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Families in Edina participating in the Save Food, Spend Less campaign.

Ramsey County is helping residents save money on groceries by reducing waste

As the sun rises over the bustling streets of Edina, families prepare for another day filled with commitments. However, for many, the rising cost of groceries weighs heavily on their minds. Enter Ramsey County's innovative initiative aimed at tackling this issue head-on: the Save Food, Spend Less...

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St. Paul school board meeting with members discussing teacher layoffs.

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St. Paul Public Schools avoids teacher layoffs after school board proposal

As the sun rose over St. Paul last Friday, a sense of relief washed over the district's educators. Teachers, parents, and community members gathered, anxiously awaiting the St. Paul school board's decision on a proposal that could have drastically altered the landscape of education in the city. In...

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St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her announces Jeramiah Melquist as fire chief nominee

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St. Paul mayor nominates Assistant Chief of Operations Jeramiah Melquist as city's next fire chief

As the sun dipped below the horizon on a crisp autumn evening, St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her stood before a gathering of city officials and community members, announcing a pivotal decision for the city's future. The moment was charged with anticipation as she revealed her nomination of Assistant Chief...

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5 ON YOUR SIDE: Regenerative agriculture

@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } 5 ON YOUR SIDE: Regenerative agriculture5 ON YOUR SIDE: Regenerative agriculture As the concept of regenerative agriculture has been popularized in recent years, states, the federal government, and big...

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Minnesota Zoo

Minnesota Live goes wild with a behind-the-scenes look at the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley, where dedicated staff work tirelessly to feed and care for their incredible feathered residents. Photojournalist Bill Middeke takes us inside to discover exactly how the zoo s team keeps their birds healthy...

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As NFL trade deadline nears, several teams are clear sellers and others have 2 weeks to decide

Jeffery Simmons, Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner have already been traded. More players will be on the move soon. With the NFL trade deadline approaching on Nov. 10, several teams still have to determine whether they will be buyers or sellers. The Titans and Colts already made their intentions...

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Minnesota man charged with $3.2 million Medicaid fraud

@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Minnesota man charged with $3.2 million Medicaid fraud A Minnesota man is facing new federal fraud charges accusing him of billing Medicaid for care he never provided. A federal grand jury indictment accuses Jama...

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Apple Valley family devastated by missing heirloom jewelry after mother's death

The family of an Apple Valley woman says the heirloom jewelry she wore every day disappeared after her death at a Burnsville hospital.

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Two hearts, one kidney, 491 Days: Finn Olson’s long road home

After two heart transplants, kidney failure and nearly 500 days of split-family routines, the Olson’s completed one final major step at Mayo Clinic this month — a mother and son kidney surgery on the same day.

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Another sign of a healthy economy just emerged, but for many Americans, employment and cost pressures continue

If you're looking for a sign of how people are navigating the mixed economic picture right now, take a trip down the toilet paper aisle.

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Minnesota sees highest number of measles cases in 36 years

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) reported that measles cases in Minnesota have hit their highest level since 1990. According to the MDH, Minnesota has reached 80 cases so far in 2026, the state s highest single-year total in 36 years. Health officials are stressing that Minnesotans check...

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HHS eases restrictions on certain unapproved peptides

Health and Human Services is moving forward with a policy for the use of compound specific unapproved peptides while regulators assess their safety and effectiveness.

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Minnesota measles cases reach 80, highest since 1990

Minnesota has reached its highest measles case total in 36 years as health officials urge people to check their vaccination records.

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