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Minnesota weather: Tropical warmth, patchy sun and unsettled on Tuesday
Minnesota is in for a warm and humid Tuesday with periods of rain showers and patchy afternoon sunshine.
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Ken Barlow is forecasting just a few more showers today
Good Tuesday morning! Heavy rain and thunderstorms overnight left anywhere from 1” to nearly 4” of rain across the Twin Cities. The heaviest rain fell across the west metro area from Minnetonka through Plymouth to the north and west. Another area of heavier rain fell across the n...
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St. Joseph hit-and-run: Police looking for car with front-end damage after scooter crash
St. Joseph police are looking for the driver who hit and injured a person on a scooter before driving off this weekend. According to investigators, the suspected car likely has front-end damage and possibly a damaged windshield. Police say the crash happened at the intersection o...
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Minnesota aces community ed with adult field trips and quirky classes
Lifelong learning here is comprehensive and cutting edge, from GED and ESL, to Prince tours and dog massage.
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Minnesota business leaders are captivated by this philanthropy manual
Why a new book by Bush Foundation’s Jen Ford Reedy is resonating.
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Trump threatens Canadian jetmaker Bombardier, which has an extensive US footprint
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to ban the sale of aircraft from Canada’s Bombardier unless it manufactures planes in the United States. The maker of private jets in response pointed out that major components for its planes, from wings to engines, are produced in the U...
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Gophers football spends less than most of the Big Ten — and wins more for its money
Since P.J. Fleck arrived in 2017, Minnesota has spent roughly $5.1 million per win — fourth-lowest among Big Ten public schools. Here’s how the Gophers compete with one of the conference’s smallest budgets....
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This football coach was given a 5% chance to live. Four years later, he knows exactly why he survived.
Football Across Minnesota: Dexter Phillips nearly died from COVID. Now the St. Michael-Albertville coach is using the life he almost lost to shape the lives of those around him....
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Back to the office: Why these Minnesota workers prefer working in-person
Several companies are increasing their in-office mandates, drawing complaints from some and praise from others.
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Morris: In divided times, there’s still common ground at the starting line
A return to the Dick Beardsley Races is a reminder that politics doesn’t have to define every relationship — or every community.
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Washington: Opposition to data centers is uniting Dems and the GOP
Politicians from both sides of the aisle are raising strikingly similar concerns about water, energy and costs. The question is how long the unity will last....
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Most states prompt schools to teach about 9/11, but the details differ, AP finds
For three days this summer, teachers converged at the Flight 93 National Memorial in remote western Pennsylvania to talk about 9/11 . How best to educate a new generation about the attacks 25 years ago ? Which details are appropriate for young kids? What do victims’ families want...
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What to know about Canada's escalating trade war with the US as Carney retaliates with tariffs
Canada struck back at U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday with tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods, in response to the latest round of tariffs on Canada....
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Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections
WASHINGTON (AP) — A nationwide outbreak of cyclospora tied to contaminated lettuce has heightened safety concerns about imported food, while underscoring a longer-term trend: U.S. regulators are conducting fewer international inspections to catch contaminated produce before it la...
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Scooter rider struck in St. Joseph, police ask help locating suspect vehicle
Authorities in St. Joseph, Minnesota, are asking the public's help locating the suspect vehicle involved the a hit-and-run of a scooter rider.
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Hiawatha Avenue construction closures begin Sept. 8 for safety upgrades
Hiawatha Avenue will be reduced to single-lane traffic in both directions between Minnehaha Parkway and East 44th Street beginning Sept. 8.
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MN DOC: 57% fewer Minnesotans leaving prison and becoming homeless since 2021
As St. Paul leaders struggle to clear the city’s homeless encampments before winter, one state program working to prevent homelessness in the first place is seeing progress....
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Things to do in Minnesota: 6 things to this weekend (Sept. 11-13)
From the St. Paul’s Oktoberfest to classic cars and the 55th annual Renaissance Festival in full swing again, there are plenty of things to do across Minnesota this weekend....
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Riley Greene and Kevin McGonigle belt home runs for Tigers in 5-4 win over Twins
DETROIT (AP) — Riley Greene had three hits, including a two-run homer, and Kevin McGonigle added a solo shot Monday to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Tigers starter Troy Melton (8-4) gave up four runs and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings, and four r...
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Amazon cargo jet crash: Voice, flight recorders recovered as investigation continues
The National Transportation Safety Board provided an update on the deadly Amazon cargo jet crash that killed five people.
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Lisa Demuth poster allegedly stolen from MN State Fair booth, GOP offering $500 reward
The Republican Party of Minnesota says it's offering $500 for information leading to the arrest of a suspect who allegedly stole a sign from its State Fair booth promoting Lisa Demuth's proposal to cap car-tab fees at $99 or less per year....
