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Unidentified white powder found in 'suspicious' letter sent to Minnesota Secretary of State

The FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating a series of “suspicious mailings" sent to state election officials and election offices nationwide, including the Minnesota Secretary o...

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USS Cole bombing suspect's mental fitness questioned ahead of trial

The trial for Abd al-Rahim al-Nashirim, the man suspected of organizing the deadly October 12, 2000, al-Qaida attack on the USS Cole in Yemen that killed 17 U.S. Navy sailors, is scheduled to start th...

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Women charged after child allegedly suffers burns to feet at Mississippi daycare

Two women were arrested after a child allegedly suffered burns to the feet at a Lafayette County, Mississippi, daycare....

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Sam's Club reveals 2026 Thanksgiving meal: Here's what it will cost

Sam’s Club is ready to help members enjoy a festive Thanksgiving meal at a cost of under $10 a person....

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Latest MapQuest update reveals automated license plate reader networks

MapQuest has introduced a new feature to its free mapping service that allows users to locate known automated license plate readers and other public surveillance cameras....

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Rainfall totals: How much rain did the Twin Cities get on Thursday?

It was a dreary day Thursday as off-and-on rain showers moved across much of central and southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Here's how much rain we actually got....

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Minneapolis carjacking: BCA identifies officer who fired at teen suspect

Authorities have released new details on an Oct. 8 carjacking incident in Minneapolis that involved an officer firing a shot at a 16-year-old suspect. No one was injured in the incident....

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Young man found fatally shot in south Minneapolis alley, no arrests

Minneapolis police said a young man was found shot to death in an alley in the Whittier neighborhood late Thursday night. So far, no arrests have been made....

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Banana Ball World Tour returning to Target Field next summer

The Banana Ball World Tour is coming to Minneapolis' Target Field again next summer....

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New Orleans jail worker sentenced for helping 10 inmates escape through toilet hole

A New Orleans jail custodian was sentenced to 2½ years in prison after pleading guilty to helping clear the way for 10 inmates who escaped through a hole behind a toilet in May 2025....

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Lindsay Clancy holdout juror reveals what convinced him of her guilt

The lone juror who prevented a verdict in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial has now given multiple public accounts defending his decision, following the fallout from the mistrial of the closely watched tr...

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Minnesota weather: Chilly, blustery Friday before widespread frost overnight

Friday brings a chilly and blustery day to Minnesota as morning showers give way to afternoon sunshine before widespread frost and freezing conditions arrive overnight....

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Woodbury resident's 'Bob's World' celebrates found family

Woodbury resident Wisdom Nunn hopes to bring more diverse voices into animation through his YouTube series "Bob's World."...

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Which Midwest state is the most energy-efficient?

A study done by WalletHub found the most energy-efficient states in the country, which Midwest state landed at the top?...

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Oregon school shooting victims: What we know

The victims killed in Thursday's tragic shooting included three children, ages 5, 8 and 11, and one teacher, Bend officials confirmed....

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Bend, Oregon school shooting: What to know about the suspect

Here's what is known about the suspect in the deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon....

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Minneapolis City Council votes on MPD overtime, driverless cars, mayor subpoena power

Three major Minneapolis City Council votes put oversight, police spending and robotaxis at the center of a growing clash with Mayor Jacob Frey....

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'Space object' recovered from Stevens County cornfield

The Stevens County Sheriff's Office said a large, metallic "space object" was recovered from a cornfield on Thursday afternoon....

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Mom accused of driving car off cliff with young kids inside, faces DUI, child neglect charge

Investigators say a Tennessee mother is facing charges after she allegedly drove her vehicle off a cliff with her two young kids inside....

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Bloomington woman was driving 90 mph before deadly crash: Charges

A woman has been charged after she crashed into a man going 90 mph, killing him, in Bloomington....

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Children among injured after shooting at Oregon elementary school, suspect down, police say

Multiple people, including children, have been injured after a shooting at an Oregon elementary school on Thursday....

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Minnesota measles cases: 25 confirmed since mid-September, all unvaccinated

Minnesota health officials say measles is spreading in two parts of the state among unvaccinated people....

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Minneapolis school board chair outlines next steps after closure pause

Days after the Minneapolis Public Schools put a pause on a plan that would have closed or merged more than a dozen schools, School Board Chair Collin Beachy joined FOX 9 All Day to talk about where th...

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Sauk County, Wisconsin deadly plane crash: 5 adults, 1 child identified

The Sauk County Sheriff's Office on Oct. 15 identified six people killed in a plane crash reported at 9:31 p.m. Oct. 13 in the Town of Dellona, Wisconsin....

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Watch: Fast food robbery suspect climbs through drive-thru window

Police in Louisiana are looking for a man suspected of robbing a fast food restaurant by climbing through the drive-thru window. ...

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These are the best US cities for children, according to new data

Where are the best U.S. cities for kids to grow, learn and thrive? A new 2026 index ranked 100 major cities on child well-being. Here's what the data found....

