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Senate begins voting on bill to fund ICE, Border Patrol as Democrats try to derail it

Senate begins voting on bill to fund ICE, Border Patrol as Democrats try to derail it

The Senate is beginning a long series of votes on legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement a...

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Trader Joe’s tote bag release: Viral mini totes to return with new summer designs

Trader Joe’s tote bag release: Viral mini totes to return with new summer designs

The $2.99 bags have sparked long lines, quick sellouts and a thriving resale market since first debuting in 2024....

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Man is charged with bringing a bomb in his carry-on bag to a California airport

Man is charged with bringing a bomb in his carry-on bag to a California airport

Authorities have charged a man with bringing an explosive device to a TSA checkpoint at an airport in Sacramento, Califo...

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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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5 On Your Side: Sunscreen Tips

5 On Your Side: Sunscreen Tips

With countless sunscreen options lining the shelves at Target and Walmart, finding the right one can feel overwhelming —...

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Waldman Brewery in St. Paul

Waldman Brewery in St. Paul

Tucked inside one of Minnesota's oldest structures, Waldman Brewery in St. Paul brings the rich, storied atmosphere of t...

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Lake County’s Veterans Memorial Association

Lake County’s Veterans Memorial Association

Lake County's Veterans Memorial Association is working toward something truly meaningful on the beautiful waterfront in ...

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59th Annual Edina Art Fair

59th Annual Edina Art Fair

One of the most beloved annual traditions in the Twin Cities is back as the vibrant 59th Edina Art Fair takes over this ...

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How to get a free Chipotle burrito after the NBA Finals

How to get a free Chipotle burrito after the NBA Finals

Fans will need to watch Chipotle’s social media after the final game and be among the first to text a special code to cl...

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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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Alabama family seeks help finding Auburn student missing in Japan

Alabama family seeks help finding Auburn student missing in Japan

James “Weston” Higginbotham disappeared during a family trip to Japan....

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Ohio State approves $100M settlement for former student athletes abused by doctor

Ohio State approves $100M settlement for former student athletes abused by doctor

Ohio State University agreed to pay approximately $100 million to settle sexual abuse claims from hundreds of former stu...

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Knight, Coyne Schofield, Muller among PWHL stars eligible to be signed by league's 4 expansion teams

Knight, Coyne Schofield, Muller among PWHL stars eligible to be signed by league's 4 expansion teams

Seattle’s Hilary Knight, Minnesota’s Kendall Coyne Schofield, Boston’s Alina Muller, and Ottawa’s Brianne Jenner headlin...

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Blue Jays acquire right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson from Twins for cash

Blue Jays acquire right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson from Twins for cash

The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson from the Minnesota Twins for cash consideration...

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USDA confirms first US case of flesh-eating screwworm in Texas, triggering quarantines

USDA confirms first US case of flesh-eating screwworm in Texas, triggering quarantines

Federal agricultural officials on Wednesday confirmed the first U.S. case of the destructive New World screwworm in a Te...

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US jobless aid filings, a proxy for layoffs, hit highest level since Iran war began in February

US jobless aid filings, a proxy for layoffs, hit highest level since Iran war began in February

The number of Americans filing for jobless aid hit their highest level in four months last week, but layoffs remain hist...

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Hezbollah rejects latest ceasefire agreement as Israeli strikes kill 4 in Lebanon

Hezbollah rejects latest ceasefire agreement as Israeli strikes kill 4 in Lebanon

Hezbollah has rejected the latest ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and the Lebanese government, demanding a co...

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Dozens of children separated from their parents again

Dozens of children separated from their parents again

An Associated Press investigation reveals that dozens of children who were separated under the first Trump administratio...

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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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Iran latest: Trump hints at critical weekend in Iran negotiations

Iran latest: Trump hints at critical weekend in Iran negotiations

A handful of Republicans joined Democratic lawmakers to pass a War Powers Resolution in the House that would force Presi...

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3 men charged after gunfire erupts at Brooklyn Park picnic

3 men charged after gunfire erupts at Brooklyn Park picnic

A trio of men are facing felony charges after gunfire erupted at a local park sending families ducking for cover on May ...

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Senate begins voting on funding immigration enforcement after Trump's settlement fund is dropped

Senate begins voting on funding immigration enforcement after Trump's settlement fund is dropped

The Republican-led Senate is moving forward with legislation to fund immigration enforcement agencies after forcing the ...

