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New laws in Minnesota that go into effect on Jan. 1: List

From concert ticket prices, to a ban on binary triggers on guns - here are some of the new laws that will take effect on Jan. 1.

State Sen. Omar Fateh to run for mayor of Minneapolis

Fateh, 34, became the first Somali American and first Muslim to serve in the Senate when he was first elected in 2020.

Minnesota weather: Some slick roads during Wednesday snow

Snow is falling in much of Minnesota on Wednesday, which could make for some slick roads and a challenging commute.

Has your city declared a snow emergency? Here's how to check.

Cities across Minnesota have varying thresholds for declaring snow emergencies. Here's how to find out if your city has one in effect.

Minnesota is a refuge for trans health care. Here's how doctors are meeting the need

As more states ban gender care for youth, doctors and clinics in Minnesota are building up capacity to help the influx of trans patients who are traveling or moving to the state for care.

Minnesota Vikings lose their 2nd straight, falling to Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams 30-20

Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua had big games in their returns from injury, and Matthew Stafford passed for four TDs in the Los Angeles Rams’ 30-20 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday.

First-of-its-kind program in Minnesota helps track postpartum women’s’ health

Since it started about a year ago, the program has served 367 patients and led to a 69% reduction in postpartum re-admissions due to hypertension, according to M Health Fairview.

Tyler, the Creator will kick off his 2025 tour in Minnesota in February

A top draw at some of 2024’s biggest music festivals such as Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits, madcap Los Angeles hip-hop hitmaker Tyler, the Creator is hitting the road again in early 2025 starting with a Feb. 4 date at Xcel Energy Center.

Protests Prompt University of Minnesota to Postpone Fauci Lecture

The University of Minnesota rescheduled a lecture by Dr. Anthony Fauci, originally planned for Tuesday evening, because of unrest on campus, CBS News reported. Students demonstrated to demand the release of 11 pro-Palestinian protesters, including students ...

Protestor charged with fourth-degree assault in University of Minnesota divestment occupation

Eleven people were released from the Hennepin County Jail on Wednesday following arrests at a University of Minnesota protest for divestment from Israel. Prosecutors charged a 23-year-old protester with fourth-degree assault,

6th Minnesota health system may exit Medicare Advantage

Minneapolis-based Allina Health, a 12-hospital system, has notified about 18,000 patients with Humana Medicare Advantage plans that their clinicians will be out-of-network in 2025 unless the payer agrees to a contract that reduces prior authorization hurdles and claims denials, The Star Tribune reported Oct. 24.

How to watch Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams: TV channel, streaming info

The Minnesota Vikings (5-1) visit the Los Angeles Rams (2-4) at SoFi Stadium on Thursday, October 24, 2024. The Vikings and the Rams play at 8:15 p.m. ET. NFL STATS CENTRAL: The latest NFL scores, schedules, odds, stats and more. In their last five head-to-head matchups, Minnesota has beaten Los Angeles three times.

Domestic assault in Minneapolis ends in western Minnesota with 2 bystanders shot, 1 fatally

What started as a Tuesday domestic assault at an apartment building in Minneapolis ended 90 miles west of the metro area in a deadly shooting near Willmar, with another gunshot

Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approves rate increase for Minnesota Power electric bills in Duluth, Iron Range

The increase is smaller than what the Duluth-based utility asked for, but the company agreed to a more limited increase that will amount to an extra $5 a month for customers.

What channel is Thursday Night Football on? Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Rams time, TV

Who plays Thursday Night Football? Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Rams NFL Week 8 TV channel, how to watch on television, how to stream game today.

NFL schedule today: TV channel, how to watch Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Rams game

What channel is Thursday Night Football on? How to watch NFL Week 8 game between Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Rams on TV, streaming today.

Fleeing suspect alleged to have shot two men, one fatally, before Willmar, Minnesota, arrest

Jerome Skluzacek, of New London, was identified as the man shot and killed Tuesday outside Willmar. A Lake Lillian man shot earlier is expected to survive, according to the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office.

Minnesota Free School Meals Program serves over 150 million meals in first year

In the first year of the Minnesota Free School Meals Program, more than 150 million meals were served to students. This saved Minnesota families approximately $1,000 per student. Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan highlighted the ...

