Watch live: Walz lays out next steps in Minnesota's vaccine rollout

The news conference begins at 12:15 p.m.

Author:: Melissa Turtinen
Publish date:: Feb 25, 2021

gov. tim walz — Credit: Gov. Tim Walz, YouTube

Gov. Tim Walz will discuss the next steps in Minnesota's COVID-19 vaccine rollout at a news conference at 12:15 p.m.

Walz will be joined by Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm to discuss the next phases of the state's vaccine plan.

You can watch it live here:

Earlier on Thursday, Walz sent out a news release detailing what groups are next to get the COVID vaccine, including those with specific underlying health conditions and those working in food processing.

You can read all the details and find out when you're expected to be eligible to get the vaccine here.

Screen Shot 2021-04-14 at 5.09.01 PM

Dr. David Fowler, former Maryland chief medical examiner, said there were a number of possible factors that could have led to George Floyd's death.

Menards

The officer was struck by a hammer.

Brooklyn Center police, Daunte Wright

The curfew orders do not include Minneapolis.

Jorge Polanco

The Red Sox defeated the Twins 3-2 in Game 1 and 7-1 in Game 2.

Minnesota Wild

Mats Zuccarello scored twice in a 5-2 victory.

Screen Shot 2021-04-14 at 2.38.15 PM

Non-fungible tokens are the latest craze in consumer finance.

kimberly potter

Activists are calling for more serious charges against the former officer.

state of minnesota

Minnesota won 51% of its head-to-head matchups.

Tim Walz

The governor is under fire for comments he made Tuesday as protests continue over the police killing of Daunte Wright.

Andrelton Simmons

Simmons is reportedly experiencing mild symptoms.

Screen Shot 2021-04-12 at 8.53.07 PM

Potter was a 26-year veteran officer before she resigned from the Brooklyn Center Police Department on Tuesday.

covid-19, coronavirus

The latest from Minnesota health officials.

Walz

The governor said Wednesday the state will "significantly beat" its goal to vaccinate 70% of people 65 and older by the end of March.

Walz

Earlier Tuesday, Walz shared two more groups are eligible to get the vaccine, starting Wednesday.

vaccine timeline

The next group is slated to be able to get their shots in April.

Walz

In a "short time," the governor expects to be able to give all Minnesotans an approximate date for when they'll be able to get the vaccine.

covid-19, vaccine

There's a "small number" of doses available.

Governor Tim Walz

He is due to speak at 12:15 p.m.

vaccine

The goal is to make more vaccines available for those 65-plus.

flu shot, vaccine

Healthcare workers and the elderly will likely be first in line.

DONTCHA KNOW?

You Can Get BMTN Special Offers!

Get Our Newsletter