A 65-year-old man died after historic Texas Hill Country flash flooding triggered rescues and evacuations across Kerr, Uvalde, and Kendall counties following more than 28 inches of rain.
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A man accused of trying to kill his wife with a hammer in Wyoming, Minn., has pleaded guilty to attempted murder. Court documents show 72-year-old James Alan Johnson has filed a petition to plead guilty to attempted murder during a pretrial hearing on Thursday. His sentencing is now scheduled ...
Federal officials successfully extradited Feeding Our Future defendant Abdikerm Eidleh from Somalia today, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office of Minnesota. FBI agents escorted Eidleh, 42, to Minnesota Thursday, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Eidleh is now in custody in the Sherb...
A 65-year-old man died after historic Texas Hill Country flash flooding triggered rescues and evacuations across Kerr, Uvalde, and Kendall counties following more than 28 inches of rain.
State officials are touting a third month of consecutive job growth in Minnesota despite a shrinking labor force and slow wage growth.
Minneapolis has one of the worst air qualities in the world on Thursday morning as wildfire smoke continues to blanket much of the state.
More than a dozen wildfires continue burning across northern Minnesota, collectively known as the July Lightning Event. Smoke from the wildfires has spread south, triggering air quality alerts across much of Minnesota, including hazardous conditions in the Twin Cities Thursday morning.
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Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidleh was booked Thursday into the Sherburne County jail one week after his arrest in Somalia.
A new WalletHub report reveals which states are facing the greatest financial strain, highlighting rising bankruptcy filings and lower credit scores.
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A Duluth man will spend more than 21 years in prison after he admitted to killing his mother. Nathan Davin was sentenced to 261 months in prison after he pleaded guilty in June to second-degree premeditated murder, according to court documents. In August 2025, officers went to a home near...
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Wildfires in northern Minnesota and Canada have brought a blanket of smoke to the state, making the air quality hazardous in most areas.
A Duluth man will serve more than 21 years in prison after admitting to killing his mother in their home last year.
A Minnesota man accused of being a top figure in the Feeding Our Future fraud scandal has been returned from Somalia to face federal charges.
If the president propels Lindell’s foundering candidacy through the Aug. 11 primary, MyPillow Guy is a sure bet to lose big in November.
Minnesota’s housing market is heating up, with more homes on the market and buyers showing renewed interest despite higher mortgage rates.
A burn ban is now in place in St. Paul and Falcon Heights, fire officials said. The St. Paul Fire Marshal ordered a burn ban Thursday until further notice. Fire officials said the ban is due to poor air quality and to preserve firefighting resources for ongoing wildfires. On Thursday aftern...
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday rejected a no-cost drones-as-first-responder pilot program after Council Vice President Jamal Osman, a co-sponsor of the legislation, changed course to cast the deciding “no” vote. The 75-day trial with California-based Skydio, Inc. would have stationed...
A major Feeding Our Future fraud suspect who fled to Somalia is now back in Minnesota to face charges. Abdikerm Eidleh, considered the alleged second-in-command to the scandal’s ringleader, Aimee Bock, landed at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Thursday afternoon. He was taken int...
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Seven & i Holdings, the parent company of 7-Eleven, has provided new details about its plan to reshape its U.S. store network during fiscal year 2026.
The Minneapolis City Council rejected a contract for Skydio Inc. to provide the city's first "drones as first responders" program on Thursday.
The Minneapolis City Council approved $2.5 million in emergency funds to help get residents out of unsafe conditions at a housing complex.
Some council members were concerned about over-surveillance, how drones would be used, and the contractor supplying drones to Israel for military operations.
Major League Baseball announced schedules for the 2027 season, perhaps providing hope it can start on time. Baseball’s labor contract expires Dec. 1 and a management lockout is expected. In 2022, an agreement wasn’t reached until March 10, causing opening day to be pushed back from March 31 to...
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Aer Lingus said it will stop flying between Dublin and Minneapolis after Oct. 24 as part of broader route cuts and cost changes. The airline announced it’s cutting overall flying capacity by 6% to eliminate underperforming routes and improve profits. The Minneapolis route is listed as disco...
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The Minnesota Wild’s 2026-27 regular season schedule was released Thursday. The Wild opens the season on the road on Thursday, Oct. 1 against the Nashville Predators. The home opener is Saturday, Oct. 3 vs. Boston. Starting next season, every NHL team will now play 84 games – 42 home contests ...
Minnesota consumers may be eligible for a refund tied to a bankrupt cryptocurrency kiosk company. The Minnesota Department of Commerce announced Thursday that Bitcoin Depot operated kiosks in 33 states, including Minnesota. The department said the cryptocurrency company filed for bankruptcy an...
Minnesota’s Weather Authority maintains a Weather Alert as hazardous wildfire smoke and high heat continue through Friday. WILDFIRE SMOKE: Some of the worst air quality in the world has been over Minnesota, and the air is now considered hazardous for all. This is not just an issue for sensitiv...
Bemidji police chief said he believes agents were targeting a construction site.
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have received a grant to unlock how animals naturally fight off viral infections.
Court records are revealing more information about an incident on I-94 in Minneapolis earlier this month where a woman fell out of a moving car and was struck by several vehicles. State Patrol officials responded to the westbound lanes of I-94 near Highway 65 around 2:30 a.m. on July 1, where ...
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