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Pedestrian fatally struck by driver on I-94 in St. Paul

The crash occurred under West 7th Street early Thursday morning....

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Annual listing ranks Minnesota's top hospitals in 2026

U.S. News and World Report named Mayo Clinic the best medical center in the state and among the 20 best in the country....

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'Immediate life-threatening situation': Gunshots coming from Isanti home

Authorities are warning the public to avoid the 800 block of Cedar Street Southwest in Isanti....

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It could take years for Minnesota lake levels to recover from drought, DNR says

The state agency says a “storage drought” has set in over much of north-central Minnesota....

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Only in Wisconsin: Man helicopters to Cabela's rather than drive 50 miles

Totally normal. You'd do the same thing if you had a chopper in your stable of vehicles....

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English manor-style home with Lake Winona view hits market for almost $2.2M

An eye-catching house in Winona has hit the market for just north of $2 million, touting an impressive view of Lake Winona....

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Donatelli's in White Bear Lake will add a second Twin Cities location

The pasta and pizza hub, which originally opened in 1976, is expanding beyond White Bear Lake....

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Police: 11-year-old boy stabs stranger at St. Cloud grocery store

Police say an 11-year-old boy was arrested Tuesday evening following a random stabbing in a St. Cloud grocery store....

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Stauber walks back claim that Emmer is ‘fighting for his damn life’

U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer was noticeably absent from Minnesota Farmfest on Tuesday, apparently due to his recent foot surgeries....

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Crisp & Green will open its 22nd Minnesota restaurant this week

Crisp & Green will open its 22nd outpost in Minnesota on Friday, Aug. 7. This time, it's expanding into Rogers....

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Search for missing Twin Cities man leads to discovery of human remains

The 89-year-old Mendota Heights resident was last seen in July and may have been heading to a cabin in northwestern Wisconsin....

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Bait shop-themed bar and restaurant opens in Minneapolis on Friday

Bill's Bait Shop, a fishing and northwoods-themed bar and restaurant, will open in south Minneapolis on Friday....

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Minnesota teacher who stepped on elementary student's back forced to give up license

Jason Rogers, who weighs at least 350 pounds, per the charges, admitted to stepping on the sixth grader's back during a lockdown drill....

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Warmth, humidity, and isolated storms returning to Minnesota

August 5, 2026: The latest weather update from meteorologist Sven Sundgaard....

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Italian gelato shop to open first Minnesota store at Mall of America

The store boasts products that are free of preservatives, artificial flavors, and flavor enhancers. ...

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Wisconsin police officer captures unreal video of violent EF3 tornado

An officer was parked at an elementary school when a twister with winds up to 140 mph ripped through Fox Crossing, having already caused major damage in Appleton, Menasha, and Neenah....

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Carl's Gizmo Sandwiches, a Minnesota State Fair favorite, gets a new location and owner

After 23 years on top of the hill at the State Fairgrounds, Carl's Gizmo Sandwiches has a new home — and owner....

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Charges: Pantless man broke into Minneapolis home with taser to sexually assault woman

Cordero Orlando Ratcliff Jr. allegedly admitted to tasing the victim several times on the back, neck, and legs....

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Teen seriously injured after ATV hits trees in St. Louis County

Authorities believe the boy was an inexperienced driver who was going too fast....

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IndieWire calls Minneapolis one of the nation's best places for filmmakers

IndieWire has included Minneapolis in its list of the best U.S. cities for indie filmmakers. It's not New York, but there's a specific reason for its inclusion....

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Minneapolis police warn urban explorers to stop after teen's 20-story fall

Reports of trespassing by people looking for an adventure in the city are up in 2026, including a recent break-in at U.S. Bank Stadium....

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Every Flock camera in Winona has been cut down and stolen

The cost to replace each camera and pole is approximately $3,000....

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Chipotle pulls jalapenos from some MN locations amid salmonella outbreak

The Minnesota Department of Health has identified at least 110 cases of salmonella, some connected to Chiptole, prompting the chain to remove jalapeños from some locations....

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Mike Lindell steps down as CEO of Minnesota-based MyPillow

Lindell made the move one week before the Aug. 11 primary, and while the Republican party is wondering if he's even eligible to run for governor in Minnesota....

