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Minnesota weather: A break in the heat Tuesday as comfortable sunshine returns
After a prolonged heat wave, Minnesotans can look forward to a more comfortable Tuesday with plenty of sunshine and highs in the 70s and 80s.
After a weekend of gunfire, Minneapolis again searches for solution to summer violence
Two mass shootings over the weekend rattled high-traffic neighborhoods and renewed questions about public safety.
Divided Minnesota Supreme Court orders new trial for man serving 30 years for sexual assault
The ruling creates a new standard for jury instructions, which advocates say will have a “chilling effect” on sexual assault victims.
Soul food meets Italian: Salt & Flour Kitchen in Minneapolis is rebranding
Plus: Harold’s Chicken in Uptown, pizza and gelato in Richfield, a new bar from the owners of Milly’s and more restaurant news.
Bridging faith, health: North Memorial rolls out hygienic hijabs for Muslim staff, patients
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Most people don’t know big companies are based in Minnesota. It matters.
CEOs react to a new survey from the Minnesota Business Partnership.
Unsigned standouts: 11 top uncommitted girls hockey prospects
Meet 11 uncommitted Minnesota girls hockey players we’re excited to watch play this season.
Will the Timberwolves need to manage LaMelo Ball’s minutes next season?
The point guard’s injury history kept him from overuse with the Hornets, but now he’s with a new team.
Kayla McBride and Olivia Miles can outscore teams for the Lynx. But should they have to?
After a 105-102 win over Seattle, Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve once again noted how the team’s defense needs to improve if they are to push for a WNBA title.
3 dead in St. Paul apartment shooting
Police are investigating a homicide in the Highland Park neighborhood.
St. Paul triple homicide: Person of interest in custody after apartment shooting
The St. Paul Police Department says a person of interest is in custody after three people were fatally shot inside an apartment complex leasing office Monday afternoon.
Andrew Tate and brother Tristan to fight UK extradition from US
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate plan to fight being sent to the United Kingdom where they face a host of rape and sex trafficking charges.
Bernie Sanders stumps for Peggy Flanagan during First Avenue rally
The progressive icon says electing Flanagan would put a fighter in Washington.
3M Open field set: Scottie Scheffler, 144 players headed to TPC Twin Cities
The 3M Open is set to bring a world-class field and major champions to Minnesota for a week of top-tier golf and fan excitement, including the No. 1 player in the world, Scottie Scheffler.
Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese
President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products.
50% tariffs slapped on hundreds of Canadian imports: Here's a list
The price of hundreds of Canadian goods could soon go up dramatically as the Trump administration reveals massive new tariffs against the United States’ second-largest trading partner.
St. Paul man involved in fatal Frogtown shooting 2 years after release from prison: charges
A man faces murder charges after a deadly shooting outside a Frogtown apartment building that left one person dead and two people injured over the weekend.
Two mass shootings rock Minneapolis in 20 hours, 14 hurt and 1 dead
A violent Sunday in Minneapolis left fourteen people wounded and one man dead after two mass shootings just hours and blocks apart.
5 dead in Ohio river after attempt to save a struggling swimmer, sheriff says
Five people died after entering an Ohio river to rescue a swimmer who was struggling in the water.
Judge throws out UnitedHealth’s defamation lawsuit against the Guardian
The U.K.-based media outlet called decision to dismiss all six counts in the lawsuit a rejection of UnitedHealth’s ‘bullying and intimidation tactics.’
Large police presence in St. Paul for active incident
There’s a large police presence in St. Paul early Monday evening for what appears to be an active incident.
Helix Apartments fire: Red Cross shelter open for displaced St. Louis Park residents
A major fire at Helix Apartments has left dozens of families displaced and sparked a large community response.
Immigrant Kitchen relaunches dinner-and-storytelling events after pause during ICE crackdown
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$95K plane seizure over a six-pack of beer heads to Supreme Court
Alaska wants to seize a bush pilot's Cessna after a passenger on a flight to a dry community was caught with a six-pack of beer.
KARE’s Julie Nelson provides update following serious boating accident
The popular anchor and her husband were hospitalized after the June 15 incident on Balsam Lake.
Major grocery chain beats Walmart, Aldi in price war as shoppers hunt for checkout relief
A new price comparison of 15 grocery store staples found that this retailer had the cheapest overall basket, beating Walmart, Aldi and Albertsons.
Dead mass shooting victim ID’d, one of 14 shot in two incidents less than 24 hours apart
The first shooting erupted after an altercation outside Reign nightclub on Hennepin Avenue, police say. No arrests have been made.
Elk River man pleads guilty in Minneapolis Lows gang RICO case, faces life in prison
Damari "Mari" Douglas, 21, of Elk River, pleaded guilty on Friday, July 17, to his role in a racketeering conspiracy involving the Lows gang.
Tropical Storm Bertha moves across northern Gulf toward Texas
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Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least two weeks, granting states' request
A federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks, allowing states that are challenging the deal more time to see their case through in court.
Violence among Somali youth worry community members, law enforcement
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Twin Cities gas prices rise to $3.93/gallon, could hit $4 within days
Gas prices are climbing again in the Twin Cities, and drivers are feeling the pinch at the pump.
Minnesota weather: Twin Cities sees 10 straight days of at least 90 degrees
Monday was the 10th day in a row when it hit at least 90 degrees in the Twin Cities—the longest streak of days with 90-degree highs in over 70 years.
Speeding costs US drivers $22M, saves less than a minute, study finds
Researchers show that the costs of going over the posted speed limits do not appear to outweigh the time saved by speeding.
MN wildfires update: 25 fires burning
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Minnesota Lottery record: $34.12M Lotto America jackpot won at Coon Rapids store
One Minnesota Lottery player is waking up a multimillionaire after winning the largest Lotto America jackpot in state history.
Judge dismisses Trump administration's 'sanctuary city' lawsuits against city, county, state offices
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Sports Wrap, July 19: Twins lose a series in Chicago, Wolves introduce Ball, Lynx, and Wild still after Larkin
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Wildfires latest: Revised acreage totals, new burning bans
Wildfires have burned more than 71,000 acres in northern Minnesota and across the Canadian border, a slightly lower number than previously reported due to updated mapping, federal officials say. About 8,400 of those acres are in Canada. U.S. Forest Service officials announced the revised total Mo...