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Hospice nurses with Allina Health begin strike, doctors plan to start striking on Monday

Hospices nurses with Allina Health began a strike on Sept. 11. Doctors with the company have planned a strike that begins on Sept. 14....

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Que Viet runs out of egg rolls, wontons on last day of Minnesota State Fair after going viral

The popular concessionaire prepared 55,000 giant egg rolls on a stick and 200,000 garlic cream cheese wontons, yet it still wasn't enough....

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Developer backs out of plan to convert former Star Tribune printing plant into data center

No reason for the decision was publicly disclosed....

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Award-winning show 'Relish' unveils 2 new hosts following the departure of Yia Vang

"Relish," the award-winning food program from Minnesota PBS, has announced the two hosts replacing Yia Vang, who has departed after six seasons as the host....

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MVTA sets ridership records for the Minnesota State Fair

The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority has announced that it set multiple ridership records with its service to the Minnesota State Fair in 2026....

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Children's Minnesota receives historic $35 million donation

The donation is thought to be the largest of its kind in state history....

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After frustrating first week, Hopkins still trying to get a handle on school bus delays

The district saw nearly 100 late buses during its first week back, some delayed by as much as an hour. ...

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Where to watch Vikings games at Twin Cities bars and restaurants this season

Whether you're celebrating or commiserating, Vikings games are best viewed with a crew. Here's where you can catch games this season....

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2 new stores open, 4 more to follow at Albertville Premium Outlets

A flurry of retailers are set to debut at the popular exurban outlet mall....

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Average gas prices in Minnesota climb 25 cents in a week

Motorists in the Twin Cities are paying the most, though prices are above $4 a gallon in nearly all parts of the state....

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Charges: Red Wing man gets stuck in window while breaking into UMD greenhouse

Windows were destroyed in the attempted break-in, as well as numerous plants....

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Charge: Man, 70, placed dollar bill in cocktail server's cleavage at Minnesota casino

The suspect reportedly told officers “he did not mean anything by it."...

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Will Twin Cities get steady rain on Monday, or will it miss south again?

September 11, 2026: The latest weather update from meteorologist Sven Sundgaard....

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Two Forest Service research stations in Minnesota saved from closure

Research stations in Grand Rapids and Ely were among those previously considered for closure by the Trump administration....

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New owners take over Vertical Endeavors after founders retire

Adam Arling and Brent Sugay are now leading the 34-year-old company and its six locations into the next chapter....

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Cava, the Mediterranean fast-casual chain, will open first Minnesota location

Cava, a popular fast-casual chain with 500 locations, is opening its first Minnesota restaurant in September....

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Car leaves road and hits tree in Benton County, killing driver

The crash happened Thursday evening on Highway 23 near mile marker 214....

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Brief window for tornadoes as severe storms erupt Friday in Minnesota

A strong cap will make it improbable for storms to develop south of Interstate 94, except in far western Minnesota....

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Search ongoing for solo hiker, 70, reported missing on Isle Royale

Craig Berg, 70, was supposed to leave the island on a ferry on Sep. 5....

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Hugo woman gets probation for threatening GOP gubernatorial candidate Lisa Demuth

The legislator shared a victim impact statement at Thursday's sentencing....

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'Super El Niño' for the ages increasingly likely. What it means for Minnesota

This ‘Super El Niño’ could blow away the 2023-24 El Niño, which helped produce a Twin Cities winter that was more than 10 degrees warmer than normal....

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St. Paul's Concordia University cuts 2027 tuition by 20%

Most undergraduate students will pay the same amount next year as those who attended in 2006....

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All the new foods at U.S. Bank Stadium this season, from Reuben Nachos to Spam Dogs

A loose ranking of which new foods at U.S. Bank Stadium will get us back in line and which ones will get a pass....

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Staffer for 2nd District candidate resigns after white nationalist claims

State Sen. Eric Pratt's opponent, Matt Little, and others publicly condemned social media posts purportedly by now-former field director Austin Brown on Thursday....

