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Minnesota schools put screens at the center of learning. Parents say kids are paying the price.
New parent-led groups are pushing Minnesota schools to rethink classroom technology due to rising mental health concerns and distracted learning.
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New man in the middle: Why the Vikings are betting on Blake Brandel at center
The Vikings took a different route at center this offseason after Ryan Kelly retired. Kelly explained to the Minnesota Star Tribune why the team trusts Brandel to take over....
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Wisconsin gold buying scam, woman loses more than $400,000
A Wisconsin woman thought she was protecting her money from identity thieves. Instead, she lost almost everything.
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Sunshine Today then Showers and T-Storms overnight.
Hazy Sunshine Today in the Twin Cities with highs in the upper 80s and Muggy dew points in the mid 60s along with Breezy South Winds at 10 to 15 mph. Cloudy Tonight with Showers and T-Storms possible after 11 p.m. with the most likely time for Showers and T-Storms in the Twin Cit...
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Vance Boelter making 1st appearance in state court following federal sentencing
Vance Boelter will face a state court judge on Monday after pleading guilty to federal charges for the murders of Melissa and Mark Hortman , the shootings of John and Yvette Hoffman and the attempted shooting of their daughter Hope. On July 23, Boelter was ordered to serve two li...
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Demuth won’t change her style — even as her path narrows for the GOP governor nomination
Passed over by party activists and President Donald Trump, the Minnesota House Speaker is counting on Republican voters to reward experience over MAGA star power....
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The hottest slice of Twin Cities real estate probably isn’t what you think
Construction of new retail space is drying up, causing headaches for shop owners and making the Twin Cities area one of the tightest retail real estate markets in the nation....
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Hormel’s next CEO has dishwashing roots, and a corporate turnaround to accomplish
He will contend with investors counting on profit growth.
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Reusse: No controversy on the court. Olivia Miles made Lynx-Fever an entertaining WNBA showcase.
Miles did everything on the court in the Lynx’s win at Target Center on Sunday, proving she’s one of the league’s brightest stars.
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Counterpoint | Minnesota has issues. But has it hit rock bottom? Hardly.
Let’s stick with the facts and stop with the hyperbole this election season.
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Trump claims Iran talks will start Monday, and other developments in the Middle East
CAIRO (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said new talks to wind down the war in Iran will start Monday, after announcing he is holding off on new massive strikes he had threatened to unleash on the country. The talks will seek to end the conflict and revive stalled cargo traffic ...
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Blanche rescinds fund for Trump allies after GOP senators threaten to block his attorney general bid
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a formal order late Sunday terminating President Donald Trump's $1.8 billion ''anti-weaponization fund'' to compensate his political allies, a move that follows weeks of negotiations with two Republican senators who were blocking his no...
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Minneapolis teen’s song earns national honor and Broadway debut
A Minneapolis teenager’s original song about self-doubt is earning national recognition and a Broadway debut.
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24 arrested in Blaine undercover operation targeting child exploitation
Over 20 people were arrested as part of an undercover operation targeting people trying to sexually exploit minors. Last week, the Blaine Police Department led an undercover exploitation sting to identify people looking to engage in illegal activity with people they thought were ...
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State Patrol squad involved in serious crash in Forest Lake
Authorities say a state trooper and another driver are hospitalized after a serious crash in Forest Lake Sunday night.
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State trooper involved in serious injury crash; stretch of I-35 in Forest Lake temporarily closed
A stretch of interstate in Forest Lake is temporarily closed as authorities investigate a serious injury crash involving a state trooper. The Minnesota Department of Transportation said that I-35 between Highway 97 and Exit 131 will be closed in both directions until 9 p.m. due t...
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Senate unveils spending bill that avoids shutdown before election
A new short-term federal spending bill was unveiled Sunday that would fund federal agencies into early December and prevent lawmakers up for reelection from facing voters in the midst of another government shutdown battle....
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Plane crash in Dunn County: 2 hurt after takeoff from Boyceville Municipal Airport
A plane crash in Dunn County (Wis.) on Sunday sent two people to the hospital and has sparked an ongoing federal investigation.
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Plane crash in western Wisconsin leaves 2 injured
Two people are injured after a plane crash in western Wisconsin on Sunday afternoon. On Sunday at around noon, Dunn County officials received a call about a plane crash near Boundary Road north of Highway 170 in Hay River Township. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded and ...
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Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter in court Monday on state charges
Vance Boelter will spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to federal charges in the June 14, 2025 killings of Melissa and Mark Hortman, and the shootings of John and Yvette Hoffman. Monday, he'll be in court on state charges....
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Protesters rally outside Lynx game in wake of Sophie Cunningham’s comments on transgender athletes
Demonstrators on both sides called for a nuanced approach and open conversation as the crowd grew heated at times.
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MnDOT wants your thoughts on improving congested I-694
A survey is open until Aug. 18; hundreds have already shared their ideas.
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Oliva Miles, Courtney Williams combine for 55 points, Lynx hold off Fever 108-100
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rookie sensation Oliva Miles spearheaded an efficient offense with 28 points, Courtney Williams added 27 points, and the Minnesota Lynx won their 10th-straight game with a 108-100 win over the Indiana Fever on Sunday. There was a rally outside the Target Center...
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Sophie Cunningham talks with Cheryl Reeve after comments on trans athletes
Cheryl Reeve and Sophie Cunningham had a mid-court chat on Sunday before the Minnesota Lynx took on the Indiana Fever, one day after Reeve had some strong words for Cunningham's comments on transgender athletes....
