May 27, 2021

Tonight will be mostly cloudy with more rain likely. Lows in the 30s with freezing temperatures possible in the north and central parts of the state. The sun will be back Friday. The National Weather Service forecast says it’ll be sunny with highs near 60.

Want a state parks pass with that COVID vaccine? Walz unveils incentive program for those getting their first shot.

Minnesota officials today announced incentives for those 16 and older who decide to get a COVID-19 shot between this coming weekend and the end of June. The incentives include:

A Great Lakes Aquarium pass
A Mall of America Nickelodeon Universe -pass
Minnesota fishing license
Minnesota State Parks pass
Minnesota Zoo admission
Northwoods League Baseball tickets
State Fair tickets
Valleyfair single-day admission
A visa card for $25

The incentives will go to the first 100,000 eligible people who get vaccinated. This effort is happening elsewhere around the country — so Minnesota is following the lead of other states who offered prizes like scholarships and sports tickets.

In COVID-19 data news, the state reported 505 new cases today and 10 deaths. Positivity rate is at a record low of 2.5 percent.

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Elected leaders discuss plans for federal relief funds for Minneapolis

Money from the American Rescue Plan Act is intended to be used by the city to make up for revenue losses or other effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar, whose district includes Minneapolis, told the council that she supports using some of those funds to create a universal basic income pilot similar to one launched in St. Paul last year.

GOP set to block 1/6 panel, stoking Senate filibuster fight

Senate Republicans are ready to deploy the filibuster to block a commission on the Jan. 6 insurrection, shattering hopes for a bipartisan probe of the deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol and reviving pressure on Democrats to do away with the procedural tactic that critics say has lost its purpose.

How do you center young Black voices in conversations about racism? One Twin Cities high school is trying

In the year since George Floyd was murdered by a white Minneapolis police officer, a flood of uncomfortable conversations about race and racism have been forced into the open — including Minnesota classrooms. Here’s how one high school is doing it, with students of color leading the way.

Art Hounds recommend art that heals

The Art Hounds suggest a physician’s paintings that contemplate transformation and healing in Granite Falls, Minn. Also this week, a high-energy dance production by Collide Theatrical Dance Co. aims to take the stigma out of mental health conditions. Plus, the improv soap opera “Duluth” draws an international cast with an iconic Minnesota backdrop.

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Sued by partner over sale, Taylor says T-wolves won't move

Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor expressed confidence Thursday that the NBA franchise will remain in Minnesota after it is sold, responding to a federal lawsuit against him by one of his investors alleging breach of contract.

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