Bernie Sanders returns to Minnesota to stump for Flanagan and Ellison
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Calling Donald Trump the most dangerous president in the history of the United States, the senator urged voters to end Republican control of Congress.
October 25th 2026, 1:31 am
Somali police officers urge families to intervene to prevent youth violence
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Officers say they want to partner with Somali residents to help prevent kids from getting involved in crime, while they remain concerned about the rhetoric singling them out.
October 24th 2026, 4:46 pm
Behind the millions spent on Minnesota’s political ads, a network of wealthy donors and PACs
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Many of the ads now appearing on TV and social media are funded by a web of political committees and major donors whose connections are often difficult to trace.
October 24th 2026, 4:46 pm
St. Paul police issue public safety alert for sexual assault suspect
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An arrest warrant has been issued for Eduart Gomez Ochoa, 27, in connection with an attempted kidnapping and burglary incident Thursday.
October 24th 2026, 4:46 pm
Is Minneapolis America’s best bike city? This expert says yes
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CityNerd, YouTube’s king of urban planning, shares what makes our city the country’s best for biking — and why his videos inspire people to move here.
October 24th 2026, 4:46 pm
Trump, seeking to help Maine Sen. Susan Collins, exempts some Canadian imports from his 50% tariffs
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President Donald Trump, seeking to help Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a tough reelection battle in Maine, is exempting some imports — including plywood sheets, packing crates and some machinery — from the 50% tariffs he slapped on $20 billion worth of Canadian products over the summer. The changes will take effect Oct. 30.
October 24th 2026, 4:46 pm
Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns
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Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices.
October 24th 2026, 4:46 pm
Mattresses, tires, even a bus: North Minneapolis battles illegal dumping
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Trash has piled up in north Minneapolis more than in any other part of the city.
October 24th 2026, 4:46 pm
Reliably red Iowa is in play as economic woes mount
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The Trump administration’s policies could cost Republicans in a state that is being hit hard by expensive diesel prices and uncertainty over trade.
October 24th 2026, 4:46 pm
Healing with an Indigenous lens: Two Native-run clinics expand in south Minneapolis
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New clinics include the Indian Health Board and the Native American Community Clinic.
October 24th 2026, 4:46 pm
2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying about involvement in investigation into Hunter Biden's laptop
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Two former FBI officials were charged with lying to Congress about their involvement in investigating Hunter Biden's laptop in the run-up to the 2020 presidential election, the latest in a series of splashy and politically charged actions the Justice Department has undertaken ahead of next month's midterm contests.
October 24th 2026, 4:46 pm
Minneapolis Public Schools’ revamp would send thousands of kids to different buildings
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Three proposals would close more than a dozen schools and redraw attendance boundaries in all parts of the city.
September 16th 2026, 1:17 pm
MSP Airport named best in North America for 3rd year in a row
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“This is an unprecedented achievement,” said the CEO of the Metropolitan Airports Commission.
September 16th 2026, 1:17 pm
Plea deal over $228K Rolex stolen from boat docked at Maynards puts conviction on way to dismissal
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The County Attorney’s Office agreed to drop two felony theft counts, not argue for any jail time and opt for probation.
September 16th 2026, 1:17 pm
How to see the monarch migration happening in Minnesota
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Plus, the DNR’s first state park license plate contest in a decade and the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge celebrates 50 years.
September 16th 2026, 1:17 pm
Minnesota racks up $250 million in cannabis sales in first year of legal, recreational sales
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The local industry generated $45.6 million in tax revenue in the first 10 months.
September 16th 2026, 8:14 am
Fraud looms over Minnesota’s auditor race. The office’s authority has limits.
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Scott Jensen wants the state auditor to become a louder voice on fraud. Zack Filipovich argues the office should focus on preventing financial problems in local government.
September 16th 2026, 8:14 am
Wednesday forecast: Rain is coming, but may miss the driest areas
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A shower is possible tonight before skies clear Thursday. More significant rain arrives Friday, with the heaviest amounts again favoring southern Minnesota.
September 16th 2026, 8:14 am
Minnesota mail-in voting will proceed normally after Supreme Court tosses Trump order
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President Donald Trump attempted to give the U.S. Postal Service new powers to determine who gets mail-in ballots just weeks before the midterms.
