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Where to watch the World Cup around the Twin Cities

All the bars, restaurants, and cafes that are promising to show every game of the World Cup around the Twin Cities this summer....

6 days ago

Como Park Zoo and Conservatory evacuated due to bomb threat

Visitors were asked to exit the St. Paul park on Saturday....

6 days ago

Woman recovering after being struck by falling tree in downtown St. Paul

The victim was hospitalized after the freak accident in Mears Park....

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Lynx extend winning streak to seven with dominant win over Storm

The Lynx dominated the Storm 88-68 on Saturday at the Target Center for their seventh straight win. Olivia Miles and Natasha Howard continue to perform like one of the best duos in the league, and Min...

6 days ago

Everywhere you can still go to a drive-in movie theater in Minnesota

There aren't many left, but there are still a handful of drive-in movie theaters in Minnesota. Here's where you'll find them....

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Memorial for bereaved parents is vandalized in Mankato

The One Bright Star Memorial was erected for parents who have lost a child....

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Just announced concerts: Phoebe Bridgers, Bryson Tiller, Mastodon

All the concerts announced in the Twin Cities this week, including Phoebe Bridgers, Bryson Tiller, Stick Figure, Mastodon, Gary Clark Jr, and more....

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Steve Almaas, bassist of pioneering punk band Suicide Commandos, has died

Steve Almaas, bassist of the pioneering Twin Cities punk band Suicide Commandos, has died at age 69....

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Here are the brackets for the 2026 Minnesota boys’ baseball state tournament

The brackets for the 2026 Minnesota boys’ baseball state tournament were officially released on Saturday. The competition will begin next week on Thursday, June 11. Class AAAA first-round matchups and...

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Federal government document indicates plan for ICE facility in rural Minnesota

The former private prison would be converted into a 1,600-capacity immigrant detainment center....

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Boy shot in leg during gunfight in northern Minnesota

Gunfire was exchanged between several people in Cass Lake....

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Wildfire that burned 35 acres near Ely was likely started by Forest Service chainsaw

The federal agency was conducting prep work for a prescribed burn when the blaze was sparked....

1 week ago

Charges: Man became 'filled with rage' before killing St. Paul barber

Gabriel Arrazola Perez, 44, was found dead near railroad tracks last month....

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All the shows taking place in Indeed’s Off the Dock concert series

Indeed Brewing is running its free Thursday night Off the Dock concert series from June into September....

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Schubert Club names SPCO's principal violin as its next artistic and executive director

The Schubert Club has named Kyu-Young Kim, principal violin of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, its next artistic and executive director....

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Severe thunderstorm watch issued in Twin Cities, southern Minnesota

The watch is in effect until 11 p.m....

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Everything you need to know about Grand Old Day 2026

Everything you need to know about Grand Old Day 2026, including concert set times, where to go, and what it'll cost you....

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Murder of Mankato teen stemmed from planned drug robbery, charges say

The criminal complaint states the victim was shot in the head....

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Five years later, mystery remains after man's body parts were found across Minneapolis

Minneapolis Police confirmed the murder investigation of Adam Richard Johnson remains open and active....

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Less than a year after release from prison, St. Paul man charged with murder

The man charged in the April 30 homicide was released from prison in June 2025, having served time for a gang-related killing....

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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

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

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

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

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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 Arena in St. Paul....

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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

Andrea Pedro-Francisco, an asylum seeker originally from Guatemala, was detained during a traffic stop in Burnsville on Feb. 5....

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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-point range were a lone criticism, but she answered those questions in Thursday...

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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....

1 week ago

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

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

1 week ago

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 Half Price Books in Apple Valley have announced their intention to unionize, joining four other Minnesota locations that have unionized previously....

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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

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

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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....

1 week ago

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....

1 week ago

Man reported missing from Twin Cities is found dead in South Dakota

Matthew Timmons was 32-years-old....

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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

The St. Paul City Attorney’s Office has declined to bring criminal charges against anti-ICE protesters who disrupted a Sunday service at Cities Church in January during Operation Metro Surge....

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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 snuggling booths, and trivia nights....

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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

A married couple is facing felony charges after police discovered a 14-year-old runaway who they allegedly sexually abused hidden inside a cardboard box in their Oakdale apartment....

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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. Here are all the songs that will be part of the event....

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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 attack ad from a pro-Craig PAC....

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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 an alert to community members....

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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

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

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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

A decades-old human skull mystery has been put to rest with the sentencing of a Twin Cities funeral director who decapitated a woman's dead body and left her head in the woods of western Wisconsin....

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