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Police arrested a driver after they said he hit other vehicles, fled from authorities and got stuck in the Zumbro River in Goodhue County on Friday. According to the Zumbrota Police Department, emergency crews responded around 11:58 p.m. to multiple 911 calls about a pickup truck...
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The former Georgia Tech catcher signed for a $9.5 million bonus and expects to play at high-Class A Cedar Rapids in the coming weeks.
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Thursday morning's commute was tough for some on Minneapolis' Highway 62. Liquid manure covered a section of the road. The Minnesota State Patrol says it was "inches deep" in both lanes. "There were a couple of cars ahead of me that actually slid off the road and onto the shoulde...
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Brooklyn Park police said officers arrested a driver Friday after a witness reported a man assaulting a woman before the driver fled a traffic stop. According to the Brooklyn Park Police Department, officers responded around 9:15 p.m. to the 3100 block of Brookdale Drive North af...
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A man died Friday after he was hit by a train in Anoka. The Anoka Police Department said emergency crews responded at about 9:00 p.m. near Ferry Street on a report of a person hit by a train. Police said a man was struck after attempting to cross in front of an oncoming Burlingto...
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Zumbrota police say they arrested a man who drove a pickup truck into the Zumbro River while trying to flee from officers on Friday night.
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Day One of the music festival’s return from an eight-year hiatus included nods to Bob Dylan and a lot of other North Country culture.
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Authorities in Michigan are investigating possible foul play after eight people, including six children, were found dead inside a burning home Friday with some of the victims suffering gunshot wounds....
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An estimated 2,000 people with the name Ryan gathered at the Mall of America on Friday to celebrate their Ryanness.
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A fourth firefighter has died from injuries sustained in a deadly Colorado wildfire burnover, nearly a month after he and fellow crew members were overtaken by rapidly spreading flames near the Colorado-Utah border....
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A man was fatally struck by a train just south of the Anoka County Fairgrounds on Friday night, and law enforcement officials say some fairgoers needed assistance in getting to their vehicles after the incident disrupted traffic....
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Alert days are in effect for both today and Sunday for the dangerous heat. Afternoon highs will climb well into the 90’s with feels like temperatures in the triple digits. Extreme Heat Warning also stay in effect through Sunday evening. The Storm Prediction Center has us under a ...
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The overlooked native fruit is sweet, nutritious and coming into season across northern Minnesota, where it has been quietly growing for centuries.
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Their campaigns have drawn the kind of financial support rarely seen in Minnesota Republican politics. It sets up a test in the upcoming primary election of whether fundraising prowess can outweigh endorsements and grassroots enthusiasm....
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The Minneapolis restaurant set out to feed anyone who was hungry. Now it’s searching for a way to balance that mission with the concerns of the neighborhood....
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The city will begin by clearing the largest camp with less than a month’s notice, citing safety concerns that some residents dispute.
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U.S. Reps. Brad Finstad and Pete Stauber signed a letter this week accusing Canada of violating an international air pollution treaty. But experts say many factors lead to smoky skies, including climate change....
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The Richfield-based retailer’s new shop-in-shops come as the technology gains new capabilities but still faces questions about surveillance and whether consumers will embrace it....
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My hot take on light rail prompted a flurry of questions about costs and return on investment. I may be on the losing side of the debate.
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Don’t let a border crossing keep you from the breezy patios, chic shops and scenic beauty of Hudson, Wis.
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Miles said the record-breaking start to her first season with the Lynx has “flipped my life upside down.” The All-Star Game is tonight in Chicago.
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J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray are set to continue a battle that started during the team’s offseason program.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jacob Lopez allowed one hit in five innings, Lawrence Butler and Tyler Soderstrom drove in runs and the Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 2-0 on Friday night. Lopez (5-4) has allowed two or fewer runs in three of his last four starts since returning to the big...
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The Mall of America was packed with Ryans from across the country, all aiming to make history and celebrate their shared name.
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A Wheeler High School graduate went viral global after doing an impression of Donald Trump behind the president during a speech in Marietta.
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One week after a fire tore through the Helix Apartments, some residents are still waiting to find out what they can salvage from their homes.
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A popular vegetarian breakfast burrito sold in vending machines and grab-and-go markets is being recalled after customers discovered it contained sausage and an undeclared allergen. Find out which products are affected....
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A Minneapolis man was charged Friday after police said he fired a gun near Nicollet Avenue earlier this week. According to a criminal complaint, prosecutors charged 29-year-old Jarvay Gay with possessing a firearm or ammunition after a violent conviction and with reckless dischar...
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A new push to clear St. Paul’s homeless encampments next month has some social service organizations scrambling to adjust.
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Two mass shootings in less than 24 hours in Minneapolis last weekend have Minneapolis city leaders searching for ways to prevent future violence. “We had a really bad weekend,” Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said in an interview recorded for “ At Issue with Tom Hauser ” on Friday. ...
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A growing number of federal assault‑on‑officer cases tied to Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent Richard Berger have unraveled in Minnesota courts, with judges raising concerns about affidavits they say don’t match video evidence — and, in one case, appear to be false....
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Minnesota counties say state and federally required programs without full funding are driving up local property taxes. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS has been tracking tax increases in Minnesota for months and spoke with county leaders who said unfunded mandates are a major reason taxes are r...
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A Twin Cities woman faces a lengthy prison sentence after being convicted for her role in a major fentanyl trafficking operation that reached into Greater Minnesota....
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Flags of the U.S. and Liberia flew at a rally to call for the extension of a program that gives thousands of Liberians legal status in the United States at the Capitol in St. Paul on March 26, 2018. A bill expected to pass the U.S. Senate next week would give holders of Deferred ...
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The Forest Service is considering a plan focused mainly on entry points on the eastern side of the wilderness.
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President Donald Trump is expected to speak Friday night at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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Simone Biles is reportedly back in the hospital after she revealed she “almost died" last month.
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A growing memorial drew visitors from near and far to honor Alex Pretti, six months after he was shot and killed by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis....
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A lawsuit has paused a planned data center in Pine Island. Construction was supposed to start this month on Project Skyway near Highway 52. Earlier this year, the Pine Island City Council approved a conditional use permit to develop at least 100 acres on nearly 500 acres of land....
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A former Mississippi educator is in custody after authorities reported she had sexual relations with a student.
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A battle over a cell phone tower in one community could impact how your tax dollars are spent. Some Mendota Heights residents appear to have won their fight to keep the tower out of a local park. But at what cost? On a cool summer day, Wentworth Park was filled with kids, darting...
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The Minneapolis Police Department is asking for help to identify two people who may have information about an assault that left a man seriously hurt. The attack happened last month in the city’s Warehouse District. Police shared photos on social media of two people wearing white ...
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 100 people in 17 states have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak tied to recalled eggs, federal health officials said Friday. The 98 people had illnesses that started between Nov. 21 and June 30, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. No d...
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A new law beginning in August makes grooming a minor a felony, while adding new rules and training requirements for educators and law enforcement.
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