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Some things never change, even after moving to Minnesota

Minnesota News October 8, 2026

MILWAUKEE — As a fairly new Minnesota resident, I must admit — some things will never change when it comes to the teams I root for. Growing up in southwestern Wisconsin, it was instilled in me from an early age to cheer for the Packers, Bucks, Badgers and Brewers. A huge shoutout goes to my dad for getting me into sports so early. Over the years, I have been fortunate enough to experience plenty of success with those teams. There was the Packers’ 2011 Super Bowl championship, multiple playoff runs with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback (sorry, Vikings fans), and, of course, the ...

Pope Leo XIV opens status check on Pope Francis' contentious opening to civilly remarried Catholics

International News October 8, 2026

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday urged Catholic leaders to courageously accompany families in their weaknesses and failures, as he embraced one of Pope Francis' most contentious teachings about welcoming Catholics in second marriages and otherwise "irregular" unions. Leo opened a ...

Tafoya hopes national Republicans put money behind praise

Minnesota News October 8, 2026

LE SUEUR — Michele Tafoya has TV skills and an opponent saddled with the state’s fraud scandal. What she needs now is money. Polls show Tafoya is in a dead heat with Democratic Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, even with significant national political headwinds forcing Republicans to spend ...

Trump's executive order on dyed diesel will offer little relief, farmers and truckers say

National News October 7, 2026

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Farmers, truckers and economists say a move to cut taxes on diesel will provide little relief from record-high fuel prices that have soared since the U.S. attacked Iran months ago. Industry groups said they appreciate President Donald Trump's executive order expanding ...

Quilt show this weekend in Marshall

Local News October 7, 2026

MARSHALL — There’s a lot of excitement building for the Threadbenders Quilt Guild quilt show this weekend, organizers said. On Saturday and Sunday, visitors will not only be able to see displays of quilts at the Marshall Adult Community Center, but they can take in a trunk show presented ...

Fed minutes: Another rate hike likely coming this year to combat persistent inflation

National News October 7, 2026

WASHINGTON — Most Federal Reserve officials expect that another interest rate increase will likely be needed this year to combat inflation, according to minutes released Wednesday from the central bank's most recent meeting. The officials unanimously agreed that inflation was still elevated and had not made much progress toward their 2% target in recent months, the minutes said. The Fed increased its key interest rate at the Sept. 15-16 meeting by a quarter-point to about 3.9%, its first increase in three years. The increase defied President Donald Trump's repeated calls for the ...