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Stories from January 5, 2026

Update: Icy glaze overnight into Tuesday morning

Update: Icy glaze overnight into Tuesday morning

A weak weather system will produce up to a tenth of an inch of ice overnight across much of central and southern Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner

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Minneapolis mayor, council officially take office with inauguration

Minneapolis mayor, council officially take office with inauguration

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey officially launched his third term in office with an inauguration ceremony on Monday alongside newly elected members of the city council, park board and Board of Estimate and Taxation.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Walz drops out; Klobuchar considers run

Gov. Tim Walz has dropped out of his race for re-election amid growing federal scrutiny of fraud in Minnesota. Walz announced in the fall that he would seek a third term, but in recent months, fraud in state social service programs has become a national story. Sources told MPR News that Democratic Sen. U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar is considering a run for governor. Former Republican Governor Tim Pawlenty says Klobuchar would be a challenging opponent for GOP candidates — if she runs.
by Emily Reese

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High praise, ‘good riddance’: Reactions pour in on Walz's decision not to run

High praise, ‘good riddance’: Reactions pour in on Walz's decision not to run

News that DFL Gov. Tim Walz had abandoned his quest for a third term as governor generated reactions from across the state and national political spectrum. Here’s an edited sampling of comments from Walz’s political supporters and opponents.
by MPR News Staff

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U.S. drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child

U.S. drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child

The U.S. has taken the unprecedented step of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child — leaving other immunizations, such as flu shots, open to families to choose but without clear guidance.
by The Associated Press

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Who’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026?

Who’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026?

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz abruptly ended his bid for a third term Monday, saying he wanted to spend his final year in office focused on fighting fraud in state programs instead of campaigning. Here’s who has said they are running so far.
by MPR News Staff

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Blaha, UW-River Falls beats defending champion North Central 24-14 for D-III title

Blaha, UW-River Falls beats defending champion North Central 24-14 for D-III title

Kaleb Blaha threw a touchdown pass and added two rushing TDs to help UW-River Falls beat defending national champion North Central 24-14 to win the first Division III title in program history.
by The Associated Press

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Walz to hold news conference, fanning speculation about his reelection campaign

Gov. Tim Walz has scheduled a news conference for later this morning without a predetermined topic. That’s fanning speculation that the two-term Democratic governor may be reassessing his reelection campaign.
by Jacob Aloi

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In Elmore, an effort to keep the Mondale legacy alive

In Elmore, an effort to keep the Mondale legacy alive

Former Vice President and U.S. Sen. Walter Mondale grew up in Elmore, just north of the Iowa border. Now, a few people want to put this tiny town on the map by listing Mondale's childhood home on the National Register of Historic Places.
by Catharine Richert

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Walz abandons reelection campaign; Klobuchar weighs possible run for governor

Walz abandons reelection campaign; Klobuchar weighs possible run for governor

Walz spoke briefly Monday morning after announcing he wouldn’t seek reelection. He defended his administration’s work to fight fraud but did not take reporter questions. Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar may enter the race for governor, a source tells MPR News.
by Brian Bakst and Peter Cox

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