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Charter plane carrying 8 crashes near remote radar site in western Alaska, NTSB says

A federal official says a charter plane flying to a remote radar site in western Alaska crashed Thursday....

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Vadnais Heights motorcyclist dies in crash with semi

The crash happened Thursday afternoon in Cass County....

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Residents press lawmakers about impact of ICE detention center in Appleton

The former prison is now called the Appleton Detention Facility and is set to start housing detainees in October....

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MidCountry Bank employee celebrates 70th work anniversary

Janice Lehrke comes into work part-time now and said she doesn't plan on slowing down....

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Minnesota DFL and Republicans both head into November elections preaching party unity

After losing the Senate primary, Congresswoman Angie Craig threw her support behind Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan at a DFL "Unity Rally" on Thursday....

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Trump appears on former fixer-turned-enemy Michael Cohen's radio show

The interview marked a stunning public reunion between Trump and a man who testified against him both in court and before Congress....

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Some colleges and universities begin to accept tuition payments via PayPal and Venmo

A few large universities will start accepting tuition payments using PayPal and Venmo as they offer more payment options....

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Minnesota brands take center stage at Outdoor Retailer trade show in Minneapolis

Outdoor Retailer is in Minneapolis for the first time. The annual trade show for the outdoor recreation industry is underway at the Minneapolis Convention Center....

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Victim families upset with plea deal for Boom Island murder defendant

The prosecution combined two unrelated murders three years apart committed by Marquez Hill-Turnipseed for one 40-year sentence....

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What's new at the Minnesota State Fair?

The Minnesota State Agricultural Society, which governs the fair, approved more than $67 million in investments for 2026....

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Magnitude 6.7 earthquake shakes Peru’s southern Andes

Two people were injured while evacuating their homes during the earthquake in Coracora...

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Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapenos grows to 32 states as more than 400 illnesses reported, FDA says

According to the CDC, more than 400 people have been infected with the salmonella strain tied to jalapeno peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico....

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Neutrogena responds to backlash after Hayden Panettiere's death

The skin care and cosmetics company released a statement addressing comments that Panettiere made that have resurfaced since her death....

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Crews close Highway 12 in Maple Plain due to gas main break

Higheay 12 is closed between Halgren Road and North Budd Street....

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Man pleads guilty to criminal vehicular homicide in fatal Andover crash

According to court documents, Aloysius Kenneth Johnson's wife said she believed he was trying to beat her home when the crash occurred....

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New York woman charged in plot to set off explosives at state Capitol and kill lawmakers, FBI says

Investigators said they foiled the attack that had been targeted at destroying documents and killing state senators....

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Americans' drinking levels remain at record low for second year in a row, new survey finds

Americans are drinking less, matching last year's record low, according to a Gallup survey....

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ICE detains speedboat driver in fatal New York Harbor capsizing

Manuel Ernesto Hernandez-Umana has a pending federal criminal case in connection with the Aug. 8 crash that killed a woman and a baby....

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Texas woman says her first Amazon drone delivery landed in her swimming pool

A Texas woman ran outside to film her very first drone delivery. The footage shows exactly why she won't be doing it again....

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Former Minnesota governor pulling back the curtain with new memoir

Mark Dayton served as governor of Minnesota from 2011 to 2019....

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Arboretum AppleHouse opening in current location for last season

The AppleHouse is moving to a new location next year....

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Mother's keyboard tattoo helps nonverbal son communicate

Until last month, Hunter communicated almost entirely through a virtual communication device. That all changed when the device died while they were at a restaurant....

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Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm races

President Donald Trump has voiced strong support for AI and data centers, emphasizing their economic benefits and importance in the global AI race. Candidates in......

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E. coli, salmonella infections linked to Minnesota-grown alfalfa sprouts

Consumers should check their sprouts and toss them out if they were sold under the Everything Sprouts and Calco brands....

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State Farm is sending dividend payments to auto policyholders—why the email might look like spam

The record payout applies specifically to State Farm Mutual auto insurance customers from 2025, but the notification could easily end up in your junk folder....

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Highway 280 to reopen less than a week before Minnesota State Fair begins

MnDOT says Highway 280 will reopen in both directions early Friday, Aug. 21, and added that there will be "no significant work" on the highway during the State Fair....

