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New Mississippi law expands death penalty to include inmates on child sexual battery convictions

A new Mississippi law added sexual battery of a child under 12 to the list of crimes eligible for the death penalty....

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Michele Tafoya on fraud, affordability, immigration and Minnesota's US Senate race

Michele Tafoya joined FOX 9 All Day on Thursday, two days after winning the Republican nomination in the race for the U.S. Senate seat in Minnesota, to discuss her campaign....

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Isanti standoff: BCA names Anoka County deputy who fired shot at armed suspect

The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has named the deputy involved in a recent use-of-force case in Isanti, where a standoff ended with an arrest and no injuries....

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Minneapolis, St. Paul property tax hikes proposed: How much more you could pay

Property owners in Minneapolis and St. Paul could soon see higher taxes and fewer city services as both cities’ mayors roll out their latest budget plans....

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Grocery chain Lidl recalling spice mix over salmonella concerns

Lidl’s recall involves Vitasia Chinese Style brand Asian Style Wok Spice Mix, which was distributed in store locations in multiple states including Georgia, New York, and Pennsylvania....

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Check your bathroom cabinet: Hair mousse recalled over explosion risk

A hair mousse was recalled over a packaging defect that could cause cans to leak or explode, following an injury report....

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Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan says 'we have to rip ICE apart'

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan joined FOX 9 All Day on Thursday, two days after winning the Democratic nomination in the race for the U.S. Senate seat in Minnesota to discuss her campaign....

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MLB Field of Dreams game: Minnesota Twins take on Philadelphia Phillies at iconic movie site

The Minnesota Twins will face the Philadelphia Phillies at the iconic Field of Dreams site in Dyersville, Iowa Thursday....

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Lime geofences downtown Minneapolis ahead of takeover, bans I-35W riders

Lime put restrictions in place on Wednesday to prevent another scooter takeover in Minneapolis while banning riders who rode scooters onto I-35W last weekend as part of a mass gathering in downtown....

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Thousands of baby jumpers recalled after dozens of reports of hazards

Over 41,000 baby jumpers and swings are being recalled after federal regulators warned of a potential risk of serious injury or death from fall or strangulation hazards. ...

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Ex-officer accused of planning to kill Black people in mass shooting released from custody

A former law enforcement officer accused of planning a mass shooting targeting Black people was quietly released from custody after a grand jury declined to indict him....

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CPSC issues recall for 250,000 mini-fridges due to short circuit risk that poses fire and burn hazards

The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for 250,000 Cooluli mini fridges because the electrical switch can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards. ...

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Attack outside St. Paul homeless shelter leads to death, multiple charges

A St. Paul man faces multiple charges stemming from an attack that occurred near the Dorothy Day Center on Aug. 3 that led to the death of a victim he had punched four days later....

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Hopkins daycare deaths: Court docs reveal what unfolded inside the home

A search warrant reveals new details about the deadly domestic incident at a Hopkins in-home daycare that left three people dead, including a 7-year-old girl....

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Hopkins daycare deaths: Memorial honoring victims setup outside daycare

A memorial has been set up outside the Hopkins daycare where a mother and her daughter were stabbed to death on Wednesday by a father who police said then died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound....

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MN man sentenced to 21 years for grooming, abusing minors in multiple states

A Minnesota man has been sentenced to more than 21 years in prison after admitting to using social media to target and abuse children across state lines....

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Man found dead on Cloquet lawn after report of ‘a lot of blood’

Police are investigating after a man was found dead on a lawn in Cloquet on Wednesday....

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Board delays parole decision on convicted St. Paul cop killer until September

A board has delayed its decision on the release of Ronald Reed, the man convicted of the murder of St. Paul police officer James Sackett in 1970....

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Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal court: Report

Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty in federal court in the case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing, according to a report. ...

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Minneapolis, St. Paul facing budget shortfalls for 2027

Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota are both facing big budget shortfalls. St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her is scheduled to deliver her first budget address at 11 a.m. Thursday....

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Nick Reiner faces potential death penalty under new grand jury indictment

Prosecutors have added a new charge against Nick Reiner, son of Rob and Michele Reiner, accusing him of "lying in wait" before killing his parents....

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Dog food sold in 11 states recalled over salmonella contamination

Dog food sold in 11 states has been recalled because it’s contaminated with salmonella. ...

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Nationwide hunt for trio targeting cemeteries, stealing jewelry, heirlooms from graves, officials say

Authorities are searching nationwide for three people accused of breaking into mausoleums and stealing jewelry and other family heirlooms from burial sites in Florida and several other states....

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Minnesota weather: Morning showers and cooler with late-day sun Thursday

Thursday starts cloudy with morning showers across parts of Minnesota before some late-day sunshine returns....

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$1.04 billion Powerball ticket sold in Illinois; $1M sold in Florida

Someone has won the $1 billion Powerball Jackpot in Illinois. Here are the winning numbers from the Aug. 12 drawing....

