While most Minnesotans mourned 9/11, Freedom Fest attendees had fun
The Hastings festival on Friday was part of rising trend of 9/11 tributes that trade somberness for celebration.
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Voters in Israel are deciding whether to oust Netanyahu after 3 years of war
Israelis are voting in a pivotal election Tuesday as their country wrestles with unresolved wars, continues to reel from Hamas' 2023 attack and is deeply divided over the character of the state and the right person to lead it....
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Pair of nyala calves born at Como Park Zoo 3 weeks apart
The Como Park Zoo has welcomed in two new nyala calves that were born about three weeks apart. Both calves were fathered by Ollie, who became a first-time father with Hubert’s arrival on Oct. 3 and welcomed his second calf just 20 days later. Nyala, which are native to southern A...
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Alex Pretti's parents to speak for first time since federal agents shot son
The parents of Alex Pretti will speak publicly for the first time on Tuesday since federal agents shot and killed their son.
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Morgue mix-up disrupts family plans for Jewish mourning tradition
A lawsuit says the mother was cremated before family could sit with body because of a mistake by Abbott Northwestern Hospital and a funeral company.
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Trivia Tuesday: Wilkin County
Trivia Tuesday is back on Minnesota Live, and this week the spotlight shines on the fascinating Wilkin County. Minnesota Live producer Betsy Melin stepped in to put hosts Chris and Megan to the test with some fun local knowledge. Next week the trivia trail heads to Winona County,...
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Good Company: Hope & Plum
Finding the perfect baby carrier is no small feat, and two Minnesota moms got so tired of the struggle that they decided to build something better themselves. Hope & Plum was born in 2018 with a mission to make baby wearing comfortable and inclusive for all sizes, and the growth ...
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Travel Tuesday: Tips for Making Group Trips Stress-Free
Multigenerational travel can be one of the most rewarding ways to create lasting memories with the whole family, but a little planning goes a long way. Travel writer Antonia Grant joined Minnesota Live with her best tips for making group trips smooth and stress-free for grandpare...
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Gilda’s Club Minnesota
Cancer touches so many lives in Minnesota, making the compassionate work of organizations like Gilda’s Club Minnesota more vital than ever. Katherine Todd, executive director of Gilda’s Club Minnesota, stopped by Minnesota Live to share how this beloved nonprofit supports those a...
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Revival returns next week. Can new owners rekindle that fried chicken magic?
Plus: Stillwater’s Mexican fine dining restaurant has closed, new pizza and ice cream and more food news.
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Alex Pretti’s parents holding first news conference since deadly Metro Surge shooting
The parents of Alex Pretti are set to hold their first press conference since their son was shot and killed by federal immigration agents in January. His parents, Michael Pretti and Susan Pretti, will be joined by their attorney Steve Schleicher for the press conference that is s...
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Minnesota weather: Drier, warmer Tuesday with lingering clouds
Lingering morning showers give way to a drier and slightly warmer Tuesday, though cloudy skies will stick around across much of Minnesota.