>>CentraCare, Stellis Announce Plans to Combine
(St. Cloud, MN) – CentraCare and Stellis Health announced plans for the two healthcare providers to come together. Under the agreement, Stellis physicians, advanced practice providers and team members would join CentraCare building on their longstanding partnership and create opportunities to improve patient care. Stellis shareholders have voted to move forward with the plans. The organizations will now work to complete final agreements and required regulatory review and approval, with a goal of Stellis becoming part of CentraCare on Jan. 1, 2027.
>>Walz Urges Minnesotans to Get Up to Date on Vaccines
(St. Paul, MN) — Governor Tim Walz is urging Minnesotans to get up to date on recommended vaccines ahead of respiratory illness season. He says flu and COVID-19 vaccines can help prevent severe illness and hospitalization. Walz is also highlighting the importance of measles vaccination as Minnesota responds to outbreaks in Fillmore and Todd counties. The state has confirmed 42 measles cases this year, including 25 since mid-September. State health officials say everyone infected in the recent outbreaks was unvaccinated.
>>Gubernatorial Candidates Square Off in Debate Tonight
(Rochester, MN) – The two leading candidates in the race for Minnesota governor will square off in a debate tonight seen around the state. The debate featuring DFL Senator Amy Klobuchar and Republican Lisa Demuth will be televised statewide by Gray Media television stations including KMSP Fox 9 in the Twin Cities. The candidates will face questions from a panel of representatives from the media focusing on key statewide and regional issues.
>>Body Found in Cornfield Near Ortonville
(Ortonville, MN) — Authorities are investigating after a body was discovered in a cornfield near Ortonville Monday night. The body was taken to the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office for identification and to determine the cause of death. Authorities say there is no known danger to the public. Additional information is expected as the investigation continues.
>>Bemidji Police Renew Search for Nevaeh Kingbird
(Bemidji, MN) — Bemidji police are renewing their call for information in the disappearance of Nevaeh Kingbird, who was last seen by her family on October 22nd, 2021. Police say Kingbird may have been wearing a black zip-up hoodie or a red sweatshirt with a bull logo, blue skinny jeans and black-and-red Nike sandals. A reward of up to 10-thousand dollars is available through Minnesota’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office for tips that provide specific information to advance the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Bemidji police or visit CrimeStoppersMN.org.
>>Record Number of Americans Hitting the High Seas
(St. Louis Park, MN) – A record number of Americans are planning to hit the high seas in 2027. AAA (Triple A) says 22.4 million Americans are projected to take an ocean cruise next year. That’s a 3.6% percent increase over this year and would mark the fifth consecutive year of record cruise passenger volume. AAA says these numbers are higher than the pre-pandemic years too. As for the top destinations, the Caribbean accounts for 71% of U.S. cruise passengers. The three busiest cruise ports in the world are all in Florida; Miami, Port Canaveral, and Fort Lauderdale.
