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Minneapolis weighs closing dog park located on Indigenous land

Minneapolis weighs closing dog park located on Indigenous land

Advocates have raised concerns about the dog park’s location, arguing it is a part of land sacred to the Dakota people....

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3 men charged in shootout at park in Brooklyn Park

3 men charged in shootout at park in Brooklyn Park

A shootout at Oak Grove Park in Brooklyn Park sent people ducking and running for cover as suspects fired off dozens of ...

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NIH researchers charged with attempting to smuggle vials of mpox virus into the US

NIH researchers charged with attempting to smuggle vials of mpox virus into the US

Both worked at NIH's Rocky Mountain Lab in Montana, where they conducted research involving emerging viral pathogens and...

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5 ON YOUR SIDE: Lead detected in blender

5 ON YOUR SIDE: Lead detected in blender

For many families, a blender is an everyday kitchen appliance, used to make everything from smoothies and soups to homem...

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Watch: Dramatic video shows massive explosion at fireworks factory

Watch: Dramatic video shows massive explosion at fireworks factory

Harrowing video shows the moment a fireworks factory exploded, injuring two men in nearby fields....

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Nissan recalls over 50K SUVs due to dashboard screens going blank

Nissan recalls over 50K SUVs due to dashboard screens going blank

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said certain Nissan Kicks manufactured between 2025-2026 were recalle...

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New Vikings GM intends to build 'deepest, most competitive roster' while seeking franchise's first Super Bowl

New Vikings GM intends to build 'deepest, most competitive roster' while seeking franchise's first Super Bowl

The newly appointed GM helped construct two Super Bowl-winning rosters while he was in Seattle....

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Federal judge pauses sentencing to weigh argument in Wisconsin judge’s immigration case conviction

Federal judge pauses sentencing to weigh argument in Wisconsin judge’s immigration case conviction

A federal judge is considering whether to throw out a jury’s guilty verdict against former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan ...

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Cub's secretly beloved donuts are 99 cents for National Donut Day

Cub's secretly beloved donuts are 99 cents for National Donut Day

For National Donut Day, Cub Foods will be offering its donuts for 99 cents....

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Retired judge to chair state panel documenting effects of federal immigration enforcement in MN

Retired judge to chair state panel documenting effects of federal immigration enforcement in MN

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has appointed members to a new state council tasked with documenting the impact of the federal i...

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Minnesota GOP delegate behind moment of silence for Chauvin files to run for Senate

Minnesota GOP delegate behind moment of silence for Chauvin files to run for Senate

The news comes as one of the state's top Republican leaders is defending the move at the GOP endorsement convention....

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On HCMC’s list of financial troubles, generosity is a leading culprit 

On HCMC’s list of financial troubles, generosity is a leading culprit 

‘Charity care’ is fundamental to the hospital’s mission. But as costs climb, so do concerns about long-term sustainabili...

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'Operation Safe Summer' returns for a 5th year

'Operation Safe Summer' returns for a 5th year

The initiative comes as Minneapolis prepares for several major events over the season, including Pride, Taste of Minneso...

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Rep. Engen drops ‘financial watchdog’ state auditor bid, files MN House reelection

Rep. Engen drops ‘financial watchdog’ state auditor bid, files MN House reelection

Once claiming he would run to be a "financial watchdog" for the state of Minnesota, Rep. Elliott Engen failed to file to...

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St. Paul City Attorney won't file charges against Cities Church protesters

St. Paul City Attorney won't file charges against Cities Church protesters

In a statement, City Attorney Irene Kao, wrote that the decision comes after her office reviewed evidence submitted by l...

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NHL's 'Stanley Pup,' featuring 32 dogs competing, is back for a third year

NHL's 'Stanley Pup,' featuring 32 dogs competing, is back for a third year

The 'Stanley Pup' special will premiere in the United States and Canada on Monday, June 8....

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Frontier flight diverted after passenger tried to open door, choke off-duty flight attendant, police say

Frontier flight diverted after passenger tried to open door, choke off-duty flight attendant, police say

Passengers, including one who trains in jiu-jitsu, helped restrain the 51-year-old man until the plane landed in Miami....

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Council committee rejects George Floyd Square plan

Council committee rejects George Floyd Square plan

The proposal will now go on to a vote by the full city council. If the council denies it, city staff can make a new reco...

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Who's winning the governor's race in California? Check the latest results

Who's winning the governor's race in California? Check the latest results

Track the results from the 2026 California gubernatorial primary election with this interactive map:...

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Chaos at Minnesota conventions reignites calls for a new way of choosing candidates

Chaos at Minnesota conventions reignites calls for a new way of choosing candidates

Scrapping caucuses and moving up primary elections is gaining traction among those who say the state's century-old syste...

