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Mayo Clinic to pay $50K to worker denied COVID vaccine exemption for his religious beliefs

The employee opposed receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, citing his Pentecostal faith....

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Reporter Ubah Ali leaving WCCO after 3 years at the station

After three years at WCCO-TV, Ubah Ali is on the move....

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ACLU, families sue Detroit Lakes schools over rainbow flag ban

The lawsuit argues that the ban is unconstitutional and the board members who support it have shown a clear anti-LGBTQ+ bias....

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Woman kidnapped by masked man outside Roseville business, held captive for several hours

Police have issued an appeal for information about the frightening incident....

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Man admits to driving drunk, causing crash that killed Twin Cities restaurateur

Blue Plate Restaurant Company co-founder David Burley died last April after his motorcycle was struck by Andre Mathews' vehicle on I-94....

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Hoofbeat festival unveils 2027 lineup, with Hardy, Rascal Flatts, and others

The Hoofbeat music festival has unveiled the lineup for its 40th anniversary edition in 2027, including Rascal Flatts, Parker McCollum, and Hardy....

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Struggling Seward Cafe to close 'for the time being,' will continue to host shows and events

After saying it was in "dire financial straits," the Seward Cafe says it'll close the cafe "for the time being," but will continue hosting concerts and events....

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Minnesota bars tribal-owned lender from charging nearly 700% interest on loans

As part of a settlement, Plain Green Loans has agreed to wipe out some interest on existing loans borrowed by Minnesotans....

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University of Minnesota announces plan to make $225M in cuts

The cuts represent 12-15% of the university's operating revenue....

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Minnesota to recoup $18.5M from nonprofit over COVID child meal fraud

Partners in Nutrition will be required to dissolve as an entity as part of the agreement....

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Effort to help St. Cloud varsity soccer player hospitalized after stroke

Aaron Dorboryan, a junior, had recently made the boys varsity soccer team at Tech High School....

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'Unapologetically feminist' arts festival in Duluth canceled days before event

FeMN Fest was founded in 2017....

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Multiple rounds of rain start Thursday, with several soakings possible over next week

September 24, 2026: The latest weather update from meteorologist Sven Sundgaard....

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After 3 years of negotiations and a strike, doctors and Allina Health reach tentative agreement

Following a four-day ULP strike that began last week, the Doctors Council-SEIU and Allina Health reached a tentative agreement on a first contract this week....

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Dakota County considers 18.5% property tax hike for 2027

That means a median-value homeowner would see their county property tax bill go up by about $142....

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Fire that killed Jessi Pierce, her 3 children was caused by overheated electrical equipment

Pierce and her children Hudson, Cayden, and Avery were killed in the tragic March 21 fire in White Bear Lake....

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After visit from Gordon Ramsay, Wayzata restaurant reopens to diners

Following a visit from chef Gordon Ramsay, where an episode of an undisclosed show was filmed, Maggie's Family Restaurant in Wayzata is ready to reopen....

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Woman sentenced for embezzling $1.2M from Minnesota employer

Brigit Marshall, who was sentenced to 21 months in prison this week, used the money to fund her gambling addiction....

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Man dies in Stearns County Jail less than 24 hours after he entered

The inmate has been identified as Isaiah Oluwasheun Ero-Phillips, 34....

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Dog that survived animal attack during 16 days in wilderness to reunite with family

Duke survived an animal attack and lost 17 pounds as he went without food and shelter....

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List of key claims St. Paul police chief makes in sex harassment suit against Mayor Kaohly Her

The conflict between Chief Axel Henry and Mayor Her escalated on Wednesday....

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Plymouth council votes to get rid of city's 16 Flock cameras

The decision follows similar moves by more than a dozen Minnesota cities and counties....

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Raptor Center's hawk owl ambassador, Aurora Frost, died from West Nile virus

The University of Minnesota's Raptor Center shared an update on its northern hawk owl ambassador, Aurora Frost, which died in August....

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Mediterranean restaurant in Duluth will close 2 years after opening

Duluth's Alto Pino Restaurant, which opened in 2024, has announced that it will close in October....

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Results of investigation into fire that killed sports personality Jessi Pierce, her 3 children set for release

Pierce and her children were tragically killed in a fire at their home in White Bear Lake in March....

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Police ID victims in fatal triple shooting at Willmar park

A 19-year-old man and a 20-year-old man were killed, while another 19-year-old man remains in critical condition....

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Former Sen. Justin Eichorn sentenced to 16 months after child sex trafficking sting

The Republican from Grand Rapids was caught soliciting sex from an undercover officer....

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Science Museum of Minnesota announces permanent protection of 130 acres along the St. Croix River

The Science Museum of Minnesota has announced the finalization of two easements that will protect 130 acres of land along the St. Croix River....

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'She should still be alive': Renee Good's family members testify before Congress

Donna and Brent Ganger spoke Tuesday on Capitol Hill alongside others whose loved ones have been killed by federal immigration officials....

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Hit-and-run charges: Driver killed pedestrian, then stopped at McDonald's drive-thru

The 36-year-old was allegedly drunk when he fatally struck a pedestrian and left the scene....

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Rapidly expanding drive-thru coffee chain 7 Brew opens ninth Minnesota location this week

Drive-thru coffee chain 7 Brew continues its rapid expansion in Minnesota with an opening in Willmar this week....

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Police appeal after shots fired a short distance from Edina City Hall

No injuries have been reported in the Tuesday evening shooting....

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Travail's Stargazer replacement, Stelline Italian Kitchen, opens in October

Travail Collective closed Stargazer in Northeast Minneapolis this summer, and in its place, Stelline Italian Kitchen will open in October....

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Latest on two rounds of rain on the way to Minnesota

September 23, 2026: The latest weather update from meteorologist Sven Sundgaard....

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Sex offender gets life in prison for domestic-abuse murder of his roommate

Shay Benson, of Richfield, admitted to killing Jennifer Millons last September....

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Walser Automotive buys 3 Twin Cities car dealerships

The car dealer has described it as the 'most significant acquisition in Walser history.'...

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Lakeville's high schools still closed as police investigate threats that led to lockdowns

Classes are canceled Wednesday for students at Lakeville South and North to give staff time to welcome them back Thursday....

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El Niño breaks daily record as potentially historic peak looms

The point is that we’re not even at the peak yet, and almost every single forecast has this El Niño strengthening to the point of breaking the records....

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106-year-old Dan Patch commuter rail bridge reaches the end of the line

Savage's Quentin Avenue bridge will be removed this week after the railway gave city officials the green light....

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Must-see concerts: Kacey Musgraves, Sturgill Simpson, Chelsea Wolfe

Here are the concerts you should catch this week around the Twin Cities this week, including Kacey Musgraves, Yeat, Big Boi, Chelsea Wolfe, and Sturgill Simpson....

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Former Minnesota House candidate killed, wife critically hurt in Highway 52 crash

The single-vehicle rollover crash happened in Cannon Falls....

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3 teens arrested, firearm found buried in woods after man shot in Hinckley

The victim is in stable condition Tuesday....

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A dozen Minnesota colleges make 2027 US News 'best' rankings

There was a bit more shuffling this year, as some of the state's universities moved to different list than they last appeared on....

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2 new Bandai shops, including Gundam Base, are coming to the Mall of America

Bandai is opening its second U.S. locations for the Bandai Namco Cross Store and the Gundam Base. Both will open at the Mall of America this month....

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