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Researchers have identified Leopardus tilcayo, a previously unknown species of tiny wild cat, in Bolivia’s cloud forests, marking the first formal description of a new living cat species in more than a century....
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The jury trial for Jordan Collins, who is accused of killing his teenage son, Manny Collins, now underway more than a year after the 16-year-old's body was found in a landfill....
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ICE agent Christian Castro appeared in federal court in St. Paul Friday morning on federal charges in connection with the January shooting of a Venezuelan man during Operation Metro Surge....
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Minnesota voters can begin casting absentee ballots for the 2026 election on Friday, Sept. 18, marking the start of the state's absentee voting period ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3....
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Christopher Phelan brings a conservative and combative voice from Minnesota academia to a White House facing widespread anxiety over prices and the economy....
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What to know about the Lynx rookie’s signature specs, which are drawing attention along with her basketball skills.
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We went all-in on fried cheese, plus a classic dish at a Dinkytown mainstay, a veggie-fueled dip and a visit to Gyropolis.
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Authorities announced the end of a high-profile case involving a “major investment scheme” in the U.S. and millions of dollars worth of U.S. silver coins....
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The “Motion Sickness” hitmaker offered a big spectacle at sold-out Grand Casino Arena, but there’s no video to prove it.
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A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to give 30 days’ notice before moving ahead with any changes to the Kennedy Center, including potential demolition....
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A Republican congressional representative in a heated reelection bid in Florida released a new ad saying President Donald Trump has “gone too far” in his immigration enforcement practices in the country....
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NEW YORK (AP) — Duncan Sheik, the Tony- and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter who crafted the music for “Spring Awakening,” has died. He was 56. Sheik died Thursday night, according to a post on his Instagram page. “The world has a lost a singular talent, and deeply influential vo...
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The investigation into what is being called the "House of Horror" continues in Philadelphia after more than 1 million individual digital items — including images, videos and writings — have been recovered from a home linked to Eugene Horsch and his late father, Raymond "R.C." Hor...
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The lone holdout juror in the highly publicized Lindsay Clancy trial is speaking publicly for the first time about why he refused to join the other 11 jurors in voting to find her not guilty by reason of insanity....
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress has struggled to pass major legislation this year, putting off debates on annual spending, defense, cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence. But in its final weeks in session as the midterm elections approach, the Senate can agree on doing one thing ...
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Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after serving in the role at the $1 trillion conglomerate for more than 50 years.
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Gas prices shot up 25 cents a gallon overnight in some parts of the U.S. this week, and experts say they could go up even more in coming weeks.
safety
Good Friday morning! The rain many of us have early this morning will be the first of several waves of rain today. Some heavy rain at times is expected along with possible thunderstorms which will last through tonight. Most of the metro area will likely see an inch or two of rain...
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New owners recently took over two of the last Madison Equities properties, 375 Jackson and Park Square Court.
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A long-awaited plan to close schools needs a more compelling and understandable pitch to win over the public.
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Amid years of quarterback instability, O’Connell has learned the value of adapting. The Vikings’ season opener showed what that evolution looks like.
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway in the next step of the transition at the top of the $1 trillion conglomerate he led for more than six decades. Buffett, 96, will become chairman emeritus and will take on his new role immediatel...
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway in the next step of the transition at the top of the $1 trillion conglomerate he led for more than six decades. Buffett, 96, will become chairman emeritus and will take on his new role immediatel...
business
Starbucks will pay Florida $1 million and will not use race-and sex-based goals, quotas and preferences in employment practices companywide under a sweeping settlement ending the state's civil rights lawsuit against the coffee giant....
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The Supreme Court ruled current federal standards don’t shield the company from liability in a truck crash. C.H. Robinson wants new standards from Congress....
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A $35 million donation to Children’s Minnesota health care system is worth celebrating. The growing financial pressures on pediatric care should concern us all....
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How to vote before Election Day in Minnesota The post How to vote before Election Day in Minnesota first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
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Mike Trout hit a tying RBI single in the 10th inning, and Wade Meckler followed with a winning RBI single to give the Los Angeles Angels a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night. Minnesota rookie Walker Jenkins hit a two-out, two-run homer in top of the ninth for ...
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Minnesota has one of the lowest required number of school days in the country, but state Department of Education data shows the actual length of a school year varies across Minnesota depending on the district....
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The lone holdout juror whose refusal to find Lindsay Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity led to a mistrial is speaking publicly for the first time....
safety
A Minneapolis attorney is demanding answers after a utility pole crashed onto a car and killed a young father in Hopkins.
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A candidate for Oak Park Heights City Council was arrested Monday, accused of driving while intoxicated and refusing a breathalyzer test. Court records show Brittany Morgan Holleran, 38, has been charged with refusing to submit to a chemical test, driving while under the influenc...
