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Tupac Shakur murder: Duane 'Keefe D' Davis found guilty in 1996 drive-by shooting of rapper
A jury in Las Vegas has found Duane 'Keefe D' Davis guilty in orchestrating rapper Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing.
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Metro property tax hikes loom as cities and counties face funding pressure
Property owners across the Twin Cities metro could soon be paying significantly more in property taxes, and even then, some services may still get cut....
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Man sentenced to 30 years for role in fatal Boom Island Park shooting
A man has learned his prison sentence for his role in a Boom Island Park shooting that left one dead and others injured. Zyere Jakay Porter, 24, was sentenced to 30 years on Monday after pleading guilty to one count of aiding/abetting second-degree intentional murder and two coun...
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New Minnesota state law prevents window-smashing suspects from seeing charges
More than 200 damaged vehicle windows in Minneapolis have raised questions about whether detained teens will face charges. Minneapolis police said three suspects, ages 11, 12 and 16, were detained Tuesday morning on Grand Avenue after a string of smashed vehicle windows. RELATED:...
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Federal crackdown on commercial driving schools does not include companies in Minnesota, for now
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a crackdown on commercial driving schools across the country on Monday, targeting operations that failed to make sure students were proficient in English, a longstanding federal rule. A White House task force to root out fraud acros...
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Crash course in cardiac response: Schools racing to comply with new state law to protect children
“Has anyone called 911?” — one of a dozen steps in an effective response to the discovery of a student down, heart not beating. This is a drill, part of the training for the New Prague Area Schools’ brand-new Cardiac Emergency Response Team . Like schools around the state, they’r...
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ChatGPT for Minnesota district's teachers: St. Cloud says AI won't grade your kids
Minnesota's classrooms are getting a high-tech upgrade, and one district is leading the way.
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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after 18 months on the job, White House says
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, the White House said Monday. Here's what to know.
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Shakopee officials defend Flock cams against 'misinformation' ahead of meeting
Documents posted to the Shakopee City Council agenda are defending the city's Flock cameras program against “social media outrage campaigns" and “misinformation" ahead of a council discussion this week on the license plate reading tech....
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Supreme Court signs off on White House ballroom construction continuing
Construction of the new ballroom at the White House will continue following a temporary order by the Supreme Court.
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Minnesota State Fair inflation slows to 3%, St. Thomas 'On a Stick' report finds
Your wallet might not take as big of a hit at the Minnesota State Fair this year, according to the "On a Stick" inflation report done by the University of St. Thomas....
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Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota
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Minnesota State Fair: Record early attendance by the numbers
More people have attended the first four days of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair than in any other year on record. That includes two daily records — the first two days. Overall, 729,146 attended the Great Minnesota Get-Together from Thursday through Sunday. That equates to an avera...
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Lindsay Clancy murder trial: Jury enters 3rd day of deliberations without a verdict
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial returns Monday for a third day of deliberations, weighing whether she was criminally responsible when she killed her three children....
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South Minneapolis neighbors rattled by weekend stabbing death
A south Minneapolis neighborhood is searching for answers after a man was found stabbed to death outside a home over the weekend. Minneapolis police said officers found Joe Eder dead from an apparent stab wound at around 6:45 a.m. Sunday in a yard near Portland Avenue South and E...
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Minnesota DNR urges residents to water trees during continued drought
Minnesota's summer heat and continued drought conditions are adding stress to trees, causing them to shed leaves earlier than usually seen.
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Delta flight to Orlando returns to Minneapolis after pilot experiences ‘medical issue’
A Delta Air Lines plane headed to Orlando from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport turned around mid-flight after a pilot experienced a “medical issue” on Monday. According to a Delta spokesperson, Flight 1208 returned to MSP Airport shortly after taking off and landed bac...
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Minneapolis man gets 30-year sentence in 'war zone' shooting at Boom Island
One of the men involved in the deadly, gang-related drive-by shootout at Boom Island last year that police likened to a "war zone" which left one woman dead was sentenced Monday to 30 years behind bars....
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Dollyfest to honor Dolly Parton over 2 weekends and on 2 continents
The life and legacy of Dolly Parton will be celebrated over the course of two weekends next year during a festival that will span two continents, reflecting the country icon’s global impact....
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Expected indictment of ICE agent accused in Minneapolis shooting remains in limbo
The charges appeared forthcoming last week against ICE agent Christian Castro. They never materialized before he was released.
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Lender takes over W.A. Frost building in St. Paul through foreclosure
John Rupp, longtime owner of the building and restaurant, said he plans to refinance his mortgage and reclaim the property.
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Treasury Department restricts journalists from covering North Carolina G20 meeting
Several news outlets have been denied press credentials to cover a major international finance gathering in North Carolina, raising concerns over media transparency....
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Flock cameras must be pulled from Florida state roads within 30 days, DeSantis orders
Florida transportation officials are ordering local law enforcement agencies to remove automated license plate readers from state highway rights of way, citing privacy concerns, reports of misuse and the rapid expansion of surveillance technology....
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Check your piggy bank - You may have a rare 1969 penny worth up to $600,000
A penny minted at the San Francisco Mint in 1969 may be worth up to $600,000 due to what is referred to as a "doubled die obverse" mistake made during the minting process....
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Wisconsin DNR announces early goose hunting season opens Sept. 1
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has announced early goose season opens Tuesday. The DNR has provided further information and guidelines on what to know if you plan to go out on a hunt....
