US continues to generate jobs, yet inflation is eroding the spending power of millions of Americans
U.S. employers created a surprising 165,000 new jobs last month, and the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%.
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House DFL leadership gathers Friday after Rep. Stephenson elected to speaker-designate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReKVvkdv-XY DFL House leadership will gather Friday to discuss state Representative Zack Stephenson being elected to Speaker-designate. Watch the live stream in the video player above. The post House DFL leadership gathers Friday after Rep. Stephen...
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Meghan Markle's estranged father Thomas Markle Sr. arrested in Florida: Reports
Meghan Markle's estranged father has been arrested in Florida, according to FOX News and TMZ, citing law enforcement sources.
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YouTuber arrested years after documentary helps revive child predator case
A former YouTube personality has been arrested in connection with a 2021 child predator sting operation after statements he made in a recent documentary prompted prosecutors to reopen the case....
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Highway 610 gives Minnesotans a lasting way to remember the Hortmans
A stretch of Highway 610 now carries the Hortman name in honor of late Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. The highway is one that people close to Melissa said meant a lot to her....
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Gunman who "executed" Florida Citibank employee was angry about $2,500 debt
Officials say a gunman enraged over a $2,500 debt shot and killed a female worker at sprawling Citibank Center near Tampa Wednesday morning before an armed security guard fatally shot him....
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Minnesota weather: 2026 ties for 3rd-latest first fall freeze in Twin Cities
The Twin Cities finally recorded its first freeze of the season Friday morning, tying for the third-latest first freeze on record.
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More than 175k air fryers sold at Target recalled for burn hazard
Gourmia is recalling about 175,951 of their stainless steel 9 Slice Digital Air Fryer Ovens because the units’ doors can unexpectedly close while removing hot food....
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Minnesota weather: Sunny, tranquil and seasonably cool Friday
Friday brings plenty of sunshine and seasonable temperatures in the 40s across much of Minnesota before a gradual warmup arrives this weekend.
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A blue wave and a quiet campaign tanked Tafoya’s Senate bid
National Republican money never arrived in force, and critics say the former broadcaster spent too little time connecting with Minnesota voters.
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State presses Fridley schools for financial plan and warns of ‘debt spiral’
An Oct. 20 letter from the state Department of Education expressed concern about audit deadlines and mounting financial pressures.
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Maple Grove Hospital to double in size to meet high demand
The expansion will be funded by Sanford Health’s $500 million commitment made as part of its North Memorial acquisition deal.