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Minneapolis crash: 3 dead, 4 hospitalized after car hits semi
A crash involving a car and semi-truck left three people dead and four others hospitalized early Tuesday morning in Minneapolis.
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Ken Barlow is expecting showers later today
Good Tuesday morning! A showery Tuesday is on the way today after a mostly dry morning with rain arriving sometime after 11 AM. Showers this afternoon will continue and most of us will see ¼” to ½” of rain. Showers end this evening, but areas of fog will develop overnight into to...
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Minnesota weather: Mild and muggy as rain showers slide across the state Tuesday
Tuesday turns gray and muggy as showers spread west to east across Minnesota, with most areas seeing some rain.
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U.S. bans Canadian motorcycles, dairy and liquor
An outright ban on certain Canadian products took effect Tuesday, escalating a damaging trade fight between the two North American allies.
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Noise complaints rock a smooth first season at Shakopee amphitheater
Music fans and businesses sing Mystic Lake Amphitheater’s praises, but for some neighbors it’s all about that bass.
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Cheryl Reeve’s T-shirts always have something to say. Here’s the back story.
The Lynx coach uses her sideline wardrobe to support causes she believes in — and hears from fans who say the messages make them feel seen.
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This AI startup coaches sales reps to be more human
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3 dead, 4 hospitalized after car gets wedged under semi near U of M
Three people are dead and four others have been hospitalized after a car with seven people inside was struck by a semi and wedged underneath it near the University of Minnesota early on Tuesday morning, according to Minneapolis police. Investigators say that the semi was exiting ...