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Frozen buffalo chicken products recalled over inspection issue
Nearly 25,000 pounds of frozen buffalo chicken products are being recalled after they were produced without federal inspection.
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RandBall: Quinn Hughes could cost the Wild big — and tighten their window to win a Stanley Cup
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar is reportedly nearing an extension that could finally set the market for Hughes after two months of waiting and an increasingly uncomfortable summer in Minnesota....
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Memory chip shortage drives up computer prices at Best Buy, other retailers
Richfield-based Best Buy’s sales growth this summer was primarily due to the higher prices on computers. Now PC makers must compete with AI data centers for the chips, driving up the price....
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Teamsters, Chisago County reach tentative deal that could end nearly 120-day strike
A tentative agreement could end nearly a 120-day strike involving Chisago County union workers. Around 170 Chisago County workers have been on strike since May 1. On a Facebook post , Teamsters Local 320 announced a three-year deal and said members will have a ratification vote o...
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Magical Oz becomes a ‘Wiz’ of a classroom in north Minneapolis
When Catholic Charities’ Northside Child Development Center in Minneapolis puts on a play, children learn more than just their lines.
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Former Minnesota Viking Everson Griffen arrested for refusing to leave I-394 in Minneapolis
Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen was arrested Wednesday morning after he was walking on Interstate 394 in Minneapolis and refused to leave....
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Annunciation shooting 1 year later: How community can honor those impacted
Thursday, Aug. 27 marks one year since the deadly mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis. Now, the community is focused on healing, with many channeling their grief into action....
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NHC: Tropical Storm Dolly forms in the Atlantic
Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Atlantic, becoming the fourth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
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Sunshine Today and Friday then Scattered T-Storms into the Weekend with Humid Conditions.
Wonderful Weather Today in the Twin Cities with lots of Sunshine and Low Humidity along with Lighter Winds. Temperatures will be in the low 80s this afternoon with Northwest Winds at 5 to 15 mph. Clear Skies Tonight for the Red Full Moon Lunar Eclipse at 11:12 p.m. ( temperatures...
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Live: Minnesota State Fair kicks off with pickle-packed new foods
The gates are open. Follow the Star Tribune as the Taste team tries all the new foods on the first day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together. Plus, concert reviews, visitor guides and reports straight from the fairgrounds....
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Petition to rename Nashville airport after Dolly Parton gains traction
A petition to rename Nashville International Airport after Tennessee’s own Dolly Parton is gaining traction online.
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Butler homers and Williams hits a 2-run triple as the Athletics beat the Twins 7-4
Lawrence Butler homered, Alika Williams hit a two-run triple and the Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 7-4 on Wednesday night to win the three-game series. Minnesota (64-70) fell four games behind Cleveland for the final American League playoff spot. Tommy White had three hits f...
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Live updates: First day of the Minnesota State Fair
Gates are open for the 2026 Minnesota State Fair, which runs through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7.
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ICE agent released from Texas jail after court ruling in extradition battle
ICE agent Christian Castro has been released from jail in Texas after a judge denied a motion by Minnesota officials seeking to keep him held as they fight for his extradition in a Hennepin County case....
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Minnesota I-94 eastbound lanes partially blocked after crash near Hwy. 280
First responders are at the scene of a crash in the eastbound lanes of I-94 near the Hwy. 280 exit. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has not released any information about the crash or if anyone was injured. A traffic camera in the area shows that traffic is still flowi...
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Metro Transit bus crash rolls Kia on I-94 near Franklin Ave.
A Metro Transit bus was involved in a crash that caused a Kia Soul to rollover, hospitalizing the driver on I-94 near Franklin Ave, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The crash at 5:46 on Thursday morning caused a slight traffic delay for the I-94 eastbound lanes before fir...
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Minnesota State Fair weather: Sunshine and low 80s for opening day
The Minnesota State Fair kicks off Thursday under blue skies, low humidity and comfortable temperatures, making for a beautiful opening day at the Great Minnesota Get-Together....
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Annunciation Remembrance Day honors shooting victims in south Minneapolis
Thursday marks one year since the Annunciation church and school shooting and south Minneapolis is honoring the lives lost and the survivors with a day of remembrance, support and acts of kindness. The city declared that Aug. 27 is now Annunciation Remembrance Day in the city as ...
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Mike Lindell’s memoir foreshadowed his failed run for Minnesota governor
His Trump-backed candidacy followed a familiar pattern of improbable comebacks and enormous risks before Minnesota Republicans decisively turned him away....
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Metro governments across the Twin Cities mull sizable property tax hikes
Rising costs and state and federal cost shifts are pushing some local governments toward steep levy increases — and service cuts.
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How not to be a jerk at the Minnesota State Fair
This week’s Minnesota Manners: Yes, it has barns, but there’s no need to act like you were raised in one. Here’s our best fair etiquette advice.
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Ken Barlow has a great first day of the Fair forecast!
Good Thursday —First Day of the Fair–morning! After a cool start to the Fair with morning temperatures in the 50’s and lower 60’s, we can expect sunshine mixed with a few patchy clouds on to start the Great Minnesota Get Together. Afternoon temperatures today will rise into the l...
