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New ranking shows the best and worst states for women's equality

New ranking shows the best and worst states for women's equality

Here's which states topped a new ranking of the best states for women’s equality. See which states lead on pay, jobs, ed...

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Crash closes I-494 near Highway 12 in Eden Prairie Monday evening

Crash closes I-494 near Highway 12 in Eden Prairie Monday evening

Drivers face major delays after a crash shut down westbound Interstate 494 near Highway 212 on Monday evening....

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State Senate candidate wins close GOP primary after overnight shift in results

State Senate candidate wins close GOP primary after overnight shift in results

Rep. Mike Wiener defeated incumbent Sen. Paul Utke in Senate District 5 last week by less than 200 votes, despite going ...

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$2.5M Medicaid fraud tied to Minneapolis sex trafficking ring involving ex-Anoka County prosecutor

$2.5M Medicaid fraud tied to Minneapolis sex trafficking ring involving ex-Anoka County prosecutor

A group accused of running a sex trafficking ring in Hennepin County now faces additional allegations of Medicaid fraud,...

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Hennepin County Library prepares to cut hours, make changes amid budget woes

Hennepin County Library prepares to cut hours, make changes amid budget woes

The changes are part of Hennepin County Library's requested budget and are not yet final....

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'One of the best sisters you could ask for': Sister of Hopkins daycare victim speaks out

'One of the best sisters you could ask for': Sister of Hopkins daycare victim speaks out

The sister of Kristen Brown, the mother and daycare operator killed in the deadly in-home daycare stabbing last week, is...

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O.J. Brigance, who won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens before battling ALS, dies at age 56

O.J. Brigance, who won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens before battling ALS, dies at age 56

Brigance was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, in 2007....

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Rising costs to develop affordable housing in the Twin Cities prompt new calls to ‘do better’

Rising costs to develop affordable housing in the Twin Cities prompt new calls to ‘do better’

5 INVESTIGATES found high per-unit costs are common at taxpayer-subsidized developments and are a source of controversy ...

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Authorities seek information on man found dead in Mississippi River

Authorities seek information on man found dead in Mississippi River

Anyone who knows Timothy Standish Jr., 40, of Minneapolis, is urged to come forward....

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Minnesota man honored as 'outstanding refugee' charged in Medicaid fraud case

Minnesota man honored as 'outstanding refugee' charged in Medicaid fraud case

A man who was once honored as an "outstanding refugee" by the Minnesota Department of Human Services and has a startup w...

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Ed Sheeran visits Wisconsin vintage shop, drive-in restaurant

Ed Sheeran visits Wisconsin vintage shop, drive-in restaurant

The global music icon picked up an Ipswich jersey and other goods while shopping local in Oshkosh over the weekend....

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What to do when you hear about a food recall, plus a diet linked to lowering Alzheimer's risk

What to do when you hear about a food recall, plus a diet linked to lowering Alzheimer's risk

The FDA is investigating a lettuce supplier tied to a multistate outbreak, while experts weigh in on food safety and par...

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Advocates say sex trafficking happens everywhere in Minnesota, not just cities

Advocates say sex trafficking happens everywhere in Minnesota, not just cities

Advocates say a high-profile case involving an assistant Anoka County attorney is drawing new attention to how widesprea...

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Crash closes westbound 494 lanes in Eden Prairie

Crash closes westbound 494 lanes in Eden Prairie

Officials say the crash occurred near Highway 212 around 5:30 p.m. It's unclear how many vehicles are involved or if the...

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'No indication' human remains found near Tucson are connected to Nancy Guthrie case

'No indication' human remains found near Tucson are connected to Nancy Guthrie case

The sheriff's department said on Monday the remains were found in a desert area near southern Tucson....

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Beyond the loss: How Minnesota schools are trying to prevent the next student suicide

Beyond the loss: How Minnesota schools are trying to prevent the next student suicide

Brainerd Public Schools Superintendent Chip Rankin lost two of his district's middle school students over the summer, ju...

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Investigation under way after man found critically injured in Prior Lake

Investigation under way after man found critically injured in Prior Lake

The man, who police say suffered internal injuries, remains hospitalized Monday....

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Should some past cases be reviewed as ex-Anoka County prosecutor faces sex trafficking charges? Law expert says yes.

Should some past cases be reviewed as ex-Anoka County prosecutor faces sex trafficking charges? Law expert says yes.

A former Anoka County assistant attorney charged in a sex trafficking case was working for the county during the years t...

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10-year-old border collie found 1,000 miles from home in North Carolina

10-year-old border collie found 1,000 miles from home in North Carolina

Rio was found 1,000 miles from his Oklahoma home after going missing for nearly two weeks....

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Mother, vigil organizer describes telling daughter her classmate was killed in Hopkins daycare murders

Mother, vigil organizer describes telling daughter her classmate was killed in Hopkins daycare murders

Heidi Garrido said telling her daughter that 7-year-old Evie Brown had died was “the single worst thing” she has ever ha...

