Fatal and disabling falls occur at a record number in Minnesota hospitals
Risks grow when frail patients try to get up from bed, struggle with confusion or feel disorienting side effects of multiple prescription drugs.
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Wild a work in progress after losing Mats Zuccarello on first day of NHL free agency
The Wild re-signed Zach Bogosian and brought in goaltender Calvin Pickard, but they have needs on offense after Zuccarello joined Los Angeles.
Offense stays hot as Twins take series finale in Houston
Taj Bradley struck out 11 to tie his career high, Josh Bell, Kody Clemens and Luke Keaschall homered and the Minnesota Twins beat the Houston Astros 8-3 on Wednesday night. Bradley (7-3) allowed a run and four hits and walked four in five innings. After Jose Altuve scored from...
Luverne, Minnesota's 65-foot nutcracker, may be the tallest in the world
There’s a new giant in town, and it’s turning heads and bringing the world to Luverne.
Political candidate who tossed tarantula at tenant sentenced to 90 days in workhouse, 2 years probation
Marisa Simonetti, a political candidate currently running for the U.S. Senate, who tossed a tarantula toward a tenant, was sentenced on Tuesday. Court documents show Simonetti was sentenced to 90 days in the Hennepin County Workhouse, but is eligible for work release as soon a...
Man accused of fatally cutting the throat of another man at Cold Springs group home
A man has been charged with murder after he allegedly cut the throat of another at a Cold Spring group home last weekend.
U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States squad a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night to ad...
Wild allow veteran forward Zuccarello to depart in free agency to L.A. Kings
The Wild did not make free agent forward Mats Zuccarello an offer to return. He quickly agreed to a 1-year deal with the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, the first day of free agency. The contract is worth a guaranteed $1 million, with another $5.5 million achieve in incentives...
Best Buy HQ value drops to $32 million as tax questions grow
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Eric Tostrud named chief judge for District of Minnesota
A new chief federal judge has been named for the District of Minnesota. Eric C. Tostrud began serving in the role on Wednesday after former Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz stepped down Tuesday following four years of service. Chief Judge Tostrud was nominated to the federal...
Minnesota social media warning label law blocked: Big tech sues to stop enforcement
Minnesota’s new law aimed at adding warning label pop-ups to social media platforms is on hold as legal battles play out.
AG’s office suspending conviction review unit due to federal government not renewing grant
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says this office will be suspending the Conviction Review Unit (CRU) after the federal government would not renew the grant for the program. Ellison says that they can’t make it financially work to fund the program with the office’s cur...
U of M researcher creates synthetic cell that could change the world
Synthetic biologist Kate Adamala said the discovery is a ‘holy grail’ in engineering biology because engineered cells could one day be used to make fuel without petrochemicals or medicines that overcome disease....
DHS condemns Walz for pardoning man convicted of child sexual assault
The Department of Homeland Security condemned Gov. Tim Walz and other state leaders after they pardoned Tou Lue Vang, a man from Laos who had been convicted in 2006 of first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a 10-year-old girl....
New state law aims to stop fraud; timeline for changes unclear
The state of Minnesota is on the clock with part of its effort to combat rampant fraud within some human services programs. One of the new laws that kicked in July 1 aims to stop that fraud by improving state computer software used at the local level to provide tax-funded ass...
Former Timberwolf Malik Beasley pleads not guilty to gambling charges
NEW YORK (AP) — Malik Beasley’s lawyer said the indicted former NBA star “wants to move on with his life” after pleading not guilty Wednesday to charges that he altered his play in certain games in 2024 to enrich sports bettors and ease his own debts. Beasley, the latest big name...
Movie director sentenced to prison over unfinished Netflix show
Hollywood director Carl Rinsch will serve time in prison after being convicted of conning Netflix out of $11 million for a sci-fi show he never finished....
MN Medicaid providers in limbo after rapid revalidation process
Thousands of Minnesota Medicaid providers are still stuck in purgatory because of the rapid revalidation process the state had to carry out this year.
Egg producers to pay $3.3M, donate 53M eggs as part of price-fixing settlement
Three of the country’s biggest egg producers have agreed to pay millions and donate millions more in eggs after being accused of working together to drive up prices....
Minneapolis July 4th safety plan - kare11.com
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Minnesota social service providers frustrated by Medicaid reviews
The Minnesota Department of Human Services was given about five months to review nearly 5,500 social service providers in so-called “high-risk” areas like autism and services for the elderly and disabled. Most other states were given two years to complete a similar task. “...
Woman, 61, Dies After Falling From Vehicle On I-94 In Minneapolis - Patch
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No warning, just scrolling: Why Minnesota’s new social media law isn’t showing up
“Some studies have shown that too much social media use is linked to increased mental health symptoms, including anxiety and depression, as well as harm to diet, sleep, and body image.” That’s part of the warning label that was supposed to start appearing on social media in M...
Scoggins: Wild boss Bill Guerin’s plan to retool roster is complicated
With the Dylan Larkin drama lurking in the background, it seems as if the Wild’s early plan is to get younger.
Hennepin County, Minn., to Run ‘Growl Tests’ of Siren System - GovTech
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Twins prospect Walker Jenkins helps fainting child before Saints game
Walker Jenkins, the best Minnesota Twins prospect in years, is no stranger to making great plays on the field. On Tuesday, he finished just a home run shy of hitting for the cycle for the St. Paul Saints, but his best play came before first pitch when he helped a fainting chil...
This cell feeds, grows and reproduces. And it’s made by humans.
Blending together dozens of ingredients, researchers have synthesized simple cells that feed, grow, reproduce and compete with one another for food. If these cells are not yet fully alive, they have most of the hallmarks of life....
