Man who sprayed Rep. Ilhan Omar with vinegar sentenced to 14 months in prison
A man who sprayed U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar with apple cider vinegar at a town hall meeting in the midst of Operation Metro Surge was sentenced to 14 months in prison Thursday.
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Man who sprayed vinegar on Rep. Ilhan Omar sentenced to 14 months in prison
Anthony Kazmierczak pleaded guilty to assaulting a United States officer after spraying the substance on Omar during a town hall meeting.
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Lynx fans wanted Napheesa Collier’s 3-on-3 league to come to Minnesota. Now they’re getting it.
Unrivaled, the Miami-based league, is expanding to eight U.S. cities, with Minneapolis — one of its top markets for viewership — hosting two games Jan. 24....
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Striking Allina doctors worried about AI and loss of control over medical care
Doctors want better sick leave and other benefits from Allina Health, but they are particularly concerned about the health system’s ability to dictate how they practice medicine....
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Dry this afternoon then Rainy Friday.
Rainfall from last night into this morning around the Twin Cities ranged from .25″ to .75″ with some Heavier Amounts in Hennepin County and lesser amounts in Scott and Dakota Counties. The rest of Today brings Decreasing Clouds this afternoon and becoming Partly Cloudy to Sunny f...
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Eichorn defense calls prosecution request for 5-year sentence ‘unwarranted’
Defense attorneys for former state Sen. Justin Eichorn objected to the U.S. government’s proposed five-year prison sentence, calling such a punishment “unwarranted.” The Grand Rapids Republican pleaded guilty in May to a felony charge stemming from his arrest in a child sex sting...
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Your fall scare fix is here: Dead End Hayride opens Friday
With just days remaining on the summer calendar, a popular fall attraction in Minnesota is ready to flip the page as the haunted hayride kicks off the season on Friday. Dead End Hayride at the Pinehaven Farm in Wyoming is set to open for the year with haunted rides, walk-through ...
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Six years after retiring from WCCO, Pat Kessler is embracing new gig at rival station
Kessler retired following the 2020 election cycle after 36 years with WCCO.
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With mortgage rates on the rise, Twin Cities buyers already in retreat
House listings in Minnesota are on the rise, but sales of the most affordable homes aren’t. Agents blame higher mortgage rates, an uncertain economy and record prices....
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How to vote early in Minnesota: Absentee voting begins Friday
Minnesota voters can start casting absentee ballots Friday ahead of the November general election. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon spoke Thursday on how voters can cast ballots before the Nov. 3 general election. According to the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office , U...
