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After a slow spring, Twin Cities home sales surge ahead, along with prices
Closings, a reflection of deals signed months earlier, increased more than 10% during July.
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Peace groups call McCollum’s defense work a ‘betrayal’; GOP rival calls it ‘the swamp’
Without U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum’s advocacy, supporters say other states would benefit at Minnesota’s expense.
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Har Mar Mall owners want to redevelop property, but they still need to convince Cub Foods
The Roseville shopping center’s owner has been planning an overhaul for four years but is still negotiating with tenants, city records show.
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After nearly 30 years on the bluff, Swede Hollow Cafe will close shop Aug. 31
Plus a new era in Long Lake, a market favorite goes full time in Falcon Heights, tableside jamón in Cathedral Hill and more food news.
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Wildfire smoke is making it harder for Minnesota high school teams to practice
Minnesota wildfire season is getting worse and longer. Here’s how high school sports teams are adapting.
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Can Minnesota become the capital of the outdoor industry?
Outdoor Retailer conference will draw hundreds of stores and brands to Minneapolis this week.
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Vikings have a ‘coach on the field’ in Minnesota native Blake Cashman. But will they keep him?
The former Eden Prairie and Gophers star wants to finish his career in his home state, but he’s entering the final year of his contract with no extension talks yet....
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After an 11-year-old stabbed a stranger, Minnesota’s new juvenile justice law faces an early test
A law raising the age for when juveniles can be charged with crimes went into effect this month.
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Brown: There’s a Gen X-sized hole in our economy, politics and culture
Middle-aged Americans are currently hoisting this scattershot economy over our heads, desperately trying not to be crushed.
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Ken Barlow is forecasting just a few showers today
Good Tuesday morning! A few showers and an isolated thunderstorm are still possible today, but it will not rain all day. While there may be an isolated severe storm today across far Southern MN, no widespread severe weather is expected. Today will be a cooler day than Monday with...
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Josh Bell has early 2-run double and Twins bullpen makes lead hold up for 4-2 win over Braves
Josh Bell’s two-run double started the scoring in a four-run first inning, and the Minnesota Twins held on to beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Tuesday night. The first six batters reached against Atlanta starter Martín Pérez (8-7), with the first four in the order scoring. Bell’s f...
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A looming rock collapse threatens a Swiss village as thawing permafrost destabilizes the Alps
KANDERSTEG, Switzerland (AP) — An unstable mountain rock formation looming above the Swiss village of Kandersteg threatens a landslide that could rival the disaster that destroyed nearby Blatten last year, a collapse scientists linked to thawing permafrost and glacier dynamics. T...
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Opening arguments set to begin in Meta’s federal trial over child safety
Oakland, Calif. (AP) — Opening arguments are set to kick off Tuesday in a pivotal trial for Meta Platforms in a California federal court. Attorneys general from California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey are seeking extensive financial damages plus changes to how the company o...
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Opening statements set to begin in Meta’s federal trial over child safety
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Opening statements are set to kick off Tuesday in a pivotal trial for Meta Platforms in a California federal court, where states are seeking billions of dollars in damages for social media harms to children. Attorneys general from California, Colorado, Kent...
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Meta Platforms faces pivotal trial as opening statements begin in California
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Opening statements started Tuesday in a pivotal trial for Meta Platforms in a California federal court, where states are seeking billions of dollars in damages for social media harms to children. Attorneys general from California, Colorado, Kentucky and New...
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Dreyer’s recalls Outshine fruit bars over glass contamination fears
Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream is recalling several varieties of its fruit bars over concerns that they may be contaminated with glass.
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Hundreds of vigil gatherers honor victims of Hopkins and Burnsville fatal stabbings
More than 200 people listened as tearful speakers remembered Kristen Brown, her daughter Evie and her mother-in-law Alice Brown who were killed last week....
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Minneapolis skipped public housing inspections for nearly 30 years, court finds
Minneapolis has failed to inspect public housing units for decades, even though City law required it, and only acted after a court decision.
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From West St. Paul to the big screen: Minnesota-made 'Good Sport' lands at Edina theater
A locally made comedy is drawing crowds and attention at a west metro theater, putting Minnesota filmmaking in the spotlight.
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Minnesota federal judge blocks DOJ demand for unredacted voter registration data
On Monday, a federal judge for the U.S. District of Minnesota dismissed a lawsuit from the federal government demanding that the Minnesota Secretary of State hand over all unredacted voter rolls. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison’s office had filed a motion to dismiss on b...
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Strong storms for some through tonight – Chris
Good Monday evening! We’ve seen scattered severe storms across parts of Minnesota this evening, with some storms producing hail as large as tennis balls. Additional thunderstorms remain possible tonight as skies stay mostly cloudy and muggy, with lows falling into the mid-60s. Tu...
