While the latest numbers offer some hope that the curve may be flattening, Minnesota is not out of the woods yet.

Officials remain concerned about an increase in the number of cases among school-age children as the new school year begins. Compared to this time last year, both case rates and hospitalizations among this group are higher. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, September 10, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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