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A Minneapolis father and son accused of tax fraud charges are accused of using an online guide titled “TurboTax Sauce” to learn how to exploit the tax code to file million in false claims.
One of the men facing charges in the deadly shooting in North Mankato that claimed the life of a 17-year-old is now accused of attempting to bribe the victim in a separate robbery case in Mankato.
Minnesota saw a soaking on Tuesday as rain pushed through most of the afternoon and evening. Here's a look at rainfall totals from across the state.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has released his timeline for selecting the city's next police chief following the sudden resignation of former chief Brian O'Hara last month.
A jury has found a business owner violated Minnesota's Human Rights Act by targeting members of the Muslim community with predatory home loans following a lawsuit brought by Attorney General Keith Ell
The Ramsey County Attorney's Office is set to announce the results of its review of six convictions involving the work of Dr. Michael McGee, whose work has been called into question.
The Special Olympics is holding its 2026 USA Games in the Twin Cities. The games began last Saturday and are underway through this Friday. Here's everything you need to know if you want to stop by to
A federal judge has quashed a set of grand jury subpoenas targeting Minnesota officials including Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and Attorney General Keith Ellison, ruling that the D
The man who pleaded guilty in a brutal slaying in Duluth where the victim was stabbed 30 times before being set on fire learned his fate last week.
A woman was hospitalized after police say she was shot in the head during a Saturday night altercation at a Minneapolis park.
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@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Working outside this week? Here’s how to identify signs of heat exhaustion, stroke The air is searing...
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } 3M Open Media Day interviews with Hollis Cavner & Adam Thielen For most of the day, a marker well dow...
It’s the hottest day of the year so far, according to the National Weather Service. Heat advisory lasts until Tuesday night.
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Qualls, Nicholson call Jan. 6 stories ‘hit pieces’ Republican gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls ...
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Hagberg’s MeatsHagberg's Meats Nothing says holiday weekend quite like firing up the grill with brats,...
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Double Cheese Beef & Bean EnchiladasDouble Cheese Beef & Bean Enchiladas Programming Director, Mandy T...
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Minnesota’s impact on America at 250: How Spam shaped American history and culture This week, 5 EYEWI...
Minneapolis City Council member Aisha Chughtai said on Monday that she plans to take a month-long break from city activities to seek care for her mental health, citing stressors such as an election, mass shootings and a federal occupation as stressors for her condition.
The Wolves are declining their $2.41 million team option on forward Julian Phillips and will not extend him a qualifying offer, thus making him an unrestricted free agent, a source confirmed to KSTP. Phillips joined the Wolves in February, coming in the Ayo Dosunmu trade with Chicago. He playe...
Hyundai recalled nearly 100,000 SUVs over concerns that the instrument panel could reboot while the vehicle was being driven.
A crash involving a UTV and truck in Burnett County, Wisconsin, killed three people after authorities believe the UTV failed to stop at an intersection.
Custom-designed for dining, the wheel hosted everything from business meetings to engagements — including one that went awry.
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } New Superior Shores Waterpark Expansion at Valleyfair in ShakopeeNew Superior Shores Waterpark Expansion ...
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Thai Pop RestaurantThai Pop Restaurant A Rochester gem called Thai Pop has earned some seriously impre...
A lawsuit accuses California gas station operators of using artificial intelligence software to illegally coordinate and drive up prices at the pump.
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Summer youth camps take precautions to protect kids during extreme heat The extreme heat changed the ...
A stretch of extremely high temperatures will work its way across Minnesota this week. Here's a compilation of useful information to stay safe, conserve energy and beat the heat.
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Berry Season with Minnesota GrownBerry Season with Minnesota GrownA live, local talk show featuring food,...
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Owamni is now Indignea by OwamniOwamni is now Indignea by Owamni The beloved Twin Cities restaurant Ow...
Minnesota’s Weather Authority has Forecast First Alerts in the forecast for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday as high heat, humidity, and storm chances continue across Minnesota. TONIGHT: It stays partly cloudy, muggy, and very warm overnight. Temperatures only fall into the mid-70s, meaning th...
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } 6/29 Host Chat6/29 Host Chat Ben and Elizabeth announce our location of the next Twin Cities Live in Y...
The Minnesota Twins announced on Monday that they have placed left-handed reliever Anthony Banda on the 15-day injured list with a left lat strain. Update, 5:37 p.m.: Twins manager Derek Shelton told reporters pregame Monday that Banda will be out a long time. He mentioned months vs. weeks. ...
A man in his 60s is dead after fleeing law enforcement and crashing his vehicle on Saturday night. According to the Redwood County Sheriff’s Office, deputies initiated a traffic stop on County Road 7 around 7:20 p.m., but the driver accelerated and fled from law enforcement. After about thr...
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Supporters of Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan see growing evidence that economic populism is reshaping Democratic primaries. Moderates, gravitating toward Rep. Angie Craig, argue the strategy has yet to prove it can win statewide.
Police in St. Paul are asking for the public’s help to find a missing 16-year-old girl last seen on June 27.
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Classroom cellphone bans gain momentum, but research offers mixed picture “We know that we need to ha...
The former Minnesota Republican operative’s attorney said the case only landed in federal court because of Lazzaro’s “outspoken political opinions.”
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WASHINGTON (AP) — When U.S. health officials meet next month to reconsider a list of controversial peptide drugs, they will hear from a new set of voices: doctors and pharmacists with deep financial ties to the burgeoning industry of unproven chemicals. The Food and Drug Administration on Monday ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Democrats in 25 states and the District of Columbia on Monday sued the Trump administration over its recent guidance on new Medicaid work requirements, arguing the strict rules will prevent eligible Americans from accessing the care they need. The attorneys general and governors w...
NEW YORK (AP) — Democrats in 25 states and the District of Columbia on Monday sued the Trump administration over its recent guidance on new Medicaid work requirements, arguing the strict rules will prevent eligible Americans from accessing the care they need. The attorneys general and governors w...
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Basketball training and interviews with McKinney, Ola-Joseph, Trull, June ’26 Gophers guard/forward T...
States that allow mail ballots to be counted after Election Day reacted with relief Monday after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a Republican effort to outlaw the practice. A decision favoring the state of Mississippi over the Republican National Committee delivered an immediate reprieve to the 1...
America’s most educated workers aren’t spread evenly across the nation, they cluster in places that offer better job markets, higher wages and better lifestyle rewards for their degrees.
Dangerous heat settles into Minnesota on Monday as temperatures climb into the upper 90s and heat index values approach 110 degrees, prompting an extreme heat warning. A few storms are possible Monday night, with a level 2 slight risk of severe weather.
Aisha Chughtai is the third council member who has disclosed mental health difficulties since last week.
The federal government says it’s seeking the data from Minnesota and three other states to root out waste, fraud and abuse in the nutrition assistance program.
Luigi Mangione's federal trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson will now begin in January, a judge said Monday, delaying it from the fall.
NEW YORK (AP) — Luigi Mangione’s federal trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson will now begin in January instead of the fall, a judge said Monday at a hearing that started late because Mangione got stuck in a courthouse elevator. U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett said she...
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