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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Flock Safety, the surveillance technology company increasingly under scrutiny from lawmakers, civil liberties advocates and citizens across the U.S., announced Thursday it is making changes to its platform intended to quell privacy concerns and address docume...
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Flock Safety, the surveillance technology company increasingly under scrutiny from lawmakers from both parties, civil liberties advocates and citizens across the U.S., announced Thursday that it is making changes to its platform intended to quell privacy conc...
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The Minnesota State Fair ranked No.1 for its food on a new Yelp list of the top 10 state fairs in the country. Yelp analyzed reviews by volume and ratings to identify the top 10 state fair foods. The company ranked Minnesota in the top spot for its extensive food selection, with ...
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Kroger has closed at least three dozen stores since announcing plans last year to shutter 60 locations that were not "delivering sustainable results" by the end of 2026....
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Nathan Brown killed his wife, 7-year-old daughter and mother before fatally shooting himself.
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Prosecutors have added a new charge against Nick Reiner, son of Rob and Michele Reiner, accusing him of "lying in wait" before killing his parents.
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A Powerball ticket sold at a gas station in western Illinois was the sole winner of the $1 billion jackpot, ending a three-month drought without a top-prize victor. The ticket that won the jackpot Wednesday night was purchased at a Hy-Vee station in Quincy, about 100 miles (161 k...
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Dog food sold in 11 states has been recalled because it’s contaminated with salmonella.
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Israeli settlers have besieged three homes in the occupied West Bank for several days, including one owned by a Palestinian American, in what the U.S. ambassador called a ''horrific act of terror'' on Thursday....
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The Minnesota Twins will take center stage at the new permanent “Field of Dreams” stadium in Iowa on Thursday night for a matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies. With homeruns into the cornfield and ghosts of old ballplayers watching on, the mystique and nostalgia in Dyersville, ...
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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits rose last week, but layoffs remain at historically healthy levels. The Labor Department reported Thursday that 209,000 people filed jobless claims last week, up from a revised 200,000 the week before and higher than th...
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Two legendary Minneapolis icons are heading home to the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand for a one-of-a-kind celebration of the Minneapolis Sound. Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers and Grammy-winning hitmakers, are bringing their incredible legacy back to whe...
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The Minneapolis Fire Foundation is gearing up for its very first Fairways for Firefighters Golf Classic, and it promises to be a spectacular day on the course. The event takes place August 24th at the beautiful Oak Glen Golf Course in Stillwater, bringing golfers together for a m...
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Minnesota’s volleyball scene is exploding with excitement as not one, but two professional teams now call the state home. League One Volleyball and Major League Volleyball both announced their arrival earlier this year, and rosters are already taking shape. Reporter Kelli Hanson ...
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Minnesota Live is cracking open the On the Road Vault, and Jason Davis is taking us on a fascinating journey to one of Iowa’s most jaw-dropping hidden gems. Matchstick Marvels is a one-of-a-kind attraction where an incredibly talented artist creates stunning works of art entirely...
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Hazy skies and poor air quality from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota have been affecting the Midwest and Northeast for the past month, and the smoky conditions can cause serious health effects like chest pain, wheezing and trouble breathing. Leah McLean joins us with helpful ti...
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Emagine Willow Creek in Plymouth is keeping the magic of cinema alive as one of the few theaters in Minnesota still capable of projecting films on stunning 70-millimeter film. Minnesota Live Intern Ashley Dahl headed to Plymouth to discover what makes this rare and beloved format...
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Thursday starts cloudy with morning showers across parts of Minnesota before some late-day sunshine returns.
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A Hennepin County judge has ordered a jury trial in a lawsuit trying to force Minneapolis to meet a minimum staffing level. The case centers on whether Minneapolis must meet certain requirements outlined in the city charter. The lawsuit, filed by the Upper Midwest Law Center, is ...
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Flock cameras have been stolen or vandalized in at least seven cities across Minnesota. Duluth and several other jurisdictions are dropping the technology....