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COVID cases rise nationwide, flight crew cancer risk and brain-aging stress warnings. Here are today's health headlines

COVID cases are climbing nationwide, flight crews face new cancer risk data and stress could be aging your brain faster than you think....

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Walmart receives nearly $3 billion in tariff refunds, says it plans to cut prices for shoppers

The company is trying to contain prices as it is squeezed by the same pressures hammering the American consumer, namely rising energy costs....

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'Maxxing': When wellness trends push too far

Social media has turned extreme wellness habits into a trend called "maxxing," but health providers warn some of it does more harm than good....

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Telemundo executive, 6 others killed in Kenya helicopter crash

A safari helicopter crash in northern Kenya killed seven people, including five Americans, per the U.S. State Department....

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WATCH: Video shows deck collapsing as US Marshals serve warrant in Missouri

The video from Missouri shows a group of task force members standing in front of a unit on the second floor when the deck gives way....

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Minnesota State Fair is just one week away. Here's what you need to know about getting there

Discover the best tips for navigating crowds and finding parking at the fair, which is set to welcome about 2 million visitors from Aug. 27 to Sept. 7....

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Man charged after allegedly shooting at Ramsey County deputy

Prosecutors say Dmonte Shavezz Leanna leaned out of his Buick and fired a handgun, hitting an unmarked squad car....

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Foodie Finds: The Blue Barn at the Minnesota State Fair

The Blue Barn will be selling Iron Range Pierogies with horseradish sauce, Hugo Spritzes and Campfire Cold Brews....

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Man accused of trying to pull woman with dementia into truck at Golden Valley clinic

Police say a man pepper-sprayed a woman and attempted to abduct her mother, who has dementia, at a Golden Valley clinic, leading to his arrest....

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Mora asks residents to conserve water due to drought warning in St. Croix River basin

Residents in Mora and Rush City are being asked to limin non-essential water use....

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2026 midterm election guide for Minnesota voters

Read below for everything you'll need to know before casting your vote on Nov. 3....

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Minnesota reports job loss for first time in 4 months

Since January, Minnesota has added more than 44,000 jobs, which is a 1.5% growth. The national average this year is 0.2%, according to DEED....

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Bitcoin prices rise 10% as President Trump calls on Congress to pass crypto law

The bill had support from all voting Republicans in the U.S. House, as well as many Democrats....

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Hundreds of women wear pink at rally in support of Lindsay Clancy, who is on trial for killing her 3 children

Lindsay Clancy's lawyer doesn't dispute that she killed the children, but her lawyer says she shouldn't be held criminally responsible because she was mentally ill....

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FBI agents seize former Rep. Eric Swalwell's electronic devices in sexual misconduct investigation

Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) announced in April his resignation from Congress following sexual assault and misconduct allegations....

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Chipotle celebrates back to school with BOGO deal and 'Chipotle Sundays' free entree specials

Chipotle offers back-to-school deals, including a School Spirit BOGO on Aug. 20 and free entrees on selected Sundays....

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NASA selected Minnesota to be one of 7 nationwide aerospace workforce hubs

The three-year, $1.5 million initiative will enable Minnesota State to help prepare students for careers in aerospace....

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More than 700 cats survive Hurricane Lala as Hawaii cat sanctuary faces $20K in damage

After Hurricane Lala, the Lānaʻi Cat Sanctuary reports all cats are safe, but the storm left $15,000 to $20,000 in damages; donations are crucial for recovery....

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Gayle King calls out Hayden Panettiere's mom for comments after her death

Gayle King criticized Hayden Panettiere's estranged mother for her comments after the 36-year-old actress' death....

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Louisiana deputy fired after using Flock cameras to search his former fiancée's plate over 3,000 times

The deputy was terminated at the end of the investigation, though he is not facing charges....

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Judge to consider new trial for Karmelo Anthony in Texas track meet killing of 17-year-old

Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years for fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf, another student at a high school track meet....

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2 college cyclists killed, 7 injured in Tennessee car crash; driver arrested

Milligan University said 11 of its cyclists were out together on a morning training ride when they were hit by a driver....

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Army unit offers soldiers four days off for reenlistment to play new 'Grand Theft Auto'

An army unit in Georgia offers soldiers four days off to play the much-anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI as an incentive for reenlistment, reports say....

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