In diverse Willmar, fallout from ICE operation lingers ahead of midterms
Some in the meatpacking town say the crackdown could bring a blue wave, while others see the area’s conservatism enduring in a challenging cycle for the GOP.
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The president said the federal government is watching for anyone “playing games” with the vote.
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A fire that broke out at a St. Paul home early on Tuesday morning ended up killing a dog, according to city officials. Firefighters responded to the 1800 block of Berkeley Avenue for reports of a fire between the first and second floors of the home. That’s where fire crews locate...
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Millions of AT&T customers to receive payouts following approval of $177 million settlement
Millions of AT&T customers affected by two massive 2024 data breaches could begin receiving cash payouts within months following final court approval of a $177 million class-action settlement....
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Alaska Senate candidate moves to dismiss Trump election lawsuit
An Alaska Senate candidate has asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration to block certification of Alaska’s U.S. Senate race if the Republican doesn’t win....
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Who’s behind those ‘Do You Have a Crush on Me Now’ billboards in the Twin Cities?
Minnesota comedian Chloe Radcliffe has found a unique way to promote her stand-up special.
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FDA warns pet owners after salmonella found in frozen cat food
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting pet owners to not feed their cats Darwin’s Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Chicken Recipe for Cats after two samples tested positive for Salmonella....
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Voters in Israel are deciding whether to oust Netanyahu after 3 years of war
Israelis are voting in a pivotal election Tuesday as their country wrestles with unresolved wars, continues to reel from Hamas' 2023 attack and is deeply divided over the character of the state and the right person to lead it....
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Pair of nyala calves born at Como Park Zoo 3 weeks apart
The Como Park Zoo has welcomed in two new nyala calves that were born about three weeks apart. Both calves were fathered by Ollie, who became a first-time father with Hubert’s arrival on Oct. 3 and welcomed his second calf just 20 days later. Nyala, which are native to southern A...
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Alex Pretti's parents to speak for first time since federal agents shot son
The parents of Alex Pretti will speak publicly for the first time on Tuesday since federal agents shot and killed their son.
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Morgue mix-up disrupts family plans for Jewish mourning tradition
A lawsuit says the mother was cremated before family could sit with body because of a mistake by Abbott Northwestern Hospital and a funeral company.