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Buyers have advantage in Minneapolis housing housing market

If you're looking to sell a home in Minneapolis, you've got robust competition. And if you're in the market to buy, that's good news. According to a report from Redfin, Minneapolis is a buyer's market...

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Richfield man faces mandatory life sentence in ‘rejection killing’

The man convicted of first-degree murder for what prosecutors say was a "rejection killing" is set to be sentenced to life in prison....

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Zach Bryan announces U.S. Bank Stadium stop as 2027 world tour kick-off

Country star Zach Bryan’s latest tour starts in Minneapolis in April, before heading across North America and Australia....

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Remains of World War II marine returned home to Minnesota

The remains of a U.S. Marine who was killed during World War II are returning home for repatriation after being identified earlier this year....

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Minnesota fraud: Father, son plead guilty in $9.2 million tax fraud scheme

A father and son from Minnesota have pleaded guilty to a tax fraud scheme that sought at least $9.2 million in tax refunds from more than 300 fake returns....

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Teen charged in St. Louis Park Hwy 100 shooting connected to gang violence

A 19-year-old man from Blaine is now facing charges for a shooting along Highway 100 in St. Louis Park that authorities say is connected to the recent rash of gang violence in the west metro....

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Driverless rideshares: Minneapolis City Council fails to override mayor's ordinance veto

The Minneapolis City Council failed to override Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto of an ordinance that would require autonomous vehicles — such as ones run by Waymo — to have a person in them while operating....

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Trump cancels livestream of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan’s execution after bipartisan backlash

President Donald Trump said the Pentagon will not livestream the Dec. 3 firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, reversing an earlier plan that drew bipartisan criticism....

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Washington County e-scooter crash: Boy, 11, dies from injuries

An 11-year-old boy critically injured in an e-scooter crash in Baytown Township has died from his injuries. The crash remains under investigation....

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Routine traffic stop leads to major drug bust with over 700 pounds of meth and fentanyl found in vehicle

A routine traffic stop in Nevada turned into a major drug bust after a trained narcotics detecting K-9 alerted deputies to the presence of suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine in the vehicle....

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Minnesota early voting 2026: Dates, deadlines and how to vote

Minnesota's 2026 general election is Nov. 3, and in-person early voting begins this Friday, Oct. 16. Here’s how to vote early, request an absentee ballot, register to vote and find your polling place....

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Eden Prairie homecoming shooting: 4th riot suspect arrested, released on bond

The fourth man facing a riot charge in connection with the Oct. 2 shooting at Eden Prairie High School’s homecoming football game was arrested Wednesday evening and released hours later on bond....

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Early voting in Minnesota starts this week: What you need to know

Early voting opens this Friday in Minnesota with a new process that allows voters to cast their ballots directly into voting machines, similar to voting on Election Day. Here's what you need to know:...

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Minnesota weather: Wet, cloudy and cool Thursday

Minnesota is in for a dreary Thursday as rain showers continue through much of the day alongside cooler temperatures in the 50s....

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Extra security met fans as Eden Prairie High School football team returned to its home field

District officials said Wednesday night's match-up with the Eastview Lightning brought new security steps to the Eden Prairie Eagles football game after a shooting outside their Homecoming game injure...

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Toyota recalls approximately 31,000 RAV4s whose engines could lose power at high speeds

Toyota is recalling tens of thousands of its most popular model over an issue that could cause the engine to lose power at high speeds.  ...

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Florida city offers homeowners up to $3,000 to ditch thirsty grass — a move that slashes their water bills

A Florida city wants homeowners to rip out their grass lawns, and it is willing to pay big bucks for them to do so.  ...

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St. Paul council authorizes driverless vehicle study, Minneapolis tries to override veto

Two Twin Cities councils are taking different steps responding to autonomous vehicle technology....

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Hemp THC deadline hits $200 million industry, leads to layoffs, but liquor stores may maintain

Minnesota hemp sellers say the approach of Dec. 11 is already hitting their bottom line and changing what stores keep on the shelf....

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Mystery woman sought after American found dead in Costa Rican tourist destination

Costa Rican authorities are searching for a woman who is suspected of homicide after an American citizen was found dead in late September....

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Minneapolis woman charged with swindling Minnesota farm grant

A Minneapolis woman has been charged after she allegedly received a grant from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture fraudulently....

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Riley Gaines U of M speech: Protesters say 'bigotry' isn't welcome, supporters dismiss 'petulant tantrums'

Protesters are opposing what they say is "transphobic ideology" ahead of a speech from conservative activist Riley Gaines, which is set to happen inside Coffman Memorial Union on the University of Min...

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Victim says Lakeville man told her he wanted to kill like Dahmer: charges

A victim told police that the man charged in a Lakeville sexual assault invoked Wisconsin serial killer and cannibal Jeffrey Dahmer, allegedly saying he “always wanted to commit murders like that," ac...

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Minnesota men's hockey on FOX 9: 14 home games set for 2026-27

The University of Minnesota announced Wednesday 14 regular-season home games and one exhibition game will air on FOX9/FOX9+ during the 2026-27 season....

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