September 15th 2026, 10:45 pm
Carleton College drops loans from financial aid, reducing long-term cost for many students
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For students from families making less than about $170,000, loans will no longer be included in financial aid packages.
September 15th 2026, 3:00 pm
Tuesday forecast: Fresh breeze with highs near 70
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Dry skies offer a break from Monday’s rain, with another chance of showers later this week and seasonably cool temperatures sticking around.
September 15th 2026, 1:16 pm
Two judges leave Minnesota immigration court as caseload mounts
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One quit after serving four months, citing 11-12 hour days. The departures come as the Trump administration continues to push deportation hearings.
September 15th 2026, 1:16 pm
The battle for Angie Craig’s seat is about ‘the person as much as the party’
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Democrat Matt Little and Republican Eric Pratt are each hoping their distinct personalities will attract independents in what’s historically been a swing district.
September 15th 2026, 1:16 pm
Minneapolis Public Schools to offer first look at plan that could close or merge schools
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The school board is set to review three proposals to right-size a district facing chronic enrollment and budget woes.
September 15th 2026, 1:16 pm
Demuth, Klobuchar both say state fraud response should lead to firings
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The responses came one day after a Star Tribune investigation detailed how Gov. Tim Walz and his top advisers failed to heed warning signs until fraud had spread through multiple programs.
September 15th 2026, 4:47 am
Four takeaways from our deep dive into the Walz administration’s fraud response
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Key figures in and around the administration and more than 1,000 pages of newly public testimony transcripts revealed a theme of delegation and missed warnings.
September 14th 2026, 5:30 pm
Monday forecast: A bit of rain and lower temps finally arrive
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It’s beginning to feel more like fall with high temperatures in the 60s.
September 14th 2026, 5:30 pm
Minnesota among states and cities suing over Trump’s policy to restrict green cards
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Two separate lawsuits aim to block what they called a “catastrophic” new policy that would make it harder for immigrants to obtain green cards if they rely on public benefits.
September 14th 2026, 5:30 pm
Hennepin County caught Metro Surge business relief fraud before it doled out thousands
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Tight controls prevented the county from losing any money, but the attempts at thievery should be a wake-up call to officials across the state, one county commissioner says.
September 14th 2026, 5:30 pm
Lisa Demuth’s governor campaign finds a use for being unknown
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Plus: A race for GOP party chair could be shaping up.
September 14th 2026, 5:30 pm
University of Minnesota police remove Flock camera in Cedar-Riverside after uproar
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Several other departments have removed the license plate reading cameras in recent months.
September 14th 2026, 5:30 pm
Twin Cities suburbs are more diverse than ever. See how your city has changed.
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The growing diversity across the suburbs has been shaped by immigration and housing policy, and shows up in schools, businesses and social life.
September 14th 2026, 5:30 pm
Minnesota Supreme Court rules Twin Cities suburb can use paper voter rosters in November election
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Some say the decision opens the door for other cities across Minnesota to return to the old paper poll books.
September 14th 2026, 5:30 pm
Summit Brewing could lose St. Paul brewery to foreclosure
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BMO Bank alleges Summit’s finances continued to deteriorate after it missed a loan payment. Summit chief executive says its issues reflect “the difficult capital environment the entire craft brewing industry is navigating.”
September 14th 2026, 5:14 am
Would you pass a driving road test? It’s not as easy as you think
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Taking the test illustrates that driving is a skill that has room for continuous improvement.
September 13th 2026, 5:30 pm
Missing hiker found alive at Isle Royale after 8-day search
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Backpackers found Craig Berg, who had been missing since Sept. 5, alive and alert in the remote national park.
September 13th 2026, 5:30 pm
Why did an Edina theater play the same movie for more than two years?
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The Westgate’s epic run of “Harold and Maude” helped make it a cult favorite even as neighbors protested.
September 13th 2026, 7:30 am
Small Eden Prairie clinic leading the way in testing psychedelic drugs
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IIT is recruiting patients for industry-funded trials in the race to gain federal approval for psychedelic medications to treat depression, PTSD and other disorders.
September 13th 2026, 7:30 am
Inside the Walz administration’s fraud response: Missed warnings and a late reckoning
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A trove of newly public records and interviews with people in and around the administration provide the clearest picture yet of how Gov. Tim Walz and his team failed to see the threat posed by fraud in state programs.
