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St. Paul shooting outside Chances Tavern hospitalizes 2 men after fight
Two people were shot in St. Paul after a fight outside Chances Tavern early on Monday morning, according to police. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS was at the scene on Monday morning and saw the forensics team in the parking lot of Chances Tavern. The two people who were shot are in the hospit...
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Highway 59 crash near Pelican Rapids kills woman, alcohol suspected
The Minnesota State Patrol (MSP) is investigating a crash that killed one person in northern Minnesota on Sunday afternoon. According to investigators, two cars collided on Highway 59 just north of Pelican Rapids. After the crash, one of the drivers, a 51-year-old woman named Bas...
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Party’s over for crypto scammers who went on a spending spree after a $240 million bitcoin theft
WASHINGTON (AP) — They pulled off one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in U.S. history, duping a stranger out of bitcoin worth over $240 million. They tried to hide their digital fingerprints, carrying out a sophisticated scheme to launder the proceeds. And then the party sta...
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1 dead after shooting in Lakeville Sunday night
One man is dead after a shooting in Lakeville, Minnesota Sunday night.
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Your fall reading list just got 24 books better
These fiction and mystery titles have something for everyone, from Deesha Philyaw’s church scandals to Jodi Picoult on moms and daughters.
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No prob‑llama: These 4‑Hers dress to impress
Time once again for Minnesota State Fair llama drama: The llama and alpaca costume contest.
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Nine years after the Twins’ historic turnaround, the White Sox are closing in on an unprecedented feat
The 2017 Twins were the first MLB team to make the playoffs after a 100-loss season. Now, the White Sox are on the verge of going one step further by winning the AL Central....
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Minnesota State Fair: What to know on the final day
The 2026 Minnesota State Fair enters its final day as showers could move in by the afternoon with a round of thunderstorms later in the evening. Here’s what you need to know about Day 12 of the Great Minnesota Get-Together. Jump to: Gate Times | What’s New | Forecast | Themes | G...
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Dry Today then Scattered Showers and T-Storms late Tonight into Tuesday morning.
Today’s Weather in the Twin Cities will bring a Mix of Clouds and Sun with Breezy Southeast Winds at 10 to 20 mph and highs near 80 degrees. Cloudy and Breezy Tonight with Scattered Showers and T-Storms after 10 p.m. but most likely time for Showers and T-Storms is 2 a.m. to 7 a....
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Filmmaker turns bikepacking odyssey into a love letter to the Midwest
Leigh Foster produced a film from his spring 2025 ride from Chicago to St. Paul. It’s gotten 128,000 YouTube views and counting.
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Gophers football hosts its first SEC opponent in 65 years. Can it send Mississippi State home with a loss?
Both teams rolled in their season openers. Here’s everything you need to know about the Big Ten-SEC showdown at Huntington Bank Stadium, including our prediction, players to watch, betting odds and more....
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Funding feud could derail Blue Line light-rail extension as key decision nears
Hennepin County is keeping the project alive but says it needs the Met Council to chip in to cover construction costs.
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University of Minnesota unveils new ad campaign targeting national audience
The new marketing effort, which replaces the “Driven to Discover” campaign, won’t have a tagline after the slogan “Leave a Future” was criticized last spring....
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Not on my street: St. Paul residents upset with Metro Transit’s plan for H Line
They want the rapid bus line shifted from Como Avenue to busier and wider streets.
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Editorial | Don’t mourn summer, welcome what comes next
Labor Day marks a turning point in Minnesota and gives us a reminder that the seasonal change can bring comfort, renewal and hope.
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The US tariff on Canadian imports could send already soaring hockey gear prices even higher
Kelly Rand's teenage twin boys playing hockey in St. Paul, Minnesota, are going through growth spurts that force the family to buy new equipment what seems like all the time....
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Israeli airstrikes on a village in southern Lebanon kill 9 people, wound 13
KFAR RUMMAN, Lebanon (AP) — Israel’s air force carried out two airstrikes early Monday on a southern Lebanese village, killing at least nine people and wounding others, including women and children, Lebanon’s Health Ministry said. Monday’s strikes came amid a new round of escalat...