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Minnesota man shares personal story as public safety officials prepare for extra DWI patrols through Labor Day

Minnesota man shares personal story as public safety officials prepare for extra DWI patrols through Labor Day

This week nearly 300 law enforcement agencies across Minnesota will begin extra patrols to crack down on drinking and dr...

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Mankato donut shop Krusty's announces closure

Mankato donut shop Krusty's announces closure

The donut shop opened as part of an expansion of Weggy's On Campus....

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New survey shows Dakota County voters are willing to pay more taxes to keep services

New survey shows Dakota County voters are willing to pay more taxes to keep services

Dakota County is considering significant levy increases and cuts to staff and services for next year's budget. The post ...

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ICE pitches legal insurance to help shield local officers who make immigration arrests

ICE pitches legal insurance to help shield local officers who make immigration arrests

ICE’s partnerships with local departments have soared since President Donald Trump returned to the White House....

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Man charged in Medicaid fraud case allegedly tied to Anoka County official, sex trafficking ring

Man charged in Medicaid fraud case allegedly tied to Anoka County official, sex trafficking ring

Reva Health owner Salman Elmi is accused of conspiring with former assistant Anoka County attorney Andrea Leigh Sampson,...

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Court rules against Trump administration lawsuit over Minnesota voter rolls

Court rules against Trump administration lawsuit over Minnesota voter rolls

A federal court in Minnesota rejected the Trump administration's attempt to obtain the state's voter rolls....

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Minnesota voter rolls stay private after court rejects Trump 'fishing expedition'

Minnesota voter rolls stay private after court rejects Trump 'fishing expedition'

A federal judge has thrown out the Trump administration’s push to get Minnesota’s complete voter rolls....

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A man’s body was found in the Mississippi River. The sheriff’s office wants more info on who he was.

A man’s body was found in the Mississippi River. The sheriff’s office wants more info on who he was.

Last week, a man's body was found in the Mississippi River near Inver Grove Heights. Now, the Dakota County Sheriff's Of...

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Sarah J. Maas reveals covers, titles for ACOTAR books 6 and 7

Sarah J. Maas reveals covers, titles for ACOTAR books 6 and 7

Maas unveiled "A Court of Splintered Harmony" and "A Court of Forgotten Melody," with release dates later this year and ...

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Stellantis recalls 848,500 U.S. vehicles for software glitch

Stellantis recalls 848,500 U.S. vehicles for software glitch

The software issue in some Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram models affects the rearview camera image....

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Uber partners with Zipline, aims for as many as 1 million drone deliveries a day by 2029

Uber partners with Zipline, aims for as many as 1 million drone deliveries a day by 2029

Uber said the partnership with the drone delivery company aims to scale faster deliveries across the U.S....

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Trump administration pauses construction at Texas' Big Bend National Park as commissioner plans review

Trump administration pauses construction at Texas' Big Bend National Park as commissioner plans review

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is pausing construction in Big Bend National Park while Commissioner Rodney Scott...

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Dozens of deer in Wisconsin dead from EHD

Dozens of deer in Wisconsin dead from EHD

Around 100 deer have been found dead in Washington County following the start of an EHD outbreak. The outbreak is likely...

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Twin Cities gas prices hit $4/gallon, up 16 cents in one week

Twin Cities gas prices hit $4/gallon, up 16 cents in one week

Drivers across the Twin Cities are feeling the pinch as average gasoline prices have surged past $4 per gallon, fueled b...

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Minnesota home inventory hit seven-year high in July

Minnesota home inventory hit seven-year high in July

According to new data from Minnesota Realtors, Minneapolis Area Realtors and the Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors...

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Man pleads guilty to submitting nearly $70K in false Medicaid claims

Man pleads guilty to submitting nearly $70K in false Medicaid claims

Fernando Navarro, 53, pleaded guilty to two charges of theft by false representation between July 2022 and Aug. 2024....

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Teen dies in Fillmore County ATV crash

Teen dies in Fillmore County ATV crash

The school district said the boy died the day before his 17th birthday....

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From food poisoning to ride malfunctions: What fairgoers should know about their legal rights

From food poisoning to ride malfunctions: What fairgoers should know about their legal rights

Attorney Chad Florin explains that determining liability for injuries at the MN State Fair can be complicated because mu...

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Rolling indie bookstore tour “The Book Bus by Citrus & Co.”

Rolling indie bookstore tour “The Book Bus by Citrus & Co.”

Picture this — you hop on a bus, but instead of heading to work, you're embarking on the ultimate bookworm adventure thr...

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Nutritious Breakfasts for the Fair

Nutritious Breakfasts for the Fair

Before you dive into all the delicious food on a stick at the State Fair, you are going to want to make sure you have a ...

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