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Freeborn County Fair goes on despite CDC warning of high Covid risk

Freeborn County Fair goes on despite CDC warning of high Covid risk

State Auditor Julie Blaha (left) and Sen. Melisa Franzen.

Minnesota state auditor, senator taken to hospital after crash in Redwood County

New research shows people with psychiatric disorders more at risk for severe COVID-19
New research shows people with psychiatric disorders more at risk for severe COVID-19
US plans to require COVID-19 shots for foreign travelers
President Joe Biding tours Plumbers & Gasfitters Local 5 Training Facility in Lanham, Md., Wednesday, Aug 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
USS Minneapolis St. Paul planning for commissioning in May in Duluth
USS Minneapolis St. Paul planning for commissioning in May in Duluth
Mayo Clinic: "Masks are the best protection"
Mayo Clinic: "Masks are the best protection"
Media attorney: It's time to release names of Chauvin jurors
In this screen grab from video, defense attorney Eric Nelson, left, defendant and former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, right, and Nelson's assistant Amy Voss, back, introduce themselves to jurors as Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill presides over jury selection in the trial of Chauvin Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis, Minn. Chauvin is charged in the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd.
From small-town ball to Big Ten: Hayfield's Easton Fritcher commits to Minnesota
From small-town ball to Big Ten: Hayfield's Easton Fritcher commits to Minnesota
$100 vaccine reward request form opens in Minnesota
$100 vaccine reward request form opens in Minnesota
Sturgis bike rally revs back bigger, despite virus variant
FILE - In this Aug. 7, 2020, file photo, people congregate at One-Eyed Jack's Saloon during the 80th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, S.D. The annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally refused to take 2020 off despite the threat of the coronavirus pandemic, a decision blamed for leading to a late-summer spike in cases across the Midwest. And it's about to roar right back this year, kicking off Friday, Aug. 6, 2021 with crowds expecting to be significantly larger even as the delta variant is rising. (AP Photo/Stephen Groves, File)
Minnesota Supreme Court upholds state's permit-to-carry law
Minnesota Supreme Court upholds state's permit-to-carry law
Masks required in RCTC buildings effective Wednesday
Masks required in RCTC buildings effective Wednesday
Senate requests outside investigation of harassment claim
Senate requests outside investigation of harassment claim
Iowa COVID-19 latest: August 4
Iowa COVID-19 latest: August 4
Minnesota COVID-19 update: Wednesday
Minnesota COVID-19 update: Wednesday
Vikings owner on league-low vax rate: 'We're very concerned'
Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer speaks to reporters during the NFL football team's training camp Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Mexico sues US gun manufacturers over arms trafficking toll
FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2016, file photo, handguns are displayed at the Smith & Wesson booth at the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show in Las Vegas. The Mexican government sued U.S. gun manufacturers and distributors, including some of the biggest names in guns like Smith & Wesson Brands, on Aug. 4, 2021 in U.S. federal court in Boston, arguing that their commercial practices have unleashed tremendous bloodshed in Mexico. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Cuomo investigation: What we know and what's next
In this image taken from video provided by Office of the NY Governor, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo makes a statement on a pre-recorded video released, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in New York. An investigation into New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has found that he sexually harassed multiple current and former state government employees. State Attorney General Letitia James announced the findings Tuesday. (Office of the NY Governor via AP )
Target to offer debt-free education to front-line workers
Target to offer debt-free education to front-line workers

Local Sports

From small-town ball to Big Ten: Hayfield's Easton Fritcher commits to Minnesota
Matthew Hurt lands free-agent deal with Houston Rockets
Byron U15 boys soccer team makes history

Politics

Cuomo investigation: What we know and what's next
Cuomo urged to resign after probe finds he harassed 11 women
CDC issues new eviction ban for most of US through Oct. 3

Business

Target to offer debt-free education to front-line workers
Tyson Foods, Microsoft to require vaccination for US workers
PepsiCo to sell Tropicana, other juices, in $3.3B deal

Minnesota Headlines

Minnesota state auditor, senator taken to hospital after crash in Redwood County
State Auditor Julie Blaha (left) and Sen. Melisa Franzen.
USS Minneapolis St. Paul planning for commissioning in May in Duluth
USS Minneapolis St. Paul planning for commissioning in May in Duluth

Iowa Headlines

Iowa COVID-19 latest: August 4
Iowa COVID-19 latest: August 4
Iowa teen hurt in fatal park ride accident leaving hospital
Brothers David, from left, Gus and Michael Jaramillo of Marion, Iowa are shown in this undated family photo released by the family's attorney Ryan Best. An accident on a popular boat ride at Adventureland Park in Altoona, Iowa on Saturday, July 3, 2021 killed 11-year-old Michael, left his brother David in critical condition, while Gus suffered minor injuries. (Family photo/attorney Ryan Best via AP)

Twin Cities Headlines

Hundreds of U of M professors give work stoppage ultimatum if no vaccine mandate
Hennepin Healthcare faces federal investigation into patient who died shortly after release
Are cloth masks effective against the delta variant? Experts say any mask is better than no mask
Counties with higher vaccination rates still seeing substantial COVID transmission rates
Minnesota state auditor, senator taken to hospital after crash in Redwood County
Differing mask rules create confusion for some
Required vs. recommended: Mask policy updates
State health, education leaders urge COVID vaccinations, masks as start of school approaches
Northwestern Minnesota homicide suspect arrested, charged
Missing man last seen leaving his North St. Paul home

National

Battalion Chief Sergio Mora watches as the Dixie Fire tears through the Greenville community of Plumas County, Calif., on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. The fire leveled multiple historic buildings and dozens of homes in central Greenville. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Fire engulfs Northern California town, leveling businesses

GREENVILLE, Calif. (AP) - California's largest wildfire has leveled much of the downtown and some surrounding homes in a small Northern California mountain community.

Man pistol-whipped by Colorado officer feared for his life
In rare move for murder defendant, Durst expected to testify
Republicans aim at GOP base in 1st California recall debate
At least 10 dead as van carrying migrants crashes in Texas
Asia stocks mixed with eyes on US economic recovery
Real estate heir Durst expected to testify at murder trial
Lawyers for Huawei CFO argue US 'strategically crafted' case
Fire destroys cabin of New Hampshire man forced out of woods
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Target to offer debt-free education to front-line workers
Target to offer debt-free education to front-line workers
Freeborn County Fair goes on despite CDC warning of high Covid risk
Freeborn County Fair goes on despite CDC warning of high Covid risk
Minnesota state auditor, senator taken to hospital after crash in Redwood County
State Auditor Julie Blaha (left) and Sen. Melisa Franzen.
New research shows people with psychiatric disorders more at risk for severe COVID-19
New research shows people with psychiatric disorders more at risk for severe COVID-19
$100 vaccine reward request form opens in Minnesota
$100 vaccine reward request form opens in Minnesota
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