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Mom, 2-year-old daughter die after hit by lightning in Florida storm, police say
A mother and her daughter died on Sunday afternoon after a reported lightning strike in Margate, Florida.
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University of Minnesota unveils winning Ice cream flavor for 175th anniversary
Minnesota’s love affair with dairy just got a little sweeter thanks to a new commemorative ice cream flavor born from a century-long partnership between the University of Minnesota and the state’s dairy industry....
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1 Dead after utility pole falls on car, ignites fire in Hopkins
Authorities say one person is dead after a utility pole fell on a vehicle in Hopkins Sunday afternoon.
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1 dead after utility pole falls on car, starts fire in Hopkins
One person is dead after a utility pole fell onto a car and started a fire in Hopkins on Sunday. The Hopkins police and fire departments said their crews responded to the 300 block of Blake Road North, where a utility pole fell onto a car. Hopkins officials said the car caught on...
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Flock camera debate grows as Dayton, St. Paul city councils set to take action
The list of cities debating the use of Flock cameras continues to grow. This week, at least two cities are set to address the issue — in St. Paul, a special meeting will be held to address police surveillance technology and data privacy, and in Dayton, the city council may enact ...
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Enes Kanter Freedom ejected from Fever-Sky game after he was confronted by Sky’s Cloud
CHICAGO (AP) — Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from Sunday night’s Indiana-Chicago WNBA game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud late in the third quarter. Freedom was sitting along the baseline. He had on a black shirt that read “WOMAN noun. adul...
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Teachers union boycotts Target, says company was silent on ICE surge
The American Federation of Teachers and its 15 million partner members plan to shop local until Target “is willing to stand with the Twin Cities.”
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Rahm, LIV players face uncertain future after season finale at Indy
WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — Jon Rahm finished the LIV Golf season Sunday in style — claiming his third straight season points title and his second team crown in a row at the revised season finale in suburban Indianapolis. Now the 31-year-old Spaniard and the other full-time tour playe...
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Tatis homers twice, drives in 4 runs to lead Padres to 8-1 win, 3-game sweep of Twins
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. hit two homers and drove in four runs for the red-hot San Diego Padres, who beat the Minnesota Twins 8-1 Sunday for a three-game sweep in a showdown of teams pushing for wild-card spots. Luis Rengifo hit a tiebreaking two-run double with the ba...
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Authorities investigating Hopkins fire Sunday afternoon
Authorities are on the scene of a fire in Hopkins Sunday afternoon. FOX 9 is working to learn more about what happened.
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Man arrested for road rage shooting in La Crosse, Wis.: police
A Wisconsin man is in jail after he allegedly fired shots during a traffic altercation last week, police say.
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Courtney Williams sidelined for Lynx’s chance to clinch No. 1 seed against Golden State
The All-Star guard was ruled out of Monday’s game with a right foot injury after exiting late in Friday’s win in Washington against the Mystics.
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Rochester daycare worker accused of slapping 2-year-old in the face
A Rochester daycare worker is facing criminal charges after she allegedly struck a toddler in the face at the facility where she worked.
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Alfalfa sprouts linked to E. coli, Salmonella outbreaks recalled after CDC warning
A recall has been issued for alfalfa sprouts linked to E. coli and Salmonella outbreaks that are blamed for at least 55 illnesses in 15 states.
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This Wisconsin city is among the best for home buyers in 2026
WalletHub ranked cities across the United States for their real estate markets and this Wisconsin city placed among the top 10.
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Nearly half of Minnesota experiencing severe drought conditions
A lack of rain this summer in Minnesota is causing lower water levels in lakes and leaving some farmers across the state struggling heading into the harvest season. The Minnesota DNR said 45% of the state is under a severe drought and nearly 90% is currently experiencing some lev...
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Central Honors Philando Castile
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Heading to the State Fair? Here’s where to catch your express bus from the suburbs
The round-trip fare is $6, a Fair-sized deal compared with $25 to park in fairground lots.
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MN Fraternal Order of Police DART Trailer GoFundMe
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Proposed Minneapolis property tax increases differ greatly based on area
Some Minneapolis homeowners could see property tax increases above the citywide proposal under Mayor Jacob Frey’s budget plan. Frey has proposed an 11.3% property tax increase to help close the city’s $60 million budget gap, but some parts of Minneapolis are expected to pay more ...
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Small plane crashes into Atlantic off Boca Raton coast; pilot unhurt, police say
A small-engine plane on its way from Fort Myers to the Bahamas crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Boca Raton on Saturday morning.
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Security worker stabbed in Minneapolis, 2 women arrested
A security worker is recovering after he was stabbed in during an altercation with two women who he refused to let into a nightclub.
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Fromm recalls wet dog food over potential metal contamination
Fromm Family Foods is recalling cases of wet dog food over potential metal contamination. It’s at least the second dog food recall announced this month....
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National Parks in the Midwest you can visit free Aug. 25
August 25th is the 110th birthday of the National Park Service and to celebrate, all parks will have free admission. Here are some of the parks around the Midwest that you can visit....
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Sabathani Living History Museum nomination form
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WI teen dies after high school football game injury
A high school senior in Wisconsin is dead after he was injured while playing a football game.
