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Palisades Fire verdict: Jury deadlocked; Florida man charged with starting historic California fire
A Los Angeles jury has announced it is deadlocked in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire....
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Donate to DRS for Venezuela Earthquake Relief
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Falcon chicks on the DNR camera get banded and examined
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) successfully banded its three FalconCam chicks earlier this week. It is a yearly tradition for the young peregrine falcons featured on the DNR’s FalconCam to receive an identification band on their legs a few weeks after hatc...
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West Nile detected in Hennepin, Ramsey and Dakota County mosquitoes
The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District said some mosquitoes in Hennepin, Ramsey and Dakota counties have tested positive for West Nile Virus. MMCD said mosquitoes tested positive at one location in both Hennepin and Dakota counties, while two locations in Ramsey County tes...
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Despite problems, monitor overseeing Minneapolis police reforms encouraged by new leadership
Independent evaluator said he’s encouraged following his conversations with Interim Chief Bill Peterson.
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Here's how often AI ‘doctors’ get things wrong, according to human experts
A new study reveals how AI is changing the game for online medical advice, but researchers urge caution before you self-diagnose.
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Forecast First Alert: Dangerous heat, humidity next week
Minnesota’s Weather Authority has issued a Forecast First Alert due to dangerous heat and humidity levels that will arrive next week. ALERT DAYS currently include Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Timing Starting on Sunday, weather conditions will feel very different than now....
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Minneapolis charter school facing another sexual abuse lawsuit
A former student is suing Best Academy alongside a youth development program known as Hospitality House after he was sexually assaulted and videotaped by a former teacher, according to a lawsuit filed this week....
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Animal Allies takes in nine Great Dane puppies after fire
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West Nile Virus Detected in Dakota, Hennepin, and Ramsey County Mosquitoes for First Time in 2026 - Limitless Media News
West Nile Virus Detected in Dakota, Hennepin, and Ramsey County ...
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New Minnesota laws that go into effect July 1: What you need to know
From new crime and threat reporting requirements in schools, to anti-fraud efforts, state lawmakers approved a wide range of new laws that will go into effect this summer. Here's what you need to know:...
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I-494 closes overnight starting June 29 between I-35W, Highway 77
Drivers should plan ahead as overnight closures are coming to I-494 between I-35W and Highway 77 for bridge work and ongoing improvements.
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Polestar says it will stop selling cars in the US
Polestar, the Chinese-owned Swedish electric vehicle company, has been blocked from selling vehicles in the United States due to national security concerns....
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3 arrested in connection with fire at former Eagan middle school
Eagan police say they arrested three people who were inside a decommissioned middle school that caught fire Wednesday night. According to Eagan Police Sgt. Dave Streefland, officers were patrolling near the former Metcalf Middle School on Diffley Road when they saw a broken wi...
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BCA names St. Peter officer shot, suspect killed after pursuit and standoff
A week after a police pursuit and standoff ended with an officer hurt and a man dead in St. Peter, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has identified those involved. The BCA identified the Nicollet County Deputy as Sgt. Dustin Struckman, who has 13 years of law...
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Illinois man charged after Rochester sting catches phone scammer with $50K in cash
A man from Illinois is facing felony charges after police say he took part in a scheme that convinced a Rochester resident to hand over thousands of dollars in cash and nearly fell for a gold bar handoff....
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Jane Doe found in Mississippi River identified more than 50 years later
Iowa authorities have identified a teenage girl whose body was found in the Mississippi River more than 50 years ago, solving the state's longest-unidentified "Jane Doe" case....
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Five things to know about new Timberwolves point guard LaMelo Ball
Ball, who had an unconventional path to the NBA, was acquired from the Charlotte Hornets in a trade involving Naz Reid and several future draft picks.
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St. Peter standoff: Suspect, law enforcement officers identified
Authorities have released more details on the St. Peter standoff that left the suspect dead and an officer injured on June 18.
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SNAP payment errors hit $10.1B nationwide, surpassing federal threshold
The USDA says states are making billions in SNAP payment errors, triggering new rules and penalties aimed at improving accountability.
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West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in 3 Minnesota counties
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been detected in three Minnesota counties, prompting health officials to urge people to take extra precautions....
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Amazon workers demand better pay, working conditions at Shakopee Fulfillment Center
Several dozen Amazon employees protested outside the company’s Shakopee location on Wednesday, June 24, in their first labor action at the facility since last September. The workers, organized by the Minneapolis-based Awood Center, were seeking higher pay and better working co...
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Police: Texas woman shot, stabbed, and dismembered partner before dumping remains
A 31-year-old woman has confessed to violently killing and dismembering a man with whom she lived, following an anonymous tip that led detectives to a Texas landfill, police said Thursday....
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Minneapolis council votes to lift 38-year ban on adult bathhouses and sex venues
Just days before Twin Cities Pride, the Minneapolis City Council voted to lift a decades-old ban on adult bathhouses and sex venues that advocates called homophobic. The council voted 9-2 at its meeting Thursday to approve two ordinances covering adult bathhouses and sex venue...
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Survey shows gas-price pain rising even as economic confidence stabilizes
Rising gas prices are dealing a major hit to household budgets, with most Americans admitting that high gas prices are severely squeezing their finances, according to a new poll....
