Voyageurs National Park has a new boss — and plenty of challenges
Jennifer Onufer takes over after nearly 18 months without a superintendent as the park contends with the fallout of federal cuts.
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Fake emails, foreign web connections revealed in Hennepin County grant program shut down over fraud
Applications linked to fake email addresses and internet connections routed through foreign countries flooded a Hennepin County small-business grant program before officials shut it down over potential fraud. A 5 INVESTIGATES review of more than 1,000 applications submitted to th...
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Klobuchar victory sets up historic U.S. Senate special election in 2027
Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s election as Minnesota governor is historic in many ways. Not only will she be the first female governor of the state, but she’s also the first sitting Minnesota senator to be elected governor. Her election will also set up the first special election in an odd...
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St. Peter nurse sues after ICE arrest, says it caused PTSD, chronic back pain
A St. Peter nurse says in a new federal lawsuit that immigration agents violently arrested her while she was observing enforcement activity.
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FBI Houston investigating possible homicide on MSC cruise ship docked in Galveston
A suspected homicide onboard a cruise ship docked in Galveston is under investigation, according to FBI Houston.
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Live updates: Vikings set to face Buffalo Bills with Carson Wentz leading offense
The Minnesota Vikings will take on the high-powered Buffalo Bills offense on Monday night with a new quarterback under center.
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Financially struggling school districts regroup after tax levies fail
Robbinsdale was one of the few districts where voters approved tax requests. School district requests failed more than in other recent midterm elections....
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2 arrested near White House in separate vehicle crash, barricade incidents
Two people were arrested outside the White House on Monday morning following back-to-back security incidents that prompted a lockdown and sent tourists scrambling near Lafayette Park....
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Minnesota DNR announces winter walleye rules for Upper Red Lake
The DNR has announced how many walleye anglers will be allowed to bring home from Upper Red Lake this winter.
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Bloomington homeowners expected to see utility rates increase by $70 a year
Bloomington leaders are set to vote on utility rate increases that would add about $70 a year for the average homeowner. The Bloomington City Council is set to hold a public hearing Monday night on the proposed increases. “By the way, it’s not an accident that the Vikings are pla...
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Russell Brand, British actor and comedian, sentenced to 10 1/2 years in prison for rape and sexual assault
A London judge sentenced British actor and comedian Russell Brand to 10 1/2 years in a British prison for rape and sexual assault.
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RandBall: All eyes on Carson Wentz after rough Sunday for former Vikings QBs
Kirk Cousins could be available at the trade deadline, Daniel Jones struggled again and J.J. McCarthy suffered another injury. What does it all mean for the Vikings’ quarterback situation?...