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Indiana Gov. Braun: NIPSCO has failed 21,000 residents still without power
Gov. Braun said NIPSCO continues to "fail" the more than 20,000 Indiana residents still without power nearly two weeks after major storms.
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Trump's plan to lower beef prices faces pushback from ranchers and some Republicans
President Trump is planning to allow more imported beef into the U.S. for the next 90 days in an effort to lower record-high beef prices.
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Tropical Storm Moke set to dump more heavy rain on hurricane-stricken Hawaii
HONOLULU (AP) — Tropical Storm Moke was swirling past Hawaii on Sunday, close enough to dump heavy rain on Big Island communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Lala. The National Hurricane Center located Moke’s center about 320 miles (515 kilometers) south-southwest of Hilo aroun...
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Justin: Three ways John Mulaney’s Minnesota return was extra special
The comedian shined under the stars at The Ledge.
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Tesla recalls nearly 3M vehicles over doors that may be difficult to open after crashes
Tesla announced Friday that it is recalling nearly 3 million vehicles, marking the largest automotive recall in the country's history.
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Buckcherry's tour bus involved in fatal, multi-vehicle crash
Buckcherry’s tour bus was involved in a fatal, multi-vehicle crash on a South Carolina interstate.
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Yeboah scores 2 goals, Minnesota beats Earthquakes 5-1, snaps 9-game winless streak
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Kelvin Yeboah scored two goals to help Minnesota United beat the San Jose Earthquakes 5-1 on Saturday night to snap a nine-game winless streak. Minnesota (7-7-7) won for the first time since a 3-2 victory at Columbus on May 2. The Earthquakes (10-8-3) have...
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DC Freedom 250 Grand Prix: How and when to watch Sunday’s race
Here’s when and where to watch FOX LOCAL’s coverage as the DC Freedom 250 Grand Prix takes over the National Mall.
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Polar the golden retriever reports for duty at Minnesota sober house for veterans with PTSD
Organizers say station dogs at the Bravo Zulu House in rural Winnebago could help veterans in their recovery from addiction.
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How did Two Harbors get its name? The story involves two small towns — and a place called Whiskey Row.
Before they became one North Shore city, Agate Bay and Burlington Bay followed very different paths. One became a railroad boomtown with 22 saloons and brothels packed into a single block....
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Douglas: Could El Niño deliver a super-sized autumn and mild winter?
Seasonal forecasts come with plenty of uncertainty, but meteorologists have some compelling clues about what Minnesota could see this fall and winter.
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Scoggins: These Vikings rookies are chasing NFL jobs after bigger college paydays
College athletes can now make serious money from endorsements and revenue sharing, providing this rookie class with financial lessons unlike any before it....
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Why value of Wolves, Lynx has skyrocketed to $4.5 billion — and investors still see upside
Winning, star power, massive media deals and a potential new arena are fueling investor interest in Minnesota’s NBA and WNBA franchises.
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The Annunciation diaries: Four families reflect on life in the year following the mass shooting in video diaries
As the first anniversary of the Annunciation school shooting approaches, four families take us inside their lives in the year following the tragedy.
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Walz’s decisions put Klobuchar on the spot in governor’s race
Amy Klobuchar and Lisa Demuth are confronting versions of the same problem: how to run alongside unpopular leaders of their own parties without being defined by them....
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Tolkkinen: A troll and a bridge are rewriting the story of a rural Minnesota town
A Danish artist and a Becker County farmer never met, but their work is key to Frazee’s revival.
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Padres rally behind Cronenworth, France in 7th inning to beat Twins 7-5
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jake Cronenworth raced home with the tying run on an error and Ty France singled in the go-ahead run during a four-run rally in the seventh inning that gave the San Diego Padres a 7-5 win against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night. The Padres remained in the N...
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Panama City Beach landmark Jaws Souvenirs shop destroyed by early morning fire
A massive early morning fire destroyed Jaws Souvenirs, an iconic beach retail shop on Thomas Drive in Panama City Beach.
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Minneapolis car break-ins: Police investigate 87 smashed windows across 9 neighborhoods
Minneapolis police are working to determine whether there is any connection between at least 87 car break-ins that happened across the city Friday morning....
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Man dies after SUV hits semi-truck at Kandiyohi County intersection
A deadly two-vehicle crash in Roseville Township claimed one man's life Saturday afternoon.
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St. Paul firefighters rescues woman, toddler as 3 fires break out in 90 minutes Saturday
St. Paul firefighters faced a relentless afternoon, battling three structure fires across the city in less than 90 minutes.
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Brief warm-up ahead of State Fair
Across Minnesota Sunday morning, we’re expecting much cooler lows than we’ve seen most of the month of August. Last week, there were some spots in far northern MN which got into the upper 30s; this time, we won’t get quite that chilly, but the Twin Cities Metro is expected to dro...
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St. Paul Fire responds to 3 fires in under 90 minutes
The St. Paul Fire Department was tested Saturday afternoon when it responded to three fires within 90 minutes. According to the department, three separate structure fires occurred in rapid succession, requiring significant personnel and resources. The first fire was reported at 2...
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Minnesota grower’s alfalfa sprouts linked to illnesses in 15 states, health officials say
U.S. health officials say a food-poisoning outbreak tied to alfalfa sprouts from Everything Sprouts involves multiple germs.