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Apple changes Lake Ontario name to ‘Lake America’ for US users of its Maps, following Trump’s order

Apple changes Lake Ontario name to ‘Lake America’ for US users of its Maps, following Trump’s order

Apple has relabeled Lake Ontario to “Lake America” for U.S. users of its maps app, following competitor Google days afte...

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Good Company: Summer Lakes Boathouse

Good Company: Summer Lakes Boathouse

Building something brand new on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds is a rare and exciting milestone, with nearly a decade p...

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5 on the Farm: Baby Animals

5 on the Farm: Baby Animals

The Miracle of Birth Center brought over a couple of the baby animals born at the fair. The post 5 on the Farm: Baby Ani...

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Food Taboo

Food Taboo

If you think you know your State Fair food, just wait until you see Steph March and Joy Summers go head to head in the m...

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MN School Board Association

MN School Board Association

Minnesota kids are taking over the State Fair this week, and tomorrow is their big day to celebrate everything that make...

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Fair Insider: New Rides

Fair Insider: New Rides

The Minnesota State Fair is packed with delicious food, unique shopping and thrilling rides that keep fairgoers coming b...

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College Mascot Matchup

College Mascot Matchup

Twin Cities Live has featured Golden Gophers athletics at the Minnesota State Fair for several years, spotlighting teams...

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Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida

Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida

Tiger Woods has pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge in Florida. Woods was arrested in March following a roll...

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Ken Barlow is forecasting a hot start to the Labor Day Weekend

Ken Barlow is forecasting a hot start to the Labor Day Weekend

Good Wednesday—Seventh Day of the Fair–morning! After a leftover shower early this morning, skies will clear and sunshin...

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Minnesota State Fair: What to know on Day 7

Minnesota State Fair: What to know on Day 7

The 2026 Minnesota State Fair continues on with seasonably warm temperatures and dry conditions forecasted for Wednesday...

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Iran fires on its Gulf neighbors after US military strikes Iran after a monthlong lull

Iran fires on its Gulf neighbors after US military strikes Iran after a monthlong lull

Iranian attacks targeted U.S. allies across the Gulf early Wednesday as renewed fighting with the United States ended a ...

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Vikings to sign veteran edge rusher Kyle Van Noy

Vikings to sign veteran edge rusher Kyle Van Noy

The Vikings are addressing a lack of depth at edge rusher by signing 12-year veteran Kyle Van Noy. It’s expected he’ll s...

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Shakopee leaders discuss Flock cameras, while a state lawmaker pushes for tougher rules

Shakopee leaders discuss Flock cameras, while a state lawmaker pushes for tougher rules

Authorities in Shakopee say the cameras have aided investigations, but residents are divided on the issue of security ve...

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Twins hang 10 runs on the Tigers in the 6th inning of a 15-2 win as Lewis, Jeffers hit 3-run homers

Twins hang 10 runs on the Tigers in the 6th inning of a 15-2 win as Lewis, Jeffers hit 3-run homers

Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers hit three-run homers during a 10-run sixth inning for the Minnesota Twins to highlight a 15...

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$2.6M of federal funding approved to support the Annunciation community

$2.6M of federal funding approved to support the Annunciation community

Federal funding meant to help support those affected by the Annunciation Catholic School mass shooting has been approved...

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St. Paul man pleads guilty to murdering the mother of his child

St. Paul man pleads guilty to murdering the mother of his child

A St. Paul man arrested last year after reportedly murdering his child's mother has pleaded guilty. The post St. Paul ma...

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Remaining warm, humid, and unsettled – Chris

Remaining warm, humid, and unsettled – Chris

Good Tuesday night to one and all! We’re keeping a few spotty showers and storms in the forecast tonight, especially sou...

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‘That still don’t bring my son back’: Mother shares raw reaction after Bar Zia shooting sentencing

‘That still don’t bring my son back’: Mother shares raw reaction after Bar Zia shooting sentencing

The mother of Damarco Fletcher Jr. shared her raw reaction after two men were sentenced for the death of her son inside ...

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New data details how Ramsey County allocated $2.25M as Pig’s Eye Park camp closure loomed

New data details how Ramsey County allocated $2.25M as Pig’s Eye Park camp closure loomed

Questions are growing about $2.25 million in public spending tied to shelter expansion before St. Paul cleared the Pig's...

