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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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Wildfire smoke and dangerous heat are prompting an air quality alert for northeast Minnesota this week.
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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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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 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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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 Donald Trump plans to address the nation during a primetime speech later this week.
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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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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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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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Minnesota lawmakers are remembering U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham after his sudden death over the weekend.
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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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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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Goodhue, Hibbing, Cannon Falls and Caledonia are among the places producing some of the state’s best boys basketball talent.
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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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A Wall Street Journal editor says high living costs and labor market uncertainty are pushing personal finance into public view.
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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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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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An e-bike rider died in a crash involving an SUV in Rochester, Minnesota Sunday afternoon.
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California-based nonprofit looking to acquire Allina Health has a reputation of anti-consumer business practices in its home state.
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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 have detected a type of sugar in space that’s also found in raspberries.
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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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 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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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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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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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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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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President Trump posted to Truth Social, stating the U.S. is reinstating the blockade at the Strait of Hormuz.
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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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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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The evidence includes the SUV Renee Good was driving and is considered comprehensive.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Beat the heat by keeping hydrated, taking breaks, wearing light-colored clothing and finding air-conditioned spaces.