Anderson: Minnesota’s boreal forest won’t survive a hotter, more fiery future
The blazes across Minnesota, Canada and Alaska are more than a smoky summer nuisance. Researchers say they are part of a broader transformation of the North Woods.
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Harris County deputy shot; manhunt underway
A manhunt is underway after a Harris County deputy was shot on Wednesday evening.
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A quiet, comfortable, start to October – Chris
Good Wednesday evening to one and all! We’re heading into October with a pretty comfortable stretch of weather across Minnesota. Tonight stays mostly cloudy and seasonable, with lows falling into the upper 50s. Thursday looks better, with skies becoming mostly sunny and highs in ...
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Tennessee unable to carry out Christa Gail Pike execution, witnesses say
Tennessee was not able to carry out the planned execution of a woman convicted in the 1995 killing of a classmate, according to media witnesses.
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St. Paul mayor faces sexual harassment lawsuit as council hires outside legal defense
St. Paul's city council met behind closed doors Wednesday to discuss a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by Police Chief Axel Henry against Mayor Kaohly Her....
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Cold Spring e-bike crash: 11-year-old seriously hurt after being struck by car
An 11-year-old boy was seriously hurt after an e-bike and car collided near Cold Spring on Tuesday.
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200 counterfeit Cartier watches worth $28 million seized in Chicago
Two hundred counterfeit Cartier watches that could have each commanded, on average, six-digit prices were seized at O’Hare International Airport.
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Eagan data center survey link
https://cityofeagan.com/data-center-ordinance The post Eagan data center survey link first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
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South Carolina mom accused of knife attack on young children; 6-year-old may lose arm: sheriff's office
A South Carolina boy’s call to his grandmother saying he was hungry led authorities to a home where investigators say his mother had stabbed him and his younger sibling dozens of times, leaving both children with severe injuries....
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Cornell student assault allegations highlight NY voluntary intoxication loophole
New York lawmakers are renewing efforts to close a state legal loophole regarding voluntary intoxication and sexual consent following allegations involving a Cornell University fraternity....
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Minnesota test scores haven't recovered — What educators say needs to change
The latest Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment results are in, and they paint a concerning picture for students across the state.
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St. Louis Park shooting shuts down part of southbound Highway 100
Authorities are investigating a shooting on Highway 100 that has closed part of the highway.