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Gophers basketball to host St. Thomas men's and women's games in 2026-27

The Gopher men’s and women’s basketball teams will host St. Thomas during the 2026-27 season....

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Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter will not face death penalty

FOX 9 has learned the Department of Justice will not seek the death penalty against Vance Boelter, the man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, after prosecutors determined t...

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McDonald’s testing AI-powered drive-thrus: What to know

McDonald’s is testing a new AI-powered drive-thru system called Archy. Here's what to know....

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House report blames Walz, Ellison of ignoring fraud warnings signs

A report issued by a GOP-led Oversight Committee in the U.S. House is accusing Gov. Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison of failing to take action against fraud for years....

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This gas buying trend indicates financial stress, top industry executives say

Industry executives said that while spending among U.S. consumers hasn't stopped, many people are changing their habits, particularly at the gas pump. More Americans are choosing to top up their gas, ...

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Hibbett Sports owner plans to close 175 underperforming stores in major North American reorganization

Hibbett Sports will close 175 stores around the U.S. over the next three years as its parent company, JD Sports, looks to reorganize its footprint....

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Teen hiker dies from heat-related illness at Grand Canyon National Park

An 18-year-old hiker died after suffering heat-related distress in Grand Canyon National Park. Here's what to know....

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Trader Joe’s customers have until Tuesday to file settlement claims

The deadline for Trader Joe’s customers to file a claim in a class action lawsuit is Tuesday. ...

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Things to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (June 12–14)

From colorful Pride celebrations to art festivals and Twins baseball games, there are plenty of things to do in Minnesota this weekend....

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Trump orders military to accelerate use of artificial intelligence

President Donald Trump is directing the U.S. military and national security agencies to speed up the adoption of AI. Here's what to know....

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Bob Packwood, former Oregon senator who resigned after scandal, dies

Bob Packwood, a former Oregon Republican senator whose career ended after multiple allegations of sexual harassment, has died at 93. ...

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Tony Sanneh reflects on World Cup journey, community impact in Minnesota

Tony Sanneh's soccer career took him to the World Cup and eventually earned him a place in the National Soccer Hall of Fame. But since retiring, the St. Paul native has focused on giving back through ...

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Minnesota weather: Warm and humid Monday with scattered storm chances

A warm and humid Monday brings highs into the 80s across Minnesota, with a few scattered storms possible....

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Iran latest: Trump demands Israel and Iran to stop 'shooting' immediately

Tensions between Iran and Israel erupted over the weekend. After Iran launched a missile attack that was the first such bombardment since the ceasefire began, Israel responded with airstrikes of its o...

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Minneapolis to rebuild George Floyd Square: Some fear businesses won't survive construction

Minneapolis is set to begin a major redevelopment project at George Floyd Square, sparking mixed reactions from the community as construction gets underway at the intersection of 38th Street and Chica...

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Israel launches airstrikes after Iranian missile attacks

Sirens sounded across multiple parts of Israel late Sunday night warning residents about missiles that the nation’s military reports were launched in Iran....

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Robbinsdale police chase ends with driver arrested after hitting fence in Minneapolis

Authorities say a pursuit that started in Robbinsdale early Sunday morning ended with the driver being arrested after crashing into a fence in Minneapolis....

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Huge 7.8 earthquake strikes off the coast of the Philippines

The southern Philippines was rocked Monday morning by a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake that also triggered concerns about a possible tsunami in the region. ...

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5 people stabbed inside Manhattan’s Penn Station, suspect in custody

Five people were injured Sunday evening in a mass stabbing inside Penn Station, authorities said....

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Minnesota 4th of July fireworks: Where to watch

This year, the Fourth of July is on a Saturday as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary of signing the Declaration of Independence....

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U.S. Forestry Service: BWCA wildfires caused by lightning

The U.S. Forestry Service said Sunday three recent wildfires in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area were caused by lightning....

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Body pulled from structure fire near Alexandria

One person is dead after a large fire early Sunday morning near Alexandria, according to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office....

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Columbia Heights poised to remove all of its city-owned Flock cameras

The Columbia Heights City Council is poised to removed all of its city-owned Flock cameras following a townhall last month on the license plate reading cameras....

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Minnesota Twins to renovate Annunciation Church and School whiffle ball field

The Minnesota Twins Community Fund and partners will fully fund and complete renovations at Annunciation Church and School’s wiffle ball field this summer....

