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Wisconsin has first measles outbreak of 2026; 15 cases confirmed in SW part of the state

Wisconsin has first measles outbreak of 2026; 15 cases confirmed in SW part of the state

Wisconsin health officials confirm there are at least 15 cases of measles in an outbreak in the southwest part of the state. Measles cases are surging all across the country, as the anti-vaccine movement grows. The CDC reports 2,566 confirmed cases of measles already this year, surpassing last year’s total of 2,289. It’s the highest number of reported cases of measles in the U.S. since 1991.
by Molly Castle Work

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Conservative provocateur posts video questioning Minnesota election law

Conservative provocateur posts video questioning Minnesota election law

In an Islamophobic video, a conservative activist takes aim at voter registration laws in Minnesota, asks election workers what the law is, gets answers and leaves out plenty.
by Peter Cox

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Klobuchar on her agenda if she's elected governor

Klobuchar on her agenda if she's elected governor

Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Wednesday’s Morning Edition to talk about her plans for office if she’s elected the next governor of Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aron Woldeslassie

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In Senate race, Flanagan and Tafoya bring vastly different politics, experience

In Senate race, Flanagan and Tafoya bring vastly different politics, experience

Democrat Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Republican Michele Tafoya have come to politics from very different routes and backgrounds. As the two battle it out for an open U.S. Senate seat, analysts expect a large amount of money to flow into the race.
by Peter Cox

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Voters choose Democrat Matt Little to run for competitive Congressional seat

Voters choose Democrat Matt Little to run for competitive Congressional seat

After winning the Democratic primary, former state Senator Matt Little will ask voters in the general election to send him to Congress to represent a competitive district in southeast Minnesota, which will be vacated by Angie Craig.
by Nina Moini, Brian Bakst and Ngoc Bui

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Minnesota governor's race will make history, break a streak Marlene Johnson started in 1983

Minnesota governor's race will make history, break a streak Marlene Johnson started in 1983

After Democrat Amy Klobuchar and Republican Lisa Demuth won their parties’ primaries, Minnesota is about to get its first woman governor. Marlene Johnson became the first Lieutenant Governor in 1983 and women have held the role since, despite never winning the top job.
by Nina Moini, Brian Bakst and Alanna Elder

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Turbulent Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor ends in upset win for David Crowley

Turbulent Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor ends in upset win for David Crowley

A Wisconsin reporter broke down the results of a competitive Democratic primary race for governor and what they mean leading up to the November midterms, where Crowley will face Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany.
by Nina Moini, Brian Bakst and Alanna Elder

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