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RandBall: Wolves addressed their power forward problem. But trading Naz Reid left another hole to fill.
Rudy Gobert’s backups are second-year centers Joan Beringer and Rocco Zikarsky, who have 350 combined NBA minutes. How much risk are the Wolves taking with so little experience behind Gobert?...
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Willmar shooting kills 2 men; 3rd victim in critical condition
Two young men are dead, and a third man was airlifted to a nearby hospital after a shooting near Rau Park in Willmar on Monday evening, according to police. Willmar police responded to the 1000 block of Seventh Street Northwest at around 8 p.m. for a report of gunfire and possibl...
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Grand jury declines criminal charges in Nolan Wells death
A Mississippi grand jury will not indict anyone in the death of Nolan Wells, a Black man whose body was found after a boating trip with friends during the Fourth of July weekend....
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Trump signs US-Denmark-Greenland agreement to bolster Arctic security after prolonged tensions
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an agreement with Denmark and Greenland aimed at strengthening Arctic and North Atlantic security, paving the way for more U.S. bases in Greenland and easing tensions over his repeated calls for the vast island to bec...
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Vandalism involving spray paint, baby oil causes 'widespread' damage at Albert Lea HS
Classes at Albert Lea High School were moved online Monday after apparent vandalism at the school left "widespread" damage, according to school officials....
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Willmar shooting kills 2 men, leaves another critically injured
A shooting near Rau Park in Willmar, Minnesota left two young men dead and another critically injured on Monday night.
government
Minneapolis council to hold public hearing on Waymo ban
The public can weigh in Tuesday on the future of driverless vehicles in Minneapolis as city council members consider an ordinance they say would protect jobs and public safety but Waymo calls a “de facto ban."...
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Hayden Panettiere’s death was accidental and involved fentanyl, coroner says
Actor Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl, a coroner in South Carolina said Tuesday. Panettiere, 36, was found unresponsive in an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina, on Aug. 16. Her on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson and ...
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Hayden Panettiere died from an overdose involving fentanyl. She had just gone to rehab, coroner says
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Actor Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl, and had been in rehab just weeks before, according to a coroner’s report obtained by The Associated Press. Panettiere, 36, was found unresponsive in an apartment...
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SEE IT: Chinese nationals intercepted in ‘extremely dangerous’ infiltration attempt near Florida coast
A smuggling vessel filled with Chinese nationals and other illegal immigrants was intercepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Coast Guard in what sources called a rare and "extremely dangerous" attempt to enter the U.S. through Florida....
schools
For veterans, these are the top schools according to US News & World Report
The Windy City is once again home to the highest-ranked university in the latest U.S. News & World Report list of “Best Colleges for Veterans," while the school that made the biggest leap into the top five is right along the I-55 corridor as well....
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Trivia Tuesday: Washington County
Trivia Tuesday on Minnesota Live takes a delightful deep dive into Washington County, the fifth most populous county in the state and home to charming cities like Woodbury, Stillwater and Afton. Minnesota Live producer Betsy Melin stepped into the spotlight to put everyone’s know...
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Travel Tuesday: Fall Destinations
Fall colors are blazing across the North Shore, and Travel Tuesday on Minnesota Live is the perfect excuse to start planning your next great escape. Melissa Dressely, publisher of the North Shore Explorer Guide , joined the show via zoom to share exciting new tools and a few stun...
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Randall Peterson Designs
What looks like a breathtaking pencil drawing is actually something even more remarkable — a stunning work of art made entirely of tiny, intricate dots. The technique is called pointillism, and retired artist Randall Peterson has mastered it in the most captivating way. Reporter ...
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Minnesota man, 73, sentenced for attacking wife with hammer before Amazon driver intervened
A 73-year-old Chisago County man has been sentenced to nearly 13 years in prison after an Amazon driver stopped him from killing his wife with a hammer, according to court documents. James Alan Johnson was taken into custody on May 11 following the harrowing incident, which polic...
