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Passenger dies after two vehicles crash in Brainerd
A passenger died after a car that he was in was crashed into in Brainerd on Monday evening.
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Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates after coronary stent procedure
NEW YORK (AP) — Sir Rod Stewart will be unable to continue his “One Last Time” farewell tour following a coronary stent procedure and after postponing and canceling a few performances, a representative for the singer has confirmed. Stewart canceled his Tuesday night performance a...
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Teen motorcyclist rear-ends vehicle during fatal crash in Chisago County
An Elk River teen is dead after authorities believe a motorcycle he was driving rear-ended another vehicle in Chisago County on Monday.
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Toyota recalls over 500K vehicles due to instrument panel issues
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration officials said Toyota’s new recall affects certain Camry Hybrid vehicles built between 2025 and 2026.
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Rod Stewart has heart procedure, cancels Minnesota State Fair concert
Doctors advised him to take four weeks off. No State Fair replacement has been announced for Sept. 1.
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AP Exclusive: ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks intended to gain compliance from combative individuals....
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Partial solar eclipse may be visible in the Midwest Wednesday
A solar eclipse is set to darken skies across the world Wednesday. In the Midwest, a partial eclipse may be visible.
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Crew member fighting northern Minnesota wildfire dead after medical emergency
A crew member working to fight wildfires in northern Minnesota died on Tuesday morning after having a medical emergency. Officials with the Superior National Forest Service say first responders and fire crews responded to the July Lightning Fire in Ely around 10:40 a.m. on Tuesda...
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California police chase suspect leads pursuit across LA, San Bernardino counties
A driver is in handcuffs – but not before leading an hour-long police chase across San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties.
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Medicaid says it will stop paying for some gender-affirming care for transgender minors
President Donald Trump’s administration said that Medicaid will stop paying for gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments for transgender minors and the state Children’s Health Insurance Program won’t pay for the treatments for those under 19. The announcement is the late...
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Judge again bars Trump administration from implementing order that sought to limit mail voting
BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday ruled against President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to create a federal voter list and directly involve the U.S. Postal Service in election operations in a way that would limit mail voting. U.S. District Court Judge Indira T...
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Tesla recalls over 20K vehicles due to too-bright headlights
Tesla’s latest recall affects certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles manufactured between 2017 and 2023, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration....
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Plymouth dog attack: German Shepherd kills another dog, still on the loose
Plymouth police are warning residents after a dog attacked and killed another dog in a neighborhood, and the aggressive animal is still on the loose.
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Things to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (Aug. 15–16)
It's a big weekend in Minnesota, with everything from corn-eating contests and lakeside line dancing to porch concerts and a celebration of India's independence filling up your Saturday and Sunday....
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Wisconsin governor primary election: Live results
Both Republican and Democratic candidates are vying to be Wisconsin’s 47th governor in a general election on Nov. 3.
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18-year-old motorcyclist dies in Chisago County crash
A motorcyclist is dead after a crash in Chisago County on Monday afternoon. On Monday at 1:49 p.m., Chisago County officials received a report of a crash between a motorcycle and car near Rush Point Drive and Fairfield Avenue in Rush City. Authorities said that the motorcycle str...
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Minnesota Senate primary election: Live results
Six Democrats and nine Republicans are running in the Aug. 11 primary election for Minnesota's open U.S. Senate seat.
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France bans cold calling: New law requires prior consumer consent for telemarketers
France's new law banning unsolicited telemarketing calls went into effect on Tuesday.
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Turning more unsettled later this week – Chris
Good Tuesday evening! It’s another muggy evening across Minnesota, with partly cloudy skies and a slight chance of a stray shower or storm tonight. Most areas stay quiet, but a few spots could still see a brief shower or rumble of thunder. Wednesday looks partly cloudy and season...
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Scoggins: Kevin O’Connell is betting on Kyler Murray — and his own QB magic
The Vikings revived Sam Darnold’s career two years ago. O’Connell’s latest reclamation project comes with higher stakes — and leaves J.J. McCarthy’s future uncertain....
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FBI and NCAA team up to fight sexual exploitation
The FBI is teaming up with the NCAA to start a program to combat sexual exploitation of college athletes. Here's what to know.
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Live results: Wisconsin primary election 2026
Wisconsin's primary election is on Tuesday, Aug. 11, as voters head to the polls to determine candidates for several positions prior to the general election in November....
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Midwestern state fairs dominate best fair food rankings
The Midwest is home to state fairs with the best food, with fairs in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa claiming the top spots on Yelp's fair food ranking.
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Minneapolis scooter takeover: Lime working to ban anyone who rode on I-35W
Lime officials say they are working to identify and ban scooter riders who went onto I-35W Saturday evening as part of a scooter takeover in Minneapolis....
