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Outside money flooding Minnesota campaigns

Tens of millions of dollars are paying for ads and get-out-the-vote efforts in Minnesota, with outside groups spending more than the candidates....

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Former judges defend MN judges who spoke to press

A letter signed by former judges — including several from Minnesota — states the ethics complaint filed by the Department of Justice is “baseless.”...

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Dangerous toxin levels at St. Paul encampment

While the MPCA has included cleanup funds in its budget requests, they’ve been turned down by state lawmakers in favor of higher-priority projects....

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Even with early Game 6 tipoff on Thursday, Valkyries are confident fans will find a way to watch

Golden State Valkyries fans are frustrated that the WNBA couldn't find a better solution for Game 6 of the Finals than to schedule the game at 9:30 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time....

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‘We want people to stay’: North Memorial EMS workers organize for better support

Union organizers say they want a greater voice in staffing, training, equipment maintenance, employee benefits and workplace policies, along with resources to help paramedics and EMTs remain in a prof...

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Hasan Piker joins Rep. Ilhan Omar for live event

Some Democrats, including governor hopeful Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, criticized Piker for past statements they deemed offensive and chided Omar and Fateh for appearing with ...

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Vigil remembers missing, murdered Indigenous relatives

Ten years ago, Jeremy Jourdain went missing. Five years ago, Nevaeh Kingbird disappeared. Families, allies and community gathered on Saturday in Bemidji to remember the two young people and to honor a...

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Minnesota zoos welcome bear cubs, antelope calves

The three cubs are siblings — brothers Brooks and Dillingham, and sister Bristol — and are about nine months old. They were found in July in Alaska, with no sign of their mother for nearly a week....

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Man dies in ATV crash in Morrison County

It's been a deadly month for off-highway vehicle riders in Minnesota. Nineteen people have died in crashes across the state this year, including seven in October alone....

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7 arrested after reported break-in at basilica

There was no immediate word on what motivated the reported break-in, and whether the suspects caused any damage....

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MLB testing outfield positioning rules in minors as quest for more offense continues

Major League Baseball is testing a new rule in the Arizona Fall League to boost offense by restricting outfielders' positioning. Players must stay in designated spots, aiming to increase doubles and t...

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Quinn Hughes has a goal and an assist in his Vancouver return in Wild's 4-2 victory

Former Vancouver captain Quinn Hughes had a goal to reach 500 NHL points and added an assist in his return to Rogers Arena in the Minnesota Wild’s 4-2 victory over the Canucks on Sunday night....

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Thune scrambles to save his Senate majority as voters voice concern over the Iran war and gas prices

The stakes for Senate Majority Leader John Thune and the Republican Party are enormous in this year's midterm elections. Thune has been campaigning in Iowa and several other traditionally Republican s...

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Red Wing clinic's VeggieRx gives patients healthy food

CARE Clinic’s VeggieRx program, known as the Fresh Food Farmacy, takes that extra step of not just prescribing healthier foods to patients, but providing it to them to take home....

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Minnesota state auditor race: 4 questions, answered

Concerns about fraud and finances at the state level have brought new attention to the Minnesota state auditor’s race. That office watches over $56 billion in local government finances across the stat...

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Southport residents fighting to mitigate excessive dust

Many Southport residents struggle with excessive pollution in their neighborhood. To combat the potential health hazard, the St. Paul City Council is considering an ordinance requiring businesses to m...

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She’s 14, a Minnesotan and a contestant on 'The Voice'

The young singer will compete in a core elimination round called “The Battles” on the singing competition show “The Voice.“...

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Candidates dodge connections to Trump, Walz

Candidates for Minnesota’s U.S. Senate and governor’s races are trying to distance themselves from party leaders — such as President Donald Trump and Gov. Tim Walz — their opponents are attempting to ...

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Dynamo play Minnesota to scoreless draw

Minnesota (8-12-11) has played to a draw in three of its last four games....

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Drzewiecki's field goal lifts Minnesota past Iowa 13-10

Drake Lindsey and Jalen Smith connected on a 39-yard pass play on third down from the Minnesota 33 with 39 seconds left to set the Gophers up for the winning points....

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Fellowship aims to boost rural obstetrics training

The partnership is launching the new, one-year family medicine obstetrics fellowship next summer to prepare family medicine physicians to provide advanced prenatal, maternity and newborn care in rural...

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St. Paul's Kellogg-3rd Street Bridge to reopen in November

After just more than two years, the bridge connecting the east side of St. Paul to Lowertown will reopen by Nov. 15. The new bridge cost was $92.7 million and will have four lanes of vehicle traffic, ...

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Ukraine and Russia eye new peace talks, but steep obstacles remain

Ukraine and Russia have signaled willingness to resume peace talks and back a humanitarian mission led by U.S. First lady Melania Trump, but deep disagreements over territory and security guarantees u...

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Despite low output from Edwards, Timberwolves dominate glass and roll Magic 115-93

Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels each scored 15 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Orlando Magic 115-93 on Friday night....

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Native voters share priorities ahead of elections

With midterm elections approaching, voter education events and early voting are underway across tribal communities. A Duluth candidate forum hosted in partnership with the American Indian Community Ho...

