Student deaths over summer break cast a shadow over the new school year in Brainerd-Baxter
The district severely lacks counselors, but it’s implementing new tools in its response to tragedy as grieving moms seek accountability.
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7 arrested after break-in at The Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis
Seven people were arrested after Minneapolis police say they stopped a burglary in progress at the historic Basilica of Saint Mary early Saturday morning....
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President Donald Trump escalated his attacks against Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed on Sunday with rhetoric that questioned the Muslim candidate's loyalties to the U.S. and repeatedly tried to tie him to extremism, claims the Democrat has repeatedly denied and denounced...
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Gov. Walz authorizes disaster aid for Olmsted County after severe storms
Gov. Walz announced on Friday emergency aid has been authorized for Olmsted County after severe windstorms struck the area in early September.
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Vikings defense clamps down on Daniel Jones and the Colts for a 16-10 victory to stay undefeated
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Harrison Smith capped another dominant performance by Minnesota’s defense with the game-sealing interception, and the Vikings overcame another sluggish start to stay unbeaten with a 16-10 victory over the spiraling Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Linebacker Blake...
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Vikings survive Colts, overcome offensive struggles to improve to 6-0
The Vikings needed a fourth-quarter touchdown from T.J. Hockenson and a late Harrison Smith interception to hold off Indianapolis and remain unbeaten.
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Scoggins: Blake Cashman keeps proving his worth. Now the Vikings need to pay him.
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Homebuyers are gaining leverage as a stagnant housing market leaves sellers cutting prices and offering money toward closing costs.
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Trump reveals Audi's ambitious plans for a major expansion in the US
President Donald Trump announced a massive $4.2 billion investment by German automaker Audi during a campaign rally in Georgia on Saturday, touting plans for a new manufacturing plant that he said would produce 200,000 vehicles annually....
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Minneapolis police arrest 7 people after burglary at Basilica of Saint Mary
Minneapolis police arrested seven people after a reported burglary at the Basilica of Saint Mary on Saturday. According to the Minneapolis Police Department, a security monitoring company called 911 around 12:55 a.m. to report a burglary at the church. Police said, with the help ...