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9/11 tribute returns to Lake Harriet bandshell for 25th anniversary, but it could be the last

The Minnesota 9/11 Tribute memorial concert returned to the Lake Harriet Bandshell in South Minneapolis after a hiatus of several years to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, but it cou...

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Tornado observed in Stevens County, severe storm warning until late Friday

A tornado has been spotted in southern Stevens County as severe storms are threatening a wide stretch of Minnesota Friday evening....

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Minnesota Supreme Court rules Oak Grove can use paper voter rosters in 2026 election

The Minnesota Supreme Court has sided with a small Minnesota city to allow paper voter rosters in its precincts for the 2026 general election....

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Dolly Parton could soon have major airport named in her honor after unanimous vote

Nashville International Airport is one step closer to undergoing a name change honoring late country music icon Dolly Parton....

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Tears, flowers, and a promise: Bloomington remembers Tom Burnett

Every year, Minnesotans gather to honor the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, including a Bloomington native who helped change the course of that day....

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'Run for your life': Former White House staffer from Minnesota reflects on 25th anniversary of 9/11

A White House staffer on the morning the world changed — and the Minnesotan who lived it is still carrying that day with him 25 years later....

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Man accused of starting Old Trails Fire formally indicted for arson

A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted Aaron Farinacci, 37, formally accusing him of starting the Old Trails Fire in early August, which burned over 3,000 acres and caused devastating damages to h...

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Nearly 180,000 children’s light toys recalled over battery ingestion risk

Children’s finger light toys sold on Amazon have been recalled because they can cause serious injuries and death in children....

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FBI, BIA raid Red Lake Nation's child welfare facility, investigation ongoing

The FBI confirmed its agents, along with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, served a search warrant at a Red Lake Nation child welfare facility....

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Minnesota bird migration: Millions flying south for seasonal migration

Millions of birds are flying south for the winter, and anyone in the upper Midwest can see them off before the season ends....

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Kids pajamas sold on Shein found to be flammable, thousands recalled

Sweet Cubby Children’s Loungewear was recalled because the items pose a risk of serious injuries. The pajama sets were sold on Shein.com between June 2025 and May 2026....

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Developer scraps plans for proposed data center at Star Tribune site

A Virginia-based data center developer has scrapped its plans to move into the former Star Tribune printing facility in Minneapolis’ North Loop neighborhood....

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The US has a high maternal mortality rate. A $100M campaign wants to change that

A new $100 million initiative has been launched to significantly cut maternal mortality rates and improve childbirth safety across the United States....

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Record diesel prices top $6 a gallon — what it means for your wallet

U.S. diesel prices reached a record average of nearly $6.06 per gallon Friday as escalating fighting between the U.S. and Iran disrupted global oil supplies....

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Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer seeks acquittal to block retrial for killing her kids

Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer is asking a judge to acquit her of killing her three kids in order to prevent a second murder trial....

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September 11: Trump marks 25 years since 9/11 attacks at Pentagon; flag unfurled at sunrise

An American flag was unfurled at sunrise Friday at the Pentagon as President Donald Trump led a ceremony marking 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people....

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Minnesota events to honor the 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

Sept. 11 is now known as Patriot Day, and while much of the nation's attention will be on Manhattan, Washington, D.C. and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, Minnesotans across the Twin Cities are marking the ...

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Brooklyn Center Super 8 also named in federal sex trafficking lawsuit

The Brooklyn Center Super 8 Hotel, located on James Circle, at the center of Wednesday’s large-scale sex trafficking raid is also at the center of a federal lawsuit that alleges commercial sex was hap...

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Trump tells Republicans they ‘go to hell’ if they don’t vote in November

President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November....

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Why the Hispanic Heritage Awards left DC for Minneapolis this year

For the first time in 39 years, the Hispanic Heritage Awards left Washington D.C. and came to Minneapolis, shining a national spotlight on the state's Latino community....

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Patrol sergeant accused of murdering sheriff’s captain in yearslong romantic dispute over woman they dated

A North Carolina highway patrol sergeant has been indicted in the murder of a sheriff’s captain following a years-long romantic dispute involving a woman both officers dated, according to authorities....

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Vance tells protester to ‘get your ass’ to Mexico during Republican convention speech in Dallas

Vice President JD Vance was one of the final speakers Thursday during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas....

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Minneapolis mass shooting: Threats reported 4 hours before Loring Towers gunman opened fire

Search warrants revealed a warning that came hours before the gunfire erupted at Loring Towers in downtown Minneapolis....

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Watch: Homeowners get a shock when man falls through ceiling

Video captured the bizarre moment an insurance adjuster fell through the ceiling of a home during a roof inspection....

