Measles count in Minnesota surges to highest in decades
Minnesota’s count of confirmed cases of the vaccine-preventable disease reached 139, while Wisconsin reported more cases plus one death.
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Live: Holy Angels leads Becker 2-0 at halftime with spot in girls soccer final at stake
The winner plays Blake for the Class 2A championship at 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Blake knocked off defending champion Mahtomedi 1-0 to advance. Eagan and Lakeville North will meet in the Class 3A final at 8 a.m. after Lakeville North advanced on penalty kicks....
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How they did it: Five insights into the DFL’s big wins in Minnesota
A look at precinct-level maps reveals the path Democrats followed to victory and one longtime stronghold where they are struggling.
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Work underway to bring major upgrades to Golden Valley city buildings
The city of Golden Valley is moving forward with a major plan to upgrade several public buildings. It’s all part of the city’s “Building Forward” plan. Demolition crews tore down the former auto body shop and gas station Thursday near Highway 100. The city is preparing to build t...
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Hwy. 610 named in honor of the late Melissa and Mark Hortman
The north metro’s Hortman Memorial Highway honors the former Minnesota House speaker and her husband, killed in a politically motivated attack in 2025....
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Minnesota man guilty in threat case tied to Pamela Bondi post
A 30-year-old man was convicted Wednesday for posting a threat online against former U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi. United States Attorney Daniel N. Rosen announced that Tyler Maxon Avalos, 30, was found guilty of interstate transmission of a threat to injure another person....
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Support for parents after house fire
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-parents-after-house-fire-nqqu4 The post Support for parents after house fire first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News ....
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PopUp Bagels opening first-ever Minnesota location in Minneapolis
Known for their specialty “Grip, Rip and Dip" style of bagels, PopUp Bagels plans to open its first-ever Minnesota location in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis as part of a planned expansion throughout the Midwest....
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Saturday’s Katseye concert in Minneapolis postponed by illness
The teen-beloved K-pop girl group only gave fans 30 minutes notice in Detroit and has yet to reschedule the nearly sold-out Target Center date.
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Minnesota measles cases continue to rise among unvaccinated patients
Minnesota health officials say they are seeing a rise in measles cases among unvaccinated patients – a disease once considered eradicated throughout the U.S....
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Minnesota Supreme Court rules hospitals cannot share room numbers without consent
The court acknowledged its decision could impact families, caregivers and public safety officials, but patient privacy was at the heart of the Minnesota Health Records Act....
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Mexican judge arrested over alleged $2M bribe to free drug kingpin Ryan Wedding’s top deputy
A Mexican judge was arrested after federal prosecutors accused him of taking a $2 million bribe to order the release of convicted drug trafficker Ryan Wedding's top lieutenant....
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Philadelphia girl missing since Oct. 26 found dead in trunk of vehicle in New Jersey, 1 in custody: Sources
The body of missing 10-year-old Jalayshia "Malayshia" Alford was found Wednesday night in Lindenwold, New Jersey, bringing a frantic 10-day search to a tragic conclusion, sources said....