Disaster Recovery: Gov. Tim Walz authorized state aid for six counties hit by September flooding and July wildfires, supporting repairs to public infrastructure. Immigration: The Appleton detention center has begun receiving detainees, opening as Minnesota’s first immigration detention facility; local advocates are calling attention to its arrival. Public Health: Minnesota’s measles outbreak has reached 139 cases, including 115 in Todd County, and all reported patients are unvaccinated. Federal Funding: The Trump administration is blocking nearly $113 million in Minnesota funding amid fraud concerns. State Politics: Democrats’ return to control of the Minnesota Legislature sets up a DFL trifecta under Gov.-elect Amy Klobuchar. Local Economy: Steele County is weighing a cut to its share of a University of Minnesota agriculture educator position for 2027, even as it restored funding for its Master Gardener coordinator. Vikings: Minnesota brought Kirk Cousins back from the Raiders for a third-round pick after a 23-6 loss to Buffalo exposed the team’s quarterback struggles. Privacy: Duluth-based Cirrus Aircraft disclosed a data breach that may have exposed personal, financial and medical information belonging to 3,903 people.