Jan. 28 - 1st Day Vaccine Lottery - Blaine Pilot Site
My wife, Janine, got an appointment on the first day of the COVID-19 vaccine lottery. Her appointment was at 4PM so we arrived at 3:45 as instructed. After parking our car we approached the entry for vaccinations and could see that Janine's 4PM appointment would be delayed. .When we got to the end of the line we discovered that the last person in line had a 2:45 appointment. We headed back to the car to stay warm. After about a half hour we headed back to see where the 4PM ap
Jan. 19 - Security Surrounds the Capitol
A National Guard armored vehicle blocks off a street on the south side of the Capitol State Troopers and conservation officers were on watch on all sides of the Capitol as a security measure to protect the building from the type of violence that broke out at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Minnesotans were asked to stay away from the Capitol area as capitals around the country were on alert for possible violence ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Jan. 20. Gov. T
2021 Legislative Session - Opening Day
At noon Secretary of State Steve Simon gavels the legislative session to order. Minneapolis StarTrib photographer, Glen Stubbe, assists with a family photo of freshman, Rep. Spencer Igo, outside the House Chamber prior to the start of the 2021 legislative session. Members in the House Chamber wearing masks and social distancing are sworn in. Minority Leader Kurt Daudt and Deputy Minority Leader Anne Neu watch a television monitor as members in their office prepare to be sworn
