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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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I-394 closure: Eastbound Minneapolis lanes shut down Oct. 16-19

Starting at 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, eastbound I-394 into downtown Minneapolis will close through 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, according to MnDOT....

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How far does a paycheck go in Minneapolis?

How much money does living wages take out of your total earnings in the Midwest's largest cities?...

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Wisconsin measles outbreak rises to 267 cases as spread continues

Wisconsin health officials say measles is still spreading locally as cases continue to show up across several counties....

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No Kings 'Vote Early' events across Minnesota Saturday: List

The organizers of the No Kings protests are hosting events this Saturday to encourage people to get out and vote in the upcoming election. See where events are being held closest to you....

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Eden Prairie homecoming shooting: Riot suspect charged in separate graduation gun incident

An 18-year-old man facing a riot charge in connection with the Eden Prairie High School homecoming shooting is now facing a separate weapons charge stemming from an incident outside the school's gradu...

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Lakefront Music Fest adds two 90s rock groups to lineup

Heads up music fans: a popular Minnesota festival has added two 1990s rock groups to its lineup. The 2027 Lakefront Music Fest, which is hosted in Prior Lake, will feature the Gin Blossoms and Vetrica...

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Eden Prairie shooting suspect targeted in Bloomington shooting: court docs

New court documents allege that a suspect charged in connection to the Eden Prairie homecoming shooting became the target of another shooting just days later in Bloomington where 100 rounds were fired...

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Two teens arrested after carrying what looked like rifles to Delaware homes in late-night prank: police

Two teenagers caught on camera wearing tactical-style vests and carrying what appeared to be rifles while approaching homes in a Delaware neighborhood late Friday night were pulling a prank, police sa...

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NFL star Tyreek Hill found liable for battery, ordered to pay $500,000 to ex-wife

A Miami jury ordered NFL receiver Tyreek Hill to pay $500,000 to his estranged wife after finding him liable for battery, while clearing him of multiple assault and domestic abuse allegations....

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Netflix laying off 6% of its workforce: What to know

Netflix is turning a profit, but about 1,000 employees will be losing their jobs. Here's what to know....

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Matchbox Twenty 30th anniversary tour playing Mystic Lake Amphitheater in 2027

Matchbox Twenty is bringing its 30th anniversary tour to one of Minnesota's newest outdoor venues in 2027....

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Sauk County, Wisconsin plane crash kills 5 adults, 1 child

A plane crashed in a densely wooded part of Sauk County, Wisconsin, on Tuesday evening, killing all six people on board, including one child....

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Robot used to grope 16-year-old girl, police believe young men were at the controls

Police in Germany are investigating an incident where a 16-year-old girl was groped by a robot, who police believe was being controlled by two boys who livestreamed the incident. ...

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Eden Prairie homecoming shooting: 3 men to appear in court on riot charges

Three men are set to appear in court Wednesday in the case tied to the Oct. 2 shooting at Eden Prairie High School's homecoming football game....

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ICE agent’s legal fate now rests with judge after emotional testimony in assault case

The decision on whether ICE Agent Gregory Morgan Jr. will face trial in Hennepin County or federal court now rests in the hands of U.S. District Judge Nancy Brasel, following the conclusion of a drama...

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When is the first average snowfall in the Twin Cities?

Fall may have only just begun, but the first snowfall of the season is likely just around the corner....

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Minnesota weather: Cool and mostly cloudy on Wednesday

Wednesday stays cool and mostly cloudy across Minnesota, though some patchy afternoon sunshine could break through before rain returns Thursday....

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Isaias aftermath brings arrests after suspects allegedly trick woman into letting them in car, store looted

At least three people were arrested in Florida after allegedly exploiting the chaos left behind by Hurricane Isaias to steal a car and loot a store....

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Amazon Extra Strength Acetaminophen recalled: More than 112,000 bottles affected by discoloration complaints

More than 112,000 bottles of Amazon-branded extra-strength acetaminophen are being recalled after consumers reported discolored pills, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)....

