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Simple driving and maintenance tips to cut fuel costs The post Simple driving and maintenance tips to cut fuel costs first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News ....
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Cassandra Wilson, two-time Grammy-winning jazz singer, dies at 70
Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer known for her genre-bending contralto voice, has died at 70.
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These Midwest states have the best budgeters and credit scores in the country
Some Midwest states have come out on top — according to a new WalletHub survey — when it comes to budgeting. See where different states stack up.
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St. Paul minimum wage rates for 2027 announced
St. Paul workers are getting a pay bump in 2027 — and the city is making clear it will hold employers accountable.
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NBA suspends Clippers owner Ballmer, fines team $30M, Kawhi Leonard $700K in cap circumvention case
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NBA imposed a sweeping punishment against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday for violating salary cap circumvention rules, suspending owner Steve Ballmer for one year, fining the team $30 million and forcing it to forfeit five first-round draft picks. Al...
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Man drowns on Ely Lake after paddleboard fall with no life jacket
A 43-year-old man from Fayal Township died on Tuesday after falling into Ely Lake while paddleboarding with his daughter. Authorities believe neither were wearing life jackets....
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Dollywood theme park will add new features, including a waterfall, to honor Dolly Parton
SEVIERVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — Dolly Parton’s theme park in east Tennessee will unveil new features for fans to honor the life of the “dreamer-in-chief,” Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80. Sevierville , in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, will also be placing mark...
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Minnesota Nepalis and Tibetans hold vigil for victims of devastating floods
From left, Bijay Shrestha, president of the Association of Nepalis in Minnesota, comforts Mangala Sharma, a senior member of the Bhutanese American community after her speech about the devastating flash floods in Nepal at a rally at the Minnesota Capitol on Sept. 1, 2026. " data-...
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Searching for the great outdoors at the Great Minnesota Get-Together
Walking is central to the Minnesota State Fair experience, but what about a nature hike? Here’s how to find solitude, quiet spaces and a feeling of discovery amid the sea of humanity....
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The Vikings were the NFL’s biggest spender a year ago. Here’s why they changed course.
The Vikings shed expensive veterans and stocked their roster with young players. The result is one of the franchise’s youngest teams in years — and a major test of their ability to develop talent....
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Klint Kubiak selects Kirk Cousins as Raiders starting QB for opener against Miami
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Kirk Cousins , as expected, will be the Raiders ‘ starting quarterback when Las Vegas opens its season at home Sept. 13 against Miami, coach Klint Kubiak announced Wednesday. Cousins ran the first-team offense nearly the entire preseason with rookie and No....
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Operation Metro Surge community recovery survey
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Federal hemp ban delayed by lawmakers providing lifeline for Minnesota businesses
Lawmakers in Congress have passed a measure to delay a federal ban on hemp products that could severely hinder some Minnesota businesses that create popular gummies and seltzers....
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Chevron will expand Venezuela operations after Trump deal, company confirms
Chevron said it plans to invest more than $7 billion in Venezuela over the next five years and hopes to double its current production there to about 600,000 barrels a day....
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Cockfighting operation uncovered in Forest Lake: 3 Minnesota men charged
An alleged cockfighting operation in Forest Lake has landed three people in jail after investigators discovered several dead and injured roosters on the property during an animal cruelty investigation. According to court documents, Companion Animal Control agents responded to the...
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Here are Minnesota’s high school football state championship contenders
Strib Varsity’s Jim Paulsen gives a class-by-class breakdown of the teams that should reach the state semifinals and then the Prep Bowl.
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Stillwater man charged after child sexual abuse video uploaded to Reddit
Authorities say a video uploaded to Reddit led investigators to uncover more than 1,700 videos and images of child sexual abuse material on a Stillwater man's iPhone....
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Ohio Supreme Court denies Mackenzie Shirilla's latest appeal bid in double murder case
Convicted double murderer Mackenzie Shirilla suffered another legal setback after the Ohio Supreme Court denied her attorneys' request to reconsider its decision not to hear her latest appeal....
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Virginia elementary school evacuated following reported shooting incident
Police in Virginia say they responded to an emergency at an elementary school Wednesday morning, prompting an evacuation of students and staff.
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KARE anchor Julie Nelson says she anticipates 'being back to work soon'
The popular news personality is recovering from a June boating accident.
