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.
September 6th 2026, 9:38 pm
What remains of Jesse James’ bloody Northfield raid? A coat, a saddle — and an outlaw’s ear
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The Minnesota town that famously stood up to the James-Younger Gang is marking 150 years since that September day.
September 6th 2026, 10:08 am
Tolkkinen: We've seen more monarchs in western Minnesota. I hope that means we're doing something ri
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Only time will tell if our efforts to save the iconic butterfly will pay off.
September 6th 2026, 10:08 am
The last cases and lasting grief of Hennepin County prosecutor Judith Cole
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After prosecuting thousands of violent crimes in Minnesota, Judith Cole went from being the attorney in the front of the courtroom to a grieving mother in the back.
September 6th 2026, 10:08 am
Douglas: Why road noise is louder on some mornings than others
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Also: Paul Douglas explains why Minnesota meteorologists are still getting used to reporting air quality.
September 6th 2026, 10:08 am
Sunday forecast: Warm and sticky, but not much rain yet
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We could use a break from the heat, humidity and lack of rain, but we’ll have to wait a little longer.
September 6th 2026, 10:08 am
Shooting victim found in car near interchange of Interstates 94, 35W
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The suspect departed eastbound on I-94 in another vehicle. The victim is in critical condition.
September 6th 2026, 2:23 am
Minnesotans flock to the State Fair: ‘Hey, we are together’
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Fairgoers say they were drawn to Falcon Heights by food, animals, crop art and the need for community after a tough winter.
September 6th 2026, 2:23 am
After a year, body found in Mississippi River is identified
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A 24-year-old Minneapolis man’s body was found near the St. Paul Yacht Club in 2025. Authorities spent months trying to identify him.
September 5th 2026, 7:54 pm
‘Kids literally disappeared’: Minnesota schools lost at least 1,700 students following Operation Met
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A Sahan Journal data analysis shows student enrollment declined in Minnesota school districts with the highest percentage of English learners after the federal immigration operation. For some, the loss will have long-term impacts.
September 5th 2026, 7:54 pm
Railing collapses, injuring students at Cretin-Derham Hall Football game
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More than a dozen students fell during the game at the TCO Performance Center in Eagan. One was evaluated at a local hospital and later released, according to the Minnesota Vikings.
September 5th 2026, 7:54 pm
A Minneapolis high-rise was trying to get safer. A mass shooting set it back
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The building’s owner made safety upgrades and pursued unruly and violent tenants. This week’s shooting has shaken a neighborhood where gun violence had been declining.
September 5th 2026, 10:53 am
From pickle pizza to prayer: How the Minnesota State Fair mixes faith and fair traditions
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In this photo essay, we captured the ways faith communities show up at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
September 5th 2026, 6:08 am
A Twin Cities teen pursued State Fair poultry glory. Hundreds of rural birds stood in her way.
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The State Fair Sheep and Poultry Barn is among its most iconic sights. For hundreds of teens competing to have the best chickens, it’s the fair’s main event.
September 5th 2026, 6:08 am
Saturday forecast: Sunscreen-worthy and sticky
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Most thunderstorms should remain north and west of the Twin Cities until Monday.
September 5th 2026, 6:08 am
What we’ve learned so far about the victims of mass shooting at Minneapolis apartment tower
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Two residents are among the dead, while police officers and workers at the facility were hurt. Others remain traumatized.
September 4th 2026, 8:08 pm
Doctors at Mercy Hospital set for rare four-day strike
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It’s not clear how many of the 130 union physicians will walk out at the north metro’s busiest hospital.
September 4th 2026, 8:08 pm
Charge: Clash on Lowry Hill East sidewalk leaves one man fatally shot, the other arrested
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September 4th 2026, 8:08 pm
3 killed in midday collision on northern Minnesota highway
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The crash occurred about 25 miles north of Orr.
September 4th 2026, 8:08 pm
National firefighting crews pull out of Boundary Waters as conditions improve
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Three remaining fires are close to containment. More wilderness areas are scheduled to reopen next week.
September 4th 2026, 8:08 pm
Judge keeps Minnesota ‘nudification’ law in effect over challenge from Elon Musk’s AI company
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The law was allowed to go into effect Aug. 1 while a judge weighed whether to block it.
September 4th 2026, 8:08 pm
Prosecutors seek 14 months in prison for man who sprayed vinegar at Ilhan Omar
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Anthony Kazmierczak placed the congresswoman and town hall attendees in “fear of imminent bodily harm,” according to a sentencing memo.
September 4th 2026, 11:53 am
Building manager wounded in mass shooting at Loring Park apartment tower
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Jan Peterson was among several people shot at Shoreline Plaza before the gunman was killed.
September 4th 2026, 9:54 am
Friday forecast: Hot, sweaty through the weekend
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There’s a chance to hit 90 degrees every day, with T-storms in western Minnesota.
September 4th 2026, 9:54 am
Lisa Demuth walks a Trump tightrope in the race for Minnesota governor
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Demuth can’t alienate her Trump-supporting base, but she needs to convert independents who don’t like the president in order to win in November.
September 4th 2026, 9:54 am
Years of threats preceded deadly Minneapolis shooting
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The suspect in this week’s mass shooting, who killed two people and wounded several others, had been flagged for gun-threat charges and a red flag order weeks before his rampage.