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Israeli airstrikes on a village in southern Lebanon kill 12 people
KFAR RUMMAN, Lebanon (AP) — Israel’s air force carried out two airstrikes early Monday on a southern Lebanese village, killing at least 12 people and wounding others, including children, Lebanon’s Health Ministry said. Monday’s strikes came amid a new round of escalation between ...
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Israeli airstrikes on a village in southern Lebanon kill 12 people, including 2 children
KFAR RUMMAN, Lebanon (AP) — Israel’s air force carried out two airstrikes early Monday on a southern Lebanese village, killing at least 12 people and wounding others, including children, Lebanon’s Health Ministry said. Monday’s strikes came amid a new round of escalation between ...
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Community leaders urge Dakota County board to reject federal mail-in ballot restrictions
A fight over who can vote by mail is heading to the nation's highest court — and Minnesota election officials are already fielding questions.
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Woman, 2 children die after small plane crashes in California
Two children and a 41-year-old woman have died following a plane crash Saturday afternoon in central California, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office reported. A fourth person remains in critical condition....
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Minnesota woman battles ovarian cancer while honoring late friend
Becky Drexler spent years supporting her college friend Connie Dahl as she battled Stage 4 ovarian cancer, which eventually spread to her brain. Connie died in 2017, and just 10 months later, Becky received an ovarian cancer diagnosis of her own....
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White Sox bullpen throws gem in 10-1 win over Twins to maintain AL Central lead
CHICAGO (AP) — Randal Grichuk and Kyle Teel homered in a five-run eighth inning, Chicago’s bullpen combined on a four-hitter and the White Sox rolled past the Minnesota Twins 10-1 on Sunday. Sam Antonacci added three doubles and two RBIs for the White Sox, who maintained their 2 ...
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US calls Iran’s claim to have struck an unmanned vessel 'a total lie'
The U.S. military rejected an Iranian assertion that its forces struck an unmanned American vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command spokesperson Capt. Tim Hawkins called the claim “a total lie."...
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How much have prices changed at the Minnesota State Fair? A UST study is tracking the impacts on your wallet.
How much have prices changed at the Minnesota State Fair? That’s the question at the center of a study done by the University of St. Thomas called the On a Stick Index . The study, which began in 2025, tracks how prices of everyday items and services at the fair have been impacte...
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Armed assailant lunges at Democratic gubernatorial candidate during Ohio fair, campaign says
Multiple people were injured Sunday when an armed assailant lunged at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton during a campaign stop at a fair in the northeastern portion of the state, according to her campaign....
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New video shows aftermath of Minneapolis Interstate 94 shooting
New video is shedding light on a shooting that unfolded on two parallel freeways just south of downtown Minneapolis Saturday afternoon.
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Minneapolis man gets 20 years for 9th felony: ghost gun, high-speed chase through Twin Cities
A Minneapolis man with a long history of violent crimes is heading to federal prison for 20 years after a jury found him guilty of illegally having ammunition....
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Armed man charged toward Democratic candidate for Ohio governor at fair, law enforcement says
WASHINGTON (AP) — An armed assailant charged toward the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, Amy Acton , on Sunday during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair, injuring several people before he was stopped by troopers, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said. The Ohio State Highway...
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Minnesota pool contractor sentenced to 5 years for stealing $820K from 21 customers
A Minnesota pool contractor is heading to federal prison after stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from homeowners who just wanted a backyard pool....
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Minnesota State Fair Day 11: Friends of the Fair Day
Sunday is Day 11 of the Minnesota State Fair. It's Friends of the Fair Day at the Great Minnesota Get-Together, and a day to celebrate the Minnesota State Fair Foundation....
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Twins crushed by White Sox on ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ as playoff dreams fade
The Twins fell 4½ games out of a playoff spot in the American League with 19 to play, giving them a steep uphill climb in the season’s final weeks.