Boxall returns to Minnesota United after playing in World Cup with New Zealand
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What’s a siren ‘growl test’? This is why you may hear one in Hennepin County. - Star Tribune
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MN weather: Wednesday evening forecast update - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
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What is next for TNA Wrestling amid talent releases, low ticket sales, and declining ratings? - DraftKings Network
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Gophers begin summer workouts with new-look roster in Medved’s second season
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Minnesota AG shuts down wrongful conviction unit after Trump administration pulls federal funding
The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office is suspending its Conviction Review Unit (CRU) after losing federal grant funding, with Attorney General Keith Ellison expressing disappointment over the decision....
Minnesota Attorney General shuts down Conviction Review Unit, citing budget constraints - kare11.com
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Wild add veteran goalie Pickard on first day of free agency
The Minnesota Wild don’t have much cap space to make a big free agency splash this summer, but the team did add a veteran goalie on Day 1 of the carousel. Veteran Calvin Pickard, who spent last season with the Edmonton Oilers, is joining the Wild on a one-year, $1 million deal...
Are data centers making your power bill worse during heat waves?
Data centers have been top of mind for many Minnesotans lately, with new local debates seemingly popping up every week. While some cities have implemented moratoriums on new data center developments, some are already active. With the heat wave across the region this week, 5...
Watch: Collier and Juhasz talk about returning to Lynx practice as full participants after injuries
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Derek Chauvin continues to pursue appeal of conviction for murder of George Floyd - MPR News
Derek Chauvin contin...
Marisa Simonetti gets 90 days in tarantula tossing incident
A Hennepin County judge on Tuesday sentenced Marisa Simonetti to jail time and probation after she was convicted of harassment and domestic assault for throwing a tarantula at her house mate in 2024....
Marisa Simonetti gets 90 days in tarantula tossing incident - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
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Justice department orders prosecutors to focus on ‘birth tourism’ cases
The Justice Department has ordered federal prosecutors to prioritize “birth tourism” cases, signaling a quiet demur to the Supreme Court’s decision.
Empire State Building climbers display quote on banner: What does it say?
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday afternoon and unfurled a banner.
Fairmont officer accused of sexually assaulting wife, threatening to slit her throat
A Fairmont man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he sexually assaulted a woman over several years and threatened both her and a child....
University of Minnesota scientists made a cell with most of the hallmarks of fife. Here’s what to know.
Although it’s not the first synthetic cell ever created, SpudCell is the first to complete a full life cycle — from birth to division into next-generation cells — after having been created from the “bottom up” using laboratory chemicals...
University of Minnesota scientists made a cell with most of the hallmarks of life. Here’s what to know.
Although it’s not the first synthetic cell ever created, SpudCell is the first to complete a full life cycle — from birth to division into next-generation cells — after having been created from the “bottom up” using laboratory chemicals...
Grocery giant buyout: Kroger agrees to buy family-owned Giant Eagle for $1.25B cash
The Kroger Co. announced Wednesday it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Giant Eagle, a move that will expand the retail giant’s footprint across five states in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions....
July 4th ‘zero tolerance’: Twin Cities authorities outline holiday weekend enforcement
As Twin Cities communities plan Fourth of July festivities, law enforcement officials are focusing on safety and strict enforcement policies this year....
2 people hang banner about 'the power of love' on Empire State Building antenna
Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about ''the power of love'' at midday Tuesday, before starting to descend, embracing and taking selfies, news helicopter video showed....
5 ON YOUR SIDE: 4th of July sales
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The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts in the Twin Cities area this week
Highlights for July 2-8 include Bob Dylan, Alex Warren, Dirty Knobs, Father John Misty, Ziggy Marley, Wynonna Judd and Taste of Minnesota.
Medicare GLP-1 Bridge: What to know
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A new Xcel rate plan could save you money, if you can adjust some habits
One St. Paul resident saved $1,000 over six months on the Time of Day rate, which charges different prices during off-peak and on-peak hours.
Demonstrators expected at Minneapolis courthouse in support of accused anti-ICE protesters
Demonstrators are expected to gather at the federal courthouse in Minneapolis on Wednesday to rally around 15 protesters who are accused of harassing federal immigration agents in Minnesota earlier this year. All 15 defendants are charged with conspiracy to impede or injure a ...
Anti-ICE protesters plead not guilty to charges in federal conspiracy case
Fourteen defendants accused of conspiring to impede U.S. immigration officers pleaded not guilty during their arraignment Wednesday at the federal courthouse in Minneapolis. All are charged with conspiracy to impede or injure a federal officer, while others are individually ch...
Metro counties cancel monthly siren tests for July 1 - kare11.com
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Minnesota 4th of July travel: Road congestion, gas prices and flights
The holiday travel rush is underway as millions of people are expected to travel for America’s 250th birthday. AAA projects more than 72 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, July 5, for Fourth of July festivities. Min...
Live as NHL free agency begins: Wild have needs, especially at the forward position
Some familiar faces likely won’t be back as teams court free agents starting today.
Mike Conley leaving Wolves, signs with Boston
“Minnesota Mike” appears to have played his last game in the Timberwolves uniform. KSTP Sports confirmed Wednesday that soon-to-be 39-year-old guard Mike Conley agreed to sign with the Boston Celtics on a one-year, veteran minimum deal. Conley’s departure will leave a big l...
Lynx star Napheesa Collier returns to practice
The top team in the WNBA is getting close to getting its star player back. The Minnesota Lynx announced Wednesday that Napheesa Collier has returned to “team practice activities,” a big step in her rehabilitation. Collier had surgery on both of her ankles during the offseas...
Nancy Guthrie: FBI determines ransom notes are fake, report says
The FBI believes three ransom notes connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie are fake, according to a report from Reuters.
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