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2 charged after police find stolen Suni Lee statue
A mother and son now face felony charges after a stolen statue of Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee was found inside their St. Paul home. Court records show Dashawn Tyree Caradine, 22, and Tamica Nicole Bazinet, 44, are each charged with one count of receiving stolen property with a...
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Tofu recalled over possible ink contamination; sold in 29 states
More than 10,000 cases of tofu were recalled across nearly 30 states after the discovery of a potential contaminant.
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Suni Lee statue recovery leads to felony charges for St. Paul mother and son
A mother and son are facing charges after a shots fired call led to the discovery of a stolen bronze bust of Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee in a bedroom closet....
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The Vikings’ 53-man roster is already changing. Here’s who they added — and who they cut.
The Vikings claimed offensive linemen Trevor Keegan and Nick Samac off waivers to bolster a thin position group, while waiving former Gophers QB Max Brosmer. One player who survived Sunday’s cuts still has to go....
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Family sues after 6-year-old girl dies when badminton racket shaft pierces skull
The family of a 6-year-old New Jersey girl who died after a badminton racket came apart and pierced her skull during a Maine vacation is suing the Massachusetts-based maker of the sports equipment....
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They’re not all budget breakers: 25 State Fair foods for $10 or less
We scoured the fairgrounds for deals and found these delicious cheap eats, from top-of-class comforts to new, unexpected budget-friendly bites.
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Charges: St. Paul man shot his girlfriend’s brother over argument about TV
A St. Paul man is facing a murder charge after allegedly shooting his girlfriend’s brother during an argument about moving a TV on Saturday. Court filings show 20-year-old Alvin James Smith was charged Monday with one count of second-degree murder in connection with the death of ...
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Brown: Our national museum takes a welcome road trip to rural America
The Smithsonian is on tour ― including here in Minnesota.
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St. Paul murder charges: Argument over moving TV turns deadly
An argument over moving a television on Aug. 29 ended with a man being shot and killed inside his mother's St. Paul home, according to charges filed in Ramsey County Court....
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Medtronic recall prompts FDA safety alert after 184 serious injuries
The medical device company operated from Minnesota initiated a global product recall in August. There were reports of a similar problem last year, as well....
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Americans warned against travel plans as terrorism threatens popular destination
The State Department's Level 3 advisory warns of terrorism and unrest in Israel, with some areas near Gaza carrying a Level 4 "Do Not Travel" warning.
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Eagle Lake bust: Teen arrested after weapons, drugs found at home with kids inside
An 18-year-old is behind bars after investigators uncovered an arsenal of firearms, illegal machine gun conversion devices and drugs inside an Eagle Lake home on Aug. 26....
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Frost re-sign captain Kendall Coyne Schofield to two-year contract
Minnesota Frost captain Kendall Coyne Schofield will stay in St. Paul for two more seasons, the club announced on Monday. Coyne Schofield, a two-time Walter Cup winner and Olympic gold medalist, was re-signed to a standard PWHL player contract. Details on her exact salary were no...
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8/28 Hole in Win
Christine Tieman from Ramsey steps up to play Hole in Win presented by HealthPartners . The Hole in Win putt putt was designed and built by Wonder Studios and Can Can Wonderland. The post 8/28 Hole in Win first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News ....
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Hastings sues 3M over PFAS contamination in 5 city drinking wells
The city of Hastings is suing 3M, alleging PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” from the company’s Cottage Grove facility contaminated five city drinking water wells. According to court documents filed Wednesday, Hastings alleges that 3M released these chemicals through smokestack emiss...
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Twin Cities gas prices drop 15 cents in one week, now averaging $4.04 per gallon
Twin Cities drivers are getting a little relief at the pump, but it may not last long.
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RandBall: Wolves and Wild have the same goal. Their salary caps make getting there very different.
Landing Jonathan Kuminga forced the Wolves to make another trade. Keeping Quinn Hughes could cost the Wild a fortune. Here’s how each league’s rules are shaping Minnesota’s championship pursuits....
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Britax recalls over 144,000 child seats - See what models have been recalled
Britax Child Safety, Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain models of its B-Safe and Endeavor model car seats due to the risk of injury from a loose carrying handle....
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Trump urges Canadian companies to move to US: ‘I don’t want Canadian anything’
President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Canada on Sunday, accusing the country of "ripping" the U.S. off "for decades."
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State Fair removes crop art from exhibition after artist allegedly doxxed
Visitors spotted State Fair staff taking the piece off the wall on Sunday. It featured the term “8647,” which is used by critics of President Donald Trump....
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Donkey shot, killed in Polk County; Cedartown officer on leave
A Cedartown police officer has been placed on administrative leave after a donkey was fatally shot in Polk County on Sunday.
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Challenger calls Mass senator 'too old' for another term
A candidate in a Massachusetts senate race is raising questions about a veteran lawmaker's age, joining a wave of midterm challengers taking on longtime incumbents....
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2026 Arts, Beats & Eats: What to know
The Arts, Beats & Eats festival is returning to Royal Oak this Labor Day Weekend. We have everything you need to know about planning your festival attendance here....
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Blatnik Bridge connecting Minnesota, Wisconsin to undergo $1.8B reconstruction
A major bridge connecting two states is getting a long-overdue overhaul.