March 30 - Bipartisan Shots Against the COVID-19 Virus
In a bipartisan fight against the COVID-19 virus DFL Gov. Tim Walz, right, and former Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty, left, simultaneously received the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine at the Vikings Training Center in Eagan. This was the first day all Minnesotans aged 16 and older could receive a vaccination. Minnesota has reported a record number of vaccinations of more than 44.000 per day, an all-time high. One million Minnesotans have completed the vaccination process and
March 11, 2020 ONE YEAR OF COVID-19
March 5, 2021 - I photographed my first shot of the COVID vaccine at a pharmacy in Alexandria on February 5. My friend, Lisa, told me the pharmacy was taking appointments but it would be a two hour drive to get it. I jumped at the chance to get my vaccinations and made my appointment on January 29. The only times I had been out was mostly to go to the grocery store, take walks and my monthly trips to the Capitol for special sessions. So the two four hour drives to Alexandria
March 3 - Session Gallery
Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner Jim Schowalter listens as Gov. Tim Walz answers question about the February budget and revenue forecast. The February forecast reversed a $1.27 billion budget shortfall to a $1.6 billion surplus for the next two-year budget period. Sen. Andrew Mathews watches as the Senate debates his bill authorizing the continued operation of businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic with the use of a COVID-19 safety plan. Senate Majority Leader Pa
