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Minnesota air quality 'very unhealthy' as wildfire smoke moves in Tuesday
Wildfire smoke and dangerous heat are prompting an air quality alert for northeast Minnesota this week.
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Flags lowered to half-staff for Sen. Lindsey Graham
President Donald Trump has ordered that flags at all federal buildings will fly at half-staff for the rest of the week to honor late Senator Lindsey Graham....
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Who is Darline Graham Nordone, Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister?
Darline Graham Nordone, who was appointed to serve the remaining months of the Senate term that her late brother, Lindsey Graham, left behind when he died over the weekend, hasn't been in office before....
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Minnesota AG joins lawsuit to block $110B Warner Bros.-Paramount merger
Minnesota is joining a legal challenge targeting the largest media merger in history, arguing that it would ultimately be a bad deal for customers.
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Who is Darline Graham Nordone, the choice to fill Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat?
After the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, South Carolina's governor has named Darline Graham Nordone to temporarily fill his Senate seat.
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President Trump announces address to U.S. on Thursday
President Donald Trump plans to address the nation during a primetime speech later this week.
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Twin Cities Live Goes to Tuscany: October 2-12, 2027
Join Elizabeth Ries in October 2027 on an adventure to the Tuscan Countryside of Italy! Golden sunsets over rolling vineyards. Renaissance masterpieces revealed in silent galleries. Private tastings in noble wine estates. Tucked into the heart of Tuscany, the journey betwe...
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Naked man tries to kidnap 7-year-old tourist from mother at Portland park, bystanders intervene
A naked man allegedly grabbed a 7-year-old girl at a Portland park before her parents and bystanders fought him off as officers arrived to the scene.
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Lake Pepin boating accident: 2 Wabasha firefighters among 3 dead
Two Wabasha firefighters were among the three people found dead in Lake Pepin on Sunday after a pontoon overturned Saturday night.
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US Senator Lindsey Graham death: Minnesota lawmakers remember South Carolina statesman
Minnesota lawmakers are remembering U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham after his sudden death over the weekend.
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Keystone Pipeline hit with proposed massive multi-million dollar fine
A proposed legal settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system’s operator to pay a $26.9 million civil penalty over a major oil spill in Kansas in December 2022....
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Crews battle fire at Ethiopian church in Rosemount
Firefighters are working to put out a fire at an Ethiopian Orthodox church in Rosemount that broke out Monday morning. The building at 3285 144th St. W. is home to the Minnesota Debre Bisrat St. Gabriel & St. Arsema Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. Police are asking people ...
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Stars beyond the metro: 12 top boys basketball players from greater Minnesota
Goodhue, Hibbing, Cannon Falls and Caledonia are among the places producing some of the state’s best boys basketball talent.
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Feds share evidence in Good, Pretti shootings with state investigators months after stonewalling
Federal authorities have turned over evidence in the shootings of three Minneapolis residents during Operation Metro Surge following months of refusing to cooperate with local authorities. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced on Monday that her office, along with t...
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Gen Z breaks ultimate taboo by posting salaries online
A Wall Street Journal editor says high living costs and labor market uncertainty are pushing personal finance into public view.
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Chief: 2 of 3 victims killed in Lake Pepin pontoon crash were Wabasha firefighters
Two of the three people who were found dead after a pontoon boat crashed with a commercial barge Saturday on Lake Pepin were Wabasha firefighters, the city’s fire chief confirmed. RELATED: 3 found dead after pontoon collides with barge on Lake Pepin Authorities say six peop...
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Federal task force created to target leaks to news media
The Department of Defense, alongside the Department of Justice, announced on Monday a joint partnership to launch a new task force to investigate and prosecute leaks of sensitive War Department information to the news media....
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1 dead after crash between e-bike, SUV in Rochester, Minnesota
An e-bike rider died in a crash involving an SUV in Rochester, Minnesota Sunday afternoon.
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Sutter Health’s consumer protections face scrutiny in Minnesota deal
California-based nonprofit looking to acquire Allina Health has a reputation of anti-consumer business practices in its home state.
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Molly says the oppressive heat holds its firm grip on Minnesota for much of the workweek
The big dome of heat controlling our pattern suppresses rain chances giving us little relief in the form of rain throughout the extended forecast. Minnesota’s Weather Authority Alert Days are in effect through Thursday with Extreme Heat Warnings issued for much of the state thro...
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Astronomers discover sugar in space, offering hints to life’s origins
Astronomers have detected a type of sugar in space that’s also found in raspberries.
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Minnesota gas prices rise as oil markets react to U.S.-Iran conflict
Drivers in the Twin Cities are seeing a sharp rise at the pump, with average gas prices climbing more than a quarter per gallon over the past week.
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Horse-drawn buggy crash in Fillmore County injures driver
A horse-drawn buggy driver was injured after colliding with a car on Friday evening in Fillmore County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. Investigators say that the horse-drawn buggy and a 2015 Chevrolet Camaro were both traveling westbound when the crash happened. T...
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Costco issues warning notice for plant due to invasive insect infestation concern
Costco informed shoppers who purchased desert willow plants between June 24 and July 3 that they may carry an invasive insect that threatens vineyards....
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Minnesota, California, 10 other states sue to block Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros
The states sued to block Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery on Monday, warning that the $81 billion mega merger would ‘’extinguish competition’’ in Hollywood and threaten jobs across the industry....
