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2 children riding an e-bike were injured after colliding with a vehicle
Two children were taken to the hospital Saturday after they were involved in an accident with a vehicle in Brooklyn Park. According to Brooklyn Park Police, the crash was reported around 3:11 p.m. near Pearson Parkway and Sierra Parkway. Police said two children were riding an e-...
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Family mourns Hopkins daycare victims after deadly violence
The relatives of the Brown family are sharing their grief after the devastating murders at a Hopkins daycare and a Burnsville home last week that have left the communities rattled....
business
Grocery chain pulls more products as Salmonella-linked recall grows
The number of foods affected by the recall on fresh jalapeños keeps growing higher as more and more products are identified. On Friday, H-E-B added nearly 20 new items to its list of recalled foods that were sold in its stores....
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Filipino pageant queen proud of her small-town Minnesota roots
Elaina Arguelles of Le Center was crowned Miss Young Philippines USA in Los Angeles.
business
Rick’s Coffee Bar and Crema’s Coffee, both in Minneapolis, say they are victims of a robbery
Two coffee shops in Minneapolis said they were both robbed on Thursday night. Rick’s Coffee Bar said the break-in happened Thursday night, when someone broke a window and stole all their cash. Rick’s said they are still open for business but will operate on a card-only system for...
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Murray debuts as Minnesota’s starting QB and Dart throws for a TD as Vikings beat Giants 13-10
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Kyler Murray led a drive that ended in a field goal in his first game action since being named Minnesota’s starting quarterback, New York’s Jaxson Dart threw for a touchdown after passing a concussion test and the Vikings beat the Giants 13-10 in each...
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Florida man caught speeding claimed he was rushing to Buc-ee's bathroom, deputies say
Omar Soliman, 30, was arrested in Cocoa after a Brevard County deputy clocked his Audi driving 117 mph in a 70 mph zone along I-95.
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Kyler Murray shows command in Vikings debut; J.J. McCarthy still has work to do
Murray led the starting offense to points on his only series, while an uneven showing from McCarthy underscored the young QB’s need for better timing and accuracy....
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Eagan police arrest man who shot at them during domestic disturbance
Eagan police say they arrested a man who fired a shot at them when they responded to a domestic disturbance.
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Construction workers uncover $10 million in gold while building sewer under former brewery
Construction workers in Belgium this week uncovered $10.4 million in gold while building a new sewer below a former brewery, according to local police....
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Former Anoka Co. Assistant Attorney Andrea Sampson charged with profiting from prostitution ring
A Minnesota prostitution investigation uncovered the alleged involvement of former Anoka County Assistant Attorney Andrea Sampson, who is accused of maintaining fake companies to hide the profits of a sex trafficking operation....
safety
MSP investigating motive after six people found dead in northern Michigan
Michigan State Police are investigating after six people were found dead at three locations in northern Michigan Friday.
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Judge clears way for Trump administration to deport Somalis with temporary protected status
About 400 Somali people in Minnesota have TPS. The end of the protection could lead to deportations, though a legal challenge continues.
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Opinion | Months after the ICE surge, I still carry my passport with me
While the presence of agents may have dwindled, the unease in Minnesota’s immigrant communities hasn’t.
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Live: Kyler Murray leads FG drive in Vikings preseason debut vs. Giants
The Vikings’ first preseason game of 2026 is underway. Follow our ongoing updates, analysis and observations from the action at MetLife Stadium.
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How to watch the 2026 NFL Season — and how much it’ll cost
Watching the NFL in 2026 will require fans to navigate a mix of broadcast networks, live-TV packages and streaming services, with costs varying widely depending on how many games they want to see....
safety
Minneapolis man shot near Hennepin Avenue in early morning fight, police say
Minneapolis police are investigating a Saturday shooting after a man was found injured in a parking lot. According to the Minneapolis Police Department, officers responded to a shooting around 5:36 a.m. and found a man with a gunshot wound near 2929 Hennepin Avenue South. Police ...
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Minneapolis shooting on Bryant Avenue leaves woman injured
Minneapolis police are investigating a Friday shooting on Bryant Avenue that left one woman injured. According to the Minneapolis Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire near the 2700 block of Bryant Avenue North around 7:00 p.m. Authorities said officers foun...
