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Attacks flare between the U.S. and Iran after a monthlong pause
U.S. threats erupt into attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran retaliates against U.S. targets in the United Arab Emirates and Jordan in the first exchange of fire since July 29....
3 days ago
This couple said 'I do' on top of the Giant Slide
Stacey Pittroff-Barona and Rob Barona met at the fair and later decided to get married at the top of the Giant Slide, paying homage to Pittroff-Barona’s family business and the couple’s love of the fa...
3 days ago
3 people found dead in Inver Grove Heights home
Police in the Twin Cities suburb said officers made the discovery after being asked to conduct a welfare check at a residence on 78th Street East, just east of Cahill Avenue....
3 days ago
Minnesota State Fair garden crews bring the green
Dozens of crew members, a fleet of water trucks and greenhouses filled with canna lilies: Go behind the scenes at the Minnesota State Fair to see what it takes to keep the grounds green....
3 days ago
Long Prairie helps Haitian, Latino immigrants
Amid big changes in immigration policy, many community residents are in limbo and nervous about their future in the town....
3 days ago
Thousands of dead fish reported in Mille Lacs Lake
This year's hotter-than-normal weather has increased stress on coldwater-loving fish like the tullibee, also known as cisco....
3 days ago
Feds won't charge ICE agent in Minneapolis shooting
Federal prosecutors in Minneapolis considered but ultimately declined to charge ICE Agent Christian Castro with civil rights violations for shooting and wounding Julio Sosa-Celis in January....
4 days ago
Chicago White Sox beat Twins 3-2
After five shutout innings Friday, the White Sox bullpen added four more as division-leading Chicago won its fourth straight game and improved to a season-high nine games over .500....
4 days ago
From poop to plants, how wolves help blueberries grow
A new study shows how wolf digestion in northern Minnesota helps accelerate the growth of blueberries, and may help spread their seeds across the landscape....
4 days ago
Mike Lindell recount bid denied by Minnesota top court
Mike Lindell sought Minnesota Supreme Court intervention for a broad recount of his Republican governor primary loss. Justices turned him down....
5 days ago
Second day of 2026 Minnesota State Fair sets another attendance record
Two days open, two attendance records set for the 2026 Minnesota State Fair....
5 days ago
Russian strike on warehouse near Kyiv kills 37 in one of the war's deadliest attacks this year
Ukrainian officials say at least 37 people have been killed in a Russian strike on a warehouse near Kyiv that may have been illegally storing munitions in a residential area....
5 days ago
Twins fall short in 7-4 loss to division-leading White Sox
Colson Montgomery hit his 28th homer and Andrew Benintendi drove in two runs to help the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 7-4 on Friday night....
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UMN offering free vision, hearing tests at State Fair
The U of M will be showcasing its new sensory health mobile unit at the State Fair this year — an initiative to free diagnostic care to more Minnesotans, especially in rural areas where it can be tric...
5 days ago
Minnesota joins lawsuit over Title X rules
A lawsuit filed in Maryland federal court challenges the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' new rules for Title X funds, which support reproductive healthcare and preventive care for millio...
5 days ago
Former St. Cloud cemetery leader accused of embezzling
A civil complaint alleges that the cemetery association’s former president stole money from the organization from 2020 to 2024 and spent it on personal expenses. He also faces a felony theft charge....
5 days ago
Boelter claims justification for Hortman killings
In a Friday filing in his state murder case, Vance Boelter notified the court that he plans to mount a “justifiable taking of life” defense to charges of first-degree premeditated murder. Boelter clai...
6 days ago
Brooklyn Park police say a child is dead after minibike collided with vehicle
One girl died and another was seriously injured in the crash. Both girls are under 10 years old....
6 days ago
Opening day at 2026 Minnesota State Fair sets record
The Minnesota State fair saw 155,185 people attend opening day....
6 days ago
St. Paul police recover stolen Suni Lee bronze bust
The bronze bust was found by officers conducting a search warrant on the city’s east side, following a shots-fired call. One person was in custody Friday in connection with the theft....
6 days ago
A melting glacier contributed to the deadly Nepal floods. We can expect more like this
As the climate continues to warm, scientists warn that the frequency of disasters like the floods in Nepal will increase....
6 days ago
MN AG announces oversight deal for hospital merger
Terms of the agreement include $600 million in investments in North Memorial’s Maple Grove and Robbinsdale hospitals, and maintaining the Level 1 trauma center in Robbinsdale for at least 10 years....
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Minneapolis DJ collective will bring underground sounds to 7th Street Entry
Local DJ collective Pivot takes over First Avenue’s 7th Street Entry on Friday, Sept. 4 for a night of music made for dancing....
6 days ago
Children's book highlights first MN school integration
Childhood friendship is the star of “Our First Bus Ride,” a new book about the 1971 Hale-Field school integration in Minneapolis....
6 days ago
Lawyer for activists pushes for release of more details
Magistrate Judge David Schultz heard arguments from defense attorneys Thursday, who say the additional evidence could shed light on whether the federal prosecutions of the so-called Minnesota 15 were ...
