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Judge lifts gag order in Vance Boelter's Minnesota case

Judge Juan Hoyos had issued a temporary gag order last week, pending a hearing to discuss the issue. In the wake of that hearing, Hoyos lifted the order, writing that “the continued restriction is not...

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State trooper, firefighters rescue three people from burning home in Minneapolis

A state trooper spotted and reported the fire just before 1 a.m. on 29th Avenue South, just south of Interstate 94. Heavy smoke and flames were coming from the rear of the two-story home....

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Over 1,000 children are buried at juvenile detention centers nationwide

Researchers uncovered the graves of more than 1,000 children next to juvenile detention facilities in 29 states. At one Maryland gravesite, 230 Black boys are buried....

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Minnesota father describes detainment conditions, life separated from his family

Luis has been in detainment for nearly 10 months. He’s hoping to one day be reunited with his family in Minnesota....

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Alleged Mall of America plot details 'chilling' texts

According to the charges, Mohamud was still in high school when he started messaging an unidentified person, saying he supported the terrorist group ISIS....

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Minnesota nonprofit designs affordable net zero housing

A Minnesota nonprofit has built two new affordable housing developments that are also helping fight climate change, bucking the conventional wisdom that net-zero homes cost too much for lower and mode...

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Olivia Miles is changing the game for youth sports

Olivia Miles set in motion more than just a record-breaking rookie season on the Minnesota Lynx. She inspired youth athletes and coaches like those at Community School of Excellence in St. Paul with e...

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Art Hounds: 'Young Frankenstein,' joy through dance

Art Hounds recommend Theatre 55’s “Young Frankenstein,” Ananya Dance Theatre’s response to Operation Metro Surge and Fred Cogelow’s woodcarvings in Willmar....

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Meet the elder protecting neighbors at an encampment

In August, the city of St. Paul closed the Pig's Eye Park encampment but many residents ultimately relocated to the Shepard encampment. One camp elder helps keep the camp safe for residents....

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Viral Tall Tour meetup comes to Minneapolis

Though all sizes are welcome, the Tall Tour event series celebrates people who struggle with modern airplane seats and low doorways....

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Cass County seeks public's help in teen's homicide case

The Cass County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information about the death of 17-year-old Dylon Oothoudt to come forward....

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Jury convicts Anoka Co. man of killing his teenage son

Jordan Dupree Collins Sr. will be sentenced in December for the death of his 16-year-old son, Manny Collins, in 2025....

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DNC sues Trump administration over propaganda law

The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, alleges that the ads are illegal government-sponsored propaganda and accuses Trump of personally directing them....

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St. Paul cops probe disappearance of 100 Lime scooters

One man was recently charged for allegedly throwing two scooters from the Wabasha Street bridge into the Mississippi River. St. Paul police are investigating whether he’s involved in the other scooter...

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Fairview sues UnitedHealthcare over false advertising

Fairview claims that UnitedHealthcare is misleading Medicare Advantage customers by suggesting that the health system will remain part of its network in 2027....

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Pete Stauber, Trina Swanson debate in Duluth

In the first and possibly only debate in the race, the two candidates discussed key issues to the region like mining and data centers....

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Vikings sign veteran receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to their practice squad

The Minnesota Vikings have signed wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to their practice squad. The move adds some skill position depth and experience for their lagging offense. Beckham was the 2014 Associ...

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Federal officials to announce ‘significant counterterrorism’ law enforcement action in Minnesota

The U.S. attorney for Minnesota and the head of the FBI’s Minneapolis field office are scheduled to speak at noon Wednesday....

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St. Paul’s HmongTown Marketplace faces foreclosure, leaving longtime vendors uncertain

HmongTown Marketplace could close amid a $6.6 million lawsuit, raising concerns among vendors and Hmong community members about losing a longtime cultural and economic hub....

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Napheesa Collier faces a big decision about returning to the Lynx as WNBA free agency awaits

Napheesa Collier had a particularly late start to her eighth season with the Minnesota Lynx following surgery on both ankles that delayed her 2026 debut until just before the All-Star break....

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Orphaned kittens meet sharks and stingrays on an aquarium field trip at the Mall of America

An open seat has attracted two candidates: On the right, a well-known former representative and on the left, a teacher and political newcomer. It’s among races that could tip party control at the stat...

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Owen Power lifts Sabres past Wild 3-2 in overtime

Owen Power scored in overtime as the Buffalo Sabres rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2 Tuesday night....

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Minnesota State to close Detroit Lakes campus

Tentatively set to occur in the summer of 2028 or later, the closure would leave M State with campuses in Moorhead, Fergus Falls and Wadena. “This was not an easy decision,” the school’s president sai...

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Justin Ellis scores again as young U.S. squad beats Canada 1-0

Teenager Justin Ellis scored the only goal as the United States completed a successful international window with a 1-0 victory over Canada....

