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The story behind the iconic Prince mural in downtown Minneapolis that took seven years to complete

The story behind the iconic Prince mural in downtown Minneapolis that took seven years to complete

This week, Prince fans from around the world are visiting Minneapolis to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his death. Ma...

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Minnesota e-bike law: What's street legal, what could get you a ticket

Minnesota e-bike law: What's street legal, what could get you a ticket

As bicycle season rolls in, Minnesota police are warning riders about new rules for powerful electric bikes....

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State records show bus company involved in crash regularly failed inspections

State records show bus company involved in crash regularly failed inspections

Records from the Minnesota State Patrol show that earlier this year, seven buses from Pride Transportation underwent an ...

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DOJ awarding $300M in city competition to 'restore law and order'

DOJ awarding $300M in city competition to 'restore law and order'

The Trump administration announced on Wednesday its launching the Model Cities Initiative, which will award $300 million...

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Homeland Security secretary says ICE will increase new officer training next month

Homeland Security secretary says ICE will increase new officer training next month

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin says Immigration and Customs Enforcement will increase training for new off...

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Minnesota Pride Month 2026: Events across the state

Minnesota Pride Month 2026: Events across the state

June is Pride Month, and Minnesota has many celebrations and events throughout the month....

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Lake Nokomis beaches under blue-green algae advisory

Lake Nokomis beaches under blue-green algae advisory

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board said Wednesday it has issued a hazardous algae advisory for Lake Nokomis Main ...

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Famington man sentenced in wife's stabbing

Famington man sentenced in wife's stabbing

Mehdi Badaoui was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree attempted murder....

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White Sox avoid a sweep by beating the Twins 8-0 behind Erick Fedde’s first win in 10 months

White Sox avoid a sweep by beating the Twins 8-0 behind Erick Fedde’s first win in 10 months

Erick Fedde pitched five scoreless innings for his first win in 10 months as the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Tw...

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Social Security fears: Researchers predict benefit drops by state if trust fund runs dry

Social Security fears: Researchers predict benefit drops by state if trust fund runs dry

Tens of millions of Americans will soon face significantly smaller Social Security payments if the U.S. government does ...

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Hopkins elementary school put on lockdown after threatening phone call, similar to earlier call at high school

Hopkins elementary school put on lockdown after threatening phone call, similar to earlier call at high school

Hopkins Police say they responded after a threatening phone call was received at an elementary school....

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Farmington man gets 20 yeas for stabbing wife 10 times over cheating allegation

Farmington man gets 20 yeas for stabbing wife 10 times over cheating allegation

A 53-year-old Farmington man was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Wednesday after repeatedly stabbing his wife in Apri...

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Red Lobster closing its Times Square restaurant after 23 years

Red Lobster closing its Times Square restaurant after 23 years

The seafood chain will shutter its only New York City location on June 14....

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House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran

House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran

The roll call Wednesday was 215-208, and cheers erupted in the House chamber....

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Lynx’s Olivia Miles named WNBA Rookie of the Month

Lynx’s Olivia Miles named WNBA Rookie of the Month

Lynx guard Olivia Miles continues adding to her list of accomplishments just a month into her first professional season....

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‘No broken bones’: St. Paul students recovering after school bus crash

‘No broken bones’: St. Paul students recovering after school bus crash

The executive director of Higher Ground Academy, a St. Paul charter school, said the students injured in Tuesday’s schoo...

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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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'The Great Gatsby' musical makes stop at Orpheum Theatre

'The Great Gatsby' musical makes stop at Orpheum Theatre

The F. Scott Fitzgerald classic will be told with a contemporary musical score that blends jazz influences with modern p...

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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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Defendant in Sam Nordquist's death reaches plea deal in New York

Defendant in Sam Nordquist's death reaches plea deal in New York

Emily Motyka, 20, pleaded guilty to second-degree charges of murder and kidnapping....

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Minneapolis ‘Operation Safe Summer’ launches targeted enforcement June 1-6

Minneapolis ‘Operation Safe Summer’ launches targeted enforcement June 1-6

Minneapolis leaders say they have begun Operation Safe Summer V, aiming to boost safety and reduce violent crime as the ...

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2026 School Bus Inspections Report

2026 School Bus Inspections Report

2026 School Bus Inspections Report The post 2026 School Bus Inspections Report first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness N...

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2025 School Bus Inspections Report

2025 School Bus Inspections Report

2025 School Bus Inspections Report The post 2025 School Bus Inspections Report first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness N...

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Social Security recipients could see monthly income cut as much as $500 in 2032, report says

Social Security recipients could see monthly income cut as much as $500 in 2032, report says

A new analysis by a fiscal policy think tank revealed a grim outlook for the Social Security program if its trust fund r...

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2024 School Bus Inspections Report

2024 School Bus Inspections Report

2024 School Bus Inspections Report The post 2024 School Bus Inspections Report first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness N...

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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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Dan Sullivan vs. Dan Sullivan: Alaska GOP senator claims ballot ‘dirty trick’

Dan Sullivan vs. Dan Sullivan: Alaska GOP senator claims ballot ‘dirty trick’

Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan has accused Democrats and former Rep. Mary Peltola's campaign of a political "dirty trick" ...

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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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Woman who banned herself from Pennsylvania casinos gets escorted out after winning slots jackpot

Woman who banned herself from Pennsylvania casinos gets escorted out after winning slots jackpot

Instead of winning money after hitting a slot machine jackpot at a casino, a New Jersey woman received a trespassing cit...

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Shia LaBeouf pleads guilty, receives probation in New Orleans Mardi Gras bar incident

Shia LaBeouf pleads guilty, receives probation in New Orleans Mardi Gras bar incident

Shia LaBeouf has pleaded guilty to three counts of simple battery for punching people outside a New Orleans bar in Febru...

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Minneapolis police launch ‘Operation Safe Summer’ amid leadership change

Minneapolis police launch ‘Operation Safe Summer’ amid leadership change

Minneapolis police shared new details on a summer safety plan on Wednesday morning as the city begins a leadership chang...

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US Army soldier dies during training exercise in Iraq

US Army soldier dies during training exercise in Iraq

A U.S. Army soldier was killed during a training exercise at an air base in Iraq, military officials confirmed....

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Minneapolis could soon see the rebirth of its bicycling ride share program

Minneapolis could soon see the rebirth of its bicycling ride share program

Nice Ride vanished from the streets in 2023, but it could soon be rebooted with a boost from e-bikes. The post Minneapol...

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Tracking chances for storms overnight – Chris

Tracking chances for storms overnight – Chris

Happy Wednesday evening to one and all. It’s been another hot and humid day across Minnesota, with temperatures pushing ...

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Ex-funeral home worker who stole a skull in St. Croix County sentenced to 90 days in jail

Ex-funeral home worker who stole a skull in St. Croix County sentenced to 90 days in jail

A man accused of stealing a woman's skull was sentenced to 90 days in jail, followed by probation and a ban on working a...

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Minnesota Juneteenth events: Celebrations commemorate 161st anniversary in 2026

Minnesota Juneteenth events: Celebrations commemorate 161st anniversary in 2026

From Moorhead to Rochester, below is a list of events that can be found to commemorate Juneteenth throughout Minnesota:...

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Dakota County Drug Task Force warns residents after an increase of drug overdoses

Dakota County Drug Task Force warns residents after an increase of drug overdoses

The Dakota County Drug Task Force is putting out an alarm after it says there has been a recent spike in overdoses in th...

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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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