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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 celebrate Prince....

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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

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

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

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

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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 for Minnesota state auditor and abandoning that bid....

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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

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

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

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Three charged in connection to gun battle at metro park

Investigators recovered 74 cartridge casings from various locations around the park....

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Minnesota Yacht Club festival announces kickoff concert

The Minnesota Yacht Club festival is scheduled to take place July 17–19, but it'll now be preceded by a kickoff concert at the Varsity Theater....

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Minneapolis committee rejects Agape Movement as developer of George Floyd Square site

Some members of the Minneapolis City Council are pushing back on Mayor Jacob Frey's preferred steward for an important site at George Floyd Square....

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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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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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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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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 affiliate is welcoming Kip Thomas to the air, with the North Carolina native joining...

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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 Ryder Cup for a second time in 2029....

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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 was planning his next chapter....

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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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Star Tribune to cut 65 jobs a month after winning Pulitzer Prize

Around 25 of the cuts will come from the newsroom....

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Walz appoints leaders to council tasked with documenting Operation Metro Surge

The Minnesota Truth Council is composed of organizers, lawyers, educators, and other public servants....

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Grad shooting

The brand is making a comeback with Gen Z shoppers and tweens....

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18-year-old drowns while fishing from kayak in Wright County lake

A tragic accident claimed the life of a teen from Watkins....

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With a bigger vision and bigger space, Owamni prepares to reopen this month

Chef Sean Sherman previewed what to expect when his acclaimed Owamni restaurant reopens as Indígena by Owamni later this month....

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'I had nobody': Minnesota teen's tearful graduation video goes viral

The recent high school grad is now receiving support from all over the world....

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Olivia Miles' burgeoning greatness could change everything for the Lynx

Miles looks like a future WNBA superstar and a perfect fit in Cheryl Reeve's offense....

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Ag giant CHS to close or sell 3 grain elevators in southern Minnesota

The elevators in Kasson, Ostrander and Wykoff will close or be sold....

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Charges: Hit-and-run driver swerved 'aggressively' to toss veteran from car, killing him

A 19-year-old Minneapolis woman has been charged with causing a veteran's death by allegedly hitting him with a getaway vehicle as he attempted to confront a 19-year-old man who's accused of breaking ...

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Aquatennial gets new leadership, will return in July

After previous organizers decided to stop running the Aquatennial, a new organization has stepped up to lead the Minneapolis festival into 2026 adn beyond....

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Twin Cities tot is named the 2026 Gerber Baby

The baby food brand has selected Cameron Chung as this year's Gerber Baby....

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David Sedaris and Neil deGrasse Tyson schedule stops in Minneapolis

Hennepin Arts has announced events with both David Sedaris and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson this fall at the State Theatre in Minneapolis....

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Edina decor shop, design studio moving to the Galleria

The shop at 44th & France will relocate, becoming the latest home furnishings to land at the Galleria....

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Frey taps department veteran as interim Minneapolis police chief after O'Hara exit

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has appointed First Precinct Inspector Bill Peterson as interim chief of the city's police department following Brian O'Hara's abrupt resignation....

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Minnesota family of 5 injured after van hits construction loader

The construction loader was crossing the roadway when the collision happened, authorities said....

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Lisa Demuth pushes on with gubernatorial campaign despite losing GOP endorsement

The Minnesota House Speaker said Tuesday that hers is "the strongest ticket to defeat the Democrat machine."...

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Tracking midweek thunderstorms across Minnesota

June 2, 2026: The latest weather update from meteorologist Sven Sundgaard....

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Huge catches break Minnesota's lake trout and crappie records

Minnesota's lake trout record has been broken for the second time this season....

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Two downtown Rochester restaurants announce closure amid rising costs

One closed immediately and the other restaurant will close at the end of June....

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State Fair completes Grandstand lineup with addition of best-selling gospel singer

CeCe Winans will perform on Labor Day at the Minnesota State Fair. Her addition completes the fair's 2026 lineup....

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Lynx can't stop scoring against Mercury, roll to 111-77 blowout

The Lynx shot 63.8% overall and led by as many as 37 points en route to their fifth straight win....

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Saype begins 'Beyond Walls' art installation at Boom Island Park

An artist on a quest to create "the world's largest human chain" is bringing his expansive land-art project to the Minneapolis riverfront....

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Arrest made after hit-and-run in Maplewood leaves victim critical

Police announced that they have located the vehicle and driver suspected of being involved....

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Wildfire spreads to 30 acres outside Ely, sparking local evacuations

Efforts to suppress the Birch Bay Fire will resume Tuesday morning....

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Legendary Twin Cities sports reporter Larry Fitzgerald Sr. dies at 71

Fitzgerald Sr. covered Minnesota sports for over 40 years....

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Driver seriously injured after hitting cows, rolling truck

The 22-year-old driver was pinned inside his vehicle, but able to call 911....

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Hiker, 88, clings to tree over the Caribou River after 30-foot fall

The Caribou Falls Trail is a popular North Shore hike that leads to the base of Caribou Falls....

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Shakopee amphitheater books first 2027 show, reschedules Lil Wayne gig

Live Nation's massive new venue officially opens June 20....

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Northern Minnesota drowning victim identified as Twin Cities man

The 29-year-old from Burnsville drowned in Little Emily Lake....

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Two killed after motorcycle, truck collide in Olmsted County

Five people were killed in motorcycle crashes in Minnesota during one week in late May....

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