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Veteran winger Marcus Johansson leaving Wild to play in native Sweden

Veteran winger Marcus Johansson leaving Wild to play in native Sweden

Johansson is coming off a strong season, but he's leaving the NHL after 16 years and returning home....

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Tributes pour in for Duluth native killed in Wisconsin rock climbing accident

Tributes pour in for Duluth native killed in Wisconsin rock climbing accident

Audrie Pelosi, 30, died on May 30 in an accident while working as a climbing guide at Devil’s Lake State Park. ...

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Campfires banned in Boundary Waters as dry conditions cause wildfire risk

Campfires banned in Boundary Waters as dry conditions cause wildfire risk

A campfire ban in the Boundary Waters begins on June 6, as dry conditions pose a high wildfire risk in the state....

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SPC eyeing Minnesota for possible severe weather next Wednesday, but skepticism is warranted

SPC eyeing Minnesota for possible severe weather next Wednesday, but skepticism is warranted

With temps and dew points possibly soaring into the 90s and 70s, respectively, the stage could be set for a volatile day...

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Phoebe Bridgers' first tour in 3 years will head to St. Paul

Phoebe Bridgers' first tour in 3 years will head to St. Paul

Phoebe Bridgers has announced her first solo,full-band tour in three years, and it'll include a stop at Grand Casino Are...

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Off-duty officer threatened to slit everyone's throats at small-town Minnesota bar, charges say

Off-duty officer threatened to slit everyone's throats at small-town Minnesota bar, charges say

The incident allegedly occurred in early April, though charges weren't formally filed until May 28....

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Burnsville woman released from ICE detention after months without needed surgery

Burnsville woman released from ICE detention after months without needed surgery

Andrea Pedro-Francisco, an asylum seeker originally from Guatemala, was detained during a traffic stop in Burnsville on ...

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Lynx rookie Olivia Miles sets another record with 28-point masterpiece

Lynx rookie Olivia Miles sets another record with 28-point masterpiece

Lynx rookie guard Olivia Miles has set the league on fire through the first month of her career. He struggles from three...

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New study claims Operation Metro Surge cost 4,600 hospitality jobs, $71M in lost wages

New study claims Operation Metro Surge cost 4,600 hospitality jobs, $71M in lost wages

A significant portion of the Twin Cities hospitality sector shut down during the brutal immigration operation....

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Guilty plea, 30-year sentence in fatal Boom Island shooting case

Guilty plea, 30-year sentence in fatal Boom Island shooting case

A formal sentencing hearing will take place in July....

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After a 'brief refresh,' Red Cow has reopened its 50th and France restaurant

After a 'brief refresh,' Red Cow has reopened its 50th and France restaurant

After a brief closure for a refresh to the menu and interior, Red Cow has reopened its 50th and France location....

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Workers at another Half Price Books move to unionize

Workers at another Half Price Books move to unionize

Workers at Half Price Books in Apple Valley have announced their intention to unionize, joining four other Minnesota loc...

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Suspect found dead after domestic assault call in Lino Lakes

Suspect found dead after domestic assault call in Lino Lakes

Police arrived at the property and made contact with a resident when a gunshot was heard from inside....

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Where to find National Donut Day discounts around the Twin Cities

Where to find National Donut Day discounts around the Twin Cities

National Donut Day lands on Friday, June 5. Here's where you'll find discounts, special creations, and even a freebie or...

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Amid fraud crackdown, state completes review of high-risk service providers

Amid fraud crackdown, state completes review of high-risk service providers

Over the last 5 months, nearly 5,600 Medicaid providers in high-risk programs across the state were reviewed....

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Dylan Larkin could be exactly what Bill Guerin, Wild are looking for

Dylan Larkin could be exactly what Bill Guerin, Wild are looking for

Larkin requested a trade from the Red Wings on Thursday, and you can guarantee Guerin will at least be making the call....

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Minnesota-based animal rescue to close after 17 years

Minnesota-based animal rescue to close after 17 years

The nonprofit has found homes for more than 12,000 animals over the last 17 years....

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Anti-ICE church protesters won't be prosecuted at state level, but still face federal charges

Anti-ICE church protesters won't be prosecuted at state level, but still face federal charges

The St. Paul City Attorney’s Office has declined to bring criminal charges against anti-ICE protesters who disrupted a S...

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From festivals to kittens: Pride Month events to catch around the Twin Cities

From festivals to kittens: Pride Month events to catch around the Twin Cities

Here are dozens of Pride Month events taking places around the Twin Cities in 2026, including Twin Cities Pride, kitten ...