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From Japan to Minnesota: Wind phones give grieving people a voice for their loss

A creative project in West St. Paul is helping people find comfort after losing someone close....

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Edina officer injured after 'disturbance' at aquatic center, suspect was driver in fatal 2021 crash

Police say an Edina officer will need surgery after being struck by a woman who was arrested at the Edina Aquatic Center who was previously convicted in juvenile court of manslaughter....

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Whole Foods recalls dips, salsas, guac, and more after Salmonella outbreak

The fresh jalapeño recall that followed a Salmonella outbreak that sickened hundreds of people across the country, caused changes at Chipotle and Qdoba, and led to a slew of related recalls has now sp...

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South Carolina student gunned down at Gaffney bus stop

A 17-year-old South Carolina student was shot and killed Wednesday morning near a school bus stop....

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DoorDash mom left with skull fractures, brain bleeds after man allegedly follows her and attacks with bat

Christen Phillips says she was beaten after honking at a driver who then followed her to her delivery drop-off point....

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Winona PD won't replace stolen Flock cameras

The Winona Police Department will not reinstall its Flock license-plate recognition cameras that were reportedly stolen late last month....

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Ridglan Farms beagles: Last dogs released from Wisconsin facility

The last Ridglan Farms beagles left the Wisconsin facility on Wednesday, marking an end to a years-long animal rights campaign and legal battle....

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Hopkins daycare deaths, Burnsville homicide involved the same family, authorities say

Authorities released details on the Hopkins daycare incident that left two adults and a 7-year-old girl dead and the Burnsville homicide that left a 78-year-old woman dead, after determining that the ...

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Wealthy Americans are moving to this country as ‘golden visa’ demand surges

Wealthy Americans are increasingly looking overseas for relocation opportunities, fueling a surge in applications for one country’s “golden visa" program....

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Burnsville homicide connected to Hopkins daycare deaths, police say

The Burnsville Police Department is on the scene of a homicide Wednesday afternoon. Police say the incident is connected to the deaths of three people, including a child, at a Hopkins daycare earlier ...

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2 hospitalized, suspect in custody after shooting at Georgia high school

At least one student was shot, and a suspect is now in custody following a shooting at Warner Robins High School on Wednesday, according to authorities....

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Burnsville police investigating homicide, no threat to public

The Burnsville Police Department is on the scene of a homicide Wednesday afternoon....

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Hopkins daycare deaths: What we know so far

Three people are dead, including a child, after a domestic incident at a Hopkins home daycare on Wednesday....

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Minnesota governor's race set to be historic

The Minnesota governor’s race is now set, and no matter who wins in November, it will be a historic election....

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Bloomington crash: Driver dies after minivan rolls over, strikes bridge on Highway 100

A driver was killed after a fiery rollover crash on southbound Highway 100 in Bloomington early Wednesday morning....

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Five teen friends killed after vehicle plunges down Colorado cliff, leaving community shattered

Five 17-year-old boys from Grand Junction, Colorado, died when their vehicle plunged off a cliff along Lookout Lane, with speed being investigated as a possible factor....

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Venomous snake found in high school football players helmet

A high school student football player in Arkansas found an unsettling surprise in his helmet during football practice. ...

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One found dead in Otter Tail County house explosion, fire

Authorities say one person is dead after a house explosion and fire in Otter Tail County Tuesday morning....

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Minnesota Forge is state's first pro women's volleyball team, set to debut in 2027

Minnesota Forge, formerly known as MLV Minnesota, was introduced as the state’s Major League Volleyball franchise on Wednesdsay....

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Mississippi woman’s hanging death raises questions after similar cases

The hanging death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune in Jackson, Mississippi, has raised questions as police investigate the circumstances surrounding her death....

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2 adults, 1 child dead in incident at in-home daycare in Hopkins, Minnesota

Two people and one child were found dead in an incident at an in-home daycare in Hopkins, Minnesota Wednesday morning....

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Minnesota wildfires: Over 74K acres burning near Ely as BWCAW partially reopens

Superior National Forest is welcoming back visitors as fire crews continue to battle several wildfires and work to keep campsites and recreation areas safe....

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Missing Michigan tubers survived off bark and flowers for 72 hours

We’re learning more about the rescue of three family members who went missing while tubing last week along the Muskegon River in Michigan. They survived off bark and flowers after being stranded for t...

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Minnesota voters set primary record surpassing 1 million ballots cast

Minnesotans turned out in record numbers for the August 11 primary, marking a new all-time record for the state’s elections....

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Charlie Kirk murder: Suspect Tyler Robinson’s lawyers tell judge to take potential death penalty off table

In a new court filing made public Tuesday night, lawyers for accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson are arguing that prosecutors haven't established a case for the potential death penalty....

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