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LA police chase underway involving suspect possibly carrying gun
A police chase is underway involving a person possibly armed with a gun in Los Angeles.
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Black bears invade Lake Tahoe homes as break-ins surge and locals fortify defenses
South Lake Tahoe police received 174 bear-related calls so far this year.
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US intercepts all missiles fired in Iranian surprise attack, CENTCOM says
Iran’s elite paramilitary forces tried to launch a surprise attack on U.S. forces stationed in the Middle East, only to see none of the missiles fired reach their intended targets....
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Minneapolis council member warns of property tax spike amid projected budget shortfall
Minneapolis City Council Member Michael Rainville says without changes to city spending, property taxes could go up 13% next year as the city projects a $30 million budget deficit for 2027....
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Heritage Park Apartments crisis: NAACP demands Minneapolis take action
Residents at Heritage Park Apartments and local advocates are demanding clear answers and swift action as they face ongoing problems with unsafe living conditions....
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Registered sex offender in Minneapolis pleads guilty to production of CSAM
A registered sex offender in Minneapolis has pleaded guilty to producing or attempting to produce child sexual assault material. Christopher Allan Amelsberg, 36, pleaded guilty on Monday, according to the Department of Justice — his sentencing date has not yet been set. According...
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St. Paul Mayor Her investigated for sexual harassment allegations involving police chief
The city hired an outside law firm for the probe after Chief Axel Henry filed a formal complaint alleging inappropriate conduct toward city employees.
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Jimothy the raccoon shines new spotlight on Minnesota's short-spined dogs Quasi and Cooper
A raccoon named Jimothy is turning heads online for his unusual look, and his story is shining a light on two Minnesota dogs with the same rare condition....
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Lidl recalls cookies with ingredients not written in English over 4 undeclared allergens
Shortbread cookies sold in packages that did not list their ingredients in English were recalled because they did not identify four different allergens....
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Elon Musk suing Minnesota over state law banning AI ‘nudification’
Elon Musk, the owner of X.AI, has filed a lawsuit against Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison challenging a state law banning AI “nudification” features. The bill calls for a penalty of $500,000 for each unlawful access or download of images altered using AI technology to ma...
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Minnesota wildfires: Rainfall, moderate humidity should keep fire activity at a minimum
Wildfire activity is reduced across northern Minnesota and Canada as weather makes firefighting more manageable. Restrictions are still in place for most counties within the vicinity of a fire....
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The US says it thwarted an Iranian missile attack that ended a brief pause in fighting
WASHINGTON (AP) — Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at American forces in the Middle East on Tuesday, shattering a brief pause in fighting as mediators tried to get both sides back to negotiations and toward a ceasefire , the U.S. military said. All Iranian missiles were ...
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US thwarts an Iranian missile attack and launches strikes with Saudi Arabia against militias in Iraq
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military said Tuesday that it knocked down an Iranian missile barrage and worked with Saudi forces to strike sites in Iraq that Tehran-backed militias used to launch attacks in recent days, shattering a brief pause in the fighting . All Iranian missiles...
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NY Gyro fined $613K for minimum wage, worker overtime violations
Minnesota-based Mediterranean restaurant chain NY Gyro has been ordered to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in back wages after a federal investigation uncovered several violations....
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Minneapolis NAACP demands action over mice, mold and unsafe conditions at Heritage Park
The group is considering legal action on behalf of residents at the dilapidated north Minneapolis housing development.
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Renting an iPhone? Apple Upgrade offers leasing option amid rising prices
A new Apple program will let you have an iPhone, Mac, or other devices; you just would not own it.
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Man charged in Maple Grove hit-and-run that left victim with amputated leg
A man has been charged Tuesday after he allegedly hit a motorcyclist in Maple Grove and left the scene, which resulted in the victim losing her leg.
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Minnesota auditor charged with forging dead brother’s signature
A Minnesota auditor/treasurer is facing felony charges after a criminal complaint alleges that she transferred ownership of her dead brother’s property to her mother and herself. According to investigators, Todd County auditor/treasurer Denise Gaida, 59, is charged with two felon...
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Apple Valley garbage truck dumps burning load in street during heat wave
A garbage truck had to unload burning trash in the street after extreme heat sparked a fire, prompting a quick response from firefighters and police.
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An upcoming November vote would reportedly increase school funding without raising taxes
“They don’t have funding for proper teachers and programs that they need because their funding was cut.” Abby Robinson homeschools two of her four kids, in part because of budget problems at her local public school. Education leaders think they’ve found one way to help with that ...
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New State Fair award honors Marjorie Johnson’s blue-ribbon legacy
The Marjorie Johnson Honey Bee Award will recognize the blue-ribbon baker in the honey sweet rolls category.
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California family members claim they were attacked at luxury Maui resort during violent melee
A California family claims it was targeted in a racially motivated attack at a luxury Maui resort after a group allegedly hurled chairs and beat relatives ranging from teenagers to senior citizens....
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Storm chances to return late week – Chris
Good Tuesday evening! After officially reaching 100 degrees yesterday, today has been a much more manageable day across Minnesota with temperatures mainly in the 80s. It is still summer-warm, but the lower humidity has made a noticeable difference. Tonight stays partly cloudy, mi...
