Measles cases are on the rise nationwide, but states and cities struggling to combat the outbreak face a new challenge from the Trump administration. The administration’s policies undermine efforts to provide crucial vaccinations and counter misinformation.
Minnesota is also facing significant cuts to its health safety net program. Medicaid costs around $18.5 billion annually, with federal dollars accounting for just over half of that amount.
In other news, Paige Buekers, a former high school basketball star, was selected first overall in the WNBA draft by the Dallas Wings. Her success was predicted by KARE 11 photojournalist Gary Knox, who saw potential in her back in 2013.
Business owner Beth Benike is struggling to cope with the impact of new tariffs on her products made in China. She has turned to crowdfunding to raise $229,000 to pay for “ransom” for stuck goods valued at three months’ worth of inventory.
Prescribed fires are planned in Superior National Forest over the coming weeks, which may force temporary closures of public areas. The affected zones include multiple acres and will be reported on by KAXE.
Minnesota Senate President Bobby Joe Champion has faced allegations that he blurred the line between his legislative and legal work for years, according to an article published in the Minnesota Star Tribune.
Source: https://www.minnpost.com/glean/2025/04/as-measles-cases-rise-cities-and-states-struggle-to-combat-disinformation-and-provide-vaccines