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The Latest: House votes for a third time to end the Iran war as conflict drags on
For a third time, the U.S. House has voted to end the war in Iran , approving a war powers resolution that would halt President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action without congressional approval. The roll call was similar to earlier efforts this summer. None of the...
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Minnesota weather: Comfortable Wednesday before light evening rain showers
Temperatures climb into the 70s across much of Minnesota as clouds gradually increase before light rain showers arrive Wednesday evening.
parks
How to see the monarch migration happening in Minnesota
Plus, the DNR’s first state park license plate contest in a decade and the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge celebrates 50 years.
business
Kwik Trip changes Midwestern eating habits, one gas station dinner at a time
The beloved convenience store chain is as Wisconsin as cheese. As it expands throughout Minnesota, the country’s top spot to fuel up succeeds by filling bellies, not tanks....
parks
Minnesota racks up $250 million in cannabis sales in first year of legal, recreational sales
The local industry generated $45.6 million in tax revenue in the first 10 months.
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Fraud looms over Minnesota’s auditor race. The office’s authority has limits.
Scott Jensen wants the state auditor to become a louder voice on fraud. Zack Filipovich argues the office should focus on preventing financial problems in local government....
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A love letter to Summit Brewing as it faces foreclosure
The financially strained St. Paul craft-brew pioneer doesn’t make the trendiest beers, but it has made good ones, plus a lot more.
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Scoggins: Cheryl Reeve was ‘fighting the fight’ for the WNBA 10 years ago. Look at it now.
A decade after the Lynx head coach challenged the lack of attention and respect given to the WNBA, much of the growth she envisioned has arrived. Reeve still sees progress to make....
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Trump administration has cut or frozen $177 billion in grants across every state, analysis shows
The Trump administration has cut or frozen up to $177 billion in federal grants since the president took office for his second term, according to a tracking tool released Wednesday by a pro-democracy nonprofit and a group of researchers and scientists. The cuts affected all 50 st...
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Ken Barlow is forecasting another nice day today–Heavy rain is likely by Friday
Good Wednesday morning! We can expect another partly to mostly sunny day today. We do have the chance of a brief shower or two toward evening, but most of the daytime will be dry. Temperatures will rise into the lower to middle 70s later today. Another round of showers will be po...
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Brown: Could a subscription model for health care cure our broken system?
Direct primary care is one potential patch, but it can’t fix everything.
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Fourth Florida resident dies after contracting flesh-eating bacteria linked to oysters
A fourth person in Florida has died after contracting flesh-eating bacteria commonly linked to consuming raw or undercooked oysters, health officials said....
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There’s one issue where Republicans and Democrats are unified before the midterms, a new poll finds
On the way home from a recent trip, Eriech Tapia drove past a sea of dark industrial buildings lining an already jam-packed northern Virginia road: data centers. “It was interesting to see how many were going up,” said Tapia, a 30-year-old Republican from Arlington, Virginia, who...
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A quiet Eric Clapton makes for a wonderful night in St. Paul
His moving acoustic set transformed him into an electric guitar god for the home stretch of show at Grand Casino Arena.
business
Gordon Ramsay films Kitchen Nightmares at Big Lake restaurant
The world-famous chef and TV personality brought his cameras to the north metro, and fans showed up in full force.
government
House votes for a third time to end the Iran war as conflict drags on
For a third time, the U.S. House has voted to end the war in Iran, approving a war powers resolution that would halt President Donald Trump's ability to continue military action without congressional approval....
safety
3 people killed when NBC and Telemundo news helicopter crashes while covering LA bus collision
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A news helicopter used by NBC and Telemundo crashed in a Los Angeles neighborhood and burst into flames, killing three people while reporters were covering the collision of an SUV and a city bus, officials and the news outlet said. NBC4 Los Angeles reported tha...
safety
Driver arrested in bus collision that happened before news helicopter crash in LA
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A motorist was arrested on suspicion of murder charges after authorities say she slammed her SUV into a city bus in Los Angeles, killing at least two people and injuring six others in a prelude to a second deadly tragedy: the fiery crash of a TV news helicopter...