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Jury awards former Good Thunder clerk more than $3M in whistleblower lawsuit
A Blue Earth County jury last week awarded a former Good Thunder city employee more than $3 million in damages after it found the city violated whistleblower and human rights protections by firing her. Ashney Helleksen, who served as the city’s clerk for four years, claimed in a ...
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LSS Center for Changing Lives
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Elon Musk’s AI company seeks to block Minnesota ban on AI ‘nudification’ technology
The xAI lawsuit contends Minnesota’s new law regulating AI-generated nude images is overly broad.
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Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray gets life without parole
Colt Gray, 16, was sentenced Tuesday to life without parole for the September 2024 Apalachee High School shooting in Barrow County.
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Too hot to haul: Apple Valley garbage truck ditches fiery load
Apple Valley police said on Tuesday a garbage truck driver dumped a burning load into the street after it became “too hot to handle.” On a Facebook post , Apple Valley police said the fire happened under extreme heat conditions. Police said the truck driver followed standard safe...
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Minnesota joins 50-state coalition urging FCC to block illegal robocalls
Minnesota’s attorney general is urging federal regulators to tighten phone company rules aimed at blocking illegal robocalls to prevent scams. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Tuesday that he joined a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general urging the Feder...
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Minnesota fish dying amid heat wave, DNR says
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said prolonged heat is causing more fish deaths across Minnesota and is encouraging people to report what they see. As of last week, the DNR said it has seen 212 fish mortality reports across 102 bodies of water statewide this year. T...
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Nurse impaled by pole during hike forced to trek 10 miles for help: 'A freak thing'
A wound care clinic nurse survived a freak hiking accident — and impressively hiked 10 miles to safety after suffering a serious injury.
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Twin Cities regional parks hit 69.1 million visits in 2025, second-highest on record
Twin Cities parks and trails are more popular than ever, with new investments and improvements drawing millions of visitors.
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Vikings suspend new DB coach Gerald Alexander for 3 weeks following a drunken driving charge
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have suspended defensive backs coach Gerald Alexander for three weeks without pay following a drunken driving charge for an incident earlier this year. The Vikings announced the punishment Tuesday as they began training camp. Alexander’s ...
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Former college soccer player found dead off San Diego beach in one of nation's wealthiest beach communities
A former college soccer player has been identified as the 26-year-old woman found dead in the waters off San Diego's La Jolla Shores Beach as investigators work to determine what happened....
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Vikings believe they’re entering camp with a more unified vision. They need the new setup to work.
New GM Nolan Teasley believes his connection with coach Kevin O’Connell and his staff is already apparent in some of the moves the team has made.
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America's top states according to US News & World Report: See where your state ranks
The latest Best States rankings according to the 2026 US News & World Report are in. See which states climbed to the top.
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Teen motorcyclist dies after crashing into silage wagon in Benton County
A 17-year-old motorcyclist died Monday night after colliding with a silage wagon being pulled by a tractor in Benton County. Authorities say the teen did not appear to be wearing a helmet....
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Coy ‘Denver’ Parton, brother of Dolly Parton, dies at 82
Coy "Denver" Parton, who passed away on Thursday, worked for years as a crane operator building bridges, according to his obituary.
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Walz signs order barring Minnesota workers from trading on insider information
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is taking new steps to keep state employees from using confidential information for personal gain on prediction markets.
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MnDOT Launches I-694 study
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Ramstad: As temperature hit 100 at MSP, 4,000 people unexpectedly arrived from overseas
On the hottest day of the year so far, MSP staff kicked into overdrive when 25 planes were diverted to Minnesota after bad weather in Chicago.
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Cyberattack hits more than 30 water utilities across Minnesota
Officials say there was no impact on water quality, but they are investigating the source of the attack after Plymouth, South St. Paul and other cities saw disruptions at their water plants....
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Flock camera debate continues in Fridley as officials explain data access changes
The debate over Flock cameras and automated license plate readers continued at a Fridley City Council meeting Monday as residents voiced concerns and officials outlined changes made to who can access the data....
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State: More than 30 water systems targeted in cyberattack
A statewide response is underway after more than 30 community water systems across Minnesota were targeted in a “coordinated cyberattack,” officials said on Tuesday. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS reported on Monday that equipment malfunctions in Braham and Plymouth had been attributed to cyb...
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Live: Kevin O’Connell, Nolan Teasley discuss Gerald Alexander arrest, Brian O’Neill extension
The new GM and head coach are kicking off training camp with a news conference Tuesday.
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30 Minnesota water systems targeted in cyber attack
More than 30 Minnesota communities saw their water system targeted in a cyberattack that spanned two days, state officials reported on Tuesday.
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Minnesota Vikings sign Pro Bowl tackle Brian O’Neill to 4-year contract extension
The Minnesota Vikings and right tackle Brian O’Neill have agreed to a contract extension that keeps the Pro Bowler with the team through the 2030 season. The team announced the deal Tuesday, just days before the first practice of Training Camp. The four-year extension is worth a ...