School closure fight erupts across Minneapolis
Some parents who oppose the plan that could close up to 16 schools hope to delay or sway the school board before a November vote.
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Ramsey County sheriff probing employee’s deals with convicted fraudsters
Omar Jamal has been a Ramsey County community service officer under Sheriff Bob Fletcher since 2020. A Star Tribune investigation found Jamal also earned nearly $250,000 as a consultant for individuals later convicted of defrauding a federal meal program....
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Mayor Kaohly Her drops St. Paul police from security detail in favor of Ramsey County deputies
The switch follows tensions amid a monthslong sexual harassment investigation and dispute over her driver’s overtime hours.
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FBI investigates apparent breach of its jobs website. Hackers claim to have sensitive employee data
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI is investigating an apparent breach of its jobs website as a criminal hacking group claimed to have accessed “very sensitive data” on nearly all agents and job applicants. “The FBI is aware of claims regarding unauthorized activity affecting FBIjobs.gov ...
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Rivian recalling nearly 100K vehicles over rearview camera problem
Rivian Automotive says it is recalling almost 100,000 trucks and SUVs from model years 2022 through 2027 over a problem that affects vehicle rearview cameras....
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Tafoya draws on her sports career to oppose trans athletes on campaign trail
The former NFL sideline reporter says her advocacy is about protecting women’s sports, not “hating on anybody else.”
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Former Minnesota state senator Justin Eichorn to be sentenced in teen prostitution sting
Former Minnesota state senator Justin Eichorn will be sentenced in federal court Wednesday morning in relation to his arrest in a Bloomington sting when he was accused of trying to solicit a prostitute he believed to be a 17-year-old girl....
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Former Minnesota Sen. Justin Eichorn faces sentencing Wednesday in federal child sex sting case
Former Minnesota Senator Justin Eichorn will be sentenced by a federal judge on Wednesday morning after pleading guilty in May to his role in a child sex sting case. According to prosecutors, Eichorn messaged an undercover Bloomington police officer multiple times, asking for pho...
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School bus t-boned by SUV on Highway 120 in Oakdale, both drivers injured
A school bus was knocked into the ditch after being t-boned by an SUV on Highway 120 near Holloway Avenue on Wednesday morning, according to the Minnesota State patrol. Both drivers were taken to the hospital for suspected injures but state troopers say that no students were on t...
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Lakeville North, South high schools closed Wednesday after threats
School district leaders say Lakeville North and South High Schools will be closed on Wednesday after the schools were targeted by threats on Tuesday.
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Lionel Richie is taking a break from performing following a heart procedure
NEW YORK (AP) — Lionel Richie is taking a break from touring as he recovers from a heart procedure, a representative for the singer confirmed in a statement to The Associated Press on Wednesday. Richie underwent a common procedure for atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, and the “docto...
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Minnesota weather: Gorgeous sunshine and pleasant temperatures Wednesday
The first full day of fall on Wednesday brings plenty of sunshine and pleasant temperatures across much of Minnesota before rain chances return Thursday....
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Edina police investigating shots fired near Our Lady of Grace church
Gunshots were fired near an Edina church on Tuesday night and police are asking anyone with information or surveillance video to contact them. Officers responded to the 5000 block of Eden Avenue at around 8 p.m. after reports of gunfire in the area. Our 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS camera c...