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Owatonna shelter-in-place lifted after man allegedly shot at officers
An Owatonna, Minnesota man is in custody after he allegedly shot at police officers during a traffic stop Wednesday night.
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U.S. filings for jobless aid fall to 215,000 as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for jobless aid inched down last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels. The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits in the week ending June 27 fell by 1,000 to 215,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday. That’s...
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Owatonna standoff ends in arrest after suspect shoots at police, himself
An Owatonna standoff that forced nearby residents to shelter in place for several hours on Wednesday night ended with an arrest after the suspect shot at an officer, according to police reports. The incident began just after 8:30 p.m. when police responded to an area near West...
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TPS ruling is a blow to Minnesota’s Haitian community, with some already leaving
Members of Minnesota’s Haitian community were filled with anxiety and uncertainty as the Supreme Court considered the White House’s move to end a program that had granted thousands from the Caribbean nation the ability to legally work in the United States amidst persistent instab...
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At St. Paul naturalization ceremony, new citizens add their voices to American story
In these tumultuous times, the naturalization ceremony — where immigrants take the oath and become newly-minted citizens — has become even more imbued with meaning. In late June, about 100 people from around the world now residing in Minnesota walked into a courthouse in St. P...
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Inside one provider’s fraud allegation fight with Minnesota officials
Arnold Kubei’s businesses were getting millions from Medicaid. Then the state halted payments over alleged fraud. He says he’s “caught in a crossfire of a political fight.”...
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Mysterious drop in Iron Range lake near idled mine pits worries town
The water of Lake Ore-Be-Gone in Gilbert is at its lowest recorded level in years.
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Political quagmire over housing bill could jeopardize USDA program that helps thousands
The language, written by Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota and Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota, would save a rural housing program that offers rental subsidies to thousands of Minnesotans....
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How St. Paul got its July 4 fireworks show back
The local Rotary Club’s fundraising sprint paid off, and will bring fireworks to Cathedral Hill.
library
North Dakota site tells the astonishing story of Theodore Roosevelt
The new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library rises above Medora in the Badlands, a place that helped form the 26th president.
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This Lake Superior retreat rides the Oprah effect
The Bayfield, Wis. resort plans a $25 million expansion.
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Ramstad: The Midwest economy is stalling, and Minnesotans are more dependent on government help
It’s the first readout of Minnesota’s economy since Operation Metro Surge. And it showed the whole region is having trouble.
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A Forecast First Alert is in effect for tonight for possible severe storms
Good Thursday morning! *A FORECAST FIRST ALERT IS IN EFFECT TONIGHT FOR POSSIBLE SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS* Today will be a mostly sunny and hot day with just a chance of an afternoon isolated thunderstorm. Temperatures will rise into the upper 80’s. The heat index will re...
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Neal: Soccer hub Brit’s Pub hopping as U.S. advances to World Cup round of 16
The Americans defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0, but the mood was dampened a little when striker Folarin Balogun received a red card in the second half....
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Fatal and disabling falls occur at a record number in Minnesota hospitals
Risks grow when frail patients try to get up from bed, struggle with confusion or feel disorienting side effects of multiple prescription drugs.
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Wild a work in progress after losing Mats Zuccarello on first day of NHL free agency
The Wild re-signed Zach Bogosian and brought in goaltender Calvin Pickard, but they have needs on offense after Zuccarello joined Los Angeles.
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St. Paul minimum wage increases to $16.37 for small businesses, $14.25 for microbusinesses
Minimum wage rates in St. Paul increased on July 1 for small and micro businesses.
schools
Federal student loan changes take effect: Borrowers face higher payments, fewer repayment options
Sweeping changes to federal student loans are now in effect, bringing new borrowing caps and fewer repayment choices for students and families.
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Offense stays hot as Twins take series finale in Houston
Taj Bradley struck out 11 to tie his career high, Josh Bell, Kody Clemens and Luke Keaschall homered and the Minnesota Twins beat the Houston Astros 8-3 on Wednesday night. Bradley (7-3) allowed a run and four hits and walked four in five innings. After Jose Altuve scored from...
