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September 27, 2026 7:00 AM

An early surge confirms bird flu is back in Minnesota

Minnesota had been bird flu-free for barely over a month and a half. The disease is now back, and it’s here early.

by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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September 25, 2026 4:00 AM

The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve is low. Here's why you should care

The U.S. has tapped into its strategic oil reserve to help drive down rising gasoline prices in the wake of the war with Iran. Can oil from Venezuela help fill it back up?

by Willa Rubin and Julia Simon

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September 24, 2026 3:15 PM

Aldi opening restores full-service grocery store access to downtown St. Paul

The area had been without a grocery store since Lunds & Byerlys closed in March 2025. Area leaders say the Aldi opening will support population growth and signals reinvestment in downtown St. Paul.

by Feven Gerezgiher

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September 24, 2026 2:16 PM

Unionized doctors reach tentative deal with Allina Health after four-day strike

The agreement follows a four-day strike, believed to be the first by inpatient doctors at a private-sector hospital in U.S. history.

by Erica Zurek

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September 24, 2026 5:25 AM

CNN, MS NOW and Politico back at the White House, hours after judge ordered Trump to lift ban

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s ban of three news outlets from the White House. He said CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored. Reporters from all three outlets said they were blocked early Thursday, a few hours after the order.

by The Associated Press

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September 24, 2026 4:00 AM

Rochester’s biomedical startup economy is growing. Finding the right workers is harder

In Rochester, new biomedical companies are growing out of Mayo Clinic. Local leaders want those companies to stay and grow in the community, but finding the right workers with the right skills is a bigger challenge.

by Catharine Richert

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September 23, 2026 2:32 PM

Minnesota auto shops raise prices as oil costs increase

Your oil changes aren't going to get any cheaper any time soon.

by Ahmed Hassan

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September 23, 2026 2:15 PM

Minneapolis residents weigh in on driverless taxi regulations

The Minneapolis City Council is considering requiring paid, licensed drivers to monitor Waymo and other autonomous vehicles.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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September 23, 2026 4:00 AM

Blast, at last: Minnesota’s first new iron ore mine in 50 years targets new era of steelmaking

Mesabi Metallics has begun mining ore at its new $2.5 billion project on the Iron Range and is already making plans for a more ambitious development.

by Dan Kraker

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September 23, 2026 4:00 AM

Minnesota farmers face bigger loan payments as Federal Reserve hikes interest rates

Farmers could soon see higher payments on some loans. This comes after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years.

by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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Business and Economic News

An early surge confirms bird flu is back in Minnesota

The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve is low. Here's why you should care

Aldi opening restores full-service grocery store access to downtown St. Paul

Unionized doctors reach tentative deal with Allina Health after four-day strike

CNN, MS NOW and Politico back at the White House, hours after judge ordered Trump to lift ban

Rochester’s biomedical startup economy is growing. Finding the right workers is harder

Minnesota auto shops raise prices as oil costs increase

Minneapolis residents weigh in on driverless taxi regulations

Blast, at last: Minnesota’s first new iron ore mine in 50 years targets new era of steelmaking

Minnesota farmers face bigger loan payments as Federal Reserve hikes interest rates

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