Texas launches investigation of LinkedIn over claims of 'ghost jobs'
The Texas Attorney General's office is investigating LinkedIn over claims the platform misleads users and profits from fake or inactive "ghost jobs."
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RandBall: Can Josh Green be the next Nickeil-Alexander Walker for the Wolves?
The headliner in the Wolves’ blockbuster trade is clearly LaMelo Ball. But Josh Green, the other player acquired, could end up being very important to their success.
President Donald Trump endorses Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor
Lindell, the MyPillow founder, has been an ardent backer of the president over the years. The endorsement boosts him ahead of the Aug. 11 primary.
Birch’s on the Lake
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Live: Walz and other state officials extend wildfire peacetime emergency
Wildfires have spread across thousands of acres in Superior National Forest, forcing the closure of the BWCAW and evacuations in some nearby areas.
Minnesota wildfires: Rescue underway for YMCA campers stranded in Canada
Gov. Tim Walz said officials are working to rescue two groups of YMCA campers from Minnesota who were stranded near the United States-Canadian border in a remote area where wildfires are heavily burning.
Farmington hit-and-run kills 13-year-old boy on Highway 50, police seek help
Farmington police are asking for help Wednesday after a hit-and-run killed a 13-year-old boy who was riding a bike. The Farmington Police Department said officers responded around 9:45 p.m. Tuesday to a report of a crash between a vehicle and a bicyclist at the intersection of Highway 50 and D...
House Republicans unveil a $95 billion plan for the Iran war, farm aid and elections
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a $95 billion legislative plan focused on boosting defense, aiding farmers and enacting stricter voter registration rules, a sequel to the massive tax and spending cut bill that President Donald Trump signed into law last year. The 47-page...
Evacuations continue as wildfires burn in northern Minnesota; peacetime emergency extended
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FOX 9 Town Ball Tour heads across the border to River Falls, Wisconsin
This week, the FOX 9 Town Ball Tour heads just across the border to River Falls, Wis., as the Fighting Fish host the Hudson River Rats Wednesday night at First National Bank of River Falls Field.
National Guard deployment extended for northern Minnesota wildfires
Governor Tim Walz and an emergency council voted on Wednesday morning to keep the National Guard in northern Minnesota to help communities that have been affected. This decision will extend the peacetime emergency for an additional 30 days beyond Aug. 11. RELATED: Wildfire evacuation orders...
US expands offensive with daytime strikes against Iran
The U.S. military launched another wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday, continuing operations that resumed the previous evening. The daytime attacks marked an escalation in the campaign aimed at limiting Iran's ability to disrupt commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Minnesota wildfires: 17 active fires burning in northern MN, rescues underway
Wildfires continue to burn across northern Minnesota after hot, dry and windy conditions fueled an explosion of fires across the Superior National Forest and neighboring parts of Canada. The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness remains closed and evacuations are underway.
Minnesota Medicaid fraud: 3rd HSS provider expected to plead guilty
A third Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) provider accused of stealing millions of tax dollars through Medicaid fraud is expected to plead guilty in federal court on Wednesday morning. Moktar Aden three other men operated Brilliant Minds LLC, which was supposed to provide housing services t...
Trump endorses MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor
President Trump has given MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell his endorsement in the race for Minnesota governor.
Water Tower Wednesday: Wood Lake
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Live in the Kitchen with Elizabeth: Garden-Fresh Spaghetti
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KidCast: Clara Carlin
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So Minnesota: Inside the Historic Church of Saint Peter
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President Trump endorses ‘Pillow Man’ Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor
President Donald Trump has endorsed MyPillow founder Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor, praising him as “one of America’s greatest and most hard working Patriots” and giving formal backing to a fellow election denier a day before the Republican president delivers a national address he says will...
Trump: ICE should continue traffic stops after recent shootings, seeming to contradict new policy
President Donald Trump says Immigration and Customs Enforcement should continue traffic stops after recent fatal shootings, seeming to contradict a new policy to halt them.
Air quality to worsen in Minnesota as dangerous heat continues
A maroon air quality alert remains in place over the Arrowhead region of the state while an excessive heat warning is in effect elsewhere.
Minnesota weather: Heat wave, air quality alerts continue Wednesday
Another hot day is ahead Wednesday as the heat wave continues and wildfire smoke affects air quality across parts of Minnesota.
Review: Mellencamp vs. Dylan, comparing Heartland heroes’ recent Minnesota concerts
The Rock Hall of Famers couldn’t be more disparate, but fans were rewarded at the new Shakopee amphitheater.
Minnesota’s Weather Authority Alert(s) still in effect, Ken says
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Minnesota’s wildfire season is changing. The Boundary Waters fires show how.
Summer wildfires, once rare in Minnesota, have increased tenfold since the 1990s as flash droughts and extreme heat reshape the state’s fire season.
Questions linger after Justice Department’s decision to turn over evidence in Good, Pretti shootings
State officials said the exchange signaled a return to normal communications between the feds and Minnesota.
A state Senate primary becomes a test of Democrats’ debate over experience vs. change
Sen. Ron Latz’s first serious primary in decades, against former St. Louis Park City Council member Lynette Dumalag, reflects the competing visions shaping the Democratic Party.
Minnesota DNR opens comment period on controversial nickel mine near pristine waters. Here’s how to weigh in.
Minnesota regulators are accepting public comments on a proposed nickel mine northeast of Mille Lacs Lake that has drawn opposition from tribes and environmentalists. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting comments on the Tamarack Mine until Sept. 14. It’s the first t...
Stay cool, save money and be prepared for a hot Minnesota Yacht Club 2026
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Scoggins: Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball are entering their primes. It’s go time for the Wolves.
The Timberwolves have plenty of star power with Ball and Edwards sharing a backcourt. Can they put it all together and win a championship?
Man fleeing ICE officers in Florida is struck and killed by tractor-trailer, police say
A man fleeing federal immigration authorities and other federal agents was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer on Tuesday, authorities said.
Minnesota seizes troubled Crystal nursing home, finding residents were in jeopardy
The Terrace is scheduled to lose federal funding because of repeated citations for safety and infection control problems, and is at risk for closure without a state takeover.
Shakopee football starts summer practice loaded with top prospects, transfers and new coaches
Top senior prospects Blake Betton and Nehemiah Ombati are joined by potential impact transfers this summer, making the Sabers a team to watch in Class 6A.
Subaru issues recall for more than 500K SUVs
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Wildfires expose millions in the Midwest and Northeast US to dangerous smoke
Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is expected to engulf large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week, exposing millions of people to dangerous air pollution. Minnesota officials issued an air quality alert from Tuesday through Friday for areas in...
US reimposes blockade and steps up strikes as Iran threatens to halt Mideast energy exports
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. reimposed a naval blockade on Iran and intensified its airstrike campaign Wednesday in retaliation for Tehran’s attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The American strikes hit an Iranian army barracks, killed at least seven troops...
Iran threatens to halt Mideast energy exports after US reimposes a blockade and intensifies strikes
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. reimposed a naval blockade on Iran and intensified its airstrike campaign Wednesday in retaliation for Tehran’s attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The American strikes hit an Iranian army barracks, killed at least seven troops...
Tehran threatens to halt all Mideast energy exports after US reimposes its blockade on Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. reimposed a naval blockade on Iran and intensified its airstrike campaign early Wednesday in retaliation for Tehran’s attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The American strikes hit an Iranian army barracks, killed at least seven ...