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Universities of Wisconsin regents cite disputes over AI and other topics in president's firing
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (378+ words) April 9, 2026 / 6: 42 PM CDT / AP Leaders on the board that oversees the Universities of Wisconsin rebuffed the fired system president's claim that he was "blindsided" by their decision to oust him, telling lawmakers Thursday that he was slow to address pressing…...
How the ICE surge devastated Minneapolis' Mercado Central
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (49+ words) An event Thursday at Mercado Central on Lake Street in Minneapolis aimed to the save the once-thriving market that's full of immigrant-owned businesses. The three dozen vendors inside the market say business has dropped 85% since Operation Metro Surge. How the…...
Could the Minneapolis City Council reject Police Chief O'Hara's reappointment?
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (48+ words) The jobs of top safety leaders in the state's largest city could be in jeopardy right now. The Minneapolis City Council voted against reappointing the community safety commissioner while questions swirl about their support for the police chief. Could the…...
Search continues for shooter who killed Minneapolis nightclub bouncer in 2022: "It is a family's worst nightmare"
2+ hour, 46+ min ago (291+ words) April 9, 2026 / 5: 23 PM CDT / CBS Minnesota A Twin Cities mother says nearly 3 " years later, she still doesn't know who killed her son. Gabriel Mendoza was just 23 when he was murdered while working security at an Uptown Minneapolis club in 2022. "My biggest…...
Minnesota Legislature mulls sales tax to help fund HCMC
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (43+ words) Hennepin County Medical Center says it needs a lifeline, and fast, or the state's busiest trauma hospital could go under. WCCO's Caroline Cummings explains how an effort at the Capitol could shore up support. Minnesota Legislature mulls sales tax to…...
4 p. m. Minnesota forecast from April 9, 2026 | NEXT Weather
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (43+ words) A wave of light showers is expected to pass through in the evening, but Friday is expected to be sunny with temps in the 50s, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer. 4 p. m. Minnesota forecast from April 9, 2026 | NEXT Weather...
Why 30% of Minnesota's hospitals are losing millions of dollars
3+ hour, 32+ min ago (32+ words) Hennepin Healthcare is one of the state's largest hospitals and is in danger of closing, but it's not alone. Why 30% of Minnesota's hospitals are losing millions of dollars...
Arizona Taco Company sets up shop in Uptown Minneapolis
3+ hour, 29+ min ago (48+ words) Husband and wife duo Sheila and Marcos Ayala moved to Minnesota in 2000, but always missed the food from back home. Now they're moving their suburban shop into the city, hoping to be part of the Uptown revival. Arizona Taco Company…...
Melania Trump denies Epstein connection, urges hearing for survivors
3+ hour, 34+ min ago (40+ words) In a rare public remark on Thursday, first lady Melania Trump tried to distance herself from the late convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein, and called for a congressional hearing for survivors. Melania Trump denies Epstein connection, urges hearing for survivors...
Under funding shortfalls, Minnesota's healthcare system could reach breaking point
4+ hour, 9+ min ago (350+ words) April 9, 2026 / 4: 00 PM CDT / CBS Minnesota One of the state's largest hospitals, Hennepin Healthcare, is in danger of closing, but it's not just that one. Thirty percent of Minnesota hospitals are losing millions of dollars a year, and an industry organization…...