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Minnesota weather: Warm and more humid Thursday with late day stray rumbles

Minnesota weather: Warm and more humid Thursday with late day stray rumbles

A warmer and more humid Thursday brings highs in the 80s, with scattered storms possible late in the day. Parts of Minne...

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Sheriff's deputy working at school in Georgia accused of on-duty sexual assault at nearby home

Sheriff's deputy working at school in Georgia accused of on-duty sexual assault at nearby home

Sheriff Moulton says a disabled radio and an abandoned computer cost deputy Nakia Benefield his job — before he was ever...

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Tiananmen Square victims' families told not to visit graves on 37th anniversary

Tiananmen Square victims' families told not to visit graves on 37th anniversary

Authorities in Hong Kong have banned a vigil, dedicated to victims since 2020, at first citing the COVID-19 pandemic....

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Muggy with Showers and T-Storms at times Today and again Friday then Nice Weekend ahead.

Muggy with Showers and T-Storms at times Today and again Friday then Nice Weekend ahead.

Showers with some Thunder will move through the Twin Cities this morning ending by 9 a.m. and nothing Heavy Expected wit...

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Bringing Lung Cancer Screening to Rural Minnesota

Bringing Lung Cancer Screening to Rural Minnesota

A new approach suggests a “whole-of-office” approach to providing lung screening recommendations to patients in rural pa...

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A ’60 Minutes’ DIY

A ’60 Minutes’ DIY

An original editorial cartoon by Steve Sack, like this one on like this one on Bari Weiss and "60 Minutes," will publish...

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City attorney: No charges for ICE protesters, journalists at St. Paul Cities Church

City attorney: No charges for ICE protesters, journalists at St. Paul Cities Church

Prosecutors with the St. Paul City Attorney's office will not pursue charges connected with the church protest where doz...

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Growing pains or do-over? Future of Minneapolis Office of Community Safety in limbo 

Growing pains or do-over? Future of Minneapolis Office of Community Safety in limbo 

Four years in and one police chief down, Minneapolis leaders are still lacking clarity on OCS’s role and effectiveness. ...

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It’s well past time to ban pharmaceutical advertisements

It’s well past time to ban pharmaceutical advertisements

My bill to ban drug ads in Minnesota didn't pass in the 2026 legislative session, and healthcare costs remain a burden. ...

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Duluth school celebrates big jump in Native graduates

Duluth school celebrates big jump in Native graduates

The graduation rate among Native students at Denfeld High School in Duluth jumped 12 points to 74 percent. That’s five p...

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State lawmakers reject all local sales tax measures

State lawmakers reject all local sales tax measures

The Senate Tax Committee approved 37 local sales tax requests this past legislative session, but the requests foundered ...

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Art Hounds: New SWANA plays, 5-minute films

Art Hounds: New SWANA plays, 5-minute films

Art Hounds recommend a five-minute film festival, “Forms of Care: The Art of Representing the Body” and the Festival of ...

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1 dead, 3 hurt in shooting after California high school graduation ceremony

1 dead, 3 hurt in shooting after California high school graduation ceremony

Fairfield Police are investigating the shooting after the Sem Yeto High School graduation ceremony in the Bay Area....

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Obama museum showcases political and personal sides of former president

Obama museum showcases political and personal sides of former president

The Obama Presidential Center opens to the general public on Juneteenth. Here are the top attractions for visitors....

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Calls for state oversight before Waymo begins fully operating in Minneapolis

Calls for state oversight before Waymo begins fully operating in Minneapolis

There are calls for state oversight before Waymo begins operating commercially in the Twin Cities. Minneapolis City Coun...

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List: Minnesota Pride celebrations

List: Minnesota Pride celebrations

June is Pride Month, and many communities are holding Pride celebrations to celebrate. Here is a list of events. The pos...

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Trump says he's nominating Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general

Trump says he's nominating Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general

Trump said at a dinner at the White House that he plans to nominate Blanche formally on Thursday, according to a video o...

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Operation Metro Surge: New sales data shows metro economic impact

Operation Metro Surge: New sales data shows metro economic impact

The City of Minneapolis released a report in February estimating losses experienced by restaurants and small businesses ...

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