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Hot and Humid Today then Less Humid Tuesday and Strong T-Storms possible early Wednesday morning.
Hot and Humid Today in the Twin Cities with highs near 90 degrees and dew points near 70 degrees will produce Heat Index Values in the low 90s with Northwest Winds at 5 to 10 mph. Clear this evening and Less Humid with dew points falling into the low 60s and air temperatures by T...
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Dolly Parton estate announces 2-day festival ‘Dollyfest’ to celebrate her legacy
NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton is not done yet. The estate behind the icon, who died of cancer last week at age 80, has announced Dollyfest, a two-day festival to be held in Nashville and London across two consecutive weekends in 2027. According to a press release Monday morning, t...
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Live: Minnesota State Fair Day 5
It's day five of the Minnesota State Fair and it's Senior Day, which means discounted admission for fairgoers ages 65 and up.
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Jurors in Lindsay Clancy trial deliberating for a third day in child killings case
PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial resumed deliberating for a third day Monday to determine whether to hold the former labor and delivery nurse criminally responsible for killing her three children in 2023 — a case that has drawn attention to maternal menta...
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No verdict after 3 days of deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy trial over the killing of her kids
PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial on Monday spent a third day deliberating without reaching a verdict on whether the former labor and delivery nurse is criminally responsible for killing her three children in 2023 — a case that has drawn attention to mater...
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Xcel Energy outage leaves 1,200 Cannon Falls customers without power
More than 1,200 Xcel Energy customers in Cannon Falls are without power as crews are working to restore service in the area on Monday morning. As of 7 a.m., Xcel Energy’s outage map showed about 1,200 customers without power. According to the company, power went off just before 8...
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Minnesota weather: Hot, sunny but not as steamy on Monday
Monday brings another hot day across Minnesota, though it will be slightly less humid with plenty of afternoon sunshine.
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Ken Barlow says day 5 of the Fair will be a hot one
Good Monday —Fifth Day of the Fair–morning! Today will be a hot last day of August and it will be what many of us associate with the State Fair. This morning, the humidity will be high and then drop this afternoon. Even though the humidity will drop later today, our afternoon tem...
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More storms possible at Grand Canyon where a flash flood killed 1 person and left 15 missing
GRAND CANYON VILLAGE, Ariz. (AP) — State and federal officials ramped up efforts Monday to locate around 15 people who are missing after a major flash flood swept through in the Grand Canyon , killing at least one person. Weather forecasters warned rain and thunderstorms could br...
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More storms possible at Grand Canyon where a flash flood killed at least 2 people, others missing
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — At least two bodies have been recovered since a major flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon , park officials said Monday, as search and recovery efforts continued for about 15 people still missing. Weather forecasters warned rain and ...
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Family identifies Texas man among those killed in Grand Canyon flood as rescuers search for missing
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — The bodies of a Texas chiropractor and at least one other person have been found after a major weekend flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon , and forecasters warned more flooding was possible as heavy rain shrouded the canyon walls. ...
government
Risk of getting ‘doored’ keeps wary Minnesota riders on the edge of their bike seats
A devoted St. Paul bicyclist died this summer when he hit a just-opened car door. The driver was not cited, and few ever are.
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‘We are ready’: Saffron’s opening night arrives with fire, family and joy
A behind-the-scenes look as Sameh Wadi opens his Minneapolis restaurant shows the heartache, hard work and hopes of the Palestinian-Minnesotan chef.
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‘Kids literally disappeared’: Minnesota schools lost at least 1,700 students following Operation Metro Surge
Minnesota school districts with high numbers of English learners saw enrollment drops following Operation Metro Surge. When students started returning from online learning, North High paraprofessional Gabby Benavente Hobart recalled “a lot of joy” tempered by the feeling of loss ...
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Meet the Minnesota high school football 2026 preseason Dream Team
Four players from Moorhead and three from Shakopee highlight our preseason picks for the top players in the state.
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This injury ‘changed the entire trajectory’ of the Vikings. Is Kyler Murray finally their answer?
Teddy Bridgewater was 23 and taking control of a Super Bowl contender when his devastating knee injury set Minnesota’s decade-long QB carousel in motion — a journey that now lands on Murray....
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Karina strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane in the Pacific far from land, forecasters say
MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Karina strengthened Monday into a powerful Category 4 storm in the Pacific Ocean but isn’t threatening land, forecasters said. The storm has intensified quickly since becoming a hurricane Sunday and has been fueled by warm waters far offshore, the U.S. Nati...
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Coastal Louisiana and Texas warned of tropical storm as a potential hurricane moves toward Hawaii
MIAMI (AP) — The National Hurricane Center posted a tropical storm warning on Monday for the Gulf of Mexico coast near the Texas-Louisiana state line. As of late Monday morning, the potential tropical cyclone was centered about 130 miles (210 kilometers) south of Morgan City, Lou...
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Coastal Texas and Louisiana warned of tropical storm as a potential hurricane moves toward Hawaii
MIAMI (AP) — The National Hurricane Center issued a tropical storm warning on Monday for the Gulf of Mexico coast from the Galveston and Houston, Texas, area to the western parishes of Louisiana. As of late Monday morning, the potential tropical cyclone was centered about 120 mil...
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Fraud is the GOP’s strongest issue. Klobuchar may be its hardest target.
Lisa Demuth says Amy Klobuchar was silent as fraud engulfed state programs. But Klobuchar, a federal lawmaker, is not responsible for the administration of state government....
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Minnesota Nice might be holding back state’s bystander CPR rates
Minnesota has a lower rate of bystanders who attempt the life-saving technique. A new state law for schools could give it a boost.
