A man entered a woman’s home, held her at gunpoint and sexually assaulted her in Brooklyn Park on Friday morning, according to police. Investigators say the man, unknown to the woman, came to her home near Hampshire Avenue North, woke her up, demanded money and then assaulted her. He ran away ...
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Last year on this date July 17, 2025 the Twin Cities set a morning record low of 52 degrees ( average low is 66 degrees ) and the high last year was 75 degrees ( average high is 84 degrees ). Today will be Hot and Humid with highs in the mid to upper 90s along with Heat Index Values of 100 to 10...
The decision comes two months after rival budget carrier Allegiant completed its purchase of the longtime Minnesota airline.
Questions about the Wolves’ youth are valid. But something James said Thursday suggests Minnesota’s biggest perceived weakness could become one of its greatest recruiting advantages.
Fossil Group plans to close up to 15 stores in 2026 as part of its ongoing turnaround strategy aimed at cutting costs and improving profitability.
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez abandoned her Democratic primary campaign for governor on Friday, citing financial concerns she said would be a distraction were she to continue running in the Midwestern battleground state. The move comes just days after Rodriguez, a leading establishment Democr...
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A long recovery begins after historic South Central Texas rains trigger widespread Texas Hill Country flooding, leaving two dead in Kerr and Uvalde counties.
Target is recalling about 211,000 pairs of kids’ sandals after federal safety regulators warned of a potential choking hazard from the plastic pearls on the shoes that can become detached.
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Air quality is improving across much of Minnesota as wildfire smoke shifts north on Friday, but hazardous air quality is expected to persist across northeastern regions through the weekend. Officials are expected to give an update on the wildfire response Friday afternoon.
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A man entered a woman’s home, held her at gunpoint and sexually assaulted her in Brooklyn Park on Friday morning, according to police. Investigators say the man, unknown to the woman, came to her home near Hampshire Avenue North, woke her up, demanded money and then assaulted her. He ran away ...
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Wildfire smoke continues to retreat from the Twin Cities Friday, but the heat wave isn't letting up as temperatures soar into the 90s ahead of a slight chance of evening thunderstorms.
A 22-year-old man died Thursday evening after being pulled from a Winona lake, according to the sheriff’s office. The man was reported missing on Airport Lake just before 8 p.m. and after about 40 minutes of searching, he was located. First responders tried saving his life but he was prono...
An excessive heat warning remains in place for the Twin Cities metro area on Friday.
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