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The Minnesota State Fair has seen a lot of changes over the years
Since the 1800s, the Minnesota State Fair has undergone many changes throughout its time as the “Great Minnesota Get-Together.” Origins of the fair It shouldn’t surprise you that the Minnesota State Fair’s history begins with the state’s founding. According to the Minnesota State...
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Amazon plane crash near Miami airport kills at least 5, strikes vehicles
An Amazon plane overshot the runway at Miami International Airport Sunday and struck multiple vehicles just outside the airport, leaving at least five people dead, according to authorities....
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At least 5 dead after Amazon cargo plane barreled off runway at Miami airport
MIAMI (AP) — An Amazon cargo plane barreled off a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, killing at least five people and injuring five others as it struck vehicles and was engulfed in flames, authorities said. The aircraft overran the runway around 2 p.m. after arrivin...
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State Fair officials stop Matt Little’s attempt to break world handshake record
Little, a Congressional candidate, wanted to shake 30 hands per minute for eight hours on Saturday. He was told to stop early into his attempt.
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Stearns County man sentenced to 6 years for drunken-driving crash that killed unborn child
A man who pleaded guilty to injuring a pregnant woman and killing her unborn child in a car crash has been ordered to serve six years in prison for the crime. Christopher James Otte, 33, of Avon, registered a blood alcohol concentration of 0.201 after he ran a stop sign and crash...
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Driver killed after Honda strikes overpass bridge in Oakdale
A driver was killed Saturday afternoon after his vehicle left the road and struck a bridge foundation in Oakdale, troopers said.
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Dinkytown shooting leaves 2 men hurt; 1 arrested
Two men were shot in Dinkytown early Sunday morning, the second act of violence in the area just days before University of Minnesota students are set to start fall classes....
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Trump administration makes another appeal to the Supreme Court to allow mail ballot restrictions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Sunday renewed its appeal to the Supreme Court to allow new restrictions on mail ballots in time for the midterms. The filing came after U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani extended an order against the Postal Service enforcing P...
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Police calls near St. Paul’s Randolph homeless encampment up more than 1,200% after Pig’s Eye clearing
A St. Paul encampment has more than tripled in size — and city leaders say the situation may now be more dangerous than the one they just shut down.
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Molly says your Sunday looks to be the drier day to head to the Minnesota State Fair
Another summerlike feel of a day is expected with highs climbing into the mid 80’s and high humidity. Most shower and thunderstorm activity should remain west and south of the metro, but clouds associated with this system will linger over the area. Your Labor Day is trending wett...
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Janssen scores first three MLS goals as Portland beats Minnesota 5-4
PORTLAND, Ore.. (AP) — Vincent Janssen scored early in the second half to finish off a hat trick in his first start and fourth MLS appearance, helping the Portland Timbers outlast Minnesota United 5-4 on Saturday night. Portland (9-10-4) used two goals by Janssen and an own goal ...
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Minnesota State Fair: What to know on Day 11
The 2026 Minnesota State Fair is nearing its conclusion with another round of warm and humid weather on Sunday. Here’s what you need to know about Day 11 of the Great Minnesota Get-Together. Jump to: Gate Times | What’s New | Forecast | Themes | Grandstand | 5 at the Fair Click t...
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MN weather: Dry and humid Sunday, storm chances to west
It will be a warm and humid final fair Sunday for the Twin Cities while the best chance of storms will be in western Minnesota ahead of storm chances on Labor Day....
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American Airlines passenger duct-taped to seat after alleged midair outburst
A passenger on an American Airlines flight was restrained to his seat with duct tape and zip ties after a midair outburst, forcing the plane to be diverted....
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Is asking high school sweetheart to wait during military stint selfish?
Our new advice columnist Ask Adri says when career goals change, love alone may not be enough for this couple to stay together.
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Tolkkinen: We've seen more monarchs in western Minnesota. I hope that means we're doing something right.
Only time will tell if our efforts to save the iconic butterfly will pay off.