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Luverne, Minnesota's 65-foot nutcracker, may be the tallest in the world
There’s a new giant in town, and it’s turning heads and bringing the world to Luverne.
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Political candidate who tossed tarantula at tenant sentenced to 90 days in workhouse, 2 years probation
Marisa Simonetti, a political candidate currently running for the U.S. Senate, who tossed a tarantula toward a tenant, was sentenced on Tuesday. Court documents show Simonetti was sentenced to 90 days in the Hennepin County Workhouse, but is eligible for work release as soon a...
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St. Paul School Board member faces backlash over comments on Minnehaha Dog Park debate
An elected St. Paul School Board member is drawing national attention over comments surrounding the Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park. The dog park on the Mississippi River is closing after the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board voted to shut it down because it sits on sacred Da...
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Man accused of fatally cutting the throat of another man at Cold Springs group home
A man has been charged with murder after he allegedly cut the throat of another at a Cold Spring group home last weekend.
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U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States squad a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night to ad...
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Charges: Fairmont police officer allegedly sexually assaulted his wife, threatened to kill her
A Fairmont police officer is facing numerous charges after allegedly sexually assaulting his wife and threatening to kill her. Charging documents show Dustin Wade Schwebke, 44, has been accused of felony third-degree criminal sexual conduct, terroristic threats, tampering with...
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Wild allow veteran forward Zuccarello to depart in free agency to L.A. Kings
The Wild did not make free agent forward Mats Zuccarello an offer to return. He quickly agreed to a 1-year deal with the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, the first day of free agency. The contract is worth a guaranteed $1 million, with another $5.5 million achieve in incentives...
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Eric Tostrud named chief judge for District of Minnesota
A new chief federal judge has been named for the District of Minnesota. Eric C. Tostrud began serving in the role on Wednesday after former Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz stepped down Tuesday following four years of service. Chief Judge Tostrud was nominated to the federal...
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UPS never required detailed inspection of part that failed before engine flew off plane that crashed
UPS never required the detailed inspections needed to spot the problem that led to an engine to fly off one of its planes before it crashed even after Boeing recommended it years earlier, according to new documents posted Wednesday by crash investigators. But UPS said in its own ...
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Severed arm with Green Bay Packers tattoo found in Illinois lake belonged to Plainfield man, police say
Authorities have identified a man whose severed, tattooed arm was recovered from Lake Mattoon.
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Minnesota social media warning label law blocked: Big tech sues to stop enforcement
Minnesota’s new law aimed at adding warning label pop-ups to social media platforms is on hold as legal battles play out.
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AG’s office suspending conviction review unit due to federal government not renewing grant
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says this office will be suspending the Conviction Review Unit (CRU) after the federal government would not renew the grant for the program. Ellison says that they can’t make it financially work to fund the program with the office’s cur...
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U of M researcher creates synthetic cell that could change the world
Synthetic biologist Kate Adamala said the discovery is a ‘holy grail’ in engineering biology because engineered cells could one day be used to make fuel without petrochemicals or medicines that overcome disease....
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DHS condemns Walz for pardoning man convicted of child sexual assault
The Department of Homeland Security condemned Gov. Tim Walz and other state leaders after they pardoned Tou Lue Vang, a man from Laos who had been convicted in 2006 of first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a 10-year-old girl....
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New state law aims to stop fraud; timeline for changes unclear
The state of Minnesota is on the clock with part of its effort to combat rampant fraud within some human services programs. One of the new laws that kicked in July 1 aims to stop that fraud by improving state computer software used at the local level to provide tax-funded ass...
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Bus driver in fatal Virginia I-95 crash pleads not guilty to manslaughter
The driver of a motorcoach that plowed into a construction traffic backup on Interstate 95 in May, killing five people, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter....
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Minnesota’s cannabis syllabus: What schools must teach next year
Minnesota school districts are heading into summer with a new assignment: building cannabis education lessons that will be required in every middle and high school classroom beginning in the 2026 to 2027 school year. The cannabis education requirement was first created in 202...
