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CBS Minnesota

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4 Minnesota students among 161 selected as Presidential Scholars

Four Minnesota high school students have been selected as U.S. Presidential Scholars, state officials said Friday.

Minnesota · 5h

northshorejournal.co

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State Experience Fuels Bright Future for North Shore Storm Cross Country Team

State Experience Fuels Bright Future for North Shore Storm Cross Country Team. The future of North Shore Storm cross country was on display at the Class AA State Cross Country Championships. Competing against a field of 160 of Minnesota’s fastest runners, freshman Sophia Schut and sophomores Sam Swartz and Atley...

Minnesota · 2d
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Country Herald

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Minnesota Thanksgiving Travel: I-35, I-94 Ice Risks Explained

I-94, I-35 and I-90 travelers face a hidden winter hazard when pavement temperatures plunge below 20 degrees.

Minnesota · 2d

WTIP

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Statewide deer harvests up, success varies across northern Minnesota

Minnesota deer hunters got off to a strong start to the firearms season over the weekend, with preliminary data showing harvest numbers up statewide compared to the same time last year. The firearms deer season opened Saturday, Nov. 7, with mild temperatures and favorable weather across much of the state,...

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KAAL ABC 6 NEWS Minnesota Iowa

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Mayo Clinic announces Dr. Matthew Callstrom as new president and CEO

(ABC 6 News) – Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees announced Dr. Matthew Callstrom as the next president and CEO of Mayo Clinic on Friday, Nov. 13. Callstrom will succeed Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., who will remain in the role through Dec. 31 while working with Callstrom on the transition. Callstrom joined Mayo Clinic in 2002 and […]

Minnesota · 4h

Union-Times

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‘Blue wave’ misses rural Minnesota in state, federal races

MILLE LACS/SHERBURNE — Election Day was one to remember this year as millions of voters made their voices heard at the polls. Nationally, a blue wave swept the country as Democratic candidates were elected at an unprecedented rate. Closer to home, voters leaned red and elected a number of Republican candidates into state and federal races. Below is an overview of how the people of Mille Lacs and Sherburne counties voted in local federal and state races. U.S. Representative District 6 In District 6, Republican incumbent Tom Emmer faced-off against democratic-Farmer-Laborer candidate Doug Chapin for the two-year term. Emmer ended the night with 204,705 votes — or 55.73% — while Chapin received 162,213, or 44.16%. District 6 encompasses Benton, Carver, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright counties. U.S. Representative District 8 Republican incumbent Pete Stauber went head-to-head with Democratic-Farmer-Laborer candidate Trina Swanson in District 8. Stauber claimed 53.06% or 190,743 votes, and Swanson took home 168,350 votes — or 46.84%. District 8 encompasses all of northeastern Minnesota, including Mille Lacs County. State Senate District 10 Running for District 10 were Republican incumbent candidate Nathan Wesenberg and Democratic-Farmer-Laborer candidate Tara Killen. At the end of the night, Wesenberg received the majority vote, re-electing

Mille Lacs County, MN · 1d

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Federal gov expands drought disaster loan coverage in Northern MN

The U.S. Small Business Administration expanded drought disaster loan eligibility to businesses in more Northern Minnesota counties. On Friday, Nov. 6, the administration announced loans are now available for small businesses and nonprofits in north-central Minnesota, including those in Aitkin, Carlton, Crow Wing and Cass counties. Some southern Minnesota counties,...

Minnesota · 1d

willmarradio.com

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21 more measles cases reported in Minnesota

(St. Paul, MN) -- Minnesota's measles outbreak continues to grow. The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting 160 measles cases statewide, an increase of 21 from last week's update. Todd County accounts for the bulk of the cases, with 136. Health officials say 143 cases have been linked to the outbreak that began in mid-September. Additional cases have been reported in Anoka, Dakota, Fillmore, Hennepin, Polk, Scott and Wright counties. Health officials are urging Minnesotans to make sure they are up to date on their measles, mumps and rubella, or MMR, vaccinations.

Minnesota · 10h

ksum.com

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Proposed High Voltage Transmission Line Drawing Strong Opposition