September 13th 2026, 2:29 am
Crash among dozens of motorcycles on Hwy. 61 leaves one dead, ‘quite a few injured’
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The Minnesota State Patrol said some of the motorcycles crossed into the opposite side of the highway.
September 13th 2026, 2:29 am
Children’s Minnesota receives record $35 million donation
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Tom Golisano, founder of Paychex, Inc., gave to the hospital system in Minnesota and pediatric care centers in five other states.
September 12th 2026, 7:02 pm
Voters want to talk about Flock cameras. Candidates are leaning in.
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The controversial automated license plate readers have stirred strong emotions across the political spectrum.
September 12th 2026, 7:02 pm
Saturday forecast: A taste of fall before heavy rain returns
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Cooler, drier air arrives with a stiff breeze today before showers and thunderstorms return Monday. Highs dip into the 60s next week.
September 12th 2026, 7:02 pm
Rooted in culture: St. Paul launches Afrocentric magnet school in historic Rondo neighborhood
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The school builds on Freedom School summer programs built around African principles and culture.
September 12th 2026, 7:02 pm
The dangerous pull of Twin Cities urban exploring
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Urban exploration, which typically involves trespassing into old buildings and tunnels, has been an area of major concern for police following a recent near-fatal fall.
September 12th 2026, 7:02 pm
Jessie Diggins finishes first among women in Superior 100 trail race
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The Afton native finished with a time fast enough to land in the top 10 times ever notched by female competitors.
September 12th 2026, 7:02 pm
Loring Park gunman stockpiled ammo in apartment before mass shooting
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Gunman Carlton Johnson III got off at least 25 shots while killing two people and wounding others before police fired even more, according to court filings.
September 11th 2026, 9:30 pm
Accused Medicaid fraudster returns to Minnesota to surrender, prosecutors say
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Kaamil Omar Sallah is accused of receiving more than $1 million in ill-gotten gains.
September 11th 2026, 9:30 pm
Man jumps from vehicle and dies after pursuit with Ramsey County deputies
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The car chase through St. Paul lasted for one-and-a-half miles.
September 11th 2026, 9:30 pm
St. Paul’s next anti-smoking move could be a bigger hit to smokers’ wallets
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A $15-per-pack minimum price would be in line with the policy in Minneapolis, where the effects of the hike on smoking rates are still unclear.
September 11th 2026, 2:31 pm
Crime rate in Minnesota dropping back to pre-pandemic levels
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Reported crime fell significantly from 2024 to 2025, according to an annual state report. The report was briefly yanked after omitting the state’s two most high-profile homicides last year.
September 11th 2026, 12:45 pm
Former history teacher reunites with students who spent 9/11 in his classroom
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State Sen. Steve Cwodzinski helped students process what one calls “one of the most consequential moments of history in my lifetime.”
September 11th 2026, 7:30 am
Klobuchar says she won’t run for president in 2028 or 2032 if elected governor
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Her comments come as Republican rival Lisa Demuth has suggested Klobuchar still has higher aspirations.
September 11th 2026, 7:30 am
Friday forecast: One more warm day before rain and cooler weather move in
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Late-day storms could be strong in northern Minnesota, followed by soaking rain Sunday into Monday.
September 11th 2026, 7:30 am
Roper: Kaohly Her’s CFO eye finds plenty to fix at St. Paul City Hall
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Nine months into her first term, the former financial pro sees plenty of broken systems under the hood of city government. But she also has to overcome a scandal.
September 11th 2026, 7:30 am
Killer of Loring Park grocery clerk not guilty due to mental illness; will be committed indefinitely
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The judge agreed that prosecutors proved Taylor Schulz murdered Robert Skafte, but based on mental evaluations found he was not guilty due to mental illness, meaning he will continue to be held in a state hospital.
September 10th 2026, 6:59 pm
Archive: From acts of kindness to beaming smiles, these are the St. Paul workers killed in shooting
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Days after the killings, family, friends and residents mourned the people who welcomed neighbors, fixed problems and made the complex feel like home. A suspect has been charged.
September 10th 2026, 6:42 pm
FBI carries out search warrant at Red Lake Nation’s child welfare building
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The $15.5 million building opened in 2023 after the state allocated $5.5 million toward construction.
