Walz accepts blame for fraud but says it shouldn’t define his legacy
In a candid exit interview, Walz conceded that fraud “tainted” his record but said his accomplishments will endure.
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Vikings bring back veteran punter Johnny Hekker amid Brett Thorson’s hamstring injury
The Minnesota Vikings have turned to a familiar face at punter, signing veteran Johnny Hekker to the practice squad as regular punter Brett Thorson deals with a hamstring injury. The club also added veteran running back Jaret Patterson to the practice squad as part of a series of...
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Lakeville North, South high schools evacuated after threats of guns, explosives
Police are investigating anonymous threats involving Lakeville North and Lakeville South high schools Tuesday, prompting lockdown and evacuation at the schools....
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Metro Surge killings in Minneapolis spotlighted in Washington hearing
Renee Good’s mother, who said she voted for President Trump, appeared at the proceeding, along with the Minneapolis resident who filmed the killing of Alex Pretti. It was not an official hearing....
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Affidavit IDs 2 men killed, another wounded by gunfire in Willmar park
The shooting occurred Monday night, according to police, who have yet to make any arrests.
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Investigation underway after inmate found dead in Stearns County Jail
State officials are investigating after an inmate was found dead in his cell at Stearns County Jail earlier this month. On Sept. 12 at about 3:49 p.m., staff at Stearns County Jail were conducting well-being checks and found an inmate having a medical emergency in his cell. The i...
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Trump says US and Iranian officials met Tuesday, shortly after warning he may 'annihilate' Iran
President Donald Trump said U.S. and Iranian officials met Tuesday, an unexpected engagement that came even as he threatened in his address to the U.N. General Assembly that he may ''annihilate'' the Islamic Republic if a deal isn't reached soon to end the nearly seven-month war....
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Live: Olivia Miles is out for Lynx as they try to clinch No. 1 playoff seed vs. Caitlin Clark, Fever
A win in their regular-season road finale tonight would secure home-court advantage throughout the postseason for the Lynx, who host Indiana Thursday.
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Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
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KSTP plans primetime televised debates ahead of election
This election season, 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is committed to letting you hear from the candidates. Next Friday, Oct. 2, 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS will host primetime statewide debates focused on the races for Governor, Senate, and Attorney General. Invitations were sent out after the primarie...
