By MIKE STOBBE NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates dipped last year and the proportion of children with exemptions rose to an all-time high, according to federal data posted Tuesday. The share of kids exempted from vaccine requirements … Continued
Bridgette Blount lived in a one-bedroom apartment for many years before her first grandchild was born in 2020. That’s when she decided it was time to buy her own home to entertain her grandson and host family for the holidays. … Continued
By CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY and ALI SWENSON WASHINGTON (AP) — Security for America’s election systems has become so robust that Russia, Iran or any other foreign adversary will not be able to alter the outcome of this year’s presidential race, … Continued
By DIDI TANG WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday that it would ban the import of goods from a Chinese steel manufacturer and a Chinese maker of artificial sweetener, accusing both of being involved in the … Continued
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon weekend kicks off Friday with some new twists in its 41st year. One new event people can expect is the Best of the Midwest Invitational, a “race within a race” taking place during the marathon. Professional … Continued
The Twin Cities will host the 2027 NCAA men’s basketball tournament first- and second-round games at Target Center and the 2028 NCAA wrestling championships at U.S. Bank Stadium. It will be the first time the men’s March Madness tournament will … Continued