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Fried gets first win since April, Yankees overpower Twins 8-1 with homers by Bellinger, Jones
Max Fried earned his first victory since April 27, backed by home runs from Cody Bellinger and Spencer Jones that helped the New York Yankees keep pace in the AL East race with an 8-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night. Fried (5-4) allowed one run over seven smooth inn...
schools
Minneapolis Public Schools ‘transformation plan’ includes closing schools
Minneapolis Public Schools officials have outlined a restructuring plan that could reshape education across the city, including closing several school buildings....
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Minnesota man sentenced to 30 years for the sexual assault of 6 juveniles
Mervin Kauffman has been sentenced to 30 years for the sexual assault of six juveniles in Todd County.
parks
Wild enter training camp with Stanley Cup expectations — and one huge Quinn Hughes question
The Wild’s roster has changed after its breakthrough playoff run, and a shortened camp leaves little time to sort out new lines and roles. But Hughes’ future looms over everything....
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4 acts drop out of Ed Sheeran’s tour in solidarity with rapper Macklemore
Ed Sheeran’s tour is facing a wave of departures after four supporting acts pulled out in solidarity with Macklemore, following the rapper’s removal over his pro-Palestinian remarks....
Local
I-394 closure will affect commute into downtown Minneapolis Sept. 18-21
Eastbound I-394 is shutting down this weekend between Highway 100 and downtown Minneapolis for bridge repairs.
parks
Woman severely injured after being struck near Gold Medal Park; family searching for 2 men who helped her
A 78‑year‑old woman well known in the Mill District community is facing a long and painful recovery after she was hit by a car while crossing the street near Gold Medal Park on Friday, according to her family. Ina Dunham’s son‑in‑law, Jake Dunham, said she was out for her daily w...
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HmongTown market disputes $6.6 million foreclosure lawsuit, says bank broke financing promise
The Stearns Bank lawsuit requests that a judge foreclose on the Como Avenue property. HmongTown Marketplace owners say issues stemmed from the bank not fulfilling financing promise for its Maplewood Mall location....
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Black bears attack 2 women in Colorado just days apart, bringing yearly total to 10 as encounters surge
Bear attacks are at an all-time high in Colorado as bears continue to seek food in residential areas across the state.
business
Mayo launches new company to predict diseases before they hit
AI-assisted analysis of genetic, molecular and clinical data from 1 million people could unlock earlier treatments and preventive solutions to a variety of diseases....
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Bird flu found in flock in western Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) says it has discovered highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), more commonly known as bird flu, in a commercial poultry flock in Barron County. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is working wi...
government
How to register to vote in Minnesota, Wisconsin
Minnesotans and Wisconsinites can register to vote before election day, either online, by mail or in person on Nov. 3.
schools
Vermont man on trial claims CIA told him to shoot three Palestinian students
An attempted murder trial has begun for a man accused of shooting three Palestinian college students in a Burlington, Vermont neighborhood in 2023.
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Measles in Wisconsin: New case confirmed in Marathon Co., 164 total cases as of Sept. 15
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has confirmed a new case of measles in Marathon County as the state continues to deal with an outbreak in southwestern Wisconsin that has risen to over 155 cases....
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Rep. Thomas Massie moves to impeach Pete Hegseth over Iran war
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced a resolution to impeach Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on the House floor Tuesday.
business
Hennepin Co. rejects Operation Metro Surge relief program applications after 'rigorous review'
A Hennepin County program meant to help small businesses during Operation Metro Surge approved less than half of its applications after officials flagged more than 200 for potential fraud....
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Map: America's best tippers revealed in new data
A new analysis found which states tipped the most and tipped the least on average.
government
Inver Grove Heights council grants data center exemption amid lawsuit
The Inver Grove Heights City Council voted Monday to approve an exemption to its data center moratorium to allow an existing project to move forward amid a legal challenge by the project's developers....
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House votes to end penny production permanently: What to know
The House has advanced legislation that would formally end penny production. Here's what to know.
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Lynx find new home for local broadcast after streaming partner collapses. Here’s how to watch.
Victory+ ceased operations earlier this month, leaving the Lynx without a local broadcast partner for the end of the 2026 season.




