September 10th 2026, 5:59 pm
Forest Service spares Minnesota research facilities from closure
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Research facilities in Ely and Grand Rapids will remain open after a nationwide review that will shutter 23 other Forest Service sites.
September 10th 2026, 5:12 pm
Two arrested in sweeping human trafficking operation in Bloomington involving 18 victims
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The arrests were announced one day after another human trafficking investigation unfolded in Brooklyn Center.
September 10th 2026, 4:59 pm
Crystal removes Flock cameras after residents raise concerns
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Police Chief Brian Hubbard said privacy concerns and community feedback led the city to remove the cameras.
September 10th 2026, 1:59 pm
Data centers have become a key campaign issue — except in the race for Minnesota governor
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Lisa Demuth and Amy Klobuchar are generally in agreement on data centers: Local input leads the way.
September 10th 2026, 1:08 pm
Thursday forecast: A perfect September, right on schedule
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September snow isn’t out of the question in Minnesota, but this year we’ll have to wait.
September 10th 2026, 1:08 pm
Student suicides over summer break are informing the new school year in Brainerd-Baxter
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The district severely lacks counselors, but it’s implementing new tools in its response to tragedy as grieving moms seek accountability.
September 10th 2026, 1:08 pm
Concordia St. Paul joins wave of private colleges cutting tuition to focus on affordability
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The $5,500 decrease can help with sticker shock, Concordia officials said, as they implement the strategy for the second time.
September 10th 2026, 1:08 pm
GOP convention takeaways: Trump’s $5,000 offer, a surprise Democrat and more
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At a first-of-its-kind midterm convention, President Trump mostly offered retreads and self-congratulation. Then, he offered to pay Americans $5,000 apiece if Republicans kept power.
September 10th 2026, 1:08 pm
Tolkkinen: I bet I saw more people in two days in the Twin Cities than all year in rural Minnesota
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It was great. It also wore me out.
September 10th 2026, 1:08 pm
Klobuchar turns campaigning into preparation
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Plus: Tom Emmer gives a midterm pep talk.
September 10th 2026, 1:08 pm
St. Paul drone expansion proposal nixed by City Council
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The council decided not to vote and instead to withdraw a proposal to expand the Police Department’s drone program. Police were applying for a $200K federal grant.
September 10th 2026, 2:09 am
Congressional watchdog clears Ilhan Omar over financial disclosure errors
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The Office of Congressional Conduct recommended dismissing allegations that Omar filed false or incomplete information.
September 9th 2026, 8:56 pm
Unlicensed Eagan massage therapist admits sexually assaulting 4 clients in 15 months
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The assaults spanned from November 2023 to February 2025.
September 9th 2026, 8:56 pm
Audit: Minnesota needs to improve assisted living oversight, inspections
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Minnesota was the last state to license assisted living. A report sees more work needed to improve oversight.
September 9th 2026, 8:56 pm
Federal investigators are interviewing witnesses to Alex Pretti’s shooting, attorney says
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The announcement is the latest signal that a federal investigation is ongoing.
September 9th 2026, 8:56 pm
Animal removal company under fire for suspect rabies testing
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Anyone who had ASAP Wildlife Services MN send a bat or other wild mammal for rabies testing in the past year should call the Minnesota Department of Health.
September 9th 2026, 8:56 pm
Charges: ‘Strange male’ who raped woman in St. Paul home is suspect in similar attack
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He told one of the women that he had been watching her through her window, according to the criminal complaint.
September 9th 2026, 8:56 pm
Jessie Diggins’ next challenge: Her first 100-mile trail race
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The retired Nordic skiing star says she has “wanted to run 100 miles for a long time.” This weekend, she’ll tackle the rugged Superior Hiking Trail.
September 9th 2026, 8:56 pm
2 women who killed transgender Minnesota man are sentenced to life in prison in New York
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They are among seven people indicted in connection with the death of Sam Nordquist, 24, in February 2025.
September 9th 2026, 8:56 pm
Doctors from Minnesota among the missing in Nepal flooding
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U of M expressed ‘deep sadness’ over the tragedy regarding Dr. Ishan Patel, an orthopedic fellow, and his wife, Akanksha Patel, a psychiatrist at Mercy Hospital.
