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🌱 Patch AM: Major Changes To Childhood Vaccine Schedule Announced By CDC: What To Know In MN
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In today's newsletter:
- What new CDC vaccine rules mean for Minnesota schoolkids
- How a Klobuchar governor run could reshape Minnesota politics
- Walz bows out of 2026 race to focus on governing
Also on today's calendar: Time Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - St. Paul and 8 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did the hair spray say to the hair when it got back from vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A bit of ice in the morning, with a high of 33 and low of 25 degrees.
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 38, low: 28.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 38 and low of 25 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Major Changes To Childhood Vaccine Schedule Announced By CDC: What To Know In MN (patch.com) — Parents in St. Paul and across Minnesota now face a sharply reduced federal childhood vaccine schedule after the CDC cut recommended shots from 18 diseases to 11, aligning more with countries like Denmark. While federal officials say the move will build trust and preserve insurance coverage, Minnesota experts warn it could lower vaccination rates and conflict with state school immunization requirements that still mandate proof or formal exemptions. 
2. Tim Walz Won’t Run Again: 5 Things To Know If Amy Klobuchar Runs For Governor (patch.com) — St. Paul readers are watching a major power shift as Gov. Tim Walz, governing from the Capitol through January 2027, confirms he won’t seek reelection, creating a rare open race for governor. Speculation is intensifying that Sen. Amy Klobuchar may run, a move that could reshape Minnesota politics and trigger a temporary Senate appointment and later special election affecting the state’s influence in Washington.
3. Gov. Tim Walz: 'I’ve Decided To Step Out Of The Race' In 2026 (patch.com) — Minnesotans are learning that Gov. Tim Walz, speaking from St. Paul, will not seek a third term so he can focus on governing through ongoing fraud investigations and political tensions. His decision reshapes the 2026 race, with speculation around Amy Klobuchar and strong reactions from both DFL and Republican leaders while Walz pledges to stay focused on state governance through January 2027.
4. Gov. Tim Walz Expected To Drop Out Of 2026 Minnesota Governor’s Race (patch.com) — Residents watching politics from St. Paul will see Gov. Tim Walz poised to announce whether he’ll leave the 2026 governor’s race, amid scrutiny over major fraud cases tied to state programs. Reporting highlights behind-the-scenes meetings with Amy Klobuchar, speculation about her potential run, and an 11 a.m. media availability at the Capitol that could clarify Minnesota’s political future.
📸 Around St. Paul
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🗓 Upcoming Events in St. Paul
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★ Featured events ★
- Minnesota MUFON Monthly Meeting - Saturday, January 10, 2026
New Brighton Community Center, 400 10th St NW, New Brighton
2:00 pm - Finnish Bistro, Saint Paul, MN — David Singley
Finnish Bistro Coffee & Cafe, 2264 Como Ave, St Paul
6:30 pm
Saturday January 10
Wednesday January 7
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Other local events
- Public Health in Public Places: Rondo
Rondo Community Outreach Library , 461 North Dale Street , Saint Paul
2:00 pm - From Breath to Page with Ginny Contreras Sawyer
Capp Center St. Paul , 1375 St. Paul Ave , St. Paul
2:30 pm - BOY'S BASKETBALL: SPCS VS EXPLORATION
St. Paul City Schools , 215 University Ave W , St Paul
5:00 pm - WinterWalk and Roll
House of Hope Church , 797 Summit Ave , St. Paul
10:00 am - Lunch on the Line @ Golden Thyme Restaurant & Bar
Golden Thyme Restaurant & Bar , 934 Selby Avenue , Saint Paul
12:00 pm - Drop-In Knitting, Crafts, and Conversation
House of Hope Church , 797 Summit Ave , St. Paul
1:00 pm - Public Health in Public Places: Rondo
Rondo Community Outreach Library , 461 North Dale Street , Saint Paul
12:00 pm - Time Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - St. Paul
Phalen Lakeside Activity Center , 1530 Phalen Dr , St Paul
9:00 am - Beginning Knitting: Scrumptious Scarf Sampler
Fairmount Avenue United Methodist Church , 1523 Fairmount Ave , St Paul
1:30 pm
Wednesday January 7
Thursday January 8
Friday January 9
Saturday January 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Storytime for Babies
Heritage Library Heritage Large Meeting Room,
9:30 am - Career Services
Roseville Library , 2180 North Hamline Avenue , Roseville
10:00 am - Employer of the Day: Sun Country Airlines
Roseville Library , 2180 North Hamline Avenue , Roseville
3:00 pm - Public Health in Public Places: Rondo
Rondo Community Outreach Library , 461 North Dale Street , Saint Paul
3:00 pm
Tuesday January 6
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