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Minnesota drought: Recent rain brings improvement to Twin Cities, southern Minnesota
Much-needed rainfall over the last week is helping parts of Minnesota chip away at the drought, with the Twin Cities metro no longer experiencing extreme drought conditions....
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Police K-9 officer killed in the line of duty on his final shift before scheduled retirement
An Oregon K-9 officer who was working his last shift before retirement was killed in the line of duty Thursday....
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Proposed Minneapolis school closures: District to share details at noon Friday
The Minneapolis Public School Board will respond to community feedback about plans to close more than a dozen schools next year....
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Minnesota weather: Patchy sunshine, quiet and comfortable Friday
Friday brings a mostly dry day across Minnesota as clouds attempt to thin for some filtered afternoon sunshine, though more rain is on the way for the start of the weekend....
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Dassel's Mushroom Building brings people together, from oil mushroom to community landmark
The Mushroom Building in Dassel is hard to miss. It has been a community fixture since 1931, when it first opened as a White Eagle oil station — complete with large white eagles sitting on top of each...
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Mayville State QB Matthew Donovan fights to recover from brain bleed: ‘Just tough as nails’
Matthew Donovan, a quarterback for Mayville State University in North Dakota and a former standout at Kasson-Mantorville High School in Minnesota, remains in a medically induced coma at a Fargo hospit...
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St. Paul police chief seeks full report on harassment investigation, calls summary a 'whitewash'
St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry wants a copy of the full report detailing the city’s investigation into the sexual harassment and retaliation claims he made against Mayor Kaohly Her earlier this year...
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Michigan nurse accused of breaking bones and bruising premature infant at children's hospital
A nurse is accused of beating a prematurely born 4-month-old baby girl at a Michigan hospital, leaving the infant with broken bones and bruises, including injuries to her tongue, according to reports....
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Daycare provider accused of hitting 3-year-old, blamed it on birth control
A Morrison County daycare provider is facing charges after she allegedly abused a child, and later blamed it on birth control....
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Latest office-to-residential redevelopment opens in downtown St. Paul
Thursday marked three openings in downtown St. Paul - an Aldi grocery store, 176-unit Stella Residences and Wabasha Park....
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Forest Lake man charged after pounds of cannabis, gold found in home
A drug task force uncovered nearly 200 pounds of cannabis flower and a stash of gold inside a Forest Lake man's home after someone told police about his alleged operation running pot from Michigan to ...
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Jessi Pierce fire ruled electrical and accidental: What investigators found 6 months later
A deadly house fire that shook the White Bear Lake community now has a cause — and a warning for families everywhere....
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Tiffany campaign blocks Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter from event
The campaign for Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial nominee Tom Tiffany blocked a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter from covering a campaign event....
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Rochester minivan vs. home crash: Repeat DWI offender charged after injuring 2 people in March
Criminal charges have been filed six months after a man drove a minivan into a Rochester home, injuring two people who were asleep inside....
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Map: Mortgage rates are rising slower in these states
WalletHub ranked all 50 states showing which ones had mortgage rates increasing faster than others....
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Roseville police asking public's help in kidnapping, assault investigation
A woman was kidnapped off the street in Roseville at gunpoint Wednesday and police are asking for the public's help in the search of the suspect....
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Emerald ash borer found in more than 70% of MN counties
Emerald ash borer, a tree-killing parasite that leaves S-shaped marks underneath the bark, has been confirmed in Lincoln and Pipestone counties, meaning 70% of Minnesota counties have confirmed its pr...
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New Richland flooding update: 10 to 12 homes likely total losses, Homecoming events still on
New Richland is still recovering from this past weekend's floods that prompted the evacuation of a local care center and impacted 80% of its homes....
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Minnesota AG recovers $18.5M from Partners in Nutrition in child nutrition fraud settlement
The Minnesota Attorney General says nonprofit Partners in Nutrition (PIN) paid $18.5 million in a settlement after it was accused of fraudulently taking child nutrition funds for years....
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Wayzata restaurant Maggie's reopens after Gordon Ramsay visit
Beloved restaurant Maggie's in Wayzata is turning a new page Thursday — and they want you to be part of it....
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Hackers claim they stole 'very sensitive data' from nearly all FBI agents
The FBI is investigating claims that a criminal hacking group stole “very sensitive data” from FBI agents and applicants. Experts say if true, it could leave agents vulnerable to extortion....
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Driver accused of running over, killing wife while 3x legal limit enters DWI guilty plea
A Sibley County driver facing six counts of criminal vehicular homicide and five first-degree DWI charges for allegedly running over and killing his wife while driving with a .255 BAC has filed to ent...
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University of Minnesota cutting $225M from its budget over 2 years
University of Minnesota leadership announced $225 million will be reduced from the school's budget over two years, acknowledging that there will be “difficult choices and conversations ahead."...
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Gordon Ramsay’s ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ returns for milestone 25th season: What to expect
“Hell’s Kitchen" is celebrating its 25th season with a new generation of chefs competing for a $250,000 prize and a job with Gordon Ramsay. Here’s what to expect this season....
