The daily coronavirus update: 28 more deaths; Minnesota’s positive case average continues downward trend
MDH also said Friday there were 1,114 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota, based on 44,777 new tests.
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Walker Orenstein reports on the state Legislature for MinnPost, with a particular focus on covering issues affecting Greater Minnesota. He can be reached at worenstein@minnpost.com, and you can follow him on Twitter at @walkerorenstein.
Why federal grants may set rural broadband in some areas of Minnesota back for years
Companies that could quickly build out fiber optic internet have been squeezed out of areas covered by a federal grant to a company with limited resources and experience, something state funders said was necessary to avoid duplicate use of taxpayer money.
Minnesota lawmakers split over using state money to help Minneapolis recover from Floyd riots
Gov. Tim Walz wants to authorize $150 million in bonds to help redevelop parts of Minneapolis and St. Paul. A GOP proposal, meanwhile, would bar any state disaster aid from paying for repairs to public infrastructure damaged in the riots.
The daily coronavirus update: 827 new cases; more than 300,000 Minnesotans vaccinated so far
The Minnesota Department of Health also said Wednesday that 18 more people have died of COVID-19.
After COVID-related livestock kills, a push to diversify meat processing in Minnesota
Processing plant closures due to coronavirus forced farmers to euthanize hundreds of thousands of animals. Now, many of the biggest players in Minnesota agriculture are debating how to strengthen the food system.
The daily coronavirus update: 32 more deaths; 1,181 new cases in Minnesota
The state’s seven-day positive case average rate has been declining over the last week, though it remains slightly above a 5-percent threshold that officials consider concerning.
The daily coronavirus update: 21 more deaths; 1,506 new cases in Minnesota
The state has reported 709 deaths in January so far, making it the third deadliest month of the pandemic.
What we know so far about COVID-19 spread among Line 3 workers in northern Minnesota
So far, there have been a modest number of cases among the thousands of workers on the pipeline, though the full scope of the project’s impact on disease spread isn’t clear.
The daily coronavirus update: 50 more deaths; state lawmakers push to speed up, expand vaccine distribution
Minnesota’s seven-day positive case average continues to be well above a threshold that health officials say is a concerning sign of disease spread.
The daily coronavirus update: 13 more deaths; state officials unsure how to handle new federal vaccination guidelines
The Minnesota Department of Health also said Tuesday that there were 1,315 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state, based on 29,315 new tests.
Minnesota Power pledges no carbon by 2050, zero coal by 2035
At the same time, the Duluth-based utility is pushing forward with plans to build a new natural gas plant, which would have to be shut down or converted by 2050 to achieve the carbon-free goal.
Georgia wins have big ramifications for Minnesota Democrats in D.C.
Democratic members of the state’s congressional delegation will now have far more power, especially Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
The daily coronavirus update: 48 more deaths; 2,374 new cases in Minnesota
Official data show 104,226 Minnesotans have received either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine so far.
The daily coronavirus update: 44 more deaths; state on the lookout for cases involving more transmissible strain of COVID-19
MDH also said Thursday there are 1,983 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota, based on 42,049 new tests.
‘I needed to find a place to shelter’: Minnesota’s congressional delegation describes pro-Trump mob overrunning U.S. Capitol
Hours after the Capitol was evacuated, lawmakers voted to certify Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 presidential election, with Sen. Amy Klobuchar announcing the final results on the Senate floor.
What you need to know about the reopening of bars and restaurants in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday he will allow bars and restaurants to serve indoors starting Monday. The governor is also easing limits on the number of people who can attend religious services, gyms, sporting events, theaters and pools.
What Joe Biden’s Cabinet picks mean for northern Minnesota’s Twin Metals mining project
The President-elect has named Tom Vilsack to be secretary of agriculture and U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland to lead the Interior Department.
The daily coronavirus update: 53 more deaths; Minnesota’s positive case average continues to decline
The state reported 1,784 deaths in December, making it by far the deadliest month of the pandemic.
Year in Review: Five big Greater Minnesota stories (that you may have forgot actually happened in 2020)
Five things that may have escaped your memory during a 2020 full of big things.
The daily coronavirus update: 75 more deaths as new cases continue to decline in Minnesota
Minnesota has reported fewer than 2,000 new cases of COVID-19 for three consecutive days.