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School bus, childcare transport van crash in Apple Valley
A school bus and a childcare transport van carrying 11 students crashed near an intersection in Apple Valley on Wednesday morning, according to a spokesperson for the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school district (ISD 196). The childcare transport van was taking the 11 students to...
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Congress gives hemp businesses more time before ban takes effect
A bipartisan bill to delay the federal hemp ban until December of this year has passed Congress and is headed to President Trump’s desk. The new federal law will ban most hemp-derived THC products, impacting a $33 billion industry and local businesses. Hemp-derived THC became fed...
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Repeat offender from Mankato sentenced in child sexual abuse material case
A Mankato man has been sentenced to decades behind bars after pleading guilty to producing child sexual abuse material last year. After his arrest, authorities said they found hundreds of videos of abuse on his devices....
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Travelers warned of murder, kidnappings and drink-spiking robberies in vacation hot spot
The U.S. State Department issued an advisory for this South American destination warning that violent crime occurs "in urban areas, day and night."
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Minnesota Wild fans can now stream local games on Prime — here’s how and what it costs
Minnesota Wild games will be broadcast on Prime Video under a new multiyear deal starting this season. The team announced Prime as the exclusive streaming distributor for locally broadcast Minnesota Wild games in the Minnesota market for all non-nationally televised regular-seaso...
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Medtronic bets another $700M on surgical robots
The Minnesota medical device company will distribute technology from Hong Kong-based manufacturer, complementing its own Hugo robotic-assisted surgery system....
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Man drowns while paddleboarding with daughter on northern Minnesota lake
A man who was paddleboarding with his daughter in northern Minnesota fell off and drowned on Ely Lake, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. When first responders arrived at the lake at around 7:10 p.m. on Tuesday, the victim’s daughter told them that she pulled her...
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Vance Boelter returns to court for state murder case as his posts online fuel fight over evidence
Amid several legal filings around evidence and defense positions, a close friend of Boelter has also been helping him post lengthy writings online.
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The Minnesota Wild are taking their local games to Prime Video. Here’s what we know.
The Wild are among six NHL teams to partner with Amazon to distribute games. They also plan to have games on cable, satellite and over-the-air television through a new Wild+ network....
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Ed Markey wins Massachusetts primary in generational showdown
Sen. Ed Markey defeated challenger Rep. Seth Moulton in Tuesday’s Democratic primary, fending off a bid centered on age and generational change to secure his party’s nomination....
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Tropical Storm Edouard lashes Texas with disaster declared in parts of state
What was once Tropical Storm Edouard has hammered Texas with heavy rain and damaging winds after it made landfall Tuesday.
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Endangered gorillas Kamba and Nora make their Como Zoo debut
Two new critically endangered gorillas have arrived at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory.
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Costco opening 4 new stores in October with more locations planned as expansion continues - See where
Costco is continuing its expansion plan with four new locations opening next month and more in the works.
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Teen dies from brain-eating amoeba just days after Louisiana child's death
A teenager who contracted a brain-eating amoeba in North Carolina has died, just days after the rare infection claimed the life of a child in Louisiana....
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Vaccine guidance from U-led coalition breaks with Trump, again
Review of past studies by group led by University of Minnesota finds no new or worsening signs to discourage people from seeking flu, COVID-19, RSV shots this fall and winter....
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Employer health costs are expected to spike in 2027
A new U.S. survey anticipates an average increase of 11 percent unless benefits are cut, the highest rate in decades. Other findings also predict a sharp rise....
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Apple changes Lake Ontario name to ‘Lake America’ for US users of its Maps, following Trump’s order
CHICAGO (AP) — Apple has relabeled Lake Ontario to “Lake America” for U.S. users of its Maps app, following competitor Google days after President Donald Trump ordered a new name for the body of water amid his escalating trade war with Canada. As of Wednesday morning, Apple Maps ...
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DOJ expands beef price investigation to Walmart, Costco, Amazon and other major retailers
The DOJ said the retailers under investigation are Kroger, Publix, Walmart, Albertsons, Aldi, Ahold Delhaize, Costco and Amazon.
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Annunciation shooting: $2.6M in federal funds awarded for mental health, support services
The Annunciation Catholic School community will receive approximately $2.6 million in federal funding to help support those impacted by last year’s deadly mass shooting in Minneapolis....
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Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion
Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines — and highlight the science behind them — saying they hope to ease confusion caused by the Trump administration’s changing adv...
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