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Former Timberwolf Malik Beasley pleads not guilty to gambling charges
NEW YORK (AP) — Malik Beasley’s lawyer said the indicted former NBA star “wants to move on with his life” after pleading not guilty Wednesday to charges that he altered his play in certain games in 2024 to enrich sports bettors and ease his own debts. Beasley, the latest big name...
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Movie director sentenced to prison over unfinished Netflix show
Hollywood director Carl Rinsch will serve time in prison after being convicted of conning Netflix out of $11 million for a sci-fi show he never finished....
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MN Medicaid providers in limbo after rapid revalidation process
Thousands of Minnesota Medicaid providers are still stuck in purgatory because of the rapid revalidation process the state had to carry out this year.
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Egg producers to pay $3.3M, donate 53M eggs as part of price-fixing settlement
Three of the country’s biggest egg producers have agreed to pay millions and donate millions more in eggs after being accused of working together to drive up prices....
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Severe storms are expected to impact Southern Minnesota tonight
Minnesota’s Weather Authority has placed a Forecast First Alert in the forecast for strong storms Wednesday night. Over the next several days, we are expecting several rounds of thunderstorms across the Upper Midwest. The high pressure over Kentucky and Tennessee is directing ...
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Minnesota social service providers frustrated by Medicaid reviews
The Minnesota Department of Human Services was given about five months to review nearly 5,500 social service providers in so-called “high-risk” areas like autism and services for the elderly and disabled. Most other states were given two years to complete a similar task. “...
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Ex-Metro Transit chief discriminated against female employees, report finds
A newly released investigative report into the conduct of former Metro Transit Police Chief Ernest Morales Sr. III says the former chief routinely discriminated against female employees and regularly violated department body camera policy. Morales stepped down from his positio...
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St. Paul police investigating death on Robert Street
St. Paul police say they are investigating a death on Robert Street.
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St. Paul police investigating death on Robert Street South
A death investigation is underway in St. Paul on Wednesday afternoon. St. Paul police are investigating on the 100 block of Robert Street South and add that there is no threat to the public. More information is expected to be released at a later time. Check back with 5 E...
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3 beaches on lakes in Minneapolis closed due to high E. Coli levels
Two of the three beaches at Bde Maka Ska and one beach on Lake Hiawatha are closed due to high levels of E. coli detected by a weekly reading by Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board (MPRB) staff. The North Beach, 32nd Street Beach, and Hiawatha Beach were all tested on June ...
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No warning, just scrolling: Why Minnesota’s new social media law isn’t showing up
“Some studies have shown that too much social media use is linked to increased mental health symptoms, including anxiety and depression, as well as harm to diet, sleep, and body image.” That’s part of the warning label that was supposed to start appearing on social media in M...
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Firefighters save newborn after emergency birth in flood control tunnel
Las Vegas firefighters helped save a newborn after responding to reports of a woman in labor inside a flood control tunnel.
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Scoggins: Wild boss Bill Guerin’s plan to retool roster is complicated
With the Dylan Larkin drama lurking in the background, it seems as if the Wild’s early plan is to get younger.
business
Target and Ulta Beauty to end store partnership this August
A popular beauty brand’s five-year relationship with one of the nation’s largest chains is expected to end next month.
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Hennepin County, Minn., to Run ‘Growl Tests’ of Siren System - GovTech
Hennepin County, Minn., t...
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Twins prospect Walker Jenkins helps fainting child before Saints game
Walker Jenkins, the best Minnesota Twins prospect in years, is no stranger to making great plays on the field. On Tuesday, he finished just a home run shy of hitting for the cycle for the St. Paul Saints, but his best play came before first pitch when he helped a fainting chil...
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This cell feeds, grows and reproduces. And it’s made by humans.
Blending together dozens of ingredients, researchers have synthesized simple cells that feed, grow, reproduce and compete with one another for food. If these cells are not yet fully alive, they have most of the hallmarks of life....