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Minnesota weather: Pleasant first day of fall as sunshine returns Tuesday
The first day of fall brings brighter conditions and comfortable temperatures across Minnesota on Tuesday.
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As Mideast leaders gather in New York, regional wars top the agenda, and other Mideast developments
Leaders from across the Middle East are gathering this week for the United Nations General Assembly in New York at a time when three years of wars across the region show no signs of letting up. The wars between the U.S. and Iran, the latest fighting in Yemen and the ongoing Israe...
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Middle East wars loom over UN General Assembly, and other Mideast developments
The Middle East is taking center stage at the United Nations General Assembly in New York as three years of wars across the region show no signs of letting up. The conflict between the United States and Iran, fighting in Yemen and Israel’s wars with Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in...
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Little Canada man accused of deadly hit‑and‑run during late‑night McDonald’s stop
A Little Canada man accused of hitting and killing a pedestrian before driving off early on Sunday morning will make his first court appearance on Tuesday after court documents allege that he took an Uber home from Minneapolis prior to getting in his car to go get McDonald’s. Pol...
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Beavers threaten to drown one Minnesota town’s Swedish history
A beaver dam behind Scandia City Hall is causing drama and flood damage as officials try to figure out who is responsible for fixing the problem.
business
An insider's guide to the North Star Summit
The Star Tribune’s second annual ideas fest brings together leaders and innovators in business, politics and culture.
business
Twin Cities Pasta Club kicks off cozy season with noodles galore at Malcolm Yards
Plus: There’s plenty of new sushi and pizza around town, and a fond farewell to an Iron Range restaurant icon.
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Meet the Minnesota legend in everything from ‘Chinatown’ to ‘Seinfeld’
A memoir by 97-year-old James Hong, “You’ve Seen Me Before,” is on bookstore and library shelves now.
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No charges in Nolan Wells’ death following grand jury review
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (AP) — A grand jury has found there wasn’t evidence to bring charges in the death of Nolan Wells, a Black teen who was found dead after a July 4 boating trip off the Mississippi Gulf Coast — a conclusion swiftly questioned by Wells’ family. The decision announce...
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Mississippi grand jury finds no cause for charges in the July death of Nolan Wells
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (AP) — A grand jury determined that there wasn’t evidence to warrant charges in the death of an 18-year-old Black man whose body was found after a July 4 boating trip and party on an island off the Mississippi Gulf Coast — a conclusion swiftly questioned by his ...
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Nolan Wells’ family pushes back after grand jury finds no cause for charges in his July death
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A grand jury determined that there wasn’t evidence to warrant charges in the death of Nolan Wells, a Black college student whose body was found after a July 4 boating trip and party on an island off the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Wells’ family swiftly pushed ba...
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Olivia Miles was made for the spotlight. By letting her be herself, the Lynx unleashed a star.
Cheryl Reeve knew better than to harness what made the rookie point guard special. With the trust of her coach and veteran teammates, Miles has turned a historic first season into her own kind of show....
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iPhone AI Settlement
iPhone AI Settlement The post iPhone AI Settlement first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
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Can the Vikings get to 3-0 with Kyler Murray back? What to know ahead of their game vs. the Bucs.
Murray returns to start in Tampa Bay, where the 0-2 Buccaneers are trying to jump-start a sputtering offense that no longer has star receiver Mike Evans....
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Downtown offices find new life as housing. The harder conversions come next.
The first wave in Minneapolis and St. Paul sees early success, but next round of projects may need assistance.
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Minnesota candidates say they want to debate. They can’t agree on where or when.
Gubernatorial candidates Amy Klobuchar and Lisa Demuth, along with Senate contenders Peggy Flanagan and Michele Tafoya, have yet to face off in general election debates....
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Olson: If paid leave is trimmed, don’t cut leave for victims of violence
More than 350 Minnesotans have used the life-saving program since January.
