Another closed Minnesota brewery is getting a second chance
Waconia Brewing Co. will reopen Nov. 5 with new owners who know the place well.
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Jesse Ventura defends streamer Hasan Piker ahead of controversial Minneapolis event
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A UTV driver was killed and a passenger was seriously injured after being ejected during a rollover crash in Morrison County Sunday night.
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Harrison Smith returned to the Vikings with history in mind. Now he’s making it.
With an interception against the Colts on Sunday, the Vikings safety became just the fourth player in NFL history to record 40 career interceptions and 20 sacks....
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Rainy Monday into Tuesday morning.
Rain will fall Today, Tonight and into Tuesday morning in the Twin Cities with .50″ to 1″ of Rainfall by time the Rain ends Noon on Tuesday – some Thunder will be possible Tonight from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday. Temperatures this afternoon will be in the mid to upper 40s with Eas...
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Man says Texas Roadhouse served him $20 steak instead of pricier filet multiple times
An Illinois man's TikTok warning about one Texas Roadhouse location has drawn over 30,000 views.
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45TV VIP Tickets To Twin Cities Con Sweepstakes
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US measles cases surpass 4,500, more than double last year's total
The United States is grappling with a surge in measles cases in 2026, with cases substantially higher in certain areas compared to others.