A proposed high-voltage transmission line drew strong opposition during a Minnesota Public Utilities Commission hearing in Sherburn Thursday. The PowerOn Midwest project would bring a 765-thousand-kilo-volt transmission line from South Dakota across southern Minnesota, including Martin County, before ending in Dakota County. The project must receive a state Certificate of Need before moving forward. Representatives from Great River Energy say the line is needed to maintain electric reliability as power consumption is expected to increase by about 25-percent over the next 20 years. However, all 24 people who spoke during Thursday’s hearing opposed the project. Concerns included the impact on farmland, whether the line is actually needed, and the possibility it could attract large data centers to the region. Martin County Commissioner Richard Koons questioned the project’s benefits to southern Minnesota, saying local counties are losing population and the electricity would largely pass through the area rather than serve local needs. Another speaker, retired Xcel Energy employee Kent Scholl, argued that a smaller transmission project could meet near-term reliability needs with less disruption. Administrative Law Judge Joseph Meyer will issue a report with recommendations by February 15th. The Public Utilities Commission is expected to make a decision on the Certificate of Need around March or April of 2027. Comments can be submitted to the email consumer.puc@state.mn.us, mailed to Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, 121 7th Place East, Suite #350, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55101, or faxed to 651-297-7073. The written form to fill out can be found at https://mn.gov/puc/get-involved/public-comments/.

Martin County, MN · 5h

Bring Me The News

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Science Museum of Minnesota making more deep cuts to staff, budget

The Science Museum of Minnesota has announced it will make significant staffing and budget cuts to close a $4.64 million budget gap for the current fiscal year.

Minnesota · 23h

Main Street Dollars

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UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members are set to lose Lee Health in Southwest Florida and M Health Fairview in Minnesota on Jan. 1 unless they switch plans by Dec. 7

Medicare Advantage members who have UnitedHealthcare plans are set to lose two large health systems on Jan. 1, 2027: Lee Health in Fort Myers, Florida, and M Health Fairview in Minnesota. People in those plans who want to keep seeing the same hospitals and doctors have until Dec. 7 to move to a plan that […]

Fort Myers, FL · 11h

KEYC

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Hard freeze to kick off a sunny, cool weekend

The front has passed, and the cold air has arrived! Temperatures have dropped significantly over the past 24 hours, and we’re headed for some of our coldest temperatures since last April. We’ll stay sunny, but the chilly weather will stick around through the weekend. We’re going to warm up big time next week, though! In fact, temperatures will likely be about 15 to 20 degrees above average by the middle of next week. There’s also no rain in the forecast through the weekend and beyond.

Minnesota · 1d

KAAL ABC 6 NEWS Minnesota Iowa

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Gov. Walz authorizes disaster assistance after flooding in southern Minnesota

(ABC 6 News) – Gov. Tim Walz authorized state disaster assistance Wednesday for four counties in southern Minnesota after historic September flooding. The aid will support Fillmore, Houston, Steele and Waseca counties after intense rainfall caused flooding, mudslides, road closures and damage to homes and property. The governor said he was grateful to the emergency […]

Minnesota · 2d

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News Minneapolis-St. Paul MN

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Agritourism booming in Minnesota

It’s a sign of the changing seasons. The pumpkins from the patch now food at Joyer Adventure Farm at Waldoch Farm in Lino Lakes.

Lino Lakes, MN · 2d

voiceofalexandria.com

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Drought situation continues to improve despite lack of rain over the summer months

(Undated)--The drought situation has improved immensely across the area in recent weeks with adequate amounts of moisture this fall. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor map shows 38.83 percent of Minnesota is now abnormally dry. This has improved from 73.51 percent the previous week. In addition, 7.37 percent of Minnesota is now in a moderate drought, which is down from 27.78 percent a week ago.

Minnesota · 10h

themortgagepoint.com

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ATTOM Report Pinpoints Best Month and Days to Buy a Home

When it comes to buying a home, some days and months are better than others. That’s according to ATTOM’S annual analysis, which highlighted the best days and months of the year to buy a home. The report found that Dec. 24 stands out as the single best day...

Minnesota · 1d

Country Herald

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Duluth, MN Weather Update: Rain, Snow Chances Rise Nov. 19

Warmer-than-normal temperatures and wetter conditions could bring rain or snow later in November.

Duluth, MN · 1d

voiceofalexandria.com

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Update: Todd County now has 115 cases of measles

(Undated)--There have reportedly been 59 new measles cases last week around the state of Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Health says this brings the total in around the state to 139 cases. Officials say all of the people infected are unvaccinated. The majority of the cases are in central Minnesota...

Todd County, MN · 2d

KEYC

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Gustavus Adolphus College students write legislators to restore Minnesota State Grant funds

Students at Gustavus Adolphus College were partnering with the Minnesota Private College Council (MPCC) to write letters to local legislators on Thursday, Nov. 12, to encourage them to restore lost funds to the Minnesota State Grant.

St Peter, MN · 23h

Reasoncom

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Rent Control Ballot Initiatives Won Almost Everywhere

Across the country, voters approved ballot initiatives that cap rents and impose new restrictions on landlords' ability to rent to whom they please. The most eye-catching of these was a successful initiative in Elizabeth, New Jersey, where 68 percent of voters revived a cap on annual rent increases of $20 per month that the city council had axed back in 2023.

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