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John Hoffman's neighbor charged with harassment, disorderly conduct in fireworks incident

Jeffery Maciej was allegedly caught on camera making comments directed at the state senator and his wife, Yvette, who survived an attempted assassination a year ago....

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Private prison in rural Minnesota to reopen as ICE detention center

CoreCivic has reached an agreement with the federal government for its use of Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton....

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Mike Lindell says Minnesota GOP questioning his residency is a 'hit job'

In a letter to Secretary of State Steve Simon, GOP Chair Alex Plechash cites court cases where Lindell makes sworn statements as a Texas citizen....

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Mike Lindell says Minnesota GOP questioning his residence is a 'hit job'

In a letter to Secretary of State Steve Simon, GOP Chair Alex Plechash cites court cases where Lindell makes sworn statements as a Texas citizen....

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Encore! Minnesota Opera will reprise new chamber opera this winter

The Minnesota Opera has announced an encore production of "My Name Is Florence," a chamber opera commissioned through its New Works Intitiative....

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Rochester woman allegedly threatened driver with box cutter in road rage incident

Keara McGee allegedly held the box cutter just inches away from the victim's neck....

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Home destroyed by fire after family, neighbors hear 'very large boom'

Lightning is suspected as a possible cause of the overnight fire in northern Minnesota....

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Effort to help Brasa's executive chef as he battles rare brain tumor

Tim Allen was diagnosed in early 2026 with Grade 4 astrocytoma, a fast-growing, aggressive tumor....

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New York City-inspired pizza shop to open at Edina's 50th and France

The Side Door at Dexter's will at least partially open this week, with the announcement that Lucia's, a pizza shop, will begin serving on Thursday....

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Lin-Manuel Miranda joins production team for the 'Purple Rain' stage musical

Lin-Manuel Miranda and his father, Luis Miranda Jr., have joined the Broadway production of "Purple Rain" as producers....

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Despite recent rain, a lot more is needed to eliminate Minnesota's drought

August 4, 2026: The latest weather update from meteorologist Sven Sundgaard....

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Morrison County man narrowly escapes being hit by Amtrak train

Investigators believe the man's vehicle stalled on the railroad tracks. ...

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Teen falls 20 stories from vacant grain elevator in Minneapolis

Police say the victim was among a group of teens who had trespassed on the property....

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Minneapolis public safety commissioner to step down

Todd Barnette has served in the role since 2023, leading the office through the Annunciation shooting and Operation Metro Surge....

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Possible tornado hits small town as storm reports roll in across northern Minnesota

Kelliher, a town of roughly 250 people, may have been hit by a weak tornado....

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Charges: Chisholm mother held gun to son's head, said his death would bring 'sweet relief'

All of Paula Jo McCallister's children have been removed from her care. She's facing numerous charges, including child torture, assault, child neglect, and false imprisonment....

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Assisted living facility gave resident 18 shots of alcohol before ER visit, report finds

The resident was described as “dead to the world” by staff members....

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Alcohol suspected in crash that injured Minnesota trooper on I-35

Both the trooper and the Lexus driver sustained serious injuries and were transported to Regions Hospital in St. Paul....

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Ramsey County crew recovers missing swimmer's body from Mississippi River

The man had been last seen in the river near Hidden Falls Regional Park late Saturday afternoon....

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Suburban Twin Cities ice cream stand voted 'America's Best'

The summer staple has been slinging soft-serve since 1973. It beat out 63 other shops, including two more from the Twin Cities that made deep runs in the online tournament....

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Small-town coffee shop closing as owner's dream turns into 'purgatory'

"It’s a special type of purgatory to come to loathe your dream because it has taken your life," the owner explained....

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Woman found dead in park on Minnesota-Ontario border

It still isn't clear how the 64-year-old Baudette woman died....

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Why the Vikings were right to ban that fan from training camp

Chase Daniel had a QB breakdown video built off the leaked footage within 24 hours. That's exactly what the no-video policy is in place to stop....

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Minnesota restaurant openings & closings for July 2026

Last month's arrivals bring us gelato, Madrid street food, Yemini coffee, deep-dish pizza and more....

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'Active police situation' in Austin prompts shelter-in-place

The alert was issued just after 10:15 a.m. Monday on the city's southeast side....

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Customs nightmare delays opening of St. Louis Park candy store

The store's owner is still hopeful they can open by the end of the week....

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