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US missionary kidnapped in Niger is released after 9 months in captivity, his organization says

Rideout was kidnapped in the West African country's capital, Niamey, on Oct. 21 by three armed individuals, but no group claimed responsibility....

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Walz orders flags to be lowered after firefighter dies responding to BWCAW wildfire

Leslie R. Washington died Tuesday after he suffered a medical emergency while responding to the Bear Trap Fire....

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Luigi Mangione expected to enter guilty plea in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Mangione could still change his mind about the plea, said the person, who was not authorized to talk publicly about the case....

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FDA upgrades egg recall to most severe level over Salmonella risk. Here's a full list of impacted eggs.

The voluntary recall received a "Class I" designation on Wednesday, with the FDA warning of "serious adverse health consequences or death."...

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As more places in Minnesota ditch Flock, company makes changes to data retention recommendation

Multiple cities and counties across Minnesota have paused or canceled their contracts with Flock Safety....

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Hopkins, Burnsville killings highlight domestic violence prevention, awareness

A prevention advocate said domestic violence is rooted in coercive control and does not always involve physical violence, but there are warning signs to look for....

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Tomb raiding trio stole from cemeteries in at least 9 states, Florida authorities say

Police say a mother, daughter and the daughter's boyfriend have broken into niches and mausoleums across the eastern United States....

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Trump orders the Navy to return to an older system of launching jets off aircraft carriers

The mandate could cost billions of dollars and revert the Navy's most advanced ships to a system that take more sailors to operate and is more difficult to maintain....

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Vikings may have another pass-catching option flying under the radar

Second-year tight end Gavin Bartholomew has been turning heads at training camp after missing all of last season with a back injury....

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Alex Pretti family attorney: 'If there is no accountability, that's a dark picture for America'

Seven months after Alex Pretti was shot and killed by federal agents, his parents have never been told who those agents were....

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Dance between 2 Ohio memory care residents goes viral

An 83-year-old resident's dance to "The Twist" with a seldom-dancing gentleman has been viewed more than a million times....

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41,000 baby jumpers and swings recalled due to risk of injury, strangulation

Taleco Gear recalled four models of baby jumpers and swings that can become unstable and fall, and have hanging restraint straps that pose strangulation hazards....

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Mayor Her's 2027 budget proposal includes elimination of supervisor positions in St. Paul Police Department

In an internal email to staff, Chief Axel Henry said the proposed cuts "will necessitate that we re-examine our staffing model and identify efficiencies."...

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White Bear Lake company debuts world's first fully implanted cochlear device

Envoy Medical says it expects to have approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration by the end of 2027....

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Ramsey County judge hears arguments on why two rival gangs should be kept out of the MN State Fair

Lawsuits were filed against rival gangs known as Muddy and The Ville after court records showed members posted plans to organize a large fight at the MN State Fair....

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'The Challenge' winner Tyler Duckworth dies at 44

The reality star's mother announced his death on social media on Thursday....

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Prichard Colon dies 11 years after suffering brain injury during boxing match

Former boxer Prichard Colon has died at 33, more than a decade after a brutal 2015 fight left him in a persistent vegetative state....

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Jury selected for trial of former gang leader accused of ordering Tupac Shakur’s killing

Duane “Keffe D” Davis is the first person to be charged in connection to the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas nearly 30 years ago....

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Country singer Colt Ford injured in tour bus crash in Germany

The singer said he was "pulled through a windshield" by first responders....

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NBA 2026-27 schedule released: Key dates and how to watch

The NBA unveiled its 2026-27 season schedule, featuring an opening night matchup between the defending champion Knicks and LeBron James' revamped 76ers....

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Police investigate car break-ins in the North Loop

Multiple cars had their windows smashed in Minneapolis overnight....

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Christy Knowings, former star on Nickelodeon's 'All That,' dies at 46

She became known for recurring roles on the Nickelodeon sketch comedy series including Penny Lane and Jessica in the "Whateverrr!!!" sketch alongside Amanda Bynes....

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As reports grow of issues on long-deployed USS Lincoln, new aircraft carrier heads toward Mideast

Reports have emerged of issues aboard the USS Lincoln, whose deployment has included a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea of more than 240 days....

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Boat operator fined for waking sleeping polar bear with foghorn in Norway archipelago

According to the Norwegian Polar Bear Institute, there are roughly 300 polar bears in the area....

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Abandoned llama not interested in being rescued on Colorado trail

A lounging llama sparked a rescue mission on a Colorado trail, surprising deputies with her stubborn refusal to return home until her owners coaxed her back....

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California couple's surrogate gives birth in Texas after judge orders life-saving care

The surrogate was carrying the child for a California couple she has alleged wanted to end the pregnancy after the fetus was diagnosed with a severe heart defect....

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Timberwolves 2026-27 schedule: Wolves to host first Christmas Day game

The Minnesota Timberwolves' 2026-27 season promises excitement with a historic Christmas Day game and numerous nationally televised matches....

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Authorities search for man convicted of killing bystander in church parking lot crash

Authorities are searching for Lorenzo Leontay Washington, who was convicted of causing a fatal crash....

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1 dead after 2-vehicle crash in western Wisconsn

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation said the crash happened on Interstate 94 at milepost 13 near Roberts around 7 a.m....

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Sherburne County Sheriff's Office halts use of license plate cameras over data concerns

The Sherburne County Sheriff's Office halted its use of license plate reader cameras, citing concerns over data usage by agencies....

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NTSB: Broken engine part shattered Ryanair plane window that passenger's head got sucked into

Investigators say an engine fan blade broke off on a Ryanair flight and sent parts flying, shattering a plane window shortly after takeoff....

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250,000 Colluli minifridges recalled over fire and burn hazards

The company has received at least 19 reports of the minifridges overheating or catching fire, causing over $80,000 in property damage....

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Buck is back for Twins-Phillies MLB Field of Dreams game

The Twins announced Buxton's return hours before the special matchup between Minnesota and the Philadelphia Phillies in Dyersville, Iowa....

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Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard

The judge said the Trump administration failed to prove an ongoing violation of federal civil rights laws....

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Mayor Kaohly Her proposes 6.8% property tax levy increase in first St. Paul budget

Her's proposed 2027 budget totals $887.8 million, including $438 million in general fund expenses....

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'A Charlie Brown Christmas' becomes best-selling jazz album of all time

To celebrate the achievement, Craft Recordings is releasing limited-edition pressings of the holiday album....

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Search warrant reveals new details about Hopkins triple murder-suicide

The warrant stated officers found Kristen Brown and her 7-year-old daughter dead in the kitchen Wednesday morning....

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'I really owe my life to you' | North Carolina girl reflects on stranger who died saving her from Myrtle Beach rip current

Summer McCallum, 10, made it back to shore after a Myrtle Beach rip current pulled her under. The man who saved her, Georgia native Derrick Moore, did not....

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