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Search continues for missing hiker at Isle Royale National Park
Craig Berg was on a more-than-weeklong solo hike on the large Lake Superior island. He was scheduled to take a ferry back to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on Sept. 5, but family members reported the next...
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Music for the Days of Awe: An observance of the Jewish High Holidays
At this time of year, Jews around the world gather together to celebrate new beginnings. YourClassical Host Mindy Ratner guides us in a musical observance of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and Yo...
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MSP Airport closes runway to upgrade lighting
The shutdown is expected to last six weeks, but it isn’t expected to affect travel from the airport....
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Farmers hurting for help with conservation experts
The Natural Resources Conservation Service lost nearly a quarter of its staff nationwide in 2025 after the Trump administration’s cuts to the federal government. Many were local experts that help farm...
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Board again denies parole for Ronald Reed
Minnesota’s Supervised Release Board has again denied parole to a man convicted in the 1970 ambush murder of St. Paul Police Officer James Sackett Sr. The board’s meeting on Friday marked the fourth t...
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Nordic skiing legend Jessie Diggins runs Superior 100
Five months after retiring from professional cross country skiing, gold medalist Jessie Diggins is tackling another extreme sport, running ultramarathon trail races. The 35-year old from Afton, Minn.,...
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Lawsuit challenges intimidation of DHS observers across the country
The sweeping lawsuit brought by Common Cause argues federal agencies are illegally surveilling and intimidating people who try to peacefully observe federal immigration enforcement activity....
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Developer withdraws proposed North Loop data center
Virginia-based Legacy Investing withdrew from a purchase agreement for a 20-megawatt data center at the former Star Tribune printing facility in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis....
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U.S. diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon
Diesel prices in the U.S. has hit yet another record, soaring past $6 a gallon on average as Washington’s war with Iran disrupts the world’s flow of fuel....
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Hispanic Heritage Awards hosted in Minneapolis
Organizers said they wanted to hold the event in Minneapolis this year because of the federal immigration surge last winter....
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Trump wants to send Americans money. Congress and economists don’t seem thrilled with the idea
Donald Trump’s pitch to send Americans $5,000 checks should Republicans prevail in the November midterms is drawing scorn from some members of Congress — the very people who have constitutional author...
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Minnesotans' 9/11 stories remain painful, powerful
At least 11 people with Minnesota connections are believed to have died in the terror attacks. Here are some of their stories....
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Wildfires brings both ruin and rebirth to BWCA forests
The wildfires that burned 70,000 acres of the canoe wilderness this summer left behind a charred landscape, but also set the stage for a rebirth of northern Minnesota’s boreal forest....
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Events across Minnesota mark 25 years since 9/11 attacks
Events scheduled around the state will draw residents, firefighters and local officials to mark 25 years since the attacks, and honor the lives lost....
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MN Shortlist Sept. 11-17
An astronomy celebration at Voyageurs National Park, the Wakpa Triennial Art Festival, the Selby Avenue JazzFest, “Waiting for Godot” and “Come From Away” are among this week’s picks....
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‘Best of what’s coming:’ Native youth take the stage in new play
Stages Theatre Company, in partnership with Native American-led theater organization Mni Giizhik Theatre Ensemble, will debut a new children’s play. The production aims to inspire Native youth to purs...
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School board tenures shrink amid partisanship, generational change
School board members are serving about half as long as they once did, a shift school board observers attribute to generational changes and increasing partisanship....
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FBI, BIA execute search warrant at building on Red Lake Reservation
The FBI and Bureau of Indian Affairs executed a search warrant at the Red Lake Reservation's child welfare building. The Red Lake Tribal Council has stated it will update the public when more informat...
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Judge finds clerk's killer not guilty by reason of mental illness
A judge on Thursday found a a Minneapolis man not guilty by reason of mental illness in the 2023 killing of grocery store clerk Robert Skafte. But Taylor Justin Schulz remains under civil commitment a...
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Minnesota GOP campaign staffer resigns over racist post
Republican congressional candidate Eric Pratt announced the resignation of a campaign staffer after the employee’s racist social media posts were condemned by his Democratic opponent....
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Woman sentenced over threat to House leader Lisa Demuth
A Hugo woman will spend three years on probation and must complete community service and counseling after guilty plea in threats against Minnesota Rep. Lisa Demuth....
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Report: Violent crime rate in Minnesota fell in 2025
Data released Thursday show the number of killings violent crimes in Minnesota are going down. The overall violent crime rate dipped to levels not seen since 2019....
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Regenerative agriculture is spiritual for these farmers
The towering maple trees and native hazelnut bushes on Salvatierra Farms break up the surrounding corn and soybean fields that sprawl across southern Minnesota....
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Quinn Hughes in no rush to get contract done with Wild
Quinn Hughes appears to be in no rush to get a contract extension done with the Minnesota Wild. Hughes said he does not feel pressure to agree to terms on a new deal before the start of training camp....
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Harrison Smith rejoins the Vikings like he never left
The Minnesota Vikings have listed six-time Pro Bowl safety Harrison Smith as a starter on the depth chart they released for their season opener against the rival Green Bay Packers....
