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Minneapolis blowing past police overtime budget, taxpayers may foot the bill
Minneapolis leaders are facing another year of soaring police overtime costs, raising questions about the city’s budget and the potential impact on residents....
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WATCH: Dashcam captures the split second a routine Tennessee traffic stop goes sideways
A shocking dashcam video released by the Tennessee Highway Patrol shows the moment a patrol cruiser was blindsided during a traffic stop, sending it crashing into another vehicle....
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Judge finds probable cause Mike Lindell broke campaign finance rules with pillow handout
The issue will now go to a panel of three administrative law judges who will hold a hearing to gather more evidence.
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Battle lines form as proposed Aitkin County nickel mine faces public scrutiny
The Tamarack nickel mine proposed by Talon Metals would be the first mine dug under the surface in Minnesota since 1967.
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Revol Greens may lay off 89 Minnesota workers by fall
A greenhouse lettuce grower company plans to lay off nearly 90 employees in Minnesota if it is not sold or funded by this fall. In a notice filed on Thursday with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), Revol Greens will lay off about 89 people as ...
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Judge finds probable cause that Mike Lindell’s pillow handouts violated Minnesota campaign law
A judge found that there is probable cause to believe Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell may have violated campaign law by handing out pillows at parades. After Administrative Law Judge Nicholas Lienesch’s finding on Thursday, the case will be assigned to a panel of ...
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Miss North Carolina USA loses crown after organizer condemns 'racism, homophobia, transphobia'
Miss North Carolina USA was stripped of her crown weeks before the Miss USA pageant after organizers cited an extended pattern of conduct violating the organization's standards....
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Flights return to MSP after navigation equipment problem triggers ground stop
The airport said all departures were affected Thursday afternoon and it was limiting the number of arrivals.
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New Ulm teacher accused of kneeing 6-year-old student's back in classroom
A New Ulm teacher is facing charges after investigators say she used unreasonable force on a 6-year-old student at school back in February,
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Cedar Lake beaches under blue-green algae warning in Minneapolis
A hazardous blue-green algae warning is now in effect for all three Cedar Lake beaches, with officials urging people and pets to stay out of the water....
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Trump administration moves to decertify Kentucky organ donation group
The Trump administration said Wednesday it will shut down a Kentucky organ donation group accused of continuing plans for organ retrieval from some patients who unexpectedly showed signs of life....
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Trump again tries to restrict birthright citizenship after Supreme Court ruling
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is once more trying to limit the number of people who are born in the country who can become American citizens, in a sign that even after his first attempt at limiting birthright citizenship was rejected by the Suprem...
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Journalist Georgia Fort asks court to dismiss charges in Cities Church protest case
A local independent journalist who was present during an anti-ICE protest that interrupted a St. Paul church service has filed a motion to dismiss criminal charges against her. Georgia Fort is one of 39 defendants charged in connection with the Jan. 18 demonstration at Cities Chu...
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U-Haul employee charged after allegedly killing co-worker in dispute over drink
Police arrested a 23-year-old U-Haul employee after a workplace argument over a drink turned deadly.
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Report on Mayor Her harassment allegations still not finished, according to investigators
We’re getting a new perspective on why we haven’t seen that report yet from the third-party investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Saint Paul Mayor Kaohly Her. READ MORE: St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her under investigation for sexual harassment after complaint alleges...
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Minnesota awards $2.8M to help college student-parents finish degrees
Minnesota is investing millions to help student-parents balance both college and family life in an effort to see more complete their degrees.
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McConnell says he’s leaving rehabilitation center to continue recovery at home
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky says he’s been discharged from a rehabilitation center and will continue his recovery from home. The former Senate leader was first admitted to the hospital on June 14. He disclosed weeks later that his hospitalization...
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Spotty storms, but otherwise a great weekend ahead – Chris
Good Thursday evening! We are heading into a really nice stretch of weather across Minnesota. Tonight stays mostly clear and seasonable, with lows in the upper 60s. Friday looks partly cloudy and warm, with highs in the mid-80s. There is a small chance for a stray storm, but thes...
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Mike Lindell wants to eliminate Minnesota's income tax in budget proposal: Full interview
Mike Lindell joined FOX 9 All Day on Thursday as he released his budget plan as part of his run for Minnesota governor that includes a proposal to eliminate the state's income tax....