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FBI Most Wanted 'fraudster' found in Jamaica, charged in US $32M COVID relief scheme: DOJ
A South Florida woman on the FBI's list of “Most Wanted Fraudsters" for her alleged role in a $32 million scheme tied to COVID-19 funds was arrested in Jamaica and brought back to the United States....
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Wisconsin 7th Congressional District primary: Live results
Several candidates are battling in the primary election to fill the Seventh Congressional District (CD-7) in Wisconsin.
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Ultrarare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin
A few years ago, a pop culture store owner in Wisconsin mentioned to Jason Ganos, a well-known Nintendo game collector, that he had a box of Super Mario cartridges that had been sitting in storage for years. It stopped Ganos in his tracks. It turned out to be an ultrarare collect...
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Wisconsin 3rd Congressional District primary election: Live results
Voters in western and southwestern Wisconsin head to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 11, to choose their nominees for the state’s most competitive congressional district....
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Jakeeno’s Pizza launches $50K fundraiser to pay staff after fire
A south Minneapolis restaurant is asking for help to keep its staff paid after a fire last month forced it to close. While still closed until further notice, Jakeeno’s Pizza and Pasta, located on Chicago Avenue, has a fundraiser to help replace lost income for workers. On July 11...
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Minnesota governor primary election: Live results
Live results for Democratic and Republican primaries for Minnesota governor. Minnesota has an open governor's race for the first time since 2018.
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Flock camera tech helps Moorhead police catch Staples man in trailer theft
Moorhead police said Flock camera technology helped to arrest a Staples man who is now facing charges for stealing and burning items that were inside. According to a criminal complaint, 74-year-old Robert Andert was charged Monday with three felony theft counts and one felony cou...
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Oral arguments scheduled for Nicole Mitchell’s burglary appeal case
Former State Sen. Nicole Mitchell will make the case for her felony burglary conviction to be overturned late next month. Oral arguments before a three-judge Minnesota Court of Appeals panel are scheduled for Sept. 30, more than a year after the Woodbury Democrat appealed her con...
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Minnesota 2nd Congressional District primary election: Live results
Democratic candidates for Minnesota's Second Congressional District, Matt Little, Matt Klein and Kaela Berg are fighting to be the representative to retain the DFL's control of the seat held by Angie Craig since 2019....
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Live results: Minnesota primary election 2026
Minnesota's primary election is today, Aug. 11. Find live election results for Minnesota governor, U.S, Senate, U.S. House and other statewide, county and municipal races. =...
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Nearly 50,000 Chrysler vehicles recalled over seat belt safety defect
Chrysler is recalling nearly 50,000 vehicles over a seat belt defect that could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
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Feeling sick? Some Minnesotans are asking AI what to do
Patients are turning to AI chatbots for help diagnosing symptoms and navigating the health care system—even as questions about accuracy and privacy persist....
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Beer combo: Fulton buys Bemidji Brewing, launches new company
The Minneapolis brewery will take over production and distribution but leave Bemidji’s taproom as-is under new True North Beverage.
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These are the best community colleges in the US for 2026, data says
Community college can offer a more affordable route to a degree — but some schools stand out among others. See which community colleges ranked highest in a new analysis....
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Humid with Isolated T-Storms possible at times Today through Thursday then Rain and T-Storms likely Friday night into Saturday.
Isolated T-Storms will be possible at times over central and southern Minnesota including the Twin Cities Today through Thursday with the most likely places to see Isolated T-Storms along the Minnesota/North and South Dakota borders and Minnesota/Iowa borders. Most areas will sta...
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Judge overrules St. Paul City Council, puts renter repair law to voters
A Ramsey County judge has decided to put the right-to-repair proposal before St. Paul voters this November after the city council recently declined to move it forward. If approved, renters would be able to make certain repairs after notifying their landlord before deducting the r...
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Man dies days after attack outside Catholic Charities campus in downtown St. Paul
Officials have identified a man who died days after he was attacked outside St. Paul’s largest homeless shelter. According to the St. Paul Police Department, the man suffered life-threatening injuries when he was struck in the head the evening of Aug. 3 outside the Catholic Chari...
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Robert Gilman released from Russian prison after four years
Russian authorities have released U.S. citizen Robert Gilman after four years in a Russian prison, where an advocacy group said he became gravely ill and was near death....
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Kyler Murray named Vikings starting QB over J.J. McCarthy
Kyler Murray has been named the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings to begin the regular season after a training camp battle this summer with former first-round pick J.J. McCarthy, according to team officials. Murray, who was brought in during free agency on a one-year...
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Federal election monitors watching Minnesota polling sites during state primary
Several polling sites in Hennepin and Ramsey counties are being monitored by the Justice Department (DOJ) on Tuesday during the state’s primary election. According to the DOJ, about 20 people from the Civil Rights Division’s Voting Section and Minnesota’s U.S. Attorney’s Office w...