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Scoggins: St. Thomas jumped to Division I amid unprecedented change. Can it turn chaos into opportunity?
The college sports world the Tommies signed up for no longer exists, but athletic director Phil Esten believes they’re well-positioned to navigate the new one....
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Opinion | What I lost when my childhood church became a crime scene
A year after the Annunciation Church shooting, I still struggle to reconcile what happened in a place that once held so much joy for me.
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Fundraiser supports Annunciation shooting victims
Fundraiser supports Annunciation shooting victims The post Fundraiser supports Annunciation shooting victims first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News ....
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Minnesota State Fair kicks off Thursday
The countdown is almost over as the Minnesota State Fair gets underway with new food, rides and vendors for fairgoers to enjoy. Gates are set to open at 7 a.m. on Thursday morning as all the festivities get underway. RELATED: Minnesota State Fair 2026: Full list of 36 new foods a...
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Minnesota autism provider is paying staff out of pocket amid approval delays
Scott Carlson is worried about a gap in services for his son. “He has profound autism, he’s severely disabled,” he explains. “He hits himself. There’s a lot of different things going on.” 19-year-old Grant is now among 150 clients of Behavioral Dimensions, a St. Louis Park provid...
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Some Minnesota farmers feel pressure of dry spell as drought deepens
Much of Minnesota is experiencing a drought. Nearly half of the state is in a severe drought.
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Molly says conditions for the first day of The Minnesota State Fair are shaping up to be picture-perfect
Northwesterly flow remains in place for Thursday, and we keep the rain chances out of the forecast with low humidity and plenty of sunshine. We stay dry during the day Friday with a noticeable rise in humidity and increasing cloud cover. Afternoon highs will run above normal, cli...
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St. Paul City Council calls for end to Flock cameras — but stops short of a ban
The St. Paul City Council wants Flock cameras gone, but it can't make that happen on its own.
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Mother who ran back into burning St. Paul duplex to save her daughter has died, GoFundMe says
A St. Paul mother who ran into a burning duplex to help her daughter has passed away from her injuries, according to a GoFundMe created to support her family . Bonnie Pierce, 38, was inside her home with two of her daughters when a fire broke out on Saturday afternoon. RELATED: S...
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Boston Scientific: Network outage the result of 'cybersecurity incident'
Boston Scientific is dealing with a cybersecurity attack that is disrupting its operations as the company works to restore its systems.
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Lily Peters' killer sentenced to life in prison
The convicted killer of Lily Peters was sentenced to life in prison four years after she was found dead near a walking trail in Wisconsin.
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Catastrophic floods kill over 350 in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,300 missing
DEVIGHAT, Nepal (AP) — Rescue teams searched Thursday for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-China border, where a deadly torrent of water and mud several stories high swept through communities a day earlier following a glacier collapse. Videos of the disaster showed peop...
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Catastrophic floods kill over 360 in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,400 missing
DEVIGHAT, Nepal (AP) — Rescue teams and military helicopters searched Thursday for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-China border, where a deadly torrent of water and mud several stories high swept through communities a day earlier following a glacier collapse. Videos of...
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Catastrophic floods kill over 390 in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,400 missing
DEVIGHAT, Nepal (AP) — Rescue teams and military helicopters searched Thursday for hundreds of missing people along the mountainous Nepal-China border, where a deadly torrent of water and mud several stories high swept through communities a day earlier following a glacier collaps...
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The latest: Last chance to buy $17 State Fair tickets is tonight
Follow the Star Tribune as the Taste team tries all the new foods on the first day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together. Plus, check concert reviews, visitor guides and on-the-field reports straight from the fairgrounds....
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Emerald ash borer threat: Tiny wasps released in Minnesota to save trees
Tiny wasps are facing a big mission in the fight against emerald ash borer in Minnesota.
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Annunciation shooting: Harper Moyski's parents launch project to preserve survivors' stories
The parents of Annunciation Church and School shooting victim Harper Moyski launched the One More Story Collective to preserve stories from those impacted by the Aug. 27, 2025 mass shooting....
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Accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, 3 co-defendants set for 2028 trial
A military judge rejected prosecutors’ push for a 2027 trial date in the long-delayed case.
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Annunciation Light Alliance: Shooting survivors find meaning 'moving their feet'
One year after a mass shooting shook a Twin Cities faith community, families are turning grief into action.
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GoFundMe to support Bonnie Pierce’s family
https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-bonnie-pierce-support-her-children-family?attribution_id=sl:3d1f1237-12bf-4de8-bb96-548143ab1334&lang=en_US&ts=1787681803&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp30-treatment-3&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=facebook The post GoFundMe to ...
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Former Viking Everson Griffen arrested for failing to stop walking on interstate
Everson Griffen, a former defensive end for the Vikings, was arrested after he refused to leave an interstate in Minneapolis Wednesday morning. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, at 2:51 am., troopers were called to I-394 near Dunwoody Boulevard for reports of a pedestrian ...
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Timberwolves reportedly fill power forward spot by adding Jonathan Kuminga on two-year, $12 million deal
The No. 7 overall pick in the 2021 draft gives the Wolves a needed option at power forward after the departures of Julius Randle and Naz Reid.