Ramstad: The Social Security fight Minnesota’s next senator can’t avoid
Senators elected this fall are certain to be in office when Congress takes on Social Security’s looming insolvency.
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Minneapolis schools escape closure - for now
After fierce opposition, Minneapolis Public Schools scrapped plans to close up to 16 schools next fall. But district leaders still face hard decisions....
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A new Medicare season begins, but some shifts will arrive in 2027
WASHINGTON (AP) — Open enrollment for Medicare plans begins Thursday and enrollees will face a slew of changes that go into effect in 2027. During the enrollment period, which ends Dec. 7, people will have the opportunity to choose between traditional Medicare and privately run M...
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Eden Prairie homecoming shooting: 4th riot suspect arrested, released on bond
The fourth man facing a riot charge in connection with the Oct. 2 shooting at Eden Prairie High School’s homecoming football game was arrested Wednesday evening and released hours later on bond....
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Doctors say Pope Leo’s lung has recovered well from surgery and say his post-operative tests normal
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV’s lung has recovered well from surgery to remove a cancerous nodule , and he resumed working from the hospital on Thursday, his doctors and the Vatican reported. Leo’s post-operative tests remained within normal levels and his physiotherapy session Thursd...
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Rep. Ilhan Omar's phone seized and relatives subpoenaed in criminal probe, AP source says
Federal authorities investigating Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar seized the Democratic lawmaker's phone and have issued more than a dozen grand jury subpoenas, including to some of her relatives, according to a person briefed on the probe....
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Early voting in Minnesota starts this week: What you need to know
Early voting opens this Friday in Minnesota with a new process that allows voters to cast their ballots directly into voting machines, similar to voting on Election Day. Here's what you need to know:...
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Wholesale inflation jumped last month by most in four years as gas prices soared
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wholesale inflation rose more than expected last month on a big jump in fuel costs as rising prices become a bigger economic challenge for millions of Americans, and a growing political problem for Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections. The Labor Departm...
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The number of Americans filing for jobless aid remain at historically low levels below 200,000
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched up last week as layoffs remain historically low and most American workers enjoy job security . Initial jobless claims for the week ending October 10 ticked up by 1,000 to 199,000 from the week before, the Labor ...
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Minnesota Marine missing since World War II returns home for burial
The remains of a Minnesota Marine who has been missing since World War II have returned home to his family ahead of burial services this weekend. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS was at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) on Thursday morning where the remains of Marine Pvt. Ern...
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Robert Plant performs unforgettable show with unfamiliar tunes and a few Led Zeppelin songs
His Minneapolis performance with new band Saving Grace was one of year’s best concerts.
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Minnesota weather: Wet, cloudy and cool Thursday
Minnesota is in for a dreary Thursday as rain showers continue through much of the day alongside cooler temperatures in the 50s.
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Minneapolis City Council wants to subpoena Mayor Jacob Frey and his staff
The council and mayor have been at odds over his attempt to rein in the amount of time his staff spends in council meetings.