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Walz to announce rollback of COVID-19 restrictions Friday

March 11, 2021

Jim Monk,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – Gov. Tim Walz says he will announce a rollback of Minnesota’s COVID-19 restrictions on businesses and gatherings on Friday that will be “the biggest turn yet.” The announcement comes as Minnesota expanded vaccine eligibility to 1.8 million more people this week after surpassing its goal of getting 70% of seniors vaccinated. Regarding proms and graduations…

Physician Critic Of Handling of Pandemic Running for Minnesota Governor

March 10, 2021

TJ Nelson,

CHASKA, Minn. — Former state Sen. Scott Jensen makes his Republican candidacy for governor official. The family physician has been critical of the state’s response to the pandemic and in interviews with Fox News and other media outlets has questioned federal guidelines around reporting COVID-19 deaths. Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, who is serving his first term, is expected to seek…

More Minnesotans eligible for coronavirus vaccine

March 9, 2021

Jim Monk,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota is expanding eligibility for the coronavirus vaccine after reaching its goal of inoculating at least 70% of people 65 and older. The state will expand eligibility to the next two phases of Minnesotans at once. Walz said Tuesday the next two priority groups include people with underlying health conditions and those…

VIDEO: Walz discusses next steps for vaccine distribution

March 9, 2021

Jim Monk,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – Minn. Gov. Tim Walz provides an update on state COVID-19 policies. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News Tags: COVID-19, GOV. TIM WALZ

Bill allows Twins to temporarily play in Milwaukee to avoid COVID-19 restrictions

March 5, 2021

Jim Monk,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – A Republican state lawmaker plans to introduce a bill that he says would “free the Minnesota Twins to play home games in Wisconsin” until Gov. Tim Walz allows fans to return to Target Field. The Milwaukee Brewers were recently granted permission from local health officials to host games with over 10,000 fans. “Teams across the…

One-Shot, Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives In Minnesota

March 3, 2021

TJ Nelson,

MINNEAPOLIS — It’s being called a game changer in the fight against COVID-19. A third, single-shot vaccine. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was on hand as the state received its first batch of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. “It’s almost mind-boggling that it’ll be a year ago on this coming Saturday, that the first confirmed case of COVID showed up in…

Governor Walz to Discuss Path Forward for Vaccinating Minnesotans

February 24, 2021

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will announce Thursday the next priority groups to get the COVID-19 vaccine. According to health officials, nearly 42% of Minnesota seniors have had at least the first dose. Walz will wait until 70% of senior citizens get the COVID-19 vaccine before expanding eligibility. Earlier this week, Walz said he was considering whether…

Minnesota gives people tool to connect with vaccine

February 18, 2021

Jim Monk,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- Minnesota has a new online tool to help residents learn when and where they can get vaccinated against the coronavirus. Gov. Tim Walz announced the launch of the “Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector” as part of the state’s strategy for getting people vaccinated as supplies slowly become available. Minnesota is currently vaccinating health care workers, long-term care residents…

Watch: Walz outlines plan to return middle and high school students to classrooms

February 17, 2021

Jim Monk,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – Gov. Tim Walz announces plans to return middle and high school students to the classroom. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News Tags: CLASSROOMS, COVID-19, GOV. TIM WALZ

Middle and high school students can return to Minnesota classrooms Feb. 22

February 17, 2021

Jim Monk,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – Gov. Tim Walz has updated Minnesota’s Safe Learning Plan to allow more middle and high school students to return the classroom. Beginning Monday, Feb. 22, all middle and high school students can return to the classroom for hybrid or in-person learning. Walz expects all schools to offer students some form of in-person learning by March…