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Minnesota father, son plead guilty in $9.2 million tax fraud scheme
A father and son from Minnesota have pleaded guilty to a tax fraud scheme that sought at least $9.2 million in tax refunds from more than 300 fake returns....
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Minneapolis City Council wants to subpoena Frey and his staff
The council and mayor have been at odds over his attempt to rein in the amount of time his staff spends in council meetings.
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Teen charged in St. Louis Park Hwy 100 shooting connected to gang violence
A 19-year-old man from Blaine is now facing charges for a shooting along Highway 100 in St. Louis Park that authorities say is connected to the recent rash of gang violence in the west metro....
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Driverless rideshares: Minneapolis City Council fails to override mayor's ordinance veto
The Minneapolis City Council failed to override Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto of an ordinance that would require autonomous vehicles — such as ones run by Waymo — to have a person in them while operating....
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Minneapolis City Council fails to override mayor’s robotaxi veto
The Minneapolis City Council failed Thursday to override Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto of an ordinance regulating commercial autonomous vehicles. The council voted 7-to-5 to override the veto, falling short of the nine votes needed to overturn the mayor’s action. RELATED: Mayor Frey ve...
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Wisconsin elections officials issue guidance for handling federal agents at polls
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Elections officials in battleground Wisconsin on Thursday approved guidance for local clerks to help them know what to do if federal law enforcement officials show up at the polls on Election Day, as some activists fear might happen. A Republican on the bipar...
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Trump cancels livestream of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan’s execution after bipartisan backlash
President Donald Trump said the Pentagon will not livestream the Dec. 3 firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, reversing an earlier plan that drew bipartisan criticism....
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Hourcar to shut down after 20 years, ending Evie carshare service
A Twin Cities electric car-sharing service will shut down on Thursday, citing financial challenges. After 20 years, Hourcar said it will end its operations at noon, bringing Evie carshare service in Minneapolis and St. Paul to a close. The nonprofit operated Evie and said the veh...
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Washington County e-scooter crash: Boy, 11, dies from injuries
An 11-year-old boy critically injured in an e-scooter crash in Baytown Township has died from his injuries. The crash remains under investigation.
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Trump, after bipartisan backlash, says Pentagon won’t livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that the Pentagon will no longer livestream the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, after the announcement faced bipartisan criticism and Vice President JD Vance said he wouldn’t watch it . Trump sa...
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Minneapolis schools escape closure — for now
After fierce opposition, Minneapolis Public Schools scrapped plans to close up to 16 schools next fall. But district leaders still face hard decisions....
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A new Medicare season begins, but some shifts will arrive in 2027
WASHINGTON (AP) — Open enrollment for Medicare plans begins Thursday and enrollees will face a slew of changes that go into effect in 2027. During the enrollment period, which ends Dec. 7, people will have the opportunity to choose between traditional Medicare and privately run M...