Burcum: On childhood vaccines, Minnesota candidates shouldn’t leave voters guessing
Iowa gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn’s call to eliminate school vaccination requirements underscores why Minnesotans need to know where their candidates stand.
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Live: Governor candidates Demuth and Klobuchar to talk business issues at forum
The forum hosted by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce begins at 9 a.m. Monday in Brainerd.
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National Guard member shot in DC
A National Guard member and a suspect were shot late Sunday night as Guard members attempted to break up a fight in southeast Washington, according to D.C. police....
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Weather keeping you grounded this season? These 4 tips can help you plan a holiday “staycation” in the Twin Cities
Holiday travel can be exciting, but winter weather, crowded airports and packed schedules can sometimes make the idea of staying at home much more appealing. If you still want to get away without the hassle of an actual getaway, consider a holiday staycation. By remaining close t...
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Teen accused in Mall of America terror plot returns to court for detention hearing
The teenager accused of plotting a mass shooting at the Mall of America in support of ISIS is returning to federal court on Monday morning for a detention hearing....
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National Guard member is shot while breaking up a fight in Washington, suspect is hit in return fire
WASHINGTON (AP) — A National Guard member was shot and injured while trying to break up a fight in the nation’s capital, and the person suspected of firing the gun also was shot in an exchange with guard members, police said Monday. The shooting happened at about 11:10 p.m. Sunda...
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Minnesota governor candidates, Klobuchar and Demuth, meet in first debate Monday
Minnesota’s race for governor is heating up and the two candidates are facing off on Monday morning in their first debate. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Chief Political Reporter Tom Hauser will moderate the debate between DFL candidate Amy Klobuchar and Republican Lisa Demuth. RELATED: KSTP/...
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Minnesota weather: Sunny and mild Monday before warmer 70s return
Monday brings plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures to Minnesota before highs climb into the 70s by midweek.
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Cheddar cheese recalled across several states over dangerous E. coli
Shoppers in several states are being urged to check their refrigerators after Family Farmstead Dairy recalled a batch of raw cheddar cheese that may be contaminated with potentially dangerous strains of E. coli....
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Klobuchar, Demuth to share stage twice this week as Election Day nears
The candidates for Minnesota governor will meet at a business forum Monday in Brainerd and a televised debate Wednesday in Rochester, with just over two weeks until the election....
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Where they stand: Peggy Flanagan and Michele Tafoya on the war in Iran
One has opposed the war from the outset, while the other has grown more critical of the conflict as it’s dragged on.
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Where they stand: Amy Klobuchar and Lisa Demuth on health care
Klobuchar as made lowering health care costs a pillar of her campaign, while Demuth has pointed to her record at the Capitol to show how she would address the issue as governor....
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Minnesota teen singer wows judges on ‘The Voice’
Brooklyn Marie could be the youngest winner in the NBC show’s history.