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Squishy toy warning: Feds warn against viral social media trend
Squishy toys, as well as their counterfeit versions, could pose a danger to children and teens that participate in a viral social media challenge.
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St. Paul council approves $350K payout in police shooting of man convicted of sexual assault
The St. Paul City Council has approved a $350K settlement for a man who was shot four times by police in 2020 after he live-streamed the sexual assault of a woman and ran away from police. Joseph Javonte Washington was sentenced last year to 30 years in prison for first-degree cr...
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Flights departing MSP start to resume after FAA equipment outage caused afternoon ground stop
Flights departing Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) are starting to resume after an FAA air traffic center equipment outage caused an afternoon ground stop for about two hours. An alert on the MSP website noted that “Airlines are beginning to resume some operations...
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Fake tax relief program: St. Louis County warns seniors about AI-generated videos
Authorities in St. Louis County say AI-generated videos sharing false information on property taxerefunds is circulating among residents, leading to inquiries about programs and forms that do not exist....
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Sexual harassment or personality clash? Kaohly Her allegations raise legal, political questions.
The claims have sparked questions about workplace culture, intent and the relationship between City Hall and the police department.
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New Mexico sues federal government for release of Epstein files
New Mexico has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice, alleging the federal agency unlawfully refused to hand over unredacted documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation....
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Mitch McConnell discharged from rehab, will continue recovery at home
Sen. Mitch McConnell says he has been discharged from a rehabilitation center and will continue intensive physical therapy at home following a fall that led to weeks of treatment....
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Minnesota woman sues Chipotle over salmonella infection that left her hospitalized
A Minnesota woman who was hospitalized with salmonella after eating at a Chipotle restaurant is now suing the fast-casual chain, alleging the company was negligent in handling its produce. The plaintiff, Kristen Behne, is among more than 100 Minnesotans who fell ill during a rece...
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Alex Murdaugh’s lawsuit against Rebecca Hill dismissed by judge who says clerk doesn’t owe him for defense
A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by Alexander Murdaugh seeking to recover $600,000 in legal expenses from the county clerk accused of interfering with the jury in his murder trial....
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Iceberg ahead: New immersive Titanic exhibit docks in Minneapolis
A new exhibit proves that the lure of the century-old tragedy will go on, drawing visitors with virtual reality and nods to the movie.
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Missing man in his 70s found dead after weeklong search
A man in his 70s was found dead in Dakota County on Tuesday after he was missing for a week. Michael William Robinson, 77, was first reported missing near Prescott Island on the evening of July 28, according to the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office. Ground and water searches initial...
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MN test scores unreliable as student opt-out rates triple since 2019: Report
A new report warns that Minnesota's standardized test results may not give a true picture of school performance as more students opt out or miss annual comprehensive testing....
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Dallas Shooting: Dallas ISD officer wounded in Sam's Club parking lot
A heavy police presence surrounds a Northwest Dallas shopping center on LBJ Freeway after a Dallas ISD officer was critically injured in a shooting involving a person in custody near Walmart and Sam's Club....
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Minnesota featured on new $229B White House fraud tracker
The White House has unveiled a new website tracking more than $229 billion in uncovered fraud, which features Minnesota cases. The White House said “ The Fraud Ledger ” is now available to the public. According to the website, it includes information since January 2025 from publi...
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MN wildfires: Businesses push Walz, lawmakers for recovery package
Northeastern Minnesota businesses struggling amid the wildfires burning the Boundary Waters are pushing Governor Walz and state lawmakers to move forward with a special session to pass an economic recovery package....
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ICE warns of criminal charges against Hennepin County sheriff over jail’s immigration policy
The office said Sheriff Dawanna Witt received immigration subpoenas over a failure to give access to inmates for deportation.
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Lettuce-grower Revol Greens faces hardship, planning layoffs at Minnesota greenhouse
The company grows lettuce at the Medford facility visible from I-35. Nearly 90 workers could get laid off.
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Neal: Baseball’s hottest ticket is taking over Target Field this weekend
The Savannah Bananas have packed stadiums across the country with a fast-paced blend of sports and entertainment. Now Minneapolis gets its turn.