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July 4th parade shooting suspect contemplated 2nd shooting in Madison, police say
The man charged with killing seven people at an Independence Day parade confessed to police that he unleashed a hail of bullets from a rooftop in suburban Chicago and then fled to the Madison, Wisconsin, area.
Investigation underway after group of juveniles finds body in Red River
Authorities in northern Minnesota say a body was found Wednesday in the Red River.
Flash flooding causes significant damage in Albert Lea
Albert Lea residents are cleaning up after flash flooding caused significant damage Tuesday night.
Teacher seen on video throwing hockey stick at student charged with assault
Kimberly Neubauer faces once count of third-degree assault, according to documents filed in Mille Lacs County Tuesday.
Rally held to mark 6 years since Philando Castile shot dead by officer
People are gathering at the governor's residence in St. Paul Wednesday afternoon to stand for the life of Philando Castile and all lives they say were stolen by police violence.
Wisconsin court's open records ruling decried as gutting law
The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a ruling limiting when people who sue over open records requests can recover attorney's fees.
Officer missed opportunity to shoot Uvalde gunman while waiting for permission, report says
The report also found that some of the 21 victims, which included 19 children, likely "could have been saved" had they received medical attention sooner.
Wisconsin GOP gubernatorial primary heats up over gas
The two front-runners in Wisconsin's Republican primary race for governor went after one another Wednesday over gas prices.
Northfield police fear they may not be able to find missing 6-year-old Elle Ragin
Police say they fear the search for a missing Minnesota girl may end in a park.
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Next Weather: Cooler temps Wednesday, but humidity sticks around
Wednesday will be slightly cooler than the day before, but it will still be very humid in the Twin Cities.
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Next Weather: 3 p.m. report
It'll be in the mid-80s for the next few days, and there's possibility of thunderstorms on Thursday in central Minnesota.
New recording released on 60th anniversary of Bob Dylan’s “Blowing in the Wind”
A new recording of Bob Dylan's "Blowing in the Wind" is being released on the 60th anniversary of the song.
Albert Lea residents cleaning up after flash flooding
Albert Lea residents are cleaning up after flash flooding caused significant damage Tuesday night.
Next Weather: noon report
Mike Augustyniak has the latest forecast.
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Minnesota ends Chicago's five-game winning streak
The Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 81-78 on Wednesday.
Wolves officially announce trade for Rudy Gobert
The Timberwolves made their blockbuster trade for Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert official on Wednesday.
Chet Holmgren shines in SLC Summer League debut
The No. 2 pick in the draft also had seven rebounds, four assists and a Salt Lake City Summer League-record six blocks in 24 minutes.
Kirilloff hits 2 homers as Twins pound White Sox 8-2
Kirilloff hit two of Minnesota's five homers, Jorge Polanco went deep on his birthday for the second time, and the Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 8-2 on Tuesday night.
Twins place Archer on 15-day IL with left hip tightness
The Minnesota Twins placed veteran right-hander Chris Archer on the 15-day injured list Tuesday because of left hip tightness.
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How much does it cost to be a wedding guest?
According to data from The Knot, 2.6 million couples are getting married this year. That's almost 500,000 more than an average year.
How does a park become a state park?
Just under 1% of Minnesota is state or national parkland, which places Minnesota 29th compared to other states across the country.
What will come of the January 6th hearings?
"The question then becomes though, even if the ex-president indicted, is there enough to convict," said constitutional law professor David Schultz.
Why is golf so hard?
"If you think of any other sport out there, whether it's football, baseball hockey, the ball is coming at you and react to it," said PGA pro Phil Anderson. "Whereas you have to think about it and make a movement away from a golf ball.
Why Are Some People More Prone To Mosquito Bites?
"One thing that scientists have known for a long time is that mosquitoes are attracted to the odor of used gym socks," Dr. Jon Oliver said.
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Vacant North Minneapolis ice arena could become roller skating rink
From music to the lights, roller skating spins people into nostalgia. Now, there's an idea to bring that joy to North Minneapolis and bring new life to a building that's seen better days.
