Small business optimism in Minnesota drops below national average ★ State and federal officials assess flood damage in New Richland ★ Minnesota State Colleges and Universities face budget shortfall ★ David Festa Is "In A Good Spot" After Losing This Season To Injury ★ The Vikings' First Preseason Game Debunked the QB Conspiracy Theory ★ Royce Lewis Gathered Himself and Launched Back Into Stardom ★ The Field of Dreams Game Was A Magical Moment For 3 Hall Of Famers ★ A.J. Minter Has Adjusted To Pitching With Less Velocity ★ Now Comes the Hard Part For Kevin O'Connell and the Vikings ★ The Twins Enter the National Spotlight As A Team In Flux ★ Joe Ryan placed on injured list with strained left glute muscle ★ Russo Remains Bullish on Quinn Hughes Extension in Minnesota ★ MN Vikings Release First Depth Chart of Preseason ★ 3 Questions the Vikings Must Answer In Their Preseason Opener ★ Small business optimism in Minnesota drops below national average ★ State and federal officials assess flood damage in New Richland ★ Minnesota State Colleges and Universities face budget shortfall ★ David Festa Is "In A Good Spot" After Losing This Season To Injury ★ The Vikings' First Preseason Game Debunked the QB Conspiracy Theory ★ Royce Lewis Gathered Himself and Launched Back Into Stardom ★ The Field of Dreams Game Was A Magical Moment For 3 Hall Of Famers ★ A.J. Minter Has Adjusted To Pitching With Less Velocity ★ Now Comes the Hard Part For Kevin O'Connell and the Vikings ★ The Twins Enter the National Spotlight As A Team In Flux ★ Joe Ryan placed on injured list with strained left glute muscle ★ Russo Remains Bullish on Quinn Hughes Extension in Minnesota ★ MN Vikings Release First Depth Chart of Preseason ★ 3 Questions the Vikings Must Answer In Their Preseason Opener

Alexandria, Minnesota · Tuesday, October 6, 2026

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Small business optimism in Minnesota drops below national average

A report from the National Federation of Independent Business indicates that Minnesota's small business optimism index fell below the national average between late 2025 and early 2026. Business owners cited government regulations, including the state's Paid Family & Medical Leave mandate, as primary concerns.

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State and federal officials assess flood damage in New Richland

Teams of state and federal officials are conducting damage assessments in New Richland following heavy flooding that impacted the southern Minnesota community. The assessment follows a period of severe weather in the region.

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Minnesota State Colleges and Universities face budget shortfall

The Minnesota State system is currently managing a budget shortfall. The financial situation has become a point of focus for state administrators and education advocates.

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