Opinion | On border with Canada, the International Peace Garden nurtures hope for new growth
The garden, which borders North Dakota, and its traditions offer a contrast with Trump’s hostility to our northern neighbor.
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Eden Prairie man pleads guilty in hit-and-run that injured a toddler
An Eden Prairie man pleaded guilty Monday after a hit-and-run seriously injured a 2-year-old girl. John Brecount, 65, pleaded guilty to a felony criminal vehicular operation charge for causing a crash that resulted in great bodily harm and then leaving the scene. He also pleaded ...
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Charges: Cellphone data led to arrest of teen in Eden Prairie homecoming football game shooting
An 18-year-old man is now facing charges for a shooting at Eden Prairie’s homecoming football game a week ago, which left an 18- and 17-year-old hurt. Adam Abdihakeem Adam, of Minneapolis, was charged Friday with two counts of second-degree assault and one count of second-degree ...
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A new kind of gang violence is rattling Twin Cities suburbs
Police say loosely organized gangs of Somali American youths are settling online disputes with gunfire, alarming residents and community leaders.
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Law enforcement to address recent Eden Prairie shootings, Somali gang violence
Law enforcement agencies are holding a press conference to provide an update on the recent shootings involving Somali gang activity in Eden Prairie.
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Minnesota weather: Air quality alert issued for Saturday due to blowing dust
An air quality alert has been issued for parts of western Minnesota on Saturday as strong winds could kick up dust and create unhealthy air.
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Map: Fall colors peaking across northern Minnesota
Fall colors are peeping through leaves of green in parts of Minnesota, while some regions up north are already past the color progression peak. See what fall colors are like throughout the state....
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Frey taps interim leader to become next Minneapolis police chief
Bill Peterson, who previously led downtown Minneapolis’ First Precinct, applied for the job last month after initially saying he did not want the role....
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The next governor might not hunt, but the Governor’s Pheasant Opener will continue
Lisa Demuth and Amy Klobuchar both pledge to preserve the event, which supporters say celebrates hunting traditions and spotlights rural communities.
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Apple cuts iPhone 18 Pro orders over weak sales: report
Apple is scaling back iPhone 18 Pro production orders after rising memory chip costs triggered price hikes that cooled buyer demand.
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More than 42,000 trimmer mowers recalled over fire hazard
More than 42,000 walk-behind trimmer mowers have been recalled because grass and debris can accumulate inside the machines and ignite, creating fire and burn hazards....
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Wright County crash kills 91-year-old woman, injures 96-year-old driver
An elderly woman was killed after the car she was in collided with a van in Buffalo, Minnesota Thursday morning.