Interim Minneapolis police chief says he inherited a budget ‘mess’
Police leaders acknowledged during a City Council budget meeting that overtime was handed out too loosely in years past and said they’re now monitoring it more closely.
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Minnesota governor’s race is already the most expensive in state history
Many of the campaign television ads and text message ads you get on your phones are attacks on either Republican Lisa Demuth or Democrat Amy Klobuchar and are not paid for by either candidate. Most, but not all, are the product of political action committees like Alliance for a B...
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Southern Minnesota flood cleanup underway as FEMA set to start assessments
Southern and southeastern Minnesota are still picking up the pieces after severe flooding, and state and federal help is now on the way.
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Roseville kidnapping case: Target dress, tampered camera leads to arrest, charges
A tiny Target dress, surveillance video and relentless detective work cracked a kidnapping and rape case in Roseville.
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After ‘excessive’ overtime, Minneapolis police seek $20M more and aim to end 2027 under budget
Minneapolis police leaders are asking for $20 million more and say new overtime controls could help the department finish 2027 under budget. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS sat through the three-hour discussion between Minneapolis police leaders and the City Council on Monday. During the meeti...
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Waseca County Emergency Management Damage Report
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Man sentenced to life in prison for stabbing mother of his children 9 times
A man will spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to stabbing the mother of his children several times. Jason Philip Filas , 49, was sentenced to life in prison for the death of 32-year-old Danielle Grace Warren in May of 2025. Filas pleaded guilty in Septembe...
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Anthony Edwards is ‘happy’ to have LaMelo Ball as Timberwolves begin new era
Ball’s arrival gives Edwards a chance to return to his natural position, while Wolves players are already raving about what their new point guard can bring....
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The Wild’s opening-night roster is set. Here’s how they built it to contend for the Stanley Cup.
As the Wild prepare to open their season Thursday in Nashville, new faces surround Kirill Kaprizov and Quinn Hughes, while Jesper Wallstedt takes over as the No. 1 goalie....
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