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Proposed increase in public school funding will be on the ballot in November

Proposed increase in public school funding will be on the ballot in November

A coalition of DFL and Republican lawmakers joined with a group of educators at the State Capitol Tuesday to push for mo...

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Stalemate continues over funding gap on the $3.5 billion Blue Line Extension

Stalemate continues over funding gap on the $3.5 billion Blue Line Extension

As frustration builds over a funding gap for the Blue Line Extension, Hennepin County leaders took their fight with the ...

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Protecting your money from AI scams

Protecting your money from AI scams

Artificial intelligence has made it easier for criminals to design convincing scams and spread them faster than ever bef...

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Search warrant: Driver admitted to using cocaine days before Brooklyn Center crash that killed girl, injured another

Search warrant: Driver admitted to using cocaine days before Brooklyn Center crash that killed girl, injured another

New court documents show the driver involved in a Brooklyn Center crash that left a 6-year-old girl dead and another in ...

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Woman accused of killing 18-month-old daughter after losing custody sentenced to over 31 years

Woman accused of killing 18-month-old daughter after losing custody sentenced to over 31 years

A Champlin woman accused of murdering her 18-month-old daughter after losing custody has been sentenced. The post Woman ...

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Here’s why some Minnesota school districts are starting before Labor Day this year

Here’s why some Minnesota school districts are starting before Labor Day this year

Minnesota state law says that school districts, with few exceptions, must wait until after Labor Day to start class. So ...

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Vikings set to host free agent pass rusher

Vikings set to host free agent pass rusher

KSTP Sports has confirmed the Minnesota Vikings are scheduled to host a veteran free agent pass rusher as the team consi...

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Bessent pitches US-backed financial literacy competition to world’s largest economies

Bessent pitches US-backed financial literacy competition to world’s largest economies

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is pitching a financial literacy campaign to the world's largest economies. Bessent on ...

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After 57 seasons, Becker football coach Dwight Lundeen begins final year

After 57 seasons, Becker football coach Dwight Lundeen begins final year

For decades, the first day of football practice looked the same for Dwight Lundeen: a drive to the field and another sea...

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Sanford, North Memorial complete merger

Sanford, North Memorial complete merger

North Memorial Health's merger with South Dakota-based Sanford Health is now finalized, the healthcare systems announced...

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National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program in Minnesota

National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program in Minnesota

National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program in Minnesota. The post National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program...

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Mauer Nice Ride: 360 View

Mauer Nice Ride: 360 View

Remember the old days when parallel parking meant calculating your turn radius and relying on windows, mirrors plus a ho...

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Teen shot near Lovell Square Park in Minneapolis

Teen shot near Lovell Square Park in Minneapolis

A 13-year-old was shot near a Minneapolis park late on Monday night, according to police. The post Teen shot near Lovell...

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Inver Grove Heights police: 22-year-old man suspected in double-murder suicide

Inver Grove Heights police: 22-year-old man suspected in double-murder suicide

Police have released more information about a suspected double murder-suicide that happened Sunday in Inver Grove Height...

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Air Force’s Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble

Air Force’s Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble

The Minnesota State Fair features live music performances alongside all its other attractions. One of today's highlights...

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State Fair Trivia

State Fair Trivia

It’s time for another game of trivia! Producer Betsy Melin tests our knowledge about the State Fair. The post State Fair...

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Summer Lakes Boathouse

Summer Lakes Boathouse

Building something brand new on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds is a rare and exciting milestone, with nearly a decade p...

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5 on the Farm: Piglets

5 on the Farm: Piglets

5 on the Farm is spotlighting piglets from the Oink Booth! The post 5 on the Farm: Piglets first appeared on KSTP.com 5 ...

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St. Paul shooting: 2 teens hit in the leg, no arrests made

St. Paul shooting: 2 teens hit in the leg, no arrests made

A 13-year-old boy and girl were shot in the leg early on Tuesday morning near Sherburne Avenue and Marion Street in St. ...

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Minnesota Forge

Minnesota Forge

Minnesota's sports scene is buzzing with exciting news as a brand-new professional volleyball team called the Minnesota ...

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Hot Today but not as Humid then Potential for Strong T-Storms early Wednesday morning in Twin Cities.

Hot Today but not as Humid then Potential for Strong T-Storms early Wednesday morning in Twin Cities.

Today will again be Hot but not as Humid as it was yesterday in the Twin Cities – highs this afternoon in the upper 80s ...

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