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Justin Jefferson dazzled in his return to his home state, Kyler Murray delivered his best game of the season and the Vikings overcame costly turnovers to secure the win....
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Juvenile window-smashing suspects caught on camera in south Minneapolis
A south Minneapolis resident says repeated car break-ins near Lake Nokomis have left him feeling unsafe and frustrated with city leadership. Meyer Belkin said he and his partner Adam have seen three car break-ins in the last two years outside their home near Lake Nokomis. He said...
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Jefferson, Jones and Murray all produce to help the unbeaten Vikings top the slumping Saints 23-13
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Justin Jefferson highlighted his return to Minnesota’s lineup with a leaping touchdown catch, Aaron Jones made up for an early fumble with a pivotal, fourth-quarter touchdown and the Vikings remained unbeaten with a 23-13 victory over the slumping New Orleans S...
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Scoggins: Kyler Murray, Justin Jefferson show how dangerous the Vikings can be
Using his arm and legs to make big plays against the Saints, Murray showed why the Vikings signed him. With Justin Jefferson back, Minnesota’s offense has a new dimension....
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Eden Prairie Homecoming shooting suspect released on bond ahead of Monday court appearance
The man accused of shooting two people at the Eden Prairie Homecoming game is out of jail after posting bond, Hennepin County records show.
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Baby bath seats sold on Amazon under recall for risk of serious injury, drowning
A brand of baby bath seats sold in April on Amazon.com is under a recall because they are unstable and can tip over while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or even drowning, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says....
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Canadian ransomware negotiator arrested on federal charges amid FBI hacking probe
Canadian cybersecurity executive Edward Dubrovsky, 54, was reportedly arrested in Pennsylvania on federal charges amid an FBI investigation into the ShinyHunters hacking group....
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Innocent mistake on long flight could have devastating consequences for travelers
An everyday habit during a long-haul flight could have painful consequences for certain travelers — with a recent case highlighting some serious dangers....
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Halloween candy prices jump 8.1% as Americans prepare to spend billions on treats
Halloween candy is getting more expensive this year, but Americans aren't letting higher prices stop them from stocking up on treats.
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Walz said he considered leaving public office after Hortman assassination
The governor told the New York Times about threats against his family and concerns for Minnesota lawmakers amid a nationwide rise in political violence....