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Alfalfa sprouting seeds recalled over possible E. coli, salmonella contamination
Berlin Seeds is recalling 950 pounds of alfalfa sprouting seed sold in 42 states because it may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli and Salmonella....
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Investigators determine cause of fire that killed Jessi Pierce, 3 kids
Minnesota state fire investigators have determined the deadly fire in White Bear Lake that claimed the life of NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children was sparked by overheating electrical eq...
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Man found dead in Idaho church could be tied to 1980s Tylenol murders, police say
A man who poisoned himself with cyanide in an Idaho church more than 40 years ago has been identified, and investigators say he may be connected to the 1980s Tylenol murders that remain unsolved. ...
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Watch: Suspect in suspicious ATM activity tosses $6,000 out truck window during police pursuit
A police pursuit of a man wanted for suspicious ATM activity in Texas came to an end when officers conducted a high-risk traffic stop after the suspect tossed $6,000 out of the pickup truck he was dri...
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Chrysler recalls nearly 240K Ram 1500 trucks for rearview camera problem
Chrysler is recalling nearly a quarter-million Ram 1500 pickup trucks because of a potential problem with their rearview camera system. ...
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Judge blocks Trump’s White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico
A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump’s move to bar three news organizations from the White House complex, ordering officials to immediately restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico. ...
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Minnesota weather: Gray with light afternoon rain showers Thursday
Thursday brings fairly cloudy conditions and afternoon showers, with the heaviest rain staying across western Minnesota....
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Minneapolis Police Department graduates 30 new recruits in one of its largest classes in years
A total of 29 new officers took their oath at St. Olaf Catholic Church, marking a milestone for a department that has spent years rebuilding its ranks....
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Minnesota releases victim-centered sexual assault investigation guide
The Minnesota BCA has released new guidelines for how law enforcement across the state should approach sexual assault cases....
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Snelling Avenue closure: Southbound Hwy 51 shut down in Roseville and Arden Hills this weekend
Crews are working to resurface and improve Highway 51/Snelling Avenue between Arden Hills and Roseville, and that means several road and lane closures are in effect or on the way....
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Multistate manhunt for accused sexual predator who skipped on $100K bond
Federal agents are offering a reward for Alex Rosado Lopez, a man wanted in Georgia and two other states....
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Trump welcomes China’s Xi with rare planeside greeting ahead of talks
Chinese President Xi Jinping received a planeside welcome from President Donald Trump on Wednesday after arriving in the U.S. for the second of two summits between the world leaders this year....
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18th victim in alleged Brooklyn Center hotel sex trafficking ring comes forward, no charges yet
Two weeks after SWAT teams raided multiple Brooklyn Center hotels as part of a year-long sex trafficking investigation, none of the 28 people arrested has been charged and an 18th victim has come forw...
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Cities where you'll save the most by renting instead of buying a home
A new analysis reveals that renting is cheaper than buying in every major U.S. metro—but here's where renters are saving the most....
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Allina Health doctor strike: Union, hospital officials announce tentative agreement
Allina Health reached a tentative agreement with the Doctors Council-SEIU following three years of negotiations and a four-day strike last week....
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Minneapolis I-94 closure: Eastbound lanes shut down Sept. 25-28 for bridge repairs
Drivers heading eastbound on I-94 this weekend need to plan ahead — a closure is coming and it could affect your commute....
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Edina shooting: Gunfire erupts at Our Lady of Grace Church during basketball game
Gunfire erupts at an Edina church parking lot while teenagers play basketball — and police want your help finding who did it....
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Jessi Pierce fatal fire: Authorities to share investigation results Thursday
The Minnesota State Fire Marshal's office said it will announce the preliminary results of a six-month investigation into a house fire that took the lives of beloved hockey reporter Jessi Pierce and h...
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Spring Lake Park man dragged officer with Corvette, flipped car while drunk: Charges
A drunk driving stop in Blaine turned dangerous when a man allegedly dragged a police officer with his car before crashing into a residential yard....
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St. Paul police chief sues Mayor Her over sexual harassment claims
St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry has filed a lawsuit against Mayor Kaohly Her over allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation, including making sexual advances towards the police chief and unwan...
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Here are FedEx’s deadlines to ensure holiday gifts arrive by Christmas
FedEx published its schedule of shipping deadlines for sending holiday packages and having them arrive before December 25....
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30-year mortgage rates hit 2-year high: What homebuyers need to know
New home buyers will face higher payments now that the 30-year-mortgage loan rate surpassed the 7% interest mark. ...
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Stearns County Jail inmate dies after medical emergency in cell
A man arrested on a felony domestic assault charge died inside a Stearns County Jail cell hours after being booked....
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School bus driver hurt in T-bone crash in Oakdale
A school bus driver was taken to the hospital on Wednesday after his bus was involved in a T-bone crash with an SUV in Oakdale....
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Minnesota Monster: Teacher turned predator targeted more than 120 young boys
The FOX 9 documentary “Minnesota Monster" chronicles the story of a Twin Cities teacher and coach who sexually abused more than 120 young boys, the institutional failures that allowed him to go undete...
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St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her drops St. Paul PD from her security detail
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her is no longer using St. Paul police for her security detail following a sexual harassment complaint brought by the department's chief against the mayor....
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