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California Gov. Newsom says he will commute all death sentences in state to life without parole
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday that he’ll change all death sentences in the state to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Newsom’s decision comes as he prepares to leave office after eight years. In 2019, he placed a moratorium o...
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Child dies of measles in Wisconsin’s first such death since 1990
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — An infant in southwestern Wisconsin has died after contracting measles , the state’s first death from the disease in 36 years, state officials announced Thursday. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services did not specify where the death happened or provide ...
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How much did Minnesota voters shift politically from 2024 to 2026 election? These graphics illustrate it.
In an election that was supposed to feature multiple tight statewide races in Minnesota, DFLers ended up again sweeping control of the governor’s office, both chambers of the Legislature and all constitutional offices. It was part of a nationwide blue wave, in which Democrats gra...
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Live: Blake faces defending champion Mahtomedi in girls soccer semifinal
The winner will face Becker or Holy Angels in the Class 2A championship at 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Eagan, which defeated Duluth East 1-0, will meet Lakeville North, which advanced past Mounds View on penalty kicks, in the Class 3A final at 8 a.m....
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Gov. Tim Walz says he wants a secure state handoff in 2027
Gov. Tim Walz said his focus after the 2026 midterm elections is handing off what he called a strong, secure state government. After not seeking a third term, Walz said on Thursday his priority is to leave behind strong program oversight and a strong economy for the next administ...
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Highway 100 shooting stemmed from 'Muddy' rival gang dispute: Charges
Two more men are charged for their alleged involvement in a shooting that temporarily shut down Highway 100 in St. Louis Park back in September.
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Minnesota’s Saint John’s University sues New York school over ‘Johnnies’ name
Saint John’s University (SJU) in Collegeville, Minnesota has filed a lawsuit against Saint John’s in New York (SJNY) over the use of the name “Johnnies,” “Johnnie” and “Johnny.” According to court documents, SJU, which sits just outside St. Cloud, has used the name since at least...
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Wisconsin measles outbreak: Infant death reported in southwestern Wisconsin
Wisconsin officials say an infant has died as part of a measles outbreak that is reaching the highest level seen in the state in more than 35 years.
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Carson Wentz starting for Vikings with Kyler Murray out. Can he spark offense?
Murray’s hamstring injury will prevent him from playing on “Monday Night Football,” creating an opening for Wentz to build on his connection with Justin Jefferson....
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Charges: Edina subcontractor faces 2 tax felonies after St. Paul roof job
An Edina man faces two felony tax charges connected to a years-long investigation from a public housing roofing project in St. Paul. Brian Ramos, 26, was charged with failing to file a tax return and failing to pay withholding tax, the Minnesota Department of Revenue (MDOR) and t...
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A wipeout for AI stocks sends Wall Street reeling, and the S&P 500 tumbles more than 3%
Another wipeout for stocks tied to the buildout of AI data centers is overwhelming Wall Street on Thursday and more than erasing all its gains from the day before, which was its best in three months....