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Minnesota AG charges 2 in $1.5M Medicaid fraud scheme
Attorney General Keith Ellison announced on Monday that his Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) has charged two separate cases alleging over $1.5 million in fraud against the Medicaid program. Salman Ahmed Elmi is charged with eight felony theft offenses related to Reva Health’s b...
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New ranking shows the best and worst states for women's equality
Here's which states topped a new ranking of the best states for women’s equality. See which states lead on pay, jobs, education and political representation....
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Crash closes I-494 near Highway 12 in Eden Prairie Monday evening
Drivers face major delays after a crash shut down westbound Interstate 494 near Highway 212 on Monday evening.
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Man busted after customs uncovers bizarre cargo hidden inside 22 pairs of socks
A man was arrested at a Tokyo airport after authorities discovered about 200 lizards stuffed inside 22 pairs of socks in his suitcase, according to reports....
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$2.5M Medicaid fraud tied to Minneapolis sex trafficking ring involving ex-Anoka County prosecutor
A group accused of running a sex trafficking ring in Hennepin County now faces additional allegations of Medicaid fraud, with investigators linking the scheme to millions in questionable billing....
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'One of the best sisters you could ask for': Sister of Hopkins daycare victim speaks out
The sister of Kristen Brown, the mother and daycare operator killed in the deadly in-home daycare stabbing last week, is remembering Kristen as a kind, loving sister and a peacemaker....
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Minnesota man honored as 'outstanding refugee' charged in Medicaid fraud case
A man who was once honored as an "outstanding refugee" by the Minnesota Department of Human Services and has a startup with funding from a Shark Tank star is now facing Medicaid fraud charges in a case that has links to a sex trafficking case....
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Advocates say sex trafficking happens everywhere in Minnesota, not just cities
Advocates say a high-profile case involving an assistant Anoka County attorney is drawing new attention to how widespread sex trafficking is across Minnesota. RELATED: County attorney: More victims likely in sprawling sex trafficking scheme Local advocacy groups told 5 EYEWITNESS...
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Nearly 1 million Jeeps, Rams, Dodges and Chryslers recalled
A new Stellantis recall spans all four of the company’s American brands, including Chryslers, Dodges, Jeeps, and Rams.
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Should some past cases be reviewed as ex-Anoka County prosecutor faces sex trafficking charges? Law expert says yes.
A former Anoka County assistant attorney charged in a sex trafficking case was working for the county during the years the alleged operation was going on, Hennepin County prosecutors confirmed on Monday. Andrea Sampson, 35, faced a judge Monday afternoon on 26 charges in Hennepin...
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Rosemount's girls flag football state champs to sound the Gjallarhorn at Vikings preseason game
Flag football is exploding in popularity among girls in Minnesota. In 2025, when girls flag football started in high schools, there were 51 schools. In 2026, there are 104 teams. The Rosemount High School girls flag football team has a new state title and a new responsibility. Th...
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Massive Minnesota sex trafficking case sprawls to allege more than $1 million in Medicaid fraud
New charges allege that former Anoka County prosecutor Andrea Sampson owned a ‘commercial sex house’ she turned into an assisted living facility that billed Medicaid for over $500,000....
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Federal judge rejects Trump administration demand for Minnesota voter data
The Trump administration has sued several states to obtain voter registration lists.
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2 US regions lead ranking of 2025 population growth: See full list
A new look at recent population changes in the United States shows a definite pattern in where people choose to live. All five states that top the leaderboard for population growth sit either in the South or the Rocky Mountains....
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Minnesota voter rolls stay private after court rejects Trump 'fishing expedition'
A federal judge has thrown out the Trump administration’s push to get Minnesota’s complete voter rolls.
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A man’s body was found in the Mississippi River. The sheriff’s office wants more info on who he was.
Last week on Friday, a man’s body was found in the Mississippi River near Inver Grove Heights. Now, the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to learn more about Timothy Bryan Standish Jr. A press release says the 40-year-old lived in the Stevens Square neighborhood i...
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Dozens of deer in Wisconsin dead from EHD
Around 100 deer have been found dead in Washington County following the start of an EHD outbreak. The outbreak is likely to continue until the first frost of the season....
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Twin Cities gas prices hit $4/gallon, up 16 cents in one week
Drivers across the Twin Cities are feeling the pinch as average gasoline prices have surged past $4 per gallon, fueled by global supply disruptions and refinery issues....
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Jonas Brothers announce November St. Paul stop as part of Burning Up tour
The Jonas Brothers are hitting the road this fall on a new tour across North America, making a stop at St. Paul's Grand Casino Arena along the way.
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Dakota Co. Sheriff seeks tips after man found dead in Mississippi River
The Dakota County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help as it investigates the death of a man whose body was found in the Mississippi River near Inver Grove Heights last week....
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