September 9th 2026, 8:56 pm
Gas prices in Minnesota spike overnight as oil prices climb
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The national average price of gasoline on Labor Day set a record for the holiday.
September 9th 2026, 9:10 am
Wednesday forecast: Nice drop in humidity as dew points sink into 50s
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We’ll have fresh air again, with a few T-storms popping Friday night.
September 9th 2026, 9:10 am
Loring Park gunman sent email threatening to shoot apartment staff the night before rampage
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Emergency dispatch records outline a chaotic, deadly scene.
September 9th 2026, 9:10 am
Stars will come out for Minnesota-wide dark sky celebration
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The Bell Museum is organizing a three-day event; plus, the gravel cycling national championships and a national parks film.
September 9th 2026, 9:10 am
Minneapolis may require driverless vehicles to have someone in the driver’s seat
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The City Council is considering an ordinance that would require companies like Waymo to get a city license and have a “safety monitor” in autonomous vehicles.
September 8th 2026, 9:09 pm
Ex-state trooper given 27 years in prison for child porn videos
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Following his prison time, Jeremy Plonski will be put on court-supervised release for 15 years.
September 8th 2026, 9:09 pm
Former Viking Everson Griffen back in jail for latest of accelerating troubles with the law
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He’s accused of being high during a hit-and-run crash at 100 mph on a Twin Cities interstate.
September 8th 2026, 9:09 pm
New leader of Minneapolis Fire Department sworn in
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The new fire chief last served as an executive director of fire and emergency medical services in Saudi Arabia.
September 8th 2026, 9:09 pm
Gaps in state laws allowed mass shooter with a violent history to get gun permit
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Carlton Johnson II had a criminal record and a recent restraining order for threatening to kill the mother of his child. He was also a legal permit holder.
September 8th 2026, 9:09 pm
Minnesota closed three addiction centers, leaving dwindling treatment choices
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While one center will reopen, employees still worry the closures of CARE centers will leave fewer options for Minnesotans with severe addiction and mental illness.
September 8th 2026, 12:11 pm
Tuesday forecast: Another warm day with some early rain possible
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Another day with temperatures above 80 degrees. Dew points drop into 50s Wednesday and Thursday.
September 8th 2026, 12:11 pm
Prison for Twin Cities man who collected $1M on false promises to build swimming pools for clients
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Charles Workman, of Prior Lake, spent some of the money from his swimming pool clients on gambling and a horse.
September 8th 2026, 12:11 pm
Kamala Harris is sitting out Minnesota, for now
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Plus: Prepare for a post-Labor Day ad blitz.
September 8th 2026, 12:11 pm
Two injured after gunfire near U campus raises safety concerns as school begins
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Two men were sent to the hospital and have injuries that are not life-threatening, police say.
September 7th 2026, 7:53 pm
Man shot and killed in Lakeville, police say
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No suspect has been identified.
September 7th 2026, 7:53 pm
Move over, Coachella. The State Fair is where it’s at
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Call it the influencerfication of the fair. The internet’s cool kids are embracing the folksy vibe at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
September 7th 2026, 7:53 pm
Not on my street: St. Paul’s Warrendale neighbors upset with Metro Transit’s plan for H Line
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They want the rapid bus line shifted from Como Avenue to busier and wider streets.
September 7th 2026, 6:53 am
University of Minnesota unveils new ad campaign for the first time in 20 years
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The new marketing effort, which replaces the “Driven to Discover” campaign, won’t have a tagline after the slogan “Leave a Future” was criticized last spring.
September 7th 2026, 6:53 am
Monday forecast: Thunderstorms roll in
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Some much-needed precipitation is expected late Monday.
September 7th 2026, 6:53 am
Funding feud could derail Blue Line light-rail extension as key decision nears
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Hennepin County is keeping the project alive but says it needs the Met Council to chip in to cover construction costs.
September 7th 2026, 6:53 am
Filmmaker turns bikepacking odyssey into a love letter to the Midwest
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Leigh Foster produced a film from his spring 2025 ride from Chicago to St. Paul. It’s gotten 128,000 YouTube views and counting.
September 7th 2026, 6:53 am
Dispute over dog in Savage escalates into shooting, charges say
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A neighborhood disagreement that began after a dog knocked a woman down ended with a man seriously wounded. Both men involved are now facing charges.