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Eagan man fires shot at officers during domestic call arrest
An Eagan police arrest took a turn when a man fired a shot at officers on Saturday. According to the Eagan Police Department, officers responded to a domestic call near the 4400 block of Lynx Court around 6:10 a.m. Authorities said officers were able to contact the people involve...
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Man fires shot at Eagan officers during domestic call arrest
An Eagan police arrest took a turn when a man fired a shot at officers on Saturday. According to the Eagan Police Department, officers responded to a domestic call near the 4400 block of Lynx Court around 6:10 a.m. Authorities said officers were able to contact the people involve...
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US homicide rate falls to 75-year low as violent crime declines, FBI says
The U.S. homicide rate fell to its lowest level in 75 years in 2025 as violent and property crime declined nationwide, according to new FBI data.
business
Molly says expect a damp and mainly cloudy Saturday
Scattered showers are in store this afternoon with some isolated storms possible this evening. Highs will climb into the low 80’s in the metro today and clouds will dominate. A cold front pushes through overnight ushering in drier air by Sunday. Expect plenty of sunshine and high...
schools
5 shot near Virginia State University residence halls; 1 critical, lockdown lifted
Five people were shot outside Virginia State University residence halls early Saturday. One is in critical condition, and the campus lockdown has been lifted....
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Jason Arday found dead after resigning amid plagiarism claims
Jason Arday, a British sociologist who became the University of Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, was found dead Friday at a home in south London....
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Florida cold case suspect allegedly confesses to 1987 murder and reveals secret crime-scene details
A Florida man charged in the 1987 killing of a 20-year-old mother allegedly confessed after contacting authorities himself and investigators say he described details of the crime scene that had never been publicly released....
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5 people shot at Virginia State University as police investigate multiple suspects
A shooting involving multiple suspects and five people shot at Virginia State University prompted a campus lockdown and police investigation early Saturday. It happened near the university’s Quad Annexes, where campus police and Chesterfield County officers discovered five people...
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At least 1 student among 5 people shot at Virginia State University as police investigate
Five people were wounded in a shooting involving multiple suspects at Virginia State University early Saturday, prompting a campus lockdown and police investigation just as students got ready for a new school year. It happened near the university’s Quad Annexes, where campus poli...
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Police have arrested a 19-year-old in connection with Virginia State University shooting
Police arrested a 19-year-old found hiding in a dormitory closet at Virginia State University on Saturday in connection with an overnight shooting on campus that left five people wounded, including one with critical injuries. Camron Harris of Henrico, Virginia, is not a student o...
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Pelican Rapids, a turkey plant town of 2,600, saw itself as welcoming to all. Then came ICE.
Immigrants turned Otter Tail County town into one of Minnesota’s most diverse. But America’s divisions disrupted small-town harmony in Pelican Rapids.
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Best U.S. hospitals list includes 14 in Minnesota, led by Mayo
The U.S. News & World Report ranks hospitals in all 50 states annually, and more Minnesota facilities made the list this year.
Local
Photo booths serve up authenticity in the digital era. Here’s where to find them.
The vintage and digital variety of photo booths are popular stops in Minneapolis and St. Paul night life.
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Minnesota Monthly’s Fine Spirits Classic
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A disputed phone call sheds light on political maneuvering over Minneapolis public safety
Toddrick Barnette claims Council member Jamal Osman asked him for a political favor to earn his support. Osman calls it “a frickin’ lie.”
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Republicans like their chances with Tafoya facing Flanagan for Senate
Republicans believe Flanagan is easier to beat than Angie Craig. Flanagan’s decisive primary victory and an energized DFL base could suggest otherwise....
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Ramstad: Minnesota’s slow population growth may not be as big a problem as predicted
Surprising new research finds economies have stayed rich without growth before.
Local
What did a winter of tear gas leave in Minneapolis soil? U of M researchers are trying to find out.
The study aims to determine whether chemical munitions used by federal agents left contaminants in neighborhood gardens and soil.
parks
Gophers QB Drake Lindsey looks the part as P.J. Fleck’s team takes shape in training camp
The second-year starter’s growth is evident while position battles at offensive tackle, linebacker, safety and kicker are coming into focus.