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PWHL lands first season-long U.S. national broadcast deal with Scripps Sports for upcoming 4th year
The newly expanded PWHL enters its fourth year by securing its first season-long U.S. national broadcast deal in partnering with Scripps Sports. The agreement builds on Scripps’ decision to close last...
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Listen: Reflecting on 25 years since 9/11
Coming up at 9 a.m. on Thursday, MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests reflect on the terrorist attacks that happened 25 years ago and how they changed us....
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Search underway for overdue hiker at Isle Royale National Park
Family members told the Detroit Free Press that the missing man is 70-year-old Craig Berg of Royal Oak, Mich., who was on a more-than-weeklong solo hike on the large Lake Superior island....
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After Trump promised to pay $5,000 if Republicans win, here's what to expect Thursday
President Trump promised to send every adult citizen $5,000, but only if Republicans maintain control of Congress in the midterm election, setting high expectations for the convention's final night....
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U.S. women storm past Hungary 108-56 to reach FIBA World Cup semifinals
Napheesa Collier has scored 19 points and the U.S. has routed Hungary 108-56 to advance to the semifinals of the women’s FIBA World Cup in Germany. The U.S. will play the winner of the Spain-Australia...
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New museum tells Minnesota veterans’ stories
The immersive museum aims to tell the stories of Minnesota men and women — and their families — who’ve served and sacrificed for their country over the past 160 years....
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Minnesota State Fair CEO says dip in attendance is not a surprise
Daily attendance dropped as temperatures rose. State Fair CEO Renee Alexander said the late Labor Day holiday may have contributed to lower attendance this year as well....
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St. Paul City Council pulls police drone grant request
The St. Paul City Council withdrew a resolution seeking a $200,000 federal grant to expand the police department’s drone program amid concerns from council members and residents....
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BWCAW fires fully contained; forests already regrowing
The wildfires burning for more than two months in northern Minnesota are finally fully contained, according to officials with the Superior National Forest. Even in some of the most intensely fire dama...
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Young Tigers lineup beats struggling Twins, 7-2
Kody Clemens led off the fourth with his 26th homer and Josh Bell followed with his 19th, but the Twins didn't get another hit until the seventh inning....
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Federal investigators interview Pretti shooting witness
Wynnie Savageford gave federal investigators an account of what she saw during the Jan. 24 confrontation that ended in Pretti’s death, her attorneys said....
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Audit finds gaps in group home licensing
An audit found the report card system lacked information about serious maltreatment findings and found a third of inspections are more than 90 days late....
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Recent University of Minnesota medical fellowship graduate, family missing after Nepal flooding
The University of Minnesota’s Department of Orthopedic Surgery said that Dr. Ishan Patel and his wife, Akanksha Patel, were on a pilgrimage after his graduation from a medical fellowship....
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Girl Scouts' first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January
Man’s best friend is getting some love from the Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts of the USA says its first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January. The blueberry muffin-flavored cookies were developed wit...
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Nearly two dozen arrested in Brooklyn Center human trafficking investigation
Brooklyn Center Police Chief Garett Flesland says nearly two dozen people were arrested on suspicion of a variety of offenses, including prostitution, sex trafficking, drug and gun possession....
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Anthropic researcher resigns with warning about the dangers of AI development
An Anthropic researcher is resigning over concerns about irresponsible development of artificial intelligence. Jacob Coxon, who worked at Anthropic and OpenAI, shared his worries about unsafe developm...
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2 people sentenced to life in prison for the killing of Sam Nordquist
Family and friends of Sam Nordquist attended the sentencing of Precious Arzuaga and Jennifer Quijano in New York. Local media outlets reported that they applauded as Precious Arzuaga — the apparent ri...
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Minneapolis to consider requiring drivers in automated cars
The proposed ordinance would require driverless cars to have a driver, who would be paid minimum wage....
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Former Minnesota state trooper sentenced to 27 years on child sexual abuse charges
Jeremy Plonski pleaded guilty last fall to federal charges after FBI agents in Texas found videos of him sexually assaulting a baby. In some of the videos, Plonski could be seen wearing his uniform an...
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St. Paul man arrested in ICE surge sent to Guantanamo Bay
Adam Abdullah has no criminal record, but the government is holding him at a military prison set up for terrorism suspects after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks....
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More tariffs costs are being passed on to consumers
A new analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis finds that consumers are starting to see the impact of tariffs on consumer goods across the economy....
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Where do leftovers from the Minnesota State Fair go?
More than 200 Minnesota State Fair vendors donated over 10,000 pounds of leftover food to hunger relief groups for distribution across the state....
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Harvesting invasive crayfish to make into fine delicacy
Rusty crayfish have invaded more than 300 northern Minnesota lakes. Can Midwestern appetites help manage a destructive invasive species?...
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U.S. banning dairy, alcohol, motorcycles from Canada
The ban will take effect in three weeks and comes after Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. imports earlier Tuesday....
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State Fair attendance just short of last year's total
Overall, this year’s fair drew over 1.92 million visitors, which is slightly below both the previous two years and short of the 2 million-visitor milestone set in 2019....
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