Minnesota climbers embarking on journey to make the outdoors more inclusive
A lack of diversity in climbing is something Hima Hassenruck-Gudipati noticed when she first started during college. She's among the group setting out on the climb.
Wild sends off team dog Celly to his next mission, helping veteran with PTSD
The team adopted Celly from Coco's Heart Dog Rescue last summer on a one-year training contract, to be raised as a future service dog. Now a veteran will take Celly home.
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Rally held to mark 6 years since Philando Castile shot dead by officer
People are gathering at the governor's residence in St. Paul Wednesday afternoon to stand for the life of Philando Castile and all lives they say were stolen by police violence.
Minnesota ends Chicago's five-game winning streak
The Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 81-78 on Wednesday.
Police: At least 100 rounds of gunfire exchanged in Brooklyn Center overnight
Brooklyn Center police say more than 100 rounds of ammunition were used in an exchange of gunfire overnight.
Metro Transit to switch to 2-car configurations for next 6 weeks
The transportation agency said that the change is being made because they want to examine how it "impacts the customer experience."
Next Weather: Cooler temps Wednesday, but humidity sticks around
Wednesday will be slightly cooler than the day before, but it will still be very humid in the Twin Cities.
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Investigation underway after group of juveniles finds body in Red River
Authorities in northern Minnesota say a body was found Wednesday in the Red River.
Charges: Teenager shot, killed 17-year-old in July 2 incident
A teenager was charged with murder in the second degree for the July 2 death of a 17-year-old in Duluth.
Anoka County police dog involved in bite incident
The Isanti Police Department is investigating after the Anoka County Sheriff's Office's K-9, Bubba, was involved in an off-duty bite incident last week.
Flash flooding causes significant damage in Albert Lea
Albert Lea residents are cleaning up after flash flooding caused significant damage Tuesday night.
Stearns County man dies after being found unresponsive in grain bin
An autopsy will determine Thomas Holdvogt's cause of death.
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Wisconsin court's open records ruling decried as gutting law
The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a ruling limiting when people who sue over open records requests can recover attorney's fees.
Wisconsin GOP gubernatorial primary heats up over gas
The two front-runners in Wisconsin's Republican primary race for governor went after one another Wednesday over gas prices.
July 4th parade shooting suspect contemplated 2nd shooting in Madison, police say
The man charged with killing seven people at an Independence Day parade confessed to police that he unleashed a hail of bullets from a rooftop in suburban Chicago and then fled to the Madison, Wisconsin, area.
Wisconsin court OKs immunity defense in alleged sex trafficker's killing
It's a decision that could help define the limits of legal immunity for trafficking victims nationwide.
Judge orders Wisconsin investigator not to delete records
A judge on Tuesday ordered that former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman not delete any records his office has compiled.
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Wisconsin court's open records ruling decried as gutting law
The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a ruling limiting when people who sue over open records requests can recover attorney's fees.
Wisconsin GOP gubernatorial primary heats up over gas
The two front-runners in Wisconsin's Republican primary race for governor went after one another Wednesday over gas prices.
Under new law, Minnesota's THC edibles aren't supposed to look like candy
A news conference aimed at getting answers about Minnesota's new THC edible law is instead raising more questions. There is also uncertainty about who is supposed to enforce this new law.
Judge orders Wisconsin investigator not to delete records
A judge on Tuesday ordered that former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman not delete any records his office has compiled.
Kevin Nicholson drops out of Wisconsin GOP governor race
Republican Kevin Nicholson announced Tuesday he was dropping out of the race five weeks before the Aug. 9 primary.
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Metro Transit to switch to 2-car configurations for next 6 weeks
The transportation agency said that the change is being made because they want to examine how it "impacts the customer experience."
How much does it cost to be a wedding guest?
According to data from The Knot, 2.6 million couples are getting married this year. That's almost 500,000 more than an average year.
Chef Justin Sutherland seriously injured in July 4th boating accident
Friends and family say celebrated Twin Cities chef Justin Sutherland sustained significant injuries in a boating accident over the holiday weekend.