Activating the growing power of the Latino vote in Minnesota

COPAL's goal, Francisco Segovia writes, is "to position our organization as a key resource for voter education and mobilization in the Latino community. COPAL members are engaging in bilingual phone banking, door knocking, texting and more to mobilize the ...

Boston Scientific lifts sales outlook, notes key approval of Afib device with Minnesota ties

The med-tech company with approximately 9,400 employees in Minnesota posted profit and sales that beat Wall Street’s expectations.

Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams Week 8 TNF: Odds, Predictions, Picks & Best Bets

The Vikings coughed up a late lead in their 31-29 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Quarterback Sam Darnold threw for 259 yards and a touchdown, but Minnesota blew a 10-0 first-quarter lead before letting the Lions move the ball down the field for Jake Bates’ game-winning 44-yard field goal with 15 seconds left.

Tim Walz, wife and son vote early in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Democratic vice presidential candidate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, his wife, Gwen, and their son, Gus, went to a polling place in St. Paul on a crisp fall Wednesday morning to cast their ballots early. It was the first time voting for Gus, who just turned 18.

Minnesota’s Trump vs. Harris decision will drive who controls the Minnesota House

When the Democratic presidential candidate’s margin was 4% or greater in eight elections —1976, 1980, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2008, 2012 and 2020 — the DFL has won control of the state House with 70 or more seats.

Walz joins spouse Gwen, son Gus in voting early in Minnesota

Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential candidate, encouraged Minnesotans to vote early as he and members of his immediate family cast their votes Wednesday.

Vikings vs Rams TNF Prop Bets: Stafford Struggles Against Minnesota's Aggressive Defense

Matthew Stafford hasn't fared well under pressure this season, and we expect no different from the Rams quarterback when he faces an elite Vikings stop unit.

Pro-Palestine Protesters Return to University of Minnesota Building After 11 Arrested

Pro-Palestinian protesters returned to an administrative building at the University of Minnesota on Tuesday, October 22, the day after 11 people were arrested for barricading themselves in the historic building.

Despite potential to disrupt DFL’s trifecta, lone Minnesota Senate race has flown under the radar

It’s a crowded ballot, but independent expenditure groups are expected to spend more on the Senate race key to the DFL's trifecta.

Gov. Tim Walz joins spouse Gwen, son Gus in voting early in Minnesota

Walz was set to depart for another round of swing state visits later in the day Wednesday. He heads next to Kentucky and North Carolina.

Minnesota DFL leaders defend rising cost of state's free school meal program

One year into Minnesota's free school meal program, the state's DFL leaders are defending the decision to go millions of dollars over budget to serve nearly 150 million meals to students.

Animals arrive in Minnesota following Hurricane Helene

A group of animals that were impacted by Hurricane Helene are now in Minnesota looking for their forever homes.

Minnesota mom giving away special locks to help keep kids with autism safe

MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota mother is on a mission to protect children with autism and ease the burden on their families. Sheletta Brundidge has three children with autism. She says her 9-year-old son, Daniel, has tried to escape the house at every possible chance for most of his life, a very common impulse for kids with autism.

Sacramento hosts Minnesota in conference matchup

Sacramento and Minnesota will take the floor in a matchup of Western Conference foes. Thursday's meeting is the first of the season for the two teams.

Students vote early at University of Minnesota pop-up polling place following law change

By Ellie Roth, Minnesota Public Radio News A crush of students and Minneapolis residents visited a pop-up voting site at the Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus on Tuesday.

Yes, Minnesota Is in Play for Trump

Minnesota has long been seen as a Democratic stronghold, and on the surface, that makes sense. In 1984, we famously stood alone as the only state to resist Ronald Reagan’s landslide, voting for our hometown kid, Walter Mondale.

Minnesota Lynx enter offseason with five starters ready for 2025

Courtney Williams, Bridget Carleton, Alanna Smith, Kayla McBride and Napheesa Collier will continue with the team following a five-game WNBA final series.

Portion of bypass near Willmar, Minnesota, closed in apparent arrest of shooting suspect

Willmar Senior High school briefly locked down Tuesday afternoon due to an "external threat," and a portion of the Highway 71/23 Bypass southeast of Willmar is closed. Various law enforcement vehicles and at least one ambulance are in the area.

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