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Report: Violent crime down across Twin Cities, greater Minnesota

The BCA also said the state’s violent crime rate fell to 226 per 100,000 population last year, the lowest number Minnesota has seen since 2019. ...

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Medical supplies retailer is closing all 5 of its Minnesota stores

Scrubs and Beyond is reportedly shuttering all of their locations across the country....

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Multiple chances for widespread storms into next week

September 10, 2026: The latest weather update from meteorologist Sven Sundgaard....

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Couple sentenced to combined 97 months in prison for roles in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme

Mekfira and Abduljabar Hussein were sentenced in U.S District Court this week....

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Man found not guilty by reason of mental illness in Loring Park grocery clerk's killing

Taylor Schulz attacked Robert Skafte, a beloved community member, with a golf club at Oak Grove Grocery in late 2023....

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Sub Pop's new mutual aid mixtape features artists covering Prince, The Replacements and Jesse Ventura

Sub Pop Records has released a new benefit compilation with artists like Shabazz Palaces and Mudhoney covering Minnesota artists, including Prince, The Replacements, and Jesse "The Body" Ventura....

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A touring Lego cafe is coming to the Mall of America this weekend

The Lego Friends Unicorn Dream Cafe, a touring Lego installation, will stop at the Mall of America this weekend....

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Two Minnesota high schools cancel varsity football, boys' hockey seasons

Hinckley-Finlayson called off the rest of its football season, and Faribault has already ruled out fielding a varsity hockey team this winter....

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King Coil Spirits in St. Paul temporarily closes to make changes

King Coil Spirits in St. Paul has temporarily closed. It'll be implementing changes, but hasn't yet said what those changes will be....

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Twin Cities man seriously injured in group assault at Minnesota State Fair

The 45-year-old suffered multiple fractures to his jaw, and had to have emergency reconstructive surgery. ...

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Charges: Men drew guns during altercation with another group at Mall of America store

Two security guards assigned to the Macy's store, where the incident unfolded Friday, fled out of fear that they'd be caught in a crossfire....

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Three arrested, one hurt after daytime shootout leaves bullet holes in Bloomington apartment complex

A hail of bullets struck the exterior of the apartment building, located near the Mall of America....

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Six defendants indicted in $5 million check fraud scheme targeting Twin Cities businesses

The scheme reportedly involved a US Postal Service employee who is accused of stealing and selling checks from the mail....

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Crystal becomes latest city to end Flock camera use amid privacy concerns

The city has removed its cameras and will stop sharing data with other agencies, according to an announcement from Police Chief Brian Hubbard....

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St. Louis Park's Kohl's department store to close this fall

There is no word yet on how many employees are impacted by the store's closure....

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One killed in multi-vehicle crash at busy Lake Street intersection

A building was struck during the crash Wednesday morning....

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CoreCivic offers to pay $1.7M annually to cover tax losses from Appleton ICE facility

The long-closed Prairie Correctional Facility is reopening as a 1,600-bed immigration detention center before the end of the year....

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One hurt, multiple people detained following Bloomington shooting

The victim was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center to be treated....

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Sweetgreen opens new location at Mall of America

This marks the fifth location of the fast casual salad chain to open in the Twin Cities....

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After 35 years in business, south Minneapolis BBQ hub will close next month

Scott Ja-Mama's, a barbecue restaurant in south Minneapolis, will close its doors in October after dishing up BBQ for 35 years....

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Judge gives life sentences to 2 women in horrific murder of trans Minnesota man

Sam Nordquist was held hostage, beaten and tortured for weeks at an upstate New York motel....

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Leaning on imagination and 'being naughty,' the Children's Theatre prepares to bring 'Pinocchio' to life

The Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis opens its 2026-27 season with "Pinocchio." Director Greg Banks talks about how this production trusts the imagination of children....

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