and you’re likely to see empty shelves. Shortages of virtually every type of product—from toilet paper and sneakers to pickup trucks and chicken …

Four reasons why Americans are still seeing empty shelves—with Christmas just around the corner Read More
Featured / Local / News

Are crowded sports stadiums a COVID risk?

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 - by Phil Galewitz and Andy Miller

For the first time since 2019, nearly all stadiums will be fully open to fans.

Are crowded sports stadiums a COVID risk? Read More
Education / Featured / Local / National / News

As schools open, how will those behind catch up?

August 26, 2021August 26, 2021 - by Niara Savage

The academic consequences and long-term social implications of extended distance learning cannot yet be fully quantified.

As schools open, how will those behind catch up? Read More
Featured / Local / National / News

St. Paul postal worker begged for stronger COVID-19 protections before six-week hospital stay

July 20, 2021July 20, 2021 - by Maryam Jameel

A mail handler in St. Paul warned about unsafe COVID-19 public safety policies before getting sick with the virus.

St. Paul postal worker begged for stronger COVID-19 protections before six-week hospital stay Read More
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FCC offers $50 off broadband internet bill for qualifying households

May 12, 2021May 12, 2021 - by MSR News Online

As part of an effort to help families stay connected during the pandemic, the FCC has launched a program that will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households.

FCC offers $50 off broadband internet bill for qualifying households Read More
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COVID-19 / Local / News

Gov. Walz announces timeline to end state COVID-19 restrictions

May 6, 2021May 7, 2021 - by MSR News Online

Governor Tim Walz announced a three-step timeline to end nearly all state COVID-19 restrictions.

Gov. Walz announces timeline to end state COVID-19 restrictions Read More
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Local / News

Gov. Walz calls on legislature to pass summer learning package

May 4, 2021May 4, 2021 - by MSR News Online

The plan aims to help students catch up after a year of unprecedented learning disruptions caused by COVID-19 pandemic.

Gov. Walz calls on legislature to pass summer learning package Read More
Featured / National / News

President Biden: All American adults can expect COVID-19 vaccination by end of May

March 2, 2021March 2, 2021 - by MSR News Online

‘We’re now on track to have enough vaccine supply for every adult in America by the end of May.’

President Biden: All American adults can expect COVID-19 vaccination by end of May Read More
Featured / National / News

Congress passes $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill, but it’s unclear if Trump will sign (updated)

December 22, 2020December 24, 2020 - by MSR News Online

The package, though far less than the CARES Act, includes much-needed relief for businesses and individuals, as well as resources for COVID-19 vaccination.

Congress passes $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill, but it’s unclear if Trump will sign (updated) Read More
Sports

Disappointed kids no excuse for needless risk

December 16, 2020December 17, 2020 - by Charles Hallman

Playing sports for the sake of so-called normalcy under the misconception that it is safe from catching the deadly virus is risky at best.

Disappointed kids no excuse for needless risk Read More
COVID-19
Opinion

U.S. the biggest loser!

November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 - by Larry Fitzgerald

The United States of America, thanks to Trump, has become the biggest loser.

U.S. the biggest loser! Read More
COVID-19 / Featured / Local / News

Governor Walz announces new COVID-19 restrictions as hospitals express capacity concerns

November 10, 2020November 13, 2020 - by MSR News Online

November have a direct link back to weddings, private social gatherings, and late nights at bars and restaurants.

Governor Walz announces new COVID-19 restrictions as hospitals express capacity concerns Read More
COVID-19

Free COVID-19 testing sites in Ramsey County

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 - by MSR News Online

COVID-19 testing will again be available at Aldrich Arena in Maplewood over the next two weeks.

Free COVID-19 testing sites in Ramsey County Read More
Sports

College athletes stripped of value during peak years

August 31, 2020August 31, 2020 - by Charles Hallman

The players’ health and safety has been largely overshadowed by loud wailing over the financial hit big-time schools will take.

College athletes stripped of value during peak years Read More
Bulletin

Become an election judge

August 30, 2020August 30, 2020 - by MSR News Online

A record number of people are voting by mail in 2020, and Hennepin County still needs election judges at polling places for the general election on November 3.

Become an election judge Read More
Bulletin / COVID-19

Helping employees live in a pandemic

August 21, 2020August 21, 2020 - by MSR News Online

The new program is called HELP—Helping Employees Live in a Pandemic.

Helping employees live in a pandemic Read More

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