
The Associated Press


Data: Minnesota Tops in the Nation in Fewest COVID-19 Hospitalizations
New national data shows how large the differences have been across the United States in coronavirus hospitalizations.

U.S. Now Leads World In Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
The United States now leads the world in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases.

Age limit now 21 across US for cigarettes, tobacco products
New law enacted last week by Congress also applies to electronic cigarettes and vaping devices

Rabid Kitten Bites 3 People in Otter Tail County
A farm owner, her 4-year-old son and her pregnant sister were bitten by the
kitten in early November.

Walmart to Stop Selling Handgun Ammunition
Chain also requests customers refrain from openly carrying firearms in its stores.

Minnesota Man Arrested for Fishing Naked
A Twin Cities-area man is facing charges after he was arrested for fishing naked in west-central Minnesota.

Landlord Accused of Offering Cheap Rent for Sex Pays Claim
Officials say a Minneapolis landlord has agreed to pay $37,000 to a tenant and her attorney for allegedly trying to coerce sexual favors from her in exchange for cheaper rent.

Station: Suspect in Closs Abduction Says He’ll Plead Guilty
A Minnesota television station is reporting that the Wisconsin man charged in the kidnapping of 13-year-old Jayme Closs says in a letter from jail that he plans to plead guilty.

Senators Want to Protect Kids’ Rights to Run Lemonade Stands
Two state senators want to protect the right of Minnesota kids to operate lemonade or hot dog stands without fear of the police.

Netflix Raising Prices for 58M US Subscribers As Costs Rise
Netflix is raising its U.S. prices by 13 percent to 18 percent, its biggest increase since the company launched its streaming service 12 years ago.