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Flag football ‘Gay Bowl’ comes to Minnesota

Players from dozens of leagues across the country that are members of the National Gay Flag Football League are headed to the Twin Cities to play in the championships Oct. 8-11 at the National Sports ...

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Minnesota school funding is on the November ballot. Here’s what to know

Minnesota voters will consider a statewide school funding amendment, in addition to dozens of local referendums this November....

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Open Senate seat in Rochester is hotly contested

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Twin Cities officials call for regional gang task force after string of shootings

Law enforcement officials say recent shootings in Bloomington, Eden Prairie and Edina were gang-related and are calling for a coordinated regional response. Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher says his...

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ICE falsely accuses attorney of aiding client's escape

Matthew Deates says an ICE agent falsely accused him of helping a client evade arrest after a federal court hearing in Minneapolis. Deates is demanding that the government retract a memo that contains...

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Minnesota Opera Orchestra musicians authorize strike

The vote to authorize a strike came after the musicians’ union said the Minnesota Opera declined cost-of-living increases during contract negotiations....

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David Brooks on character and the common good

The author and commentator delivers a milestone lecture in St. Joseph honoring former Minnesota Sen. Eugene McCarthy....

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Cornell names former acting U.S. AG to review rape case

Cornell University names Sally Yates, former acting U.S. attorney general and career federal prosecutor, to lead an independent review into how the school handled a former student's rape allegations....

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Minneapolis shops invite customers for Latino business week as many recover from ICE surge

Minneapolis celebrates its third annual Latino Business Week this week, as many Latino-owned shops around the city continue recovering from losses during the federal immigration enforcement surge....

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A new book by Kristin Kobes Du Mez

In her new book, “Live Laugh Love: The Secret History of White Christian Women and the World They Made,” historian Kristin Kobes Du Mez reveals the often hidden world of white Christian women, which s...

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Man, dog injured in encounter with bear in northeastern Minnesota

The DNR said the man let his dogs out of the house, and a short time later a bear pinned one of the dogs to the ground. The man was bitten when he kicked at the bear to get......

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Jim Bakker, who lost his ‘PTL Club’ televangelism empire in sex and money scandals, dies at 86

Jim Bakker, who along with his first-wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around the hugely successful “The PTL Club” TV show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes, has d...

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Leaders in Eden Prairie, Edina, Somali communities call for end to gun violence and stereotypes

Shootings in Edina and Eden Prairie have sparked concerns among city leaders and Somali families about gun violence and about unfairly painting the community with a broad brush....

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Minneapolis family shares story of ICE detainment

About 3,700 people were arrested by federal law enforcement in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge. For one family, the resulting family separation has caused financial and emotional stress....

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What is Minnesota wearing for Halloween? We find out

Each October, we ask ourselves the same question: what’s our Halloween costume going to be? Local costume retailers share their advice and trends for 2026. One theme: The return of the blockbuster mov...

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Voters asking ChatGPT to help them pick candidates

Voters are already voting in the midterms. This year, some voters are trying something new to get ready for the election: asking AI to help research their ballot and even decide who to vote for....

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Minnesota’s sleepy Senate race gets a burst of activity

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune made his way to Minnesota to campaign with Republican Senate nominee Michele Tafoya. Democratic nominee Peggy Flanagan sharpened her message on economic struggle...

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Vikings likely lose Jackson for rest of season

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell announced the news on Monday, revealing another significant setback for an offense that has struggled to consistently move the ball despite the team's 4-0 start....

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Vance Boelter's state trial delayed until next year

Boelter initially demanded a speedy trial, but his attorneys argued they couldn't review all the evidence in the case by his Nov. 2 trial date....

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Soldiers and Gold Star families press Army leadership after deadly Iranian drone strike

It's the deadliest strike against American troops during the war with Iran. Now U.S. soldiers wounded in a drone attack on Port Shuaiba in Kuwait are raising their concerns publicly about whether comm...

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Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84

Dennis Hastert, who served as House speaker longer than any other Republican but later was sent to prison in a hush-money case, has died. The Kendall County, Illinois, coroner said Monday that Hastert...

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Eden Prairie classes resume after shooting outside game

Eden Prairie police say they believe a shooting outside the Eden Prairie High School homecoming football game Friday night that left two injured was gang-related. Classes are in session Monday. The in...

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Twin Cities Marathon pacers do the math, carry the flag and help runners reach their goals

For 26.2 miles, marathon pacers run with a big flag, a watch and a group of strangers counting on them to get the timing right....

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Super El Niño is here. What's so super about it?

This year, federal forecasters say the planet could see the strongest El Niño event on record. Here's what you need to know....

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Montevideo schools met with voters to pass tax hike

Big changes are coming to the schools in the small central Minnesota city of Montevideo after voters passed a $42 million bond referendum earlier this year. The money will be used to fix up and add on...

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Here’s what DFL, GOP want if they win Minn. races

Voters will decide Minnesota’s next governor and control of the Minnesota Legislature next month. Here’s a look at DFL and GOP leaders’ top priorities....

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