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Is your SUV affected? Ford recalls 420,000 vehicles over seat belt safety issue

Is your SUV affected? Ford recalls 420,000 vehicles over seat belt safety issue

Ford is recalling nearly 420,000 vehicles because of a seat belt issue that may result in an injury if a crash occurs....

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FBI personnel have fatally shot a man holding hostages in Bakersfield, California, police say

FBI personnel have fatally shot a man holding hostages in Bakersfield, California, police say

The hostage situation happened inside a building that houses a bank branch and school district office in Bakersfield, Ca...

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New meteorologist joins KSTP's weather team

New meteorologist joins KSTP's weather team

There's a new face on Twin Cities TV screens, with KSTP making an addition to its weather team. The Twin Cities ABC affi...

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Looking for a first car? Report lists the safest vehicles for new drivers in 2026

Looking for a first car? Report lists the safest vehicles for new drivers in 2026

Experts say the recommended vehicles had to meet crash-test, braking and handling standards, with some used models start...

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More than 200,000 kids toys recalled by Walmart because they may splinter into sharp pieces

More than 200,000 kids toys recalled by Walmart because they may splinter into sharp pieces

The toys include small plush animals with removable, water-filled plastic cubes that can break apart into small shards....

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FBI fatally shoots a man holding hostages in a California office building, police say

FBI fatally shoots a man holding hostages in a California office building, police say

A man holding hostages inside a California office building has been shot and killed by the FBI. The Bakersfield Police D...

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The Women's PGA Championship returns to Hazeltine National Golf Club this month

The Women's PGA Championship returns to Hazeltine National Golf Club this month

The KPMG Women's PGA Championship will mark the eighth professional golf major at Hazeltine, which will also host the Ry...

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Los Angeles mayor race results: Who will face Karen Bass in November? Check the numbers

Los Angeles mayor race results: Who will face Karen Bass in November? Check the numbers

Will it be Spencer Pratt or Nithya Raman? Here are the latest results:...

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Caleb Williams strikes a jump-throw pose for 'Madden NFL 27' cover

Caleb Williams strikes a jump-throw pose for 'Madden NFL 27' cover

With his arm cocked to throw and his feet spread, Williams appears to soar above a silhouette of the Chicago skyline....

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Minnesota Star Tribune to lay off 15% of workforce

Minnesota Star Tribune to lay off 15% of workforce

The company said it will let go 15% of its workforce in an effort to focus on growing digital media....

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Wright County drowning victim had just graduated high school

Wright County drowning victim had just graduated high school

The 18-year-old man who drowned while fishing from a kayak on a Minnesota lake had just graduated from high school and w...

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Falcon chicks hatch on the MN DNR FalconCam

Falcon chicks hatch on the MN DNR FalconCam

After its camera went down last week, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' FalconCam returned with three new h...

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150 fish found dead at Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis

150 fish found dead at Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is investigating why about 150 fish were found dead in Lake Nokomis near the w...

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'Do not drive': Ford recall of two models warns drivers could lose control of their vehicles

'Do not drive': Ford recall of two models warns drivers could lose control of their vehicles

The issue with the suspension in certain Bronco Sport and Maverick models could cause drivers to lose control of their v...

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Severe storms possible in Minnesota the next 3 days

Severe storms possible in Minnesota the next 3 days

There won't be widespread severe weather, but Wednesday-Friday marks the return of strong storms in the region....

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Special Olympics USA Games

Special Olympics USA Games

https://2026specialolympicsusagames.org/get-involved/volunteer The post Special Olympics USA Games first appeared on KST...

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Gold Medal Flour ad hidden for 110 years restored on south Minneapolis home

Gold Medal Flour ad hidden for 110 years restored on south Minneapolis home

A South Minneapolis couple’s home improvement project turned into a mission to save a piece of Mill City history....

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'How I Met Your Mother' actor Nick Pasqual sentenced to decades in prison for stabbing ex-girlfriend

'How I Met Your Mother' actor Nick Pasqual sentenced to decades in prison for stabbing ex-girlfriend

Actor Nick Pasqual was found guilty of attempted murder in the stabbing of his ex-girlfriend, who reportedly underwent 1...

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7th Street Barbers in St. Paul

7th Street Barbers in St. Paul

There are some places in Minnesota that just feel like home, and 7th Street Barbers in St. Paul is one of them. This bel...

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Water Tower Wednesday: Albert Lea

Water Tower Wednesday: Albert Lea

Wednesday rolls around and Minnesota Live celebrates with another beloved Water Tower Wednesday, this time spotlighting ...

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