Airports in New York, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Los Angeles and Chicago along with hubs across the U.S. are among the 40 that will see flights cut starting Friday due to the government shutdown, according to a list distributed to the airlines and obtained by The Associated Press.

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“Whether you voted for me or not, whether you like me or not, we have an opportunity right now to put aside differences and do what is right for Minneapolis,” Jacob Frey said Wednesday following his victory.

State Sen. Sandy Pappas says she’ll retire rather than seek a new term in 2026. The St. Paul DFLer has served in the Legislature since 1985 — she was elected to the House in 1984 and served there until her election to the Senate in 1990.

Art Hounds recommend the musical group Bizhiki, “Apartment 2B” at Red Eye Theater and the “Just Letters” exhibit at the Olson Gallery at Bethel University.

Medicare beneficiaries will soon be able to get obesity and Type 2 diabetes drugs for a $50 copay. But there are some limitations.

DFLer Kaohly Her, who worked for Mayor Melvin Carter’s office in his first term, was a late addition to the St. Paul mayor’s race. She beat Carter Tuesday and made history. 

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