September 4th 2026, 9:54 am
Minnesota DNR will move its headquarters to a new location in St. Paul
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The agency will relocate next June to a building on the Mississippi River just across from downtown.
September 3rd 2026, 7:23 pm
Accusations of violence didn’t restrict suspected Loring Park shooter’s gun ownership
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The suspect, Carlton Neal Johnson II, was facing a child protection case and a harassment restraining order.
September 3rd 2026, 4:36 pm
Minneapolis police officers wounded by gunfire in Loring Park mass shooting identified
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Officers Joseph Michnowski and Yayhe Ahmed were lauded by the mayor and chief for bravery in rushing toward the active shooter scene at local apartment complex.
September 3rd 2026, 2:36 pm
ICE agent federally indicted over shooting of Minneapolis immigrant during Operation Metro Surge
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The sealed federal indictment comes one week after Christian Castro was released from a Texas jail after not being extradited to Minnesota to face state charges.
September 3rd 2026, 2:21 pm
Federal prosecutors seek 5-year prison term for former state Sen. Justin Eichorn in child sex sting
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Eichorn’s “predatory behavior presents a tremendous danger to children,” the pre-sentencing memo reads.
September 3rd 2026, 2:06 pm
Thursday forecast: Strong T-storms possible
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A silver lining to this summer’s drought has been less severe weather.
September 3rd 2026, 12:21 pm
Details about the suspect in the Minneapolis mass shooting
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The 35-year-old Minneapolis man was being evicted from the Shoreline Plaza apartments and due in court next week.
September 3rd 2026, 12:21 pm
AI slop hits the Minnesota campaign trail
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Plus: A GOP candidate wades into the data center debate
September 3rd 2026, 12:21 pm
Looming library closure in St. Paul highlights city’s hard budget choices
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One East Side City Council member worries the neighborhood is facing too many budget cuts in Mayor Kaohly Her’s proposal.
September 3rd 2026, 12:21 pm
Congressional candidate Matt Little attempts to break world handshake record at the State Fair
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Little will try to shake 30 hands per minute for eight hours on Saturday.
September 3rd 2026, 12:21 pm
Twin Cities man assaulted in Des Moines alley behind bar dies a week later back home
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Dimitri English died from a head injury in his Minneapolis home, according to the medical examiner.
September 3rd 2026, 12:21 pm
What we know about the mass shooting near Loring Park
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Three people, including the suspect, were killed. Two Minneapolis police officers were shot Wednesday and a third was injured after responding to reports of gunfire at an apartment building near downtown Minneapolis.
September 3rd 2026, 12:21 pm
How State Fair attendees stay cool in near-record heat
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Several people have fainted or asked for medical assistance at the fair this year due to the heat. Officials say many attendees don’t know how to prepare.
September 3rd 2026, 12:21 pm
Minnesota anti-ICE cases put Trump administration’s legal tactics under scrutiny
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Demonstrators call St. Paul church prosecution politically driven and seek dismissal.
September 3rd 2026, 12:21 pm
Live: Shooter at Minneapolis apartment building was facing eviction over threats
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The man police say killed two people and injured six others was a resident of the Loring Park building where he carried out the shootings Wednesday afternoon.
September 3rd 2026, 12:21 pm
Sunday forecast: Somewhere in between historic State Fair extremes
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As we remember wild weather from State Fairs of yore, enjoy a hot and humid start to the week.
August 31st 2026, 9:53 pm
Expected indictment of ICE agent accused in Minneapolis shooting remains in limbo
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The charges appeared forthcoming last week against ICE agent Christian Castro. They never materialized before he was released.
August 31st 2026, 9:53 pm
Monday forecast: A hot week is brewing. Now, about El Niño ...
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The four extreme “Super El Niños” since 1982 are unprecedented over the last 10 centuries.
August 31st 2026, 9:53 pm
FairCam: Live from 2026 Minnesota State Fair
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What’s it like on the state fairgrounds at this moment? Watch our FairCam to get a live look at the action.
August 31st 2026, 12:09 pm
Risk of getting ‘doored’ keeps wary Minnesota riders on the edge of their bike seats
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A devoted St. Paul bicyclist died this summer when he hit a just-opened car door. The driver was not cited, and few ever are.
August 31st 2026, 12:09 pm
Minnesota’s old flag finds new life on the campaign trail
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Plus: Data centers heat up top legislative races
August 31st 2026, 12:09 pm
Fraud is the GOP’s strongest issue. Klobuchar may be its hardest target.
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Lisa Demuth says Amy Klobuchar was silent as fraud engulfed state programs. But Klobuchar, a federal lawmaker, is not responsible for the administration of state government.
August 31st 2026, 12:09 pm
Three found dead in Inver Grove Heights home, police say
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There is no known threat to the public, police said. The investigation is ongoing.
August 30th 2026, 7:08 pm
Hundreds of digital speed-reading signs are coming to rural highways
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The signs are to alert drivers that they need to slow down as they approach small towns.
August 30th 2026, 7:08 pm
Mom makes ‘ultimate sacrifice’ in St. Paul fire and uses body to shield daughter
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Bonnie Lynn Pierce died two days later, while 3-year-old Grace was hospitalized in critical condition, officials said.
August 30th 2026, 7:08 pm
Man fatally shot in St. Paul, one arrested
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The man later died of his injuries; police say they have a suspect in custody.
