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Statewide Conversation on COVID19 - Kris Ehresmann, Director, MDH Infectious Disease

KAXE | By Heidi Holtan
Published May 7, 2021 at 1:24 PM CDT

On this week's Statewide Conversation with Minnesota’s state officials on COVID-19, Heidi Holtan welcomed MDH Director of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention, and Control Division – Kris Ehresmann. 

Every week this is an opportunity to ask questions about Minnesota’s response and plans during the current COVID-19 pandemic.  This week, questions on the Gov. Walz dial back of restrictions, vaccinations for kids and more!  Sign up for the vaccine connector through the state of Minnsota. 

If you didn’t get a chance to send or call in your question this week email covid@ampers.org or call 612-562-9895.

This conversation is a collaboration of Ampers, Diverse Radio for Minnesota’s Communities, and the Minnesota Broadcasters Association.
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Heidi Holtan
For more than two decades, Heidi Holtan has helped shape the sound of KAXE. Since joining the station in 2002 as a volunteer music programmer, she has worn many hats including the weekly book program, Realgoodwords, hosting the Morning Show, creation and host of the weekly call-in program Between You and Me, serving as Outreach Producer. Program Director, News Director and currently Director of Content and Public Affairs.
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