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Hockey gear costs soaring in Minnesota, 50% Canada tariffs threaten to push prices higher
Tariffs on Canada could make an already expensive sport even pricier for hockey families. For families with kids in hockey, the price of gear was already painful — and now it could get worse....
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New Minnesota law closes school bus safety loophole
When your child steps on a school bus this week, the biggest danger may be the cars driving past it. After 514 school bus passing violations were recorded in one day statewide, Minnesota is cracking down. According to the National Safety Council , 4- to 7-year-olds are most at ri...
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US restricts government travel to Mexican border city over threat concerns
Travel restrictions have been placed on U.S. government employees in the Mexican border city of Nogales, Sonora, according to officials.
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1 person, 4 pets dead after mobile home catches fire, collapses
A person and four pets are dead after a mobile home started on fire and collapsed in Wadena County on Monday. Deputies and fire crews were called to the fire in section 28 of North Germany Township around 5 a.m., according to Sgt. Bryan Savaloja with the Wadena County Sheriff’s O...
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Minneapolis school board weighs new contract for superintendent
The Minneapolis Public Schools superintendent is up for a three-year contract extension at the school board meeting on Tuesday.
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2 kids hospitalized after tubing crash on Big Kandiyohi Lake
Two kids who were being pulled on a tube by a pontoon were hospitalized after the tube collided with another boat on Big Kandiyohi Lake on Sunday night, according to the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office. According to investigators, the pontoon was pulling a tube with four childr...
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Watch: Homicide suspect steals police car, crashes through Ohio home
The Dayton Police Department released dramatic video of a suspect who led police on a vehicle pursuit before stealing a patrol vehicle and crashing into a house....
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Bloomington crash: 1 dead after SUV strikes 3-wheeled motorcycle
A 60-year-old motorcycle rider is dead after a crash in Bloomington, Minnesota Sunday afternoon. The other driver involved in the crash was arrested for suspected criminal vehicle homicide....
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St. Paul teen charged in shooting after 13-year-old victim says he was 'trolling' online
A St. Paul teenager is accused of opening fire on three juveniles after an online dispute — then bragging about it on a group phone call.
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Joe Ryan’s return to rotation is promising, but Twins lose to Tigers in Labor Day matinee
Ryan struck out seven in four innings after a month on the injured list. The Twins are 4½ games out of the final American League wild-card spot.
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Stray bullet from nearby lounge fight kills Frito-Lay worker inside Sam's Club
A deadly argument outside a Nashville lounge sent a bullet tearing through the metal wall of a nearby Sam’s Club, killing an innocent Frito-Lay worker as he counted products in the chip aisle, police said....
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Lynx sign former No. 3 overall pick. With the playoffs looming, here’s what she could add.
Aari McDonald averaged 9.8 points and 4.7 assists for Indiana last season before a broken foot ended her campaign. After sitting out so far this season, she’ll have a chance to earn a role in the Lynx’s championship plans....
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Move over, Coachella. The State Fair is where it’s at
Call it the influencerfication of the fair. The internet’s cool kids are embracing the folksy vibe at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
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Flooding, heavy rain reported in northern Minnesota Sunday
Several communities in northern Minnesota are recovering after experiencing heavy rain and flash flooding Sunday afternoon.
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Boat crash injures 2 children tubing on Big Kandiyohi Lake
Two children were hurt Sunday when a pontoon pulling a tube collided with another boat on Big Kandiyohi Lake in western Minnesota.
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New Mexico appears to be next on Trump’s renaming list
Just days after President Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as “Lake America" for U.S. federal use, New Mexico appears to be the next target of his geographic rebranding efforts....
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Twins All-Star pitcher Joe Ryan returns from injured list, slated to start Monday against the Tigers
All-Star pitcher Joe Ryan has returned to the Minnesota Twins roster after he was placed on the 15-day Injured List following a left glute strain, the team announced on Monday. Ryan was placed on the Injured List on August 7, and during his rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul...
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Train derailment in Savage sends a half-dozen railcars off the tracks
A train derailment in Savage sent several empty railcars off the tracks on Sunday evening, according to the Union Pacific Railroad company. The derailment happened at around 6 p.m. and a MnDOT camera was able to see the wreckage. According to Union Pacific, about a half-dozen emp...
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5 on the Farm: Llamas
4H’ers stopped by with some llamas. The post 5 on the Farm: Llamas first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
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Minnesota State Fair final day: Labor Day crowds, favorite 2026 moments
It's Day 12 of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair. Here's everything you need to know for the final day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