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Plan to 'eliminate' Office of Community Safety advanced by Minneapolis City Council

The Minneapolis City Council is advancing a proposal that would "eliminate" and consolidate the Office of Community Safety (OCS) and other departments, stating they have not produced "meaningful outco...

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Travel during MEA break: MSP says to expect increased wait times

Families should expect increased wait and extended delays for travelers during MEA break this week if they're planning to fly through MSP....

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Minnesota Flock cameras: Police audit installation safety concerns

Questions are growing about whether some Flock camera poles are dangerous because of the way they were installed....

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Families vacation for MEA break, but conference attendance numbers are low

For many Minnesota families, MEA week now feels as much like a fall getaway as a teachers' conference....

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ICE agent breaks down in court over Operation Metro Surge, Hwy. 62 assault case

ICE agent Gregory Morgan Jr. testified Tuesday at a court hearing in his felony assault case stemming from an encounter on Highway 62 in February. telling a federal judge he feared an ambush and drew ...

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Things to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (Oct. 16–18)

From horror performances and independent films to art crawls and fall festivals, there are plenty of things to do across the Twin Cities this weekend....

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St. Paul sues Maplewood over rejected police training facility

The City of St. Paul filed a lawsuit against the City of Maplewood after Maplewood officials rejected plans for a police firing range....

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Wrong-way driver sentenced after ‘lead persuasion’ gunfire exchange with police

A 21-year-old man has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison after a standoff that escalated into gunfire with Bloomington, during which officers had to use “lead persuasion" to end the confli...

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Man arrested in connection to St. Louis Park Highway 100 shooting

St. Louis Park police have made an arrest in a shooting that took place on Highway 100 on Sept. 30....

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Michele Tafoya reacts after getting Trump's endorsement

Michele Tafoya reacted Tuesday to President Donald Trump’s endorsement of her U.S. Senate campaign, while also trying to put some distance between herself and the president....

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Minnesota water tower a favorite to win 'Tank of the Year'

The 2026 People's Choice Tank of the Year contest is open for voting and several Midwest water towers have been nominated....

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Duane 'Keffe D' Davis sentenced to 40 years to life for arranging murder of Tupac Shakur

Former gang leader Duane "Keffe D" Davis was sentenced on Tuesday to 40 years to life for orchestrating the 1996 murder of rap legend Tupac Shakur....

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Cornell University bans fraternity parties for rest of year following gang rape allegations, lawsuit

Cornell has halted fraternity social events amid renewed investigations into allegations that a student was sexually assaulted at a fraternity house....

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Bloomington I-35W wrong-way crash leaves 2 with life-threatening injuries

A wrong-way crash on Interstate 35W in Bloomington on Monday left two drivers with life-threatening injuries, according to the Minnesota State Patrol....

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Pope Leo XIV set for surgery to remove a lung nodule

Pope Leo XIV entered a Rome hospital Tuesday to undergo surgery for the removal of a nodule on his lung....

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Charges: Son admitted killing longtime Wayzata teacher at cabin

A longtime Wayzata teacher who coached the school's golf team to four state championships was killed at his family's western Wisconsin cabin, where authorities say his son admitted to the killing and ...

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Dakota language records spared in Minneapolis fire, Minnesota Chippewa tribal officials say

A fire damaged part of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribes building, but the room holding Dakota and Ojibwe language records was left untouched, according to an update from an organization inside the buildi...

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Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as United States ambassador to Greece

U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle has resigned following a string of damaging reports alleging misconduct....

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Victoria house fire leaves extensive damage, closes road near school

A house fire in Victoria's Laketown neighborhood caused extensive damage and prompted a road closure near an elementary school on Tuesday morning....

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Texas hiker found dead after going missing in Great Smoky Mountains, family says

A Texas hiker has been found dead three days after going missing in Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains, with his family believing he drowned....

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Minnesota weather: Much cooler fall style weather returns on Tuesday

Much cooler weather returns to Minnesota on Tuesday as temperatures fall into the 50s and low 60s under fairly cloudy skies....

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Six Flags Over Georgia: Witnesses describe horror as rider falls from Goliath coaster

First responders and park officials worked to evacuate stranded riders on Monday after a serious incident occurred at Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell....

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