Faribault residents will have a chance to weigh in on major changes at Allina Health Faribault Medical Center, including the closure of its birth center and adjustments to pediatric and emergency services.
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Grammy-nominated guitarist, producer, and songwriter Cory Wong released his new single “Tongue Tied (feat. Stephen Day)” on Monday. The track, described by Wong as “feel-good and slightly quirky,” features Nashville singer Stephen Day and marks the first of several collaborations for Wong’s upcoming album, “Lost In The Wonder,” set for release on Feb. 3, 2026.
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The U.S. House of Representatives approved a 427‑1 resolution Tuesday directing the Justice Department to release unclassified records from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, a move that could shed new light on the decades‑long scandal.
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Hinterland Music Festival confirmed its 2026 lineup in St. Charles, Iowa, expanding the event to four days and featuring Katseye, Lorde, Mumford & Sons and Kali Uchis.
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The East Phillips Neighborhood Institute fell $5.7 million short of its agreement to buy the former Roof Depot site after promised state funding failed to advance, leaving the long-planned community urban farm in doubt.
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Los Angeles singer-songwriter Haylie Davis released her latest single, “Country Boy,” along with an official music video, giving an early look at her debut album, expected in 2026.
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Owámniyomni Okhódayapi reveals a Dakota-led design to restore land, water, and bluffs at St. Anthony Falls in Minneapolis. Construction begins spring 2026, aiming to restore habitats and honor Dakota culture.
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The Metropolitan Council awarded $15.75 million to 15 Twin Cities housing and redevelopment projects, adding or preserving nearly 2,500 homes and expanding access to transit, jobs, and services across the metro.
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Newly-released emails from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate suggest President Donald Trump was connected to the financier’s network in deeper ways than previously disclosed, though legal liability remains unproven.
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President Trump signed a bipartisan deal to reopen the government through Jan. 30, 2026, after a record 43-day shutdown disrupted millions of Americans and federal services nationwide.
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