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Cape Girardeau
Friday, January 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of January.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Minimum wage increased to $15 as of Jan. 1 for Missouri workers due to Proposition A approved in 2024 (raising wages tied to inflation). Local workers earning less than $15 now see the new rate on their next paychecks. Fox 23
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On New Year's Day, local gym Be Chosen Fitness welcomed new and returning members who began workout routines to meet their resolutions. Trainer Maddy Ray stressed the importance of squats — a move key for building strength — while member Brad Hess aimed to stay consistent. KFVS12
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.
~ Seneca
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