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Minneapolis data center development pause approved by city council
As Minnesota communities continue to debate the potential rules surrounding the development of data centers, the Minneapolis City Council has approved a pause on their development within city limits....
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Kurt Zellers out in shakeup at Minnesota Business Partnership
The lobbying group replaced Zellers with co-interim CEOs, a former state director for Amy Klobuchar and a Republican aide.
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MLB proposes limiting most free agent contracts to 5 years and 15% of a team’s salary cap
Major League Baseball proposed limiting most free agent contracts to five years and 15% of a team’s salary cap and to eliminate deferred compensation, fleshing out additional details of a salary cap plan likely to spark a confrontation with the players’ association. During a barg...
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Anderson: At 81, Will Steger returns from a 69-day solo Arctic journey with visions of solving the impossible
The acclaimed polar explorer will appear this week at Minnesota History Center.
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Gay bathhouses got closer to being legal in Minneapolis. Here’s the latest.
Despite reservations among some city council members, the push to legalize bathhouses cleared its first hurdle Thursday.
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Lavender Magazine ends its three-decade run
The storied Minnesota LGBTQ publication shuttered abruptly, days before Twin Cities Pride.
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MN Dept. of Ag 1st Farm Down Payment Assistance
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Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
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TSA finds hidden smoke grenades at Indianapolis airport
TSA officers at Indianapolis International Airport recently intercepted two live smoke grenades hidden inside a traveler's checked luggage.
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David Clayton-Thomas, lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, dies
David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears who was known for hits including “Spinning Wheel" and “And When I Die," has died at 84.
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Judge orders Minneapolis mayor to meet city’s police staffing minimum or face trial
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey could face trial next year to explain why the city’s police department continues to fall short of its charter-mandated staffing requirements, according to a court order issued on Thursday. Thursday’s order stems from a petition filed by the Upper M...
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Charges: Driver had alcohol, cocaine in system when he fatally hit Minneapolis bicyclist
A nationwide warrant has been issued for a Minneapolis man accused of striking and killing a bicyclist while under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Diallo Roy James Greer, 23, was charged via warrant on Thursday with two counts of criminal vehicular homicide, according to a...
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This little piggy needs a name
The beloved St. Paul Saints have a long-running tradition of adorable pig mascots roaming the ballpark, and now it’s time to welcome a brand new piglet to the lineup. “Chat BLT” has officially grown too big for the job this summer, so the Saints are handing over the job to a n...
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Cambridge pulls portable toilets after string of arson fires at city parks
A string of arsons involving portable toilets at Cambridge city parks has prompted an investigation from police, according to city officials. While some people may see the fires as harmless pranks, investigators say that the consequences are incredibly dangerous. “Had these...
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Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
A liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month, causing damage to the foam sealant installed as part of a $16 million rehabilitation project, a top official at the National Park Service says....
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St. Paul woman dies 2 weeks after being hit by car near Hamline Avenue
A St. Paul woman died after spending two weeks in the hospital after she was hit by a car. St. Paul police said officers responded June 8 to an accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian near Hamline Avenue North and Midway Parkway. Officers identified the pedestrian as 47...
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Supreme Court ruling on immigrant protections could affect thousands in Minnesota
The justices ruled that courts cannot review the Trump administration’s decisions to end Temporary Protected Status, a move that could affect immigrants in Somalia and Ethiopia....
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Major Blue Line construction: Buses to replace light rail through Aug. 19
Blue Line riders can expect significant delays this summer as buses replace train cars during a total revamp of the light rail route. Starting on Monday and lasting through Aug. 19, 60-foot buses will run along the entirety of the Blue Line as crews replace sections of track a...
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Google faces skeptical crowd at first Hermantown data center open house
A new environmental review says preliminary construction work could begin next year, pending permit approvals.
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Neymar makes World Cup debut for Brazil in first appearance since 2023
Neymar has finally played in this World Cup for Brazil, back in time for the knockout rounds.
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First Hmong-American pro golfer Megan Khang returns to Minnesota
Megan Khang, the country’s first Hmong-American professional golfer, is returning to the Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska for the 11th year. She has a large and loyal fan base in the Twin Cities and comes back to Minnesota with lots of local fanfare....
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Minneapolis bathhouse ordinances approved by council, paving way for legalization
Outlawed in 1988 as a response to the AIDS epidemic, the Minneapolis City Council has approved changes to city code that would pave the way for adult bathhouses – in which consenting adults can engage in sexual activity legally....
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The Supreme Court lets the Trump administration end legal protections for Haitians and Syrians
The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disaster in Haiti and Syria, exposing hundreds of thousands more people to potential deportation....
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Hoops4Unity Somali Week tournament shows basketball’s growing influence in the community
To Mohammed Mohamud, the shortage of Somali players in basketball’s highest levels isn’t a question of interest — it’s only a matter of time. When Mohamud, now 23, moved to Minneapolis from Utah in 2014, he was in awe of the Somali basketball players at the city’s courts. “...
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Enter for a Chance to Win an Autographed Brock Faber Jersey Courtesy of Gray Duck Spirits!
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