A wrongful death lawsuit filed this week claims Target negligently marketed a toy to children without warning buyers of a fatal ingestion hazard. A Wisconsin family sued the Minneapolis-based retailer in Hennepin County, claiming Target was aware of the risks a line of water beads presented to...
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The Animal Humane Society announced Thursday it rescued dozens of cats from a Sibley County property with severely unsanitary conditions. The animal welfare group said that last week its team responded to a community member’s report of concerns about the number of cats at a home in Sibley Coun...
Catcher Ryan Jeffers is also close to returning with three games remaining before the All-Star break.
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Charging documents are shedding new light on the shooting that killed a 16-year-old in Brooklyn Park over the July 4 holiday weekend. Brooklyn Park police were called to a shooting at Hartkopf Park at around 10:45 p.m. Sunday and found a 16-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to the head, office...
The Becker County tornado, now classified as EF-2, damaged more than 100 homes near Detroit Lakes and transformed the shoreline of Big Floyd Lake. Officials are seeking state and federal assistance.
Xcel Energy and McGough Construction were both fined by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for not informing state officials about multiple stormwater discharges in St. Paul and failing to conduct stormwater management inspections for most of 2025.
A man died after being struck by lightning while in the water at Fort Myers Beach, according to authorities. The incident also sent three family members to the hospital.
Charlie Kirk assassination suspect Tyler Robinson was back in court for the fourth day this week for his preliminary hearing where prosecutors played a video interview with Robinson's ex-roommate Lance Twiggs in open court for the first time. In the video, Twiggs said Robinson began "engraving b...
Adam Fetcher, a former press secretary in the Obama Administration, was ousted following allegations that he stole from colleagues.
A petition from local residents demands transparency and reinstatement of a West Virginia police chief after what residents call government overreach by a newly elected city council.
A wrongful death lawsuit filed this week claims Target negligently marketed a toy to children without warning buyers of a fatal ingestion hazard. A Wisconsin family sued the Minneapolis-based retailer in Hennepin County, claiming Target was aware of the risks a line of water beads presented to...
A path to trial in the United States has hit several roadblocks, putting a swift victory for law enforcement on hold in a nation President Trump has repeatedly disparaged.
The week of July 20th, Twin Cities Live is highlighting some of the unique spots, restaurants, shopping, and people of Orono and Long Lake. All week, we’ll bring stories that feature this area – then on Thursday, July 23rd, Danny’s Kitchen + Bar will open their doors for our viewers party – and y...
Faribault city leaders have agreed to give a data center developer more time to complete the added environmental review for its massive project. The city council voted Tuesday to extend the supplemental environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) for Archer Datacenters to March 31, 2027. The exte...
A massive recall has pulled over 2.5 million bottles of a common prescription eye drop from store shelves due to the potential presence of a foreign substance.
Palm Beach International Airport in South Florida is now President Donald J. Trump International Airport.
At least 29 states are now investigating potential cases of cyclosporiasis, the parasite known to cause "explosive diarrhea," as it continues to spread across the U.S.
A Connecticut man is charged with allegedly sexually assaulting his 12-year-old stepdaughter, as authorities continue investigating the girl's death.
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico will request criminal charges over 17 Mexicans who died in ICE custody or during immigration enforcement operations by the Trump administration, officials said Thursday. Mexican Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco’s announcement Thursday morning further escalated tensions w...
A woman involved in Minneapolis day care fraud and the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded guilty in federal court to wire fraud and conspiracy to defraud the United States.
From Argentina’s chorizo sausage sandwiches to British fish and chips, get a flavor of the World Cup countries still in the game at these Minnesota restaurants.
They would be dispatched only in response to 911 calls ― not to conduct random surveillance or patrol neighborhoods.
Arkansas authorities are searching for a 20-year-old woman and her 6-week-old daughter after the pair disappeared in June.
The Trump administration revealed new figures that show a drastic 7,100% spike in Medicare claims for skin substitutes in just six years.
The Vikings find themselves in a familiar position with quarterbacks and expectations. A handful of key games could determine their future.
Starting pitcher Bailey Ober will take the mound for the Twins on Thursday, his first appearance since elbow inflammation placed him on the injured list in late May. Ober’s last start for the Twins came on May 30 against Pittsburgh. His return to the big-league roster comes after two two mino...
The Diocese of Duluth is pushing for notable missionary, Monsignor Joseph Francis Buh, to be put forward as a potential candidate for sainthood. Bishop Daniel Felton advocated for Buh by consulting the bishops of the United States during the June 2026 Spring Plenary Assembly of the United Stat...
The Animal Humane Society rescued 71 cats from filthy conditions inside a home in central Minnesota. Officials say the cats were hungry and suffer from respiratory infections and open wounds.
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Mower County deputies helped rescue several residents from their homes as heavy rains led to flash flooding in southern Minnesota on Wednesday.
U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans’ World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks. Pulisic has a bone bruise and a microfracture of his tibia and fibula, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Thursday. The diagnosis was made after an X-ray and M...
U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans’ World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks. Pulisic has a bone bruise and a microfracture of his tibia and fibula, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Thursday. The diagnosis was made after an X-ray and M...
The Trump administration is taking steps to amend one of the longest-running U.S. foreign policy designations by removing Syria from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list.
A former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he deliberately damaged the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a case his attorneys and other critics of the Trump administration have called politically motivated.
It's a packed weekend in Minnesota with rodeos, music festivals, and a cheesy tribute to one of the state's most beloved burgers.
A stretch of I-90 in southern Minnesota reopened Thursday after overnight flooding, but high water is still causing problems in Mower County. Austin police confirmed Thursday morning that roads, including I-90, reopened after an additional four-to-six inches of rain overwhelmed part of the int...
Thursday brings sunshine, seasonable temperatures, and lower humidity across Minnesota before the heat begins building again this weekend.
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed in June, but a key measure of home prices climbed to an all-time high, adding to affordability challenges for prospective homebuyers. Existing home sales fell 2.4% last month from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million units, the Na...
Parts of Austin, Minn. saw five inches of rain during Wednesday's storms.
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