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Sister Linda Soler is the spiritual leader, and loudest cheerleader, for Hill-Murray football
Football Across Minnesota: With her holy water and her nonstop hollering, Sister Linda is this team’s secret (and well-connected) weapon.
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Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine recall
Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine recall The post Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine recall first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News ....
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Man shot by ICE, detained in Texas with a bullet in his back is back in the hospital, attorney says
A Venezuelan man shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer and taken to a detention center in Texas with a bullet still lodged in his back was back in the hospital by Monday night, the man's attorney said....
business
Mann Theaters installs first IMAX screen at Plymouth Grand 15 in $2 million upgrade
Mann Theaters, a family-owned chain with more than 90 years in the business, has installed its first-ever IMAX screen at its flagship Plymouth Grand 15 location — bringing a premium movie experience to a part of the metro that didn't have one before....
safety
Blaine officer thrown from Corvette during DWI stop, driver faces felony charges
A Blaine police officer was hurt after a driver under investigation for impairment sped off with the officer partially inside the vehicle, sending the officer flying before the car overturned in a parking lot....
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Federal judge dismisses lawsuit over Minnesotans’ rights during Operation Metro Surge
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by people claiming their rights were violated while protesting and observing ICE activity during Operation Metro Surge. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed the class-action lawsuit on behalf of Minnesota citizens who sai...
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New Richland community steps up to help evacuate nursing home after flooding
Residents are picking up the pieces after heavy rain and flooding devastated parts of southern Minnesota. Evacuations were needed in New Richland, where community members stepped up to help....
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Volkswagen recalls 208,000 SUVs over bolts that could cause steering loss
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling more than 208,000 vehicles in the U.S. over a steering rack mounting bolt that can corrode and break, potentially causing a loss of steering control....
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Blaine police officer thrown from car during DWI investigation, suspect taken into custody
A Blaine police officer is recovering from his injuries after being thrown from a car during a DWI investigation on Monday afternoon. At around 2:30 p.m., Blaine Police Officer Patrick Graves responded to a crash at the intersection of Jefferson Street Northeast and Northtown Dri...
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iPhone owners included in Apple’s $250 million settlement can begin filing claims
The window is now open for people who purchased certain recent iPhone models to begin filing claims to receive their share of the quarter-billion-dollar settlement fund established in the wake of the class-action lawsuit filed against Apple, accusing the tech giant of false adver...
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3 years’ probation ordered for getaway driver in deadly Minneapolis shooting
A man will not face prison time for his role in a fatal Minneapolis shooting in 2024. Martaveis Lamier Roberts, 24, has been ordered to serve three years of supervised probation after pleading guilty in July to one count of aiding an offender – accomplice after the fact. As previ...
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Manny Collins murder: Tensions flare after man in court threatens Jordan Collins Sr.
A courtroom outburst and chilling crime scene testimony marked another intense day Monday in the murder trial of a father accused of killing his own son....
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North Memorial, Sanford Health merger: $600M investment coming to Minnesota hospitals
A major healthcare merger is now official — and it could change how Minnesotans get care close to home.
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Man sentenced for role in domestic dispute that led to officer-involved shooting in St. Cloud
A man will spend over a decade in prison for his role in a domestic dispute that led to an officer-involved shooting in St. Cloud last year. On Monday, Kyeon Royale Hill, 47, was sentenced in Stearns County District Court to 11 years in prison. He was previously found guilty by a...
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Empty desks, tough choices: Minneapolis families face possible closure of 16 schools
Minneapolis families are facing the possibility of sweeping school closures as the district grapples with empty buildings and a budget in the red.
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Man sentenced to life in prison for murder of roommate in Richfield
On Monday, a judge sentenced Shay Michael Benson to life in prison for the murder of his roommate a year ago. The 38-year-old will have the possibility of parole after serving 30 years in prison. Benson pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree murder while committing domestic ...