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Deadly ATV crashes surge in Minnesota

Most fatal crashes occur when ATVs are traveling along roads or in road ditches, not on the state’s trail system. Excessive speed and not wearing seat belts or helmets are common factors....

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Andrew Zimmern credits Minnesota community with helping him overcome addiction

Celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern reflects on 35 years of sobriety, sharing how his struggles with addiction formed his belief in the power of empathy, human connection and being present for others....

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St. Paul hero receives $1K award for saving kids, driver on runaway school bus

Ebro Ahmed jumped into action when a bus driver had a medical incident while driving students home Monday. Twin Cities media maker and philanthropist Sheletta Brundidge surprised the 27-year-old outsi...

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Charges: Sex offender, 29, eyed high school enrollment

Court documents allege Makayla Lee Craig filled out paperwork claiming to be a 17-year-old named Molly Fox. The criminal complaint said Craig is a registered sex offender from Oregon, who has been out...

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MN community health clinics brace for Medicaid changes

Community health centers statewide are reporting that thousands may lose coverage, adding further strain to an already stressed health care system. Southside Community Health Services is preparing for...

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Minnesota governor candidates differ on abortion stance

Abortion was a major issue in the 2022 governor’s race. It’s quieter this campaign but the differences between the candidates remain stark....

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Cooley makes 36 saves in the Flames' 2-1 victory over the Wild

Devin Cooley made 36 saves and the Calgary Flames scored two power-play goals in the first period in a 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night....

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Trump administration stopped sharing evidence in Good and Pretti killings, Minnesota officials say

State officials say in court filings that the federal government has stopped sharing evidence with Minnesota authorities who are investigating the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal off...

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Unlabeled’s ‘Jellyfish’ puts love, disability and autonomy center stage

The Twin Cities theater company’s U.S. premiere follows a young woman with Down syndrome navigating her first romance, raising questions about consent and independence....

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MN Shortlist Oct. 23-29: Twin Cities Horror Fest, Moomin mini-prints and a time capsule

A festival of live horror performances in Minneapolis, a Moomin mini-print vending machine at Red Balloon Bookshop and a ‘Time Travel Through Arts and Letters’ event in Grand Marais are among this wee...

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Political, union groups endorse school board candidates

A handful of political groups and unions are endorsing Minnesota school board candidates in what have traditionally been nonpartisan races....

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Murder charge filed in Allison Lussier’s death

Hennepin County prosecutors charged Charles Foss with murder Thursday in the 2024 death of Allison Lussier, a Minneapolis woman. Lussier’s family has pushed for answers for more than two and a half ye...

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Annunciation victim parents endorse Klobuchar

The parents of Harper Moyski, who was killed in the August 2025 shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis, said they’re backing Amy Klobuchar for her commitment to gun violenc...

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Defense company to buy Wisconsin shipyard with plans to invest $350M

The acquisition comes as the Trump administration has sought to incentivize investment in U.S. shipyards and increase shipbuilding capacity...

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Metallic object found in western Minnesota field may have been from Chinese rocket

The technology news site Ars Technica reported that evidence points to the item found in Stevens County as being part of a Chinese rocket launched on Sept. 15....

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St. Paul approves plan for unsheltered residents

The resolution passed on Wednesday calls for 60 days of heightened outreach with a housing navigation tent, ahead of any future clearing, as well as the creation of both temporary and permanent shelte...

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Twin Cities ICE opponents shift to 'election defense'

People who actively opposed the surge of federal immigration agents into Minnesota over the winter are working now to prepare voters to respond if federal officials interfere with people’s ability to ...

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Rep. Omar to move from DC home after federal search

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar says she will move out of her Washington, D.C., home that federal agents searched last week. The Minnesota Democrat told MS NOW that the attention brought on by the raid has made ...

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LaMelo Ball and Giannis Antetokounmpo shine in debuts as Timberwolves outlast Heat

LaMelo Ball’s tenure with the Minnesota Timberwolves began with a 3-pointer from near the edge of the midcourt logo in Miami. Giannis Antetokounmpo started receiving MVP chants from his new Heat fans ...

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The Justice Department begins notifying counties where it wants to monitor elections

The department has long deployed election monitors, but the Trump administration's unprecedented steps to try to wrestle control over elections have led to new concerns about DOJ monitoring this year....

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Art Hounds: Halloween art, comedy advice and a century-old Steinway

The Art Hounds recommend spooky art in Moorhead, life advice from Minneapolis comedians and free concerts celebrating a beloved piano in Worthington....

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Moorhead-area Senate race attracting big spending

Incumbent Rob Kupec describes himself as a "unicorn Democrat" running in a district that Trump won. Republican Austin Peterson is hoping a pro-business message can unseat him....

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Design meets spirituality, and a shaken Minneapolis, at the Walker

The inaugural design triennial “Beyond Materialism” has transformed the Minneapolis museum into a dreamscape of uncanny objects...

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Records, plans dissected in Minnesota governor debate

A probable final debate in Minnesota’s race for governor had Democrat Amy Klobuchar and Republican Lisa Demuth scrutinizing the records and plans of the other....

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