Weekly Minnesota Flu Report

The flu continues to linger around our state. The Minnesota Department of Health reports a total of 12 influenza-related hospitalizations over the past week, compared with 20 hospitalizations the week before. There have been more …

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E-Cigarette Legislation Approved

DFL State Senator Kathy Sheran of Mankato on Thursday successfully passed her legislation that adds regulations for the use of e-cigarettes. The legislation was included in a larger Health and Human Services Omnibus Bill which …

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More Minnesota Tax Breaks Coming

Minnesota lawmakers are ready to deliver $100-million more in tax relief, including extra refunds and credits for homeowners, renters and farmers. The deal described Thursday won’t be voted on until next week, but Governor Dayton …

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Minnesota Fishing Opener Weekend

Around 500,000 people are expected to fish on opening day of the walleye and northern pike season Saturday. DNR Fisheries Chief Don Pereira says there is something special about being on the water during the …

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Stamp Out Hunger On Saturday

Letter carriers across Minnesota are getting ready for the 22nd annual “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive. Regional coordinator Samantha Hartwig says they’re asking people to put a bag of non-perishable food items at their mailbox …

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Iowa Man Steals Mn-DOT Van

An Iowa man is in custody after leading authorities on a car chase through 2 counties on Tuesday while driving a stolen Mn-DOT van. The Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Department needed assistance from multiple agencies …

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Waseca Child Porn Charges Plea

A 69-year-old school bus driver from rural Waseca facing a total of 19 felony charges of possession of child pornography will plead Not Guilty. Arthur Gustave Mlenek was arrested without incident at the Waseca school …

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