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Birch Bay Fire northwest of Ely is 30% contained, officials say

Birch Bay Fire northwest of Ely is 30% contained, officials say

A wildfire that’s torn through parts of Minnesota’s northwoods this week is now 30% contained....

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Charges: Twin Cities couple sexually abused teen runaway hidden in cardboard box

Charges: Twin Cities couple sexually abused teen runaway hidden in cardboard box

A married couple is facing felony charges after police discovered a 14-year-old runaway who they allegedly sexually abus...

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All the songs in the Prince sing-along at this weekend's block party

All the songs in the Prince sing-along at this weekend's block party

The free Prince Celebration block party will take place on June 6 in Minneapolis, centered around a community sing-along...

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Flanagan blasts Craig for PAC's use of AI deepfake in TV attack ad

Flanagan blasts Craig for PAC's use of AI deepfake in TV attack ad

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan is calling out U.S. Sen. Angie Craig over the use of an AI-generated image of Flanagan in an att...

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Blue-green algae detected at 2 popular Minneapolis beaches

Blue-green algae detected at 2 popular Minneapolis beaches

A potentially harmful bloom of blue-green algae at two popular Minneapolis beaches has prompted city officials to issue ...

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Twin Cities man who outlived expectations to graduate high school dies of brain cancer

Twin Cities man who outlived expectations to graduate high school dies of brain cancer

Gabe Kessel, 19, died Wednesday, two years after he was diagnosed with rare, aggressive form of brain cancer....

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Where severe storms could strike in Minnesota on Thursday and Friday

Where severe storms could strike in Minnesota on Thursday and Friday

Minnesota should get a reprieve from storm chances over the weekend, but next week looks like it could be hot, humid, an...

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Farmington man sentenced to 20 years for stabbing wife, causing serious injuries

Farmington man sentenced to 20 years for stabbing wife, causing serious injuries

Mehdi Badaoui, 53, was sentenced to 240-months in prison in Dakota County court this week....

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Ex-funeral home director gets jail time for beheading corpse, discarding skull

Ex-funeral home director gets jail time for beheading corpse, discarding skull

A decades-old human skull mystery has been put to rest with the sentencing of a Twin Cities funeral director who decapit...

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F1RST Wrestling books Mall of America show the day before SummerSlam

F1RST Wrestling books Mall of America show the day before SummerSlam

Friday Night Nitro will emanate from the Mall of America Rotunda....

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6 free Prince-themed events to check out during Prince Week

6 free Prince-themed events to check out during Prince Week

It's officially Prince Celebration Week in Minneapolis. Here are six free things you can do in the Twin Cities to celebr...

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Spike of overdoses in Dakota County likely indicates fentanyl presence

Spike of overdoses in Dakota County likely indicates fentanyl presence

Law enforcement says the overdoses signal a possible increased presence of fentanyl in the drug supply....

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Coast Guard offers reward after thieves make off with lighthouse beacon

Coast Guard offers reward after thieves make off with lighthouse beacon

It is a felony to steal or tamper with federal navigation devices. ...

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Flurry of black bear sightings in residential neighborhoods across Minnesota

Flurry of black bear sightings in residential neighborhoods across Minnesota

So far this year, there have been about 200 bear sightings in the Twin Cities metro alone....

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People named Ryan will attempt to break a world record at the Mall of America

People named Ryan will attempt to break a world record at the Mall of America

Ryan Meetup, a meetup group for people named Ryan, is going to attempt to break a world record at the Mall of America in...

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Elliott Engen drops state auditor bid, files for reelection to Minnesota House seat

Elliott Engen drops state auditor bid, files for reelection to Minnesota House seat

Republican Rep. Elliott Engen is hoping to hang on to his north-suburban House seat after losing the party endorsement f...

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Reeve Gives a Napheesa Collier Update, Miles Named Rookie of the Month

Reeve Gives a Napheesa Collier Update, Miles Named Rookie of the Month

It's the first of what one imagines might be multiple monthly awards for Olivia Miles in her rookie season....

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Woman convicted of fatally shooting man in his rural Minnesota home

Woman convicted of fatally shooting man in his rural Minnesota home

A woman has been convicted of fatally shooting a man in his northwest Minnesota home while apparently high on meth....

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The Broadway on Hennepin run of 'Hamilton' has been extended

The Broadway on Hennepin run of 'Hamilton' has been extended

Hennepin Arts has extended the 2027 run of "Hamilton" scheduled to be part of the 2026–27 Broadway on Hennepin season....

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Bricksworth is opening a third brewery and pizzeria in the Twin Cities

Bricksworth is opening a third brewery and pizzeria in the Twin Cities

Bricksworth Beer Co. is opening a third location in the Twin Cities....

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