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Major healthcare merger gets green light in Minnesota

A major merger between Minnesota-based North Memorial Health and South Dakota-based Sanford Health was announced Friday morning, and is set to close in a matter of days.

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Medical fund jar meant to help 4-year-old with cerebral palsy is stolen from Wisconsin store

Medical fund jar meant to help 4-year-old with cerebral palsy is stolen from Wisconsin store

“Children cannot make it on the street,” says the leader of a new shelter

“Children cannot make it on the street,” says the leader of a new shelter

Trump calls Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed a “terrorist sympathizer,” misnames him

Trump calls Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed a “terrorist sympathizer,” misnames him

“It could have easily spread”: Neighbors relieved a Minneapolis fire was caught early

“It could have easily spread”: Neighbors relieved a Minneapolis fire was caught early

Lonestar, Josh Turner and Sara Evans are headed to Mystic Lake this fall

Lonestar, Josh Turner and Sara Evans are headed to Mystic Lake this fall

Northern Minnesota has passed peak fall color. Here’s where to look instead.

Northern Minnesota has passed peak fall color. Here’s where to look instead.

Control of Minnesota’s evenly split Legislature is on the ballot this November

Control of Minnesota’s evenly split Legislature is on the ballot this November

Native American Food Truck Festival 2026: dates, location, what to know

Native American Food Truck Festival 2026: dates, location, what to know

Strong wind gusts could kick up farm field dust and hurt Minnesota air quality | Oct. 8, 2026

Strong wind gusts could kick up farm field dust and hurt Minnesota air quality | Oct. 8, 2026

Hurricane Isaias forecast: Gulf Coast landfall expected late Friday or Saturday

Hurricane Isaias forecast: Gulf Coast landfall expected late Friday or Saturday

25-foot bee mural now covers the side of Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis

25-foot bee mural now covers the side of Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis

WCCO digital headlines: Afternoon of Oct. 8, 2026 | NEXT Weather

WCCO digital headlines: Afternoon of Oct. 8, 2026 | NEXT Weather

Minnesota axe attack suspect arrested after 24-hour standoff

Minnesota axe attack suspect arrested after 24-hour standoff

Gusty winds, dry conditions raise fire risk in Minnesota weather this weekend | Oct. 8, 2026

Gusty winds, dry conditions raise fire risk in Minnesota weather this weekend | Oct. 8, 2026

It takes only 15 to 20 seconds of video to fake your voice and face, AI expert warns

It takes only 15 to 20 seconds of video to fake your voice and face, AI expert warns

Driver crashes into Bloomington home near MSP Airport

Driver crashes into Bloomington home near MSP Airport

New Minneapolis family shelter fills with 52 families in just over a month

New Minneapolis family shelter fills with 52 families in just over a month

Man arrested after car crashes into Bloomington home

Man arrested after car crashes into Bloomington home

Nicolas Cage is filming a new thriller near Stillwater. Here's where he's been spotted.

Nicolas Cage is filming a new thriller near Stillwater. Here's where he's been spotted.

1 year after its comeback, Chi-Chi's brings back three of its most-requested dishes

1 year after its comeback, Chi-Chi's brings back three of its most-requested dishes

12-acre expansion is turning Victoria's small downtown into a walkable district

12-acre expansion is turning Victoria's small downtown into a walkable district

PlantyCon returns to all six Bachman's stores this Saturday, free to attend

PlantyCon returns to all six Bachman's stores this Saturday, free to attend

9 a.m. Minnesota forecast from Oct. 8, 2026 | NEXT Weather

9 a.m. Minnesota forecast from Oct. 8, 2026 | NEXT Weather

FBI says it thwarted Mall of America terror plot, and more headlines

FBI says it thwarted Mall of America terror plot, and more headlines

Man, 75, found dead on Lake Superior shore

Man, 75, found dead on Lake Superior shore

4 Your Weekend: Fall fun, coin show and Indigenous fest

4 Your Weekend: Fall fun, coin show and Indigenous fest

Man shot dead off East Lake Street in Minneapolis, police say

Man shot dead off East Lake Street in Minneapolis, police say

NEXT Weather: 6 a.m. report for Minnesota on Oct. 8, 2026

NEXT Weather: 6 a.m. report for Minnesota on Oct. 8, 2026

State trooper rescues 2 from Minneapolis house fire

State trooper rescues 2 from Minneapolis house fire

NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report on Oct. 7, 2026

NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report on Oct. 7, 2026

The story behind a stone house on the Rum River

The story behind a stone house on the Rum River

Woman charged for alleged role in Minneapolis nightclub mass shooting

Woman charged for alleged role in Minneapolis nightclub mass shooting

Judge lifts temporary gag order in Vance Boelter case

Judge lifts temporary gag order in Vance Boelter case

St. Paul hires firm to determine whether tax dollars must be used to defend mayor from lawsuit

St. Paul hires firm to determine whether tax dollars must be used to defend mayor from lawsuit

Counterterrorism expert explains how Mall of America protects against attacks

Counterterrorism expert explains how Mall of America protects against attacks

Richfield man says he witnessed arrest of man accused of planning attack at Mall of America

Richfield man says he witnessed arrest of man accused of planning attack at Mall of America

NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. report on Oct. 7, 2026

NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. report on Oct. 7, 2026

“They’re Here” documentary chronicles ICE surge through lens of horror

“They’re Here” documentary chronicles ICE surge through lens of horror

Minnesota gangs have changed, but the reasons people join haven’t, researcher says

Minnesota gangs have changed, but the reasons people join haven’t, researcher says

18-year-old planned massacre at Mall of America, feds say

18-year-old planned massacre at Mall of America, feds say

NEXT Weather: 5 p.m. report on Oct. 7, 2026

NEXT Weather: 5 p.m. report on Oct. 7, 2026

Minnesota faith leaders search for answers after surge in gun violence

Minnesota faith leaders search for answers after surge in gun violence

Jordan Collins Sr. found guilty of murdering his son

Jordan Collins Sr. found guilty of murdering his son

St. Paul native stars in CBS' new Silicon Valley legal drama "Cupertino"

St. Paul native stars in CBS' new Silicon Valley legal drama "Cupertino"

"Mystic Pizza," a musical based on Julia Roberts' breakout film, hits the Ordway

"Mystic Pizza," a musical based on Julia Roberts' breakout film, hits the Ordway

The story behind Anoka's stone house on the Rum River | Finding Minnesota

The story behind Anoka's stone house on the Rum River | Finding Minnesota

A 40-piece band and free admission: what to expect at Oktoberfest this weekend

A 40-piece band and free admission: what to expect at Oktoberfest this weekend

4 p.m. Minnesota forecast from Oct. 7, 2026 | NEXT Weather

4 p.m. Minnesota forecast from Oct. 7, 2026 | NEXT Weather

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