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12 states, including Minnesota, challenge Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros, say merger would ‘extinguish competition’
NEW YORK (AP) — Twelve states challenged Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery on Monday, filing a lawsuit that argues the $81 billion mega merger would “extinguish competition” in Hollywood and threaten jobs across the industry. The office of California’s attorney gener...
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12 states challenge Paramount’s takeover of Warner, say merger would ‘extinguish competition’
NEW YORK (AP) — Twelve states sued to block Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery on Monday, arguing that the $81 billion merger would “extinguish competition” in Hollywood and lead to fewer choices for consumers across the U.S. “Audiences on every sofa and in every movi...
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The overlooked obstacle keeping America from building the homes it needs
Behind the scenes, homebuilders are grappling with an overlooked challenge that is slowing construction and making it harder to close the nation's housing gap....
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Wildfires prompt forest closure order in Boundary Waters
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is closing entry points as more than a dozen wildfires continue to burn in northern Minnesota. An official forest closure order was issued Monday morning, canceling BWCA permits this week as wildfires and extreme weather drive safety r...
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Authorities respond to structure fire at Rosemount church
Multiple fire departments and law enforcement are on the scene of a structure fire at a church in Rosemount late Monday morning, according to police.
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Metro Surge shootings: Feds share evidence in Good, Pretti shootings
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison are holding a press conference Monday morning to provide an update on the ongoing Operation Metro Surge shooting investigations....
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Hennepin County, state prosecutors announce update on Metro Surge shootings
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison will announce new developments Monday in the investigations into three shootings by federal agents during Operation Metro Surge. The update comes nearly four months after Moriarty, Ellison and ...
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South Carolina governor to announce replacement for Senate seat following death of Sen. Lindsey Graham
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster will hold a press conference from the Statehouse Monday afternoon where he will reflect on the life and service of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham and announce an appointment to fill the vacancy following Graham's death over the weekend....
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Rollover crash on Highway 52 injures Pine Island man
A rollover crash on Highway 52 in Vermillion Township injured a Pine Island man early on Monday morning, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. Investigators say that the 34-year-old was driving north on Highway 52 in a Nissan Rogue when it went off the road near 200th Stree...
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RandBall: The most interesting things Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said about his QBs
During an appearance on The Dan Patrick Show, O’Connell did his best not to tip his hand on the quarterback competition. Patrick wasn’t buying it.
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Entire Boundary Waters to close due to wildfires, extreme heat
The U.S. Forest Service is closing all Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry points starting Tuesday, July 14 due to ongoing wildfires in the region and extreme weather conditions....
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Live: U.S. Forest Service closing entire Boundary Waters due to fires and extreme heat
All entry points will close starting at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. Guests with entry dates from Monday through Friday will be canceled.
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Trump: US reinstating blockade at the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump posted to Truth Social, stating the U.S. is reinstating the blockade at the Strait of Hormuz.
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Maine House Speaker: 1 dead after shooting involving ICE agents
An investigation is underway in Biddeford, Maine following a deadly shooting Monday morning involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE), according to Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau....
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Trump says US will blockade Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States is ''reinstating'' a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage, after another heavy exchange of fire threatened negotiations aimed at ending the war....
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Feds quietly share evidence in Good and Pretti shootings with Minnesota investigators
The evidence includes the SUV Renee Good was driving and is considered comprehensive.
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Enter to Win a Gray Duck Vikings Jersey
Enter here The post Enter to Win a Gray Duck Vikings Jersey first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
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CDC: Cyclosporiasis occurs in many countries, past US cases linked to imported produce
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), cyclosporiasis occurs in many countries and is most common in tropical and subtropical regions.
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Discover the Beauty Businesses That Make University Avenue Shine
University Avenue has long been known for its restaurants, international markets, and locally owned shops. But the corridor has also become a destination for beauty services. From neighborhood barber shops and braiding studios to salons specializing in every hair texture and styl...
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More connection and beauty: a neighbor’s perspective on transportation in Minneapolis
Across Minneapolis, people are juggling work, errands, school drop-offs, and fullschedules. Transportation plays a big role in how each day unfolds. As the City andregional partners improve sidewalks, bike routes, and transit service, more people arechoosing options that help the...
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The Latest: US and Iran assert control over Strait of Hormuz after latest attacks
It’s been 135 days since the start of the Iran War, and a diplomatic solution seems shakier than ever. President Donald Trump said Monday that “we’re taking over the Strait of Hormuz,” a day after announcing that “we bombed the hell out of them.” Iran also asserted control of the...
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The Latest: Trump demands 20% toll for passage through strait
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Iranian ships will no longer be able to travel through the Strait of Hormuz and America would charge a 20% toll on other countries’ eligible cargo, escalating tensions after weekend of attacks by both nations to assert control of the c...
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The Latest: Trump says US will blockade Iran in Strait of Hormuz and charge ships for safe passage
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Iranian ships will no longer be able to travel through the Strait of Hormuz and America would charge a 20% toll on other countries’ eligible cargo, escalating tensions after weekend of attacks by both nations to assert control of the c...
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Temps might top 100 degrees in unlikely part of state as sweltering heat continues
Beat the heat by keeping hydrated, taking breaks, wearing light-colored clothing and finding air-conditioned spaces.