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Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states

WASHINGTON — Federal health officials on Friday expanded the scope of their investigation into an outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite to four additional states, broadening the size of the largest U.S. outbreak of cyclospora. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak first tied to shredded lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants now includes Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania. Previously the agency's investigation included five states: Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia. The CDC, Food and Drug Administration and state health ...

Stocks waver on Wall Street while crude oil prices fall for the first time in a week

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks drifted to a mixed finish on Wall Street Friday as oil prices slipped for the first time in a week. Every major index lost ground overall for the week amid increasing pressure from a sharp escalation in the U.S. war with Iran. Investors are also contending with more tariffs and worries about the economy suffering under the weight of stubborn inflation. The S&P 500 barely budged in a day of uneventful trading. It rose 3.68 points, or less than 0.1%, to 7,411.98. The index notched its second consecutive losing week, which hasn't happened since March. The Dow ...

Crime for July 25

MARSHALL — Welfare fraud reported at 11:48 a.m. Thursday on the 2100 block of 260th Street is under investigation, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Department said. MARSHALL — Theft of keys from a vehicle reported at 8:42 a.m. Thursday on the 900 block of West Main Street is under investigation, Marshall Police said.

'We need all the farmers we have'

NEW ULM — Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen talked about agriculture opportunities and challenges in detail at the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) Summer Conference at the New Ulm Convention Center Wednesday. “We need all the farmers we have,” said Petersen. ...

Qualls wants to open up Iron Range

NEW ULM – Republican gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls presented his vision for Minnesota during the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) candidate forum. CGMC executive director Bradley Peterson opened the town hall, saying this was a big election year that included a ...