Rash: Yosemite’s majesty reinforces the virtue of protecting public lands
On this National Public Lands Day — and every day — America’s “crown jewels” need support.
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Otter Tail County SWAT standoff ends in man’s death after shooting
A man died Thursday after a standoff with deputies in Otter Tail County. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded around 5:47 p.m. to a home on Twin Lake Road in rural Battle Lake. Authorities said a caller went to check on a relative and found the door barr...
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Green Line extension scheduled to open in June 2027
After years of construction, the METRO Green Line extension will begin service in 2027. Metropolitan Council leaders announced Saturday that the 14.5-mile extension will begin service June 12, 2027. The nearly $3 billion project will connect Minneapolis and St. Paul to St. Louis ...
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Officer fatally shoots man who fired at SWAT vehicle in Otter Tail County, sheriff's office says
A law enforcement officer fatally shot a man who reportedly shot at a SWAT armored vehicle and pointed a gun at law enforcement, according to the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office....
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What to know about kratom after Ole Miss student deaths
Police in Mississippi say they’re still investigating after two University of Mississippi students were found dead in separate locations, with kratom found at both scenes....
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Roseville kidnapping arrest: 41-year-old Isanti man in custody
Roseville police have arrested a man in connection with a reported kidnapping and assault that happened earlier this week.
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Roseville police arrest Isanti man in kidnapping, assault case
Roseville police arrested an Isanti man Friday in connection with a kidnapping and assault case earlier this week. The Roseville Police Department said officers arrested the 41-year-old man after a woman reported the attack Wednesday near East Snelling Service Drive and County Ro...
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Long-delayed Southwest light-rail line will open June 12, 2027
Also known as Green Line Extension, the $2.86 billion line grew into one of the costliest public works projects in Minnesota history.
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Metro Transit Green Line extension opening June 12, 2027
Officials have announced the Green Line extension, also known as the Southwest Light Rail project, will be complete and open to riders on June 12, 2027....
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Former AFL player Mark Hutchings announces partner’s death after childbirth
Former AFL player Mark Hutchings announced the sudden death of his partner, Hannah Camplin, two days after she gave birth to their daughter, Sofia.
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Smyrna suspect charged with murder after dismembered woman identified
An 18-year-old Smyrna man faces a malice murder charge after detectives searching a vehicle Friday evening discovered human remains believed to be missing woman Shanteria "KT" Mosley, according to the Smyrna Police Department....
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Molly says to plan on a scattered showers throughout your Saturday afternoon
Our Next WeatherMaker is the rain that is moving in from the south and will continue to do so with scattered showers spreading across the metro by the late morning and into dinnertime. We dry out for your Sunday however the clouds will hang around so don’t expect much in the way ...
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Sugar recall: 1.7 million pounds recalled over possible allergens
Nearly 1.7 million pounds of sugar have been recalled because of a “potential wheat kernel contamination.”