May 28, 2021

Lows late tonight and early tomorrow morning will reach the 30s in much of Minnesota, but later in the day, highs will reach the 60s, still about 10 degrees below average for this time of year. Find more on the Updraft.

Those paper vaccination cards will translate into free drinks at a number of Minnesota breweries and wineries.

The newest round of vaccine incentives highlighted by Gov. Tim Walz goes out to the people who have already had their shots.

Members of the Craft Brewers Guild and the Minnesota Distillers Guild will provide free or discount drinks to customers who bring a vaccination record with them. Earlier this week, Walz announced a giveaway of 100,000 passes to state parks, amusement venues and other attractions or $25 gift cards to people who get vaccinated soon. All incentives are scheduled to expire at the end of June.

As Minnesota's remaining statewide COVID-19 restrictions come to an end today, the latest trends show encouraging signs.

Active COVID-19 cases in Minnesota stayed below 5,000 for a third straight day.

It's the first time that's happened since September.

New hospital admissions are also trending at their lowest point in more than two months. The latest state report shows 77 needed intensive care. Five weeks ago, more than 200 people were in ICUs.

There were five newly reported deaths putting Minnesota’s pandemic toll at 7,408.

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Minnesota candidate backs move to block COVID shots for kids

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One year after Floyd’s killing, what hasn't changed?

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Now better trained and resourced, Minneapolis violence interrupters to hit streets next month

The Minneapolis Office of Violence Prevention piloted its violence interrupter model late last year. Now, after investing additional training and resources into the initiative, seven teams of interrupters will begin working in the coming weeks to reduce violence.

CDC revises summer camp guidance, easing restrictions

Masks are optional for vaccinated kids, and other recommended restrictions have been softened, making for a more relaxed kids' camping experience this summer.

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