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Burcum: Can Michele Tafoya turn celebrity into a U.S. Senate seat?
From Jesse Ventura to Al Franken, famous names have found an unusually receptive electorate in Minnesota. A political scientist dissects the impact on the race between Tafoya and Peggy Flanagan....
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Minnesota State Fair: What to know on Day 5
The 2026 Minnesota State Fair continues on with more hot and muggy conditions on Monday. Here’s what you need to know about Day 5 of the Great Minnesota Get-Together. Jump to: Gate Times | What’s New | Forecast | Themes | Grandstand | 5 at the Fair Click the banner image above fo...
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Review: Sierra Ferrell hosts a Dolly-honoring love-in at fair
Country legend Tanya Tucker added to the classic, spirited vibe of Sunday’s grandstand show.
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Closing arguments to begin in trial of man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur killing
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Closing arguments are scheduled Monday in one of hip-hop’s most anticipated trials for the man accused of orchestrating the death of Tupac Shakur . Duane ”Keffe D” Davis , 63, faces a single count of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further...
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Closing arguments begin in trial of a man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur killing
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Closing arguments started Monday in one of hip-hop’s most anticipated trials for the man accused of orchestrating the death of Tupac Shakur . Duane ”Keffe D” Davis , 63, faces a single count of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or as...
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Man charged after alleged cockfighting operation found in Forest Lake
An Oakdale man is facing animal cruelty charges after investigators uncovered what they say was a cockfighting operation at a Forest Lake property.
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Minnesota man invents AI-powered machine to kill weeds
A Minnesota inventor has built a weed-killing machine that uses artificial intelligence, robotics, and steam — no chemicals required.
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Inver Grove Heights police investigating 3 found dead inside residence
Authorities say three people were found dead inside an Inver Grove Heights residence Sunday afternoon after police were called to do a welfare check on an individual....
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New Brighton man at large after stabbing couple 15+ times while they slept: Charges
A New Brighton man is accused of stabbing two people in their bed before fleeing the scene in a stolen vehicle, according to charges filed in Anoka County Court....
business
Wisconsin Better Business Bureau warns of text, phone scams amid new study
The Wisconsin BBB released a new study showing the damaging impact of text and phone scams with tips on how to protect yourself from them.
government
Mississippi mayor argues against lowering flag for Dolly Parton after her death
Mayor Ken Adams argued half-staff flags should be kept for military heroes, presidents and fallen first responders, not celebrities.
parks
Vikings set 53-man roster for upcoming season
With the preseason in the rearview mirror and the regular season just weeks away, the Vikings have finalized their initial 53-man roster. There was much speculation about whether J.J. McCarthy would make the cut after a shaky training camp and preseason, but he was included on th...
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Aspiring rapper, two others charged in $8.1 million check-cashing scheme
The Justice Department charged three people, including a Los Angeles-area rapper, in connection with a multi-million dollar check-cashing scheme.
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The Vikings’ 53-man roster is set. See who made the cut — and who didn’t.
The Vikings made their final decisions Sunday, settling key position battles and revealing how they plan to enter the 2026 season.
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Minnesota Supreme Court denies Mike Lindell's recount challenge
An effort by former MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell to force the state to allow a recount in the Republican primary for Minnesota governor under his terms has been denied by the Minnesota Supreme Court....
safety
Three found dead in Inver Grove Heights home, police say
There is no known threat to the public, police said. The investigation is ongoing.
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3M lawsuit: City of Hastings sues over alleged PFOA contamination
Hastings is suing 3M over what it says is decades of toxic chemical contamination that has reached the city's public drinking water supply.
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Vikings trade OT Walter Rouse, 7th-round pick to the Patriots
On Sunday, the Vikings announced that they traded OT Walter Rouse and a seventh-round pick to the New England Patriots in exchange for a sixth-round pick. The completion of the trade is pending Rouse passing a physical. The 6’6″, 330-pound offensive lineman has spent the last two...
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Angel Reese breaks WNBA record with her 29th double-double as Dream beat Lynx 89-81
Angel Reese broke a WNBA record with her 29th double-double this season, Allisha Gray made six 3-pointers and finished with 23 points and 11 rebounds, and the Atlanta Dream beat the league-leading Minnesota Lynx 89-81 on Sunday in their last game before the FIBA World Cup break. ...
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Braemar Arena construction project delayed up to 8 weeks due to frozen soil
Edina city officials say a $45 million renovation at Braemar Ice Arena is delayed up to eight weeks after crews unexpectedly found frozen soil under the East Rink floor....
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3 found dead in Inver Grove Heights home, authorities investigating
An investigation is underway after three people were found dead in an Inver Grove Heights home on Sunday. The Inver Grove Heights Police Department said that officers responded to the 3200 block of 78th Street East for a welfare check and found three people dead inside. The medic...
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Opinion | Peptides are having a moment. Here’s what the ads don’t tell you.
The science hasn’t yet caught up with the marketing.
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Hundreds of digital speed-reading signs are coming to rural highways
The signs are to alert drivers that they need to slow down as they approach small towns.
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US forces launch first attack on Iran in a month
The U.S. military launched its first attack on Iranian forces in a month to prevent them from placing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. official told The Associated Press....
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Zebby Matthews finishes stellar August as Twins beat White Sox 5-1
Zebby Matthews took a perfect game into the sixth inning and pitched a career-high 8 1/3 innings as the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 5-1 on Sunday to avoid being swept by the American League Central leaders. Josh Bell had a pair of RBI singles and Luke Keaschall hom...
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Wisconsin hunting season opens in September
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has released guidelines and information for September's hunting season.