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The Indiana Fever have a historic offense. The Lynx showed they can beat them at their own game.
The Lynx extended their win streak to 10 with a 108-100 win over the Fever at Target Center on Sunday.
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Tuskegee University requires business suits, bans bonnets and du-rags in new dress code
Tuskegee University is implementing a new dress code requiring students to bring a business suit and dress shoes to campus while banning bonnets, du-rags and other non-religious head coverings in classrooms and cafeterias....
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10 things you probably don’t know about Valleyfair, as it turns 50
From dolphins to new roller coasters, the Shakopee amusement park has gone through many changes.
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Suspect in shooting at Idaho fast-food restaurant died from self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) — The suspect in a fatal shooting at a fast-food restaurant in Idaho died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said Sunday, crediting an off-duty officer and a citizen with firing shots that diverted him away. Investigators are confident that the gunma...
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Man seriously hurt in shooting outside Minneapolis strip club
A shooting near a Minneapolis strip club left a man seriously hurt early Sunday morning in the city's Warehouse District.
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Nearly 23,000 pounds of baked spaghetti, chicken cobbler recalled over possible metal contamination
Nearly 23,000 pounds of Ukrop's Homestyle Foods baked spaghetti and chicken cobbler products are being recalled because they may contain metal slivers, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service....
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1 seriously injured in North Loop shooting
Police say a man was seriously injured in a shooting early Sunday morning in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis. According to the Minneapolis Police Department, officers responded to a report of a shooting that wounded someone in a car just after 2 a.m. near the intersect...
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INTERVIEW: Minnesota Fringe Festival
One of the largest performing arts festivals in the Midwest kicks off this week at stages across Minneapolis. Minnesota Fringe Festival, now in its 33rd year, runs from Aug. 6-16 and features more than 540 performances of 104 different productions. Dawn Bentley, executive directo...
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Woman stabbed after large fight in Brooklyn Park
Police are searching for the suspect in a late-night stabbing that left a woman injured on Saturday in Brooklyn Park.
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Scope of hacks on U.S. water supply widens as evidence points to Iran
Michigan and Minnesota are among at least seven states coping with cyberattacks aimed at disrupting water systems nationwide.
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In-N-Out shooting in Idaho leaves 3 dead, 7 injured
Three people were killed and seven others were injured, several of them critically, after a shooting at a newly opened In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday afternoon....
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MN weather: Sunny Sunday ahead of storms late Monday, early Tuesday
It's shaping up to be a sunny and pleasant Sunday for Minnesota. But more rain could be ahead as soon as Monday night.
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Molly says to expect plenty of sunshine and pleasant conditions as we finish out the first weekend of August
High pressure will keep us dry and mild with highs in the mid 80’s and plenty of sunshine for your Sunday. Our Next WeatherMaker is a system that will move in from the west dragging a cold front through the area overnight and into Monday morning. The bulk of the shower and thunde...
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To make it on Broadway, ‘Purple Rain’ needs new script and new star
Our critics say a major makeover is a must for the Minneapolis-launched Prince musical to succeed in New York.
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Korey Stringer died from heat stroke 25 years ago. His widow has made prevention her life’s mission
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The memory of losing her husband is so hauntingly clear 25 years later that Kelci Stringer could still draw a detailed picture of her hurried path to the hospital room where Korey Stringer died from exertional heat stroke. Having arrived in the middle of the n...
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Dreyer scores penalty kick to help San Diego FC draw Minnesota United 1-1
SAINT PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Anders Dreyer scored from the penalty spot in the 64th minute as San Diego FC drew Minnesota United 1-1 on Saturday. Minnesota (6-6-6) struck almost immediately when Tomás Chancalay scored in the third minute, finishing from the center of the box off an a...
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Graze Food Hall Island Hopper Luau & Summer Bangers
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At the Heights Theater, a projectionist takes his own odyssey
With “The Odyssey” driving interest in movie theater formats, are old-school film screenings set for a revival?
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‘Seinfeld’ writer turned crime novelist finds inspiration fly fishing in southeast Minnesota
The former Hollywood writer says Minnesota has some of the greatest places to fly fish in the world.
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A goose joined a crane family. How often do animals adopt across species in Minnesota?
True adoption is rare in the wild, but some birds routinely raise chicks that aren’t their own.
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Are disability services in Minnesota backsliding? Advocates fear being ‘pawns in political games.’
It’s a precarious moment for people with disabilities. Some fear funding cuts, fraud fallout and other federal and state actions put their services and rights at risk....
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Stalled prediction market crackdown another front in federal pressure campaign on Minnesota
A state law that criminalizes popular betting apps Kalshi and Polymarket is on pause after a federal judge’s ruling. The Trump administration wants the federal government to regulate the booming industry....
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Roper: Reclaiming troubled Minneapolis corner is a big test for the city
A Nicollet Ave. corner has become a hub of drug dealing and violence. After federal arrests and round-the-clock policing, cops say they’re ‘not giving [it] back to these groups.’...
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As Vikings training camp opens to fans, Justin Jefferson is the star of the show
Jefferson caught five passes on a stronger day for the offense as Kyler Murray again took the lion’s share of first-team reps in full-team drills.
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Tour Ramsey County’s new shelter beds ahead of St. Paul homeless encampment clearings
Outreach programs and homeless shelters are preparing as the City of St. Paul is set to begin clearing out encampments.
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Ford F-150, F-250 recall issued over rear camera issue
Ford is recalling tens of thousands of its trucks over a software issue that can sometimes prevent a driver from seeing the video from the rear-facing camera....