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Morning Headlines – October 16th, 2026

>>Minnesota Measles Cases Reach 42 in 2026 (St. Paul, MN) -- The Minnesota Department of Health is urging residents to get vaccinated as measles cases continue to rise. Since mid-September, 25 cases have been reported in two separate outbreaks, with six in Fillmore County and 19 in Todd County. All those infected were unvaccinated. State health officials warn more cases are likely because...

Afternoon Headlines – October 16th, 2026

>>Suspicious Mailing Addressed to Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office (St. Paul, MN) – The Minnesota Department of Administration reports a suspicious mailing addressed to the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office was discovered today. Officials say it included a threatening letter and unidentified white powder. The mail is in the possession of and being tested by the U.S....

Afternoon Headlines – October 16th, 2026

>>Suspicious Mailing Addressed to Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office (St. Paul, MN) – The Minnesota Department of Administration reports a suspicious mailing addressed to the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office was discovered today. Officials say it included a threatening letter and unidentified white powder. The mail is in the possession of and being tested by the U.S....

Morning Headlines – October 16th, 2026

>>Minnesota Measles Cases Reach 42 in 2026 (St. Paul, MN) -- The Minnesota Department of Health is urging residents to get vaccinated as measles cases continue to rise. Since mid-September, 25 cases have been reported in two separate outbreaks, with six in Fillmore County and 19 in Todd County. All those infected were unvaccinated. State health officials warn more cases are likely because...

Afternoon Headlines – October 15th, 2026

>>Warmer Winter Expected for Minnesota, Upper Midwest (Undated) - The latest information about our winter is not good news for Minnesota outdoor lovers or farmers. NOAA says with an upcoming El Nino winter for Minnesota, we’re expecting warmer than average temperatures and less snowfall. Brad Pugh, a drought expert with NOAA, said, "We’re expecting no changes in drought conditions...