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Minnesota candidate's staffer quits over Hitler, antisemitic posts: 'Curdles my stomach'

A Republican congressional campaign is dealing with fallout after one of its top paid staffers was found to have posted pro-Hitler content and other hateful language on social media....

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Guns drawn during Mall of America confrontation between opposing groups: Charges

Bloomington police arrested four men after reports of guns being drawn at Mall of America during a confrontation between opposing groups....

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Hugo woman sentenced for threatening Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth

A Hugo woman was sentenced after leaving a series of threatening voicemails for Minnesota House Speaker and Minnesota Governor candidate Lisa Demuth....

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Minnesota meth trafficking ringleader sentenced to 20 years in cartel-linked scheme

A Minnesota man who ran a drug trafficking organization tied to a southern California gang is heading to federal prison for 20 years....

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Doctors strike: Allina Unity, Mercy Hospitals to see 4-day picket starting Monday

A group of doctors at two Allina hospitals is heading to the picket line after years of what they call unsuccessful negotiations....

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Northern Minnesota wildfires: All wildfires now 100% contained

The wildfires that burned in northern Minnesota for months have now been 100% contained, fire officials report....

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Michigan man missing at Isle Royale National Park

A Michigan man has been reported missing in Isle Royale National Park. A search operation is currently underway by the National Park Service....

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Ex-Eagle Lake elementary playground supervisor faces child sexual abuse material charges

A former Eagle Lake Elementary playground supervisor is facing felony charges after investigators reportedly found thousands of AI-generated images and other child sexual abuse materials....

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Bloomington PD to announce new human trafficking multi-agency investigative unit

The Bloomington Police Department announced Thursday they are planning to form a multi-agency unit to investigate and address human trafficking in the Twin Cities metro....

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Trump says 1 million Obamacare enrollees in 30 states to get $500 rebate checks- See what states and why

President Trump says an estimated 1 million Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, enrollees in 30 states will be getting $500 rebate checks for what the White House says were exchange fee over...

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Allina Health hospice nurses announce 7-day strike

More than 60 hospice nurses at Allina Health say they will walk off the job on Friday after a final bargaining session ended without a deal....

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$5.1M in business checks stolen in Twin Cities fraud scheme, feds say

Six people are facing federal charges after prosecutors say they ran a years-long scheme to steal millions of dollars in business checks from Twin Cities banks and credit unions....

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Judge finds Loring Park grocery store killer not guilty due to mental illness

A judge has found Taylor Schulz not guilty by reason of mental illness in the 2023 killing of a Loring Park grocery store employee....

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August cracks record for hottest month ever recorded

August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern....

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Maplewood's iconic Plaza Theater reopens Friday, all tickets still $5

An East Side icon is back — and its second act starts this weekend....

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Manny Collins' father faces trial after teen's remains found in landfill

Jury selection is set to begin Thursday in the murder trial of a Columbia Heights father accused of killing his 16-year-old son, Manny Collins, whose remains were found in an Elk River landfill last s...

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Minnesota weather: Blue skies and comfortable warmth Thursday

Sunshine and comfortable temperatures return to Minnesota Thursday before a warmer, more humid Friday brings isolated evening storm chances....

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Minneapolis 11-year-old shreds State Fair stage alongside Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis

Mateo Castillo-Bonde is 11 years old, plays guitar like a seasoned pro and just performed in front of thousands at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand....

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Ground beef up 81% since 2020: What FOX 9's Minnesota grocery price tracking found

For the first time since FOX 9 started comparing grocery prices in 2020, costs have more or less leveled as we went back through the aisles to break down what's changed and how shoppers can keep more ...

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'We can't basically afford it': Minneapolis residents react to proposed tax hike, budget

Minneapolis residents are pushing back on a proposed double-digit property tax hike — and some say it could force them out of their homes....

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St. Paul City Council blocks expansion of police drone program

Days after St. Paul police used a drone to locate and rescue a child struggling in a pond, St. Paul’s city council blocked the police department’s effort to expand its docked drone program....

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Minnesota State Fair assault leaves Oakdale man with broken jaw

An Oakdale man is facing a long road to recovery after a group of teens and young adults attacked him at the Minnesota State Fair, leaving him with a broken jaw, missing teeth and serious trauma....

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‘Pretend I’m on the ballot’: Trump opens inaugural Republican midterm convention in Texas

President Donald Trump headlined the opening night of the inaugural Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday....

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Vikings prep for Packers border battle as Harrison Smith returns and Carson Wentz named backup QB

The Vikings are settling into their regular routine as they prepare for Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers....

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Minnesota fall colors 2026: Tips, maps and events to make the most of the season

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is kicking off autumn with its 2026 fall color forecast, the popular Fall Color Finder webpage, a weekly newsletter and tips for getting outside to ...

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