Vetaw: Why I support testing public-safety drones in Minneapolis
They would be dispatched only in response to 911 calls ― not to conduct random surveillance or patrol neighborhoods.
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They would be dispatched only in response to 911 calls ― not to conduct random surveillance or patrol neighborhoods.
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico will request criminal charges over 17 Mexicans who died in ICE custody or during immigration enforcement operations by the Trump administration, officials said Thursday. Mexican Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco’s announcement Thursday morning further escalated tensions w...

A woman involved with Minneapolis day care fraud and the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded guilty in federal court to wire fraud and conspiracy to defraud the United States.
From Argentina’s chorizo sausage sandwiches to British fish and chips, get a flavor of the World Cup countries still in the game at these Minnesota restaurants.
They would be dispatched only in response to 911 calls ― not to conduct random surveillance or patrol neighborhoods.

The Trump administration revealed new figures that show a drastic 7,100% spike in Medicare claims for skin substitutes in just six years.
The Vikings find themselves in a familiar position with quarterbacks and expectations. A handful of key games could determine their future.

Starting pitcher Bailey Ober will take the mound for the Twins on Thursday, his first appearance since elbow inflammation placed him on the injured list in late May. Ober’s last start for the Twins came on May 30 against Pittsburgh. His return to the big-league roster comes after two two mino...

The Diocese of Duluth is pushing for notable missionary, Monsignor Joseph Francis Buh, to be put forward as a potential candidate for sainthood. Bishop Daniel Felton advocated for Buh by consulting the bishops of the United States during the June 2026 Spring Plenary Assembly of the United Stat...

The Animal Humane Society rescued 71 cats from filthy conditions inside a home in central Minnesota. Officials say the cats were hungry and suffer from respiratory infections and open wounds.

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Mower County deputies helped rescue several residents from their homes as heavy rains led to flash flooding in southern Minnesota on Wednesday.

U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans’ World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks. Pulisic has a bone bruise and a microfracture of his tibia and fibula, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Thursday. The diagnosis was made after an X-ray and M...

U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans’ World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks. Pulisic has a bone bruise and a microfracture of his tibia and fibula, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Thursday. The diagnosis was made after an X-ray and M...

The Trump administration is taking steps to amend one of the longest-running U.S. foreign policy designations by removing Syria from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list.

A former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he deliberately damaged the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a case his attorneys and other critics of the Trump administration have called politically motivated.

It's a packed weekend in Minnesota with rodeos, music festivals, and a cheesy tribute to one of the state's most beloved burgers.

A stretch of I-90 in southern Minnesota reopened Thursday after overnight flooding, but high water is still causing problems in Mower County. Austin police confirmed Thursday morning that roads, including I-90, reopened after an additional four-to-six inches of rain overwhelmed part of the int...

Thursday brings sunshine, seasonable temperatures, and lower humidity across Minnesota before the heat begins building again this weekend.

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed in June, but a key measure of home prices climbed to an all-time high, adding to affordability challenges for prospective homebuyers. Existing home sales fell 2.4% last month from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million units, the Na...

Parts of Austin, Minn. saw five inches of rain during Wednesday's storms.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty on Thursday to deliberately damaging the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a politically charged case that his defense attorneys and other Trump administration critics have derided as an abuse of prosecutorial po...

A recorded interview with the roommate of the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk could be played in court Thursday as the preliminary hearing to determine whether Tyler Robinson will stand trial enters its final days.

United States military forces launched a new round of strikes against Iran on Thursday, with Iran responding by targeting U.S. allies in the region.
Make room for 36 new dishes — don’t worry, the pickle trend is still going strong — and nine new vendors, including Saturday Dumpling Co.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dipped slightly last week as layoffs in the U.S. remain historically low. U.S. applications for jobless aid in the week ending July 4 ticked down by 2,000 to 215,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday. Analysts survey...

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@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Noerenberg Gardens Tucked along the shimmering shores of Crystal Bay on Lake Minnetonka sits one of M...

@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Normandale Japanese Garden Nestled on the serene campus of Normandale Community College in Bloomingto...

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Minnesota Live is celebrating all things green and growing with a special In the Garden show. Twin Cities Live host Elizabeth Ries opened up her own backyard garden for a lush behind-the-scenes look at what she’s been tending this summer. Minnesota Live photographer Bill Middeke stopped by to cap...

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Good Thursday morning! Today is going to be one of the nicest days we’ve seen in a while here in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Morning clouds will hang on for a few hours to start today. Sunshine will mix with the clouds and lower humidity today. The combination of the sun and “normal” July temp...

The Minnesota State Fair announced there will be nine new food vendors serving up food and drinks to fairgoers in 2026.

The U.S. launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, hours after President Donald Trump said recent Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz signaled the end of the ceasefire and threatened to escalate the conflict if they didn’t stop. Iran responded by targeting U.S.-allied Kuwa...

The first Freedom Fuel gas station has opened in Philadelphia as part of a White House‑backed effort to offer drivers discounted gasoline.

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