6 days ago
MN Shortlist for Aug. 28-Sept. 3
An album release party at Paisley Park, a memorial screening of “9 to 5,” the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe’s first basketball court mural and a new Minnesota Marine Art Museum exhibition are among this w...
6 days ago
Annunciation pastor reflects one year later
One year after the shooting at Annunciation Church and School that killed 2 children and injured 29 others, Father Dennis Zehren reflects on healing, trauma and the spiritual resilience of children....
6 days ago
Resistance takes center stage in State Fair art
Whistles, rebel loons and protest signs emerge as a major theme in this year’s crop art and fine arts exhibitions....
6 days ago
Minneapolis honors Annunciation with acts of service
Minneapolis marked one year since the Annunciation Catholic Church and School shooting with a day of service, remembrance and community gathering....
1 week ago
Photos: Crop art at the Minnesota State Fair
Numerous pieces focused on the federal immigration-enforcement surge last winter in Minnesota....
1 week ago
Annunciation docs detail response, less known on motive
Documents released a year after the deadly shooting at Annunciation Catholic church and school detail a swift response by authorities but reveal little about the motive for the attack....
1 week ago
Trump renames Lake Ontario as 'Lake America'
President Donald Trump says he's renaming Lake Ontario to be known as “Lake America” in the United States as he exacerbates his trade war with Canada. The Republican president signed an executive orde...
1 week ago
Minnesota election officials seek to toss Lindell case
The state Supreme Court will decide soon if Mike Lindell will get another crack at a recount in the GOP governor’s race primary....
1 week ago
Chisago County workers' union announces deal to end lengthy strike
The union said the agreement addresses two main sticking points that led to the lengthy strike — including a wage increase of 20.5 percent over three years, and offering health insurance through the T...
1 week ago
Truth Council testimony recounts ICE abuse allegations
The Minnesota Truth Council was created by an executive order from Gov. Tim Walz. The 15-member body began listening to public testimony Wednesday....
1 week ago
ICE officer charged in Minneapolis shooting released
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer charged with shooting a man and lying about it during the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis has been released from a Texas jail after a judge refused ...
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NFL international slate includes Melbourne, Rio and Paris. What to know about all 9 games abroad
The NFL will play a record nine games internationally this season and they include three cities hosting for the first time: Melbourne, Australia; Rio de Janeiro; and Paris....
1 week ago
Minnesota Twins lose to Athletics 7-4
Lawrence Butler homered, Alika Williams hit a two-run triple and the Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 7-4 to win the three-game series. Minnesota fell four games behind Cleveland for the final Ameri...
1 week ago
Timberwolves agree to deal with Jonathan Kuminga to fill power forward void, AP source says
The Minnesota Timberwolves agreed to terms with power forward Jonathan Kuminga on a two-year, $12.4 million contract on Wednesday, according to a person with knowledge of the deal....
1 week ago
St. Paul mayor, police chief announce removal of Flock cameras
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her and Police chief Axel Henry said they “understand and share the concerns raised by our community about other jurisdictions accessing data during Operation Metro Surge.”...
1 week ago
The first Annunciation students head to high school
Three rising freshmen and their families reflect on the year since the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School — and their thoughts on what’s next....
1 week ago
Minnesota State Fair weather looks great for Thursday
We have pretty ideal conditions out on the Midway, but the sunburn risk is there pretty much all day....
1 week ago
Advocates push for release of terminally ill prisoners
Advocates say delays in Minnesota’s medical release process are keeping terminally ill people behind bars....
1 week ago
Fair submission diehards don’t care about the ribbon
A blue ribbon at the Minnesota State Fair might seem like the prize that home bakers covet, but many of the Minnesotans submitting to the State Fair enter year after year for more than a placement. Fo...
1 week ago
Minnesota State Fair kicks off opening day
The Great Minnesota Get-Together starts at 7 a.m. Thursday. Follow along here to get on-the-ground updates from opening day....
1 week ago
Art Hounds: Festivals, resistance and fiber art
Art Hounds recommend Austin’s downtown arts festival, a Minneapolis exhibition responding to ICE activity and Dede Decker’s contemporary latch-hook art....
1 week ago
Minneapolis hosts listening sessions to hear what residents want in next police chief
At the first listening session, residents said they want a police chief who understands the city....
1 week ago
Legal groups press feds to release more info on spying
Civil liberties and conservative legal groups are urging a federal judge to order prosecutors to release documents in the Minnesota activists conspiracy case that they say could reveal political targe...
1 week ago
Judge denies Minnesota bid to extradite ICE officer from Texas, paving way for his release
A federal judge has refused to order Texas to extradite an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who is charged with shooting and wounding a man in Minneapolis....
1 week ago
Near-total lunar eclipse is coming up with the Americas in prime position
It's the moon's turn to pull a disappearing act. After being shut out of this month's total solar eclipse, the Americas will have the best seats when Earth's shadow briefly envelops the moon....
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