Several pharmacists also testified about their ability to start vaccinating more people, more quickly. Author: Jennifer Hoff Updated: 5:59 AM CST January 21, 2021 Minnesota Department of Health employees were front and center Wednesday at a Senate hearing about Tuesday's bumpy rollout of a new vaccination program for teachers and for those over the age of 65. Officials set up 10,000 appointments even though many people say they got error messages or their calls didn't connect. Information technology officials say they are working to improve the process that continues again next Tuesday. "We wanted to get some experience with this and what role it might play in the future as more vaccine becomes available," said MDH Commissioner Jan Malcolm. She said she doesn't expect to receive additional vaccine in the immediate future. Currently, the federal government is sending Minnesota between 60,000 and 65,000 doses a week.