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Prince's birthday: Weeklong celebration wraps up on Sunday

Fans in Minneapolis are coming together on Sunday to celebrate what would have been Prince’s 68th birthday after a week-long celebration honoring the late singer....

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New lawsuit challenges UFC event at White House on Trump’s birthday

With just over a week to go until UFC combatants square off on the White House South Lawn, a new federal lawsuit looks to stop the June 14 event....

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Screwworms in Texas: What an infestation means for livestock, beef supply and the economy

The return of the flesh-eating screwworm fly in Texas has ranchers and government agencies scrambling to contain what could threaten a $113 billion cattle industry in the U.S....

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Facebook class-action privacy settlement: 2nd payments set to distribute

Facebook users who were part of the massive $725 million class-action settlement may be due for a second payment....

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Treasury Department eyeing Iranian assets to help Gulf allies recover: reports

The Treasury Department is reportedly considering allowing Gulf allies to tap into frozen Iranian assets to pay for damages they sustained in the war....

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Como Park Zoo's corpse flower Horace blooms: How to see it Sunday

A rare botanical event is drawing crowds to the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory on Sunday as Horace the Corpse Flower begins its short-lived bloom....

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Patriotic Kenny memorial: Hundreds honor Navy veteran, TikTok icon

Hundreds gathered in Vadnais Heights to celebrate the life of Kenneth Jary, better known as "Patriotic Kenny" – a Navy veteran and social media figure remembered for his kindness and dedication to hel...

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Toledo festival shooting: Multiple people injured, suspects sought

Multiple people were shot Saturday evening near Toledo's Old West End Festival, prompting a large police response and an ongoing search for suspects....

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New wildfires reported in BWCA, public asked to avoid area for now

The U.S. Forest Service—Superior National Forest is reporting two new wildfires in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) of northern Minnesota on Saturday....

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GOP lawmaker charged with DWI last session no longer seeking reelection

Minnesota GOP lawmaker Elliot Engen, who was charged with DWI last session after being pulled over, is no longer filing to seek reelection....

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Bomb threat forces evacuation at Como Park Zoo in St. Paul; no threat found

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory was evacuated and searched after a bomb threat on Saturday, and will remain closed for the rest of the day out of an abundance of caution despite no threat being found...

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St. Paul man on supervision charged with second-degree murder

Police have arrested a man already on supervision for manslaughter in connection to the shooting death of another in a St. Paul apartment on April 30, 2026....

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Sherpa left behind on Everest survives 6 days with no food, oxygen

A sherpa left behind in the closing rush of Mt. Everest’s climbing season was found alive this week, dragging himself down the world’s tallest mountain after six days with no food or oxygen....

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Shark attack surge: 3 dead in Australia in under a month

A deadly shark attack off the Australian coast on Saturday was the third one within the past month, according to police....

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Air quality alert issued for western, southern Minnesota

A weekend air quality alert has been issued for much of Minnesota, with health officials warning that ozone pollution could pose risks for residents....

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TrumpRx list expanded again and tops 800 drugs, president says

President Trump said more than 800 drugs are now listed on his TrumpRx site....

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McLeod County sheriff's deputy charged with assault, threats of violence

A McLeod County sheriff's deputy is facing felony charges after allegedly threatening bar patrons with a pocketknife and making violent threats....

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Birch Bay wildfire near Ely caused by 'chainsaw operations'

The cause of the wildfire burning near Ely was determined to be chainsaw operations during prescribed burn operations....

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Target baby wipes recalled for serious bacteria risk

FDA testing found a potentially dangerous bacteria in samples of various Up & Up baby wipes after Target and the manufacturer received complaints....

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Popular tower heaters sold online and at stores nationwide recalled over fire risk

More than 250,000 tower heaters have been recalled after multiple reports of overheating, including eight fires and one report of smoke inhalation....

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Trump pardons Stephen Buyer, GOP congressman convicted of insider trading

President Donald Trump has pardoned Stephen Buyer, the former Republican congressman who spent two years in prison for making illegal stock trades based on inside information....

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Judge halts Trump SNAP state restrictions: What to know

A federal judge halted the Trump administration’s efforts to force states to comply with certain conditions in order to get billions of dollars in SNAP funding....

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