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Moose and bears will likely benefit from Minnesota wildfires. Ticks and brainworms, not so much.
As burned forests grow back, young trees and berry patches can provide a feast for wildlife, while fire may temporarily knock back parasites.
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Rash: This primary season, the Midwest is a political science laboratory
Divergent Democratic strategies and outcomes will have consequences in November — and beyond.
Local
No power? No problem! Scooter ride rolls on Friday night in Minneapolis
Lime cut the power or reduced the speed of its rental scooters in parts of downtown after a group ride last week caused chaos on Interstate 35W.
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Federal agents used facial recognition tech to compile protestor photos during Operation Metro Surge
New court filings are shedding light on how federal agents used facial recognition technology to create visual files of protestors during Operation Metro Surge....
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Guilty pleas in United Healthcare CEO killing: Could Mangione's strategy block NY murder trial?
Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the 2024 shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City as part of a strategy that he hopes might spare him the death penalty....
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Former Assistant Anoka County Attorney charged for alleged role in sex trafficking operation
A former Assistant Anoka County Attorney is facing 26 charges related to her alleged role in a sex trafficking operation in the Twin Cities area. Andrea Leigh Sampson, 28, has been charged with 13 counts of promoting prostitution of an individual and 13 counts of receiving profit...
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Former Anoka County prosecutor charged in prostitution ring
Thirteen victims are listed in a district court complaint, which accuses the former prosecutor of promoting and profiting from prostitution.
safety
2 American Airlines planes averted potential disaster in Phoenix
Multiple media reports state that two American Airlines planes that shared the same flight number almost got into a crash over Phoenix, but some quick thinking from air traffic control managed to prevent a catastrophe....
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St. Paul officer identified in shooting of man with replica gun near Regions Hospital
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has named the officer involved in a shooting on Monday that left a man injured.
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Charges: North Branch teen was high on illicit drug when he caused crash that killed 2
The driver being charged was 14 years old at the time of the head-on collision, officials said.
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Hastings daycare operator pleads guilty to assaulting a 4-month-old child in 2022
A Hopkins home daycare operator has pleaded guilty to assaulting a 4-month-old boy in 2022. Megan Appert, 41, was charged back in 2022 with first-degree assault causing great bodily harm and third-degree assault with a victim under the age of four years old, with the third-degree...
government
Minnesota Secretary of State calls polling place impersonation ‘outrageous’
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon is speaking out about what he calls “outrageous” misconduct at Minneapolis polling sites after a conservative political commenter tried to impersonate Minnesota voters. In the video, Cam Higby, a member of the “Justice League,” is dressed ...
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6 dead, including suspect, in series of killings in Michigan
MISSAUKEE COUNTY, MICH. (AP) — Five people were killed and a suspect is dead Friday after a series of killings that took place at two homes and a wooded area in Michigan, according to law enforcement. Michigan State Police were responding to reports of a shooting at a home in Mis...
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Law firm investigating ‘security failures’ after teen's 20-story fall from grain elevator
A law firm is investigating the circumstances surrounding a teenager who was seriously hurt in a fall from a Minneapolis grain elevator during a social media stunt....
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FBI shares new information about fatal shooting involving Red Lake police
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is sharing new information about a Red Lake police officer who shot and killed a suspect on Thursday. According to the FBI, on Thursday morning, Red Lake Police were called to reports that a person was firing a gun in a residential area o...
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'This situation is heartbreaking:' 6 found dead, including suspect, in northern Michigan community
An investigation is underway in northern lower Michigan after six people were found dead in three locations.
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Officer and domestic assault suspect identified in shooting incident outside Regions
The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has released the identity of the officer and suspect involved in a use-of-force incident outside Regions Hospital on Monday. According to the BCA, the officer is Jacob Pederson, a St. Paul police officer with 12 years of law enforcement e...
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Osseo Area Schools teacher, coach reinstated after being placed on leave for months
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS has confirmed that Mark Cook, a teacher and coach at Osseo Area Schools, has been reinstated following a months-long leave for undisclosed reasons. Cook is a social studies teacher at Maple Grove Senior High School as listed on the staff directory, and a head co...