UPDATE: On Sunday night, the city of Maple Plain said that the drinking water advisory had been lifted. Maple Plain residents are under a boil water advisory on Saturday after the city said a loss of pressure may have contaminated the drinking water. According to a notice from Maple Pla...
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As wildfires burn across northern Minnesota, state leaders and fire officials are urging everyone to take the threat seriously and follow safety measures.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and Iran each asserted Monday they controlled the Strait of Hormuz after a weekend of attacks stretching across the wider Middle East, further threatening any diplomacy to end the war. The attacks, sparked by Iran striking a container ship in t...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military said Monday it ended its latest wave of strikes targeting Iran, insisting that Tehran does not control the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military’s Central Command said in a statement that it hit air defense systems, radar sites, missile and drone...
The Twins, winners in six of their last eight games, enter the All-Star break with a 48-49 record and tied for the third wild card in the American League standings.
Authorities say the bodies of three missing boaters were recovered from Lake Pepin on Sunday after a pontoon boat overturned Saturday night.
An accused bandit in Dinkytown now charged with stealing several bikes and a scooter over the course of several days was thwarted when police were able to track him down using an AirTag.
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In the Twin Cities and the northern half of Minnesota, the air temperature and humidity made it feel as hot as 100 degrees on Sunday afternoon.
The Twins made five picks on Day 1, starting with Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey at No. 3 overall, and 16 more on Day 2.
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } USA Cup organizers taking precautions to protect players, families during extreme heat At the USA Cup...
With multiple wildfires burning in northern Minnesota, the state is sending additional support to crews working to contain them. On Sunday, Gov. Tim Walz declared a peacetime emergency and authorized the National Guard to help with wildfires that have been burning over the last week. The Mi...
Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump's closest allies in Congress who traveled the globe to advocate for a more aggressive U.S. foreign policy, died after a tear in his aorta, according to a preliminary medical examiner finding shared by his office.
Some 16 wildfires continue to burn in the area. More than a dozen entry points into the BWCA near Ely were closed Saturday and access to 15 lakes near Quetico were closed Sunday.
A fight broke out between fans during a Hilary Duff concert at the Kia Forum in Inglewood.
With the Twin Cities under an Extreme Heat Warning until at least Tuesday, the Salvation Army is opening its Twin Cities service centers as cooling centers to help people stay safe.
Governor Tim Walz has declared a peacetime emergency and has mobilized the Minnesota National Guard to provide assistance to deal with multiple wildfires that have broken out in northern Minnesota.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Trevor Larnach homered and drove in two runs, Ryan Jeffers added a two-run double and the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 Sunday and head into the All-Star break winning eight of their last nine series. Larnach’s single in the third inning scored Luke Keascha...
A woman who went missing after floodwaters swept her Missouri home from its foundation was found dead Saturday as severe storms and heavy rainfall continued to impact parts of the Midwest and South.
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., has died at the age of 71. Graham's office released a statement early Sunday morning saying he died following a "brief and sudden" illness.
The money will help the program expand in north Minneapolis and on St. Paul’s East Side this summer.
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } At Issue: July 12, 2026 This week, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development sa...
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@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Search underway for 3 missing boaters in Lake Pepin Three people who went missing after a boat crash ...
New data from pet sitting platform TrustedHousesitters has revealed the most popular dog breed in each state.
Eagan police say they are investigating a “road rage incident" that involved a driver shooting at another vehicle.
In northern and southern Minnesota, it’s another all-or-nothing summer for rainfall.
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Our Next WeatherMaker, a big dome of high pressure will continue to generate hot and dry conditions across the state. We have Minnesota’s Weather Authority Alerts in effect today through Tuesday due to the extreme heat. Extreme Heat Warnings stay in effect for the Metro and the Northland throu...
Fellow elected officials and world leaders are remembering Sen. Lindsey Graham as a dedicated public servant and fighter for world peace.
The town of Glencoe was the subject of the 1985 documentary by an acclaimed French film director, who had filmed there on and off for several years. Now Louis Malle’s daughter has returned to document what’s changed in the small Minnesota city since then.
The Minneapolis Institute of Art and the Minneapolis College of Art and Design helped the famous artists fulfill their vision in 1966. It wasn’t easy.
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The practice is attracting more people who see it as a way to slow down, connect with the natural world and find solace.
Some cities have designated slow streets post-pandemic to be business-friendly and cater to walkers and cyclists. Duluth is eyeing the strategy as it looks to revive a part of its downtown that has long struggled.
Millions follow Dillon and Suzanne White for their stories on parenting. Their battle with a local building company has become part of the narrative.
How can a team that had Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout at the same time continue to lose year after year?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies in Congress who traveled the globe to advocate for a more aggressive U.S. foreign policy, has died after a “brief and sudden illness,” his office said. He was 71. The statement posted on social media late Satur...
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