Hy-Vee withdraws potato salad varieties due to presumptive positive microbial test
The withdrawal includes all varieties and sizes of Hy-Vee Potato Salad and Mealtime Potato Salad available from grab-and-go refrigerated cases and deli service cases in Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Drugstore, Dollar Fresh Market locations and Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh convenience stores.
24-hour self-service grocery store thrives in small Minnesota town
A number of small, Minnesota towns have lost their grocery stores over the years - creating an inconvenience for residents - and a bit of a food desert. But a couple in Douglas County thinks they've found a solution.
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Rally held to mark 6 years since Philando Castile shot dead by officer
People are gathering at the governor's residence in St. Paul Wednesday afternoon to stand for the life of Philando Castile and all lives they say were stolen by police violence.
Officer missed opportunity to shoot Uvalde gunman while waiting for permission, report says
The report also found that some of the 21 victims, which included 19 children, likely "could have been saved" had they received medical attention sooner.
Police: At least 100 rounds of gunfire exchanged in Brooklyn Center overnight
Brooklyn Center police say more than 100 rounds of ammunition were used in an exchange of gunfire overnight.
Charges: Teenager shot, killed 17-year-old in July 2 incident
A teenager was charged with murder in the second degree for the July 2 death of a 17-year-old in Duluth.
July 4th parade shooting suspect contemplated 2nd shooting in Madison, police say
The man charged with killing seven people at an Independence Day parade confessed to police that he unleashed a hail of bullets from a rooftop in suburban Chicago and then fled to the Madison, Wisconsin, area.
Health
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St. Paul pregnancy center vandalized
Birthright St. Paul was vandalized Tuesday by an abortion-rights group.
Guthrie Theater cancels upcoming shows due to COVID-19
While live entertainment continues to get back on its feet amid what seems to be the waning end of the COVID-19 pandemic, along comes another reminder that we're not out of the woods just yet.
Twin Cities teen gains new perspective after drug overdose
The 4th of July brings in double the amount of teenage boys into the emergency room for drug or alcohol use over any other weekend in the summer.
6 monkeypox cases now confirmed in Twin Cities, MDH urges awareness
The Minnesota health department has identified a total of six cases of monkeypox in the state.
Hy-Vee withdraws potato salad varieties due to presumptive positive microbial test
The withdrawal includes all varieties and sizes of Hy-Vee Potato Salad and Mealtime Potato Salad available from grab-and-go refrigerated cases and deli service cases in Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Drugstore, Dollar Fresh Market locations and Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh convenience stores.
Entertainment
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Guthrie Theater cancels upcoming shows due to COVID-19
While live entertainment continues to get back on its feet amid what seems to be the waning end of the COVID-19 pandemic, along comes another reminder that we're not out of the woods just yet.
Could R. Kelly's sentence impact his case in Hennepin County?
Kelly faces a solicitation case in Hennepin County, Minnesota. But the case has been on the back burner while the federal cases play out.
Tom Barnard to leave KQRS after 36 years as host
KQRS, a classic rock station based in Golden Valley, announced that Tom Barnard would be retiring from the station, with his final show being scheduled for Dec. 23.
Minnesota's top pick among patriotic movies is "Apollo 13"
Other states went for films that feature explicitly hometown appeal, such as Texas choosing "The Alamo," Alabama going for "Forrest Gump," and Pennsylvania selecting "Gettysburg."
For F1RST Wrestling's Arik Cannon, bringing the event back to Mall of America is "surreal"
Arik Cannon wasn't at the Mall of America on Sept. 4, 1995, when WCW wrestlers tussled in the rotunda for the first episode of "Monday Nitro. Now, 27 years later, he's finally going to get to see wrestling at the mall. In fact, he's in charge of the whole event.
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Flashback: "WCW Monday Nitro" at Mall of America
In 1995, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan and a handful of other wrestling superstars squared off in a ring just outside of Camp Snoopy for the first episode of "WCW Monday Nitro."
Stars hit the red carpet at the 75th Annual Tony Awards
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.