(MNN)-Minnesota had a much quieter mosquito season this year, thanks largely to drought conditions. Alex Carlson with the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District says mosquito numbers and mosquito-borne disease cases were below average. Mosquito season is winding down, although warmer weather could bring a few out this weekend. Carlson says mosquitoes generally become inactive when overnight temperatures drop below 50 degrees. However, he reminds Minnesotans that ticks remain active until a hard freeze, so people should continue taking precautions outdoors this fall.
Minnesota sees surge in mail-in and early voting
New figures released Friday by the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office show a surge in absentee and mail ballots completed by voters and accepted by local election officials. The total has doubled over the past week.
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Congregants celebrate the reconstruction of one of America's oldest Black churches
The First Baptist Church of Williamsburg, one of the oldest Black churches in the U.S., celebrated the reconstruction of its original meeting house with a re-dedication on Friday
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St. Cloud schools tighten security at high school games
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Spaghetti models, rapid intensification, storm surge. Confused? Here's what hurricane terms mean
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