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Raphael Brion sifted through dozens of reader questions, from where to get the best fries and lemon bars to the one Minnesota food he still hasn’t tried....
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Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth is the best Republican, but DFLer and U.S. Sen. Klobuchar is a heavy favorite who is liked by businesspeople.
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Plus: Target names its first chief AI officer and a new name in pro volleyball.
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Mark Nance coached his son and fueled his improbable journey from undrafted pitcher to the majors while battling ALS for 11 years. Thursday, those memories will feel especially close....
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Two years after Minnesota drafted him 10th overall, McCarthy is Kyler Murray’s backup. He still believes he’s an NFL starter — and says Minnesota remains “the place I want to be.”...
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Good Thursday morning! Today will be a bit cooler than yesterday, with morning showers followed by sunny breaks a bit later this afternoon. . The best chance of rain this week will come after a nice day on Friday. Friday evening and Saturday plans will likely be impacted by devel...
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The governor’s race will be Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s toughest test in a statewide election, following a series of easy reelections to the U.S. Senate. Republicans see Lisa Demuth as their best shot at capturing anger over fraud scandals and fatigue with the Walz administration....
parks
From Voyageurs National Park to small-town festivals, astrotourism is booming as more travelers seek out stars, northern lights and the quiet of the night....
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Come November, Republican candidate Michele Tafoya’s ties to Trump should be disqualifying.
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Someone has won the $1 billion Powerball Jackpot in Illinois. Here are the winning numbers from the Aug. 12 drawing.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center’s board is expected to meet Thursday to consider plans for the performing arts venue’s future after a federal judge blocked an earlier move for a two-year closure that would allow for substantial renovations. Ahead of the meeting, the Kennedy ...
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center will move forward with a two-year closure of the sprawling performing arts venue to allow for substantial renovation work, while some outdoor programming may continue, according to two people familiar with the matter. The decision, made Thursd...
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Good Wednesday evening! It’s another muggy night across Minnesota, with partly cloudy skies and a chance of storms mainly across southwestern Minnesota. Most of the metro should stay fairly quiet overnight, with lows only falling into the low 70s. Thursday brings variably cloudy ...
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A creative project in West St. Paul is helping people find comfort after losing someone close.
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Police say an Edina officer will need surgery after being struck by a woman who was arrested at the Edina Aquatic Center who was previously convicted in juvenile court of manslaughter....
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Police arrested a 29-year-old man after he allegedly broke through drywall into a neighboring apartment and attacked a 15-year-old girl.
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The fresh jalapeño recall that followed a Salmonella outbreak that sickened hundreds of people across the country, caused changes at Chipotle and Qdoba, and led to a slew of related recalls has now spurred Whole Foods to pull more than three dozen products from its shelves....
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Como Zoo is celebrating a historic first after two grey crowned crane chicks successfully hatched. The zoo announced the hatching on Tuesday, stating the two chicks had been named Amani, which means peace, and Baraka, which means blessing in Swahili. The names were selected by su...
safety
The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says that a person who was unaccounted for after a home explosion call was found dead. The call came in at 9:38 a.m. on Tuesday for a home explosion in Parkers Prairie, the sheriff’s office says. The home was fully engulfed in flames when ar...
schools
A 17-year-old South Carolina student was shot and killed Wednesday morning near a school bus stop.
government
One thing we can already say with certainty is that Minnesota will elect the state’s first female governor, either Republican Lisa Demuth or Democrat Amy Klobuchar. We can also say with near certainty the races for U.S. Senate and governor will set state fundraising records. RELA...
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Christen Phillips says she was beaten after honking at a driver who then followed her to her delivery drop-off point.
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The Winona Police Department will not reinstall its Flock license-plate recognition cameras that were reportedly stolen late last month.
parks
The last Ridglan Farms beagles left the Wisconsin facility on Wednesday, marking an end to a years-long animal rights campaign and legal battle.
