A house, a car, a little breathing room: Why middle-class life feels increasingly out of reach
The U.S. economy is good on paper, but middle-income Americans have never felt so pessimistic about it.
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Renee Good was fatally shot on Jan. 7 in south Minneapolis by ICE agent Jonathan Ross.
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Christa Pike survived Tennessee's effort to execute her by means of lethal injection late on Wednesday, according to officials.
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Minneapolis weighs ordinance that could limit Waymo robotaxis by mandating human drivers
The Minneapolis City Council could make a big decision Thursday to put strict limits on driverless cars, including a requirement that a human must sit behind the wheel at all times. If passed, the ordinance would mandate a special city license and require companies to keep a pers...
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The Minnesota Wild Kick Off a New Season
The Minnesota Wild are kicking off what promises to be a thrilling new season tonight in Nashville, with the highly anticipated home opener set for Saturday at Grand Casino Arena . Jim Vanek joined Minnesota Live live from the arena to share in the growing excitement surrounding ...
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Guns to Gardens
A one-of-a-kind event is coming to Stillwater this Saturday that transforms something unexpected into something beautiful. Guns to Gardens invites people to bring unwanted, unloaded guns to First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater, where the parts will be forged into garden tools,...
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Bridge to Basics
Families facing food insecurity often quietly struggle with another challenge that goes unnoticed — access to everyday hygiene products like soap, shampoo and deodorant. Bridge to Basics was founded two years ago to help fill that gap, and this October the organization is shining...
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So Minnesota: The Art Martial Arts Studio
This week on Minnesota Live, the On the Road vault is swinging wide open to celebrate some truly remarkable Minnesotans. Jason Davis introduces us to Jake Erling, a man who has spent his entire life battling cystic fibrosis and a series of serious health challenges while still sh...
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5 On Your Side: Smart Home Devices
Smart home devices promise a more seamless, connected life, but a surprising report out of South Korea reveals a Samsung refrigerator update left fridges unable to keep food cold. 5 Eyewitness News reporter Leah McLean dives into the growing privacy and reliability concerns surro...
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Where to watch the Twin Cities Marathon — and grab brunch along the way
The weather forecast, the app to track runners, the places to cheer: Here are essentials for taking in the metro’s signature autumn road race
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Minnesota weather: Brighter Thursday with a more fall-like feel
Thursday turns brighter, drier and cooler across Minnesota as temperatures settle into the 60s for a more fall-like feel.