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Deputies fatally shoot man with knife who was "having mental health challenges" in Otsego
Wright County deputies fatally shot a man in Otsego early Sunday, according to the sheriff's office.
Senate passes climate, health and tax bill in major win for Democrats
The bill's passage is a significant achievement for Democrats as they look to maintain their hold on Congress in the November midterm elections.
Man fatally shot near 38th and Chicago in Minneapolis
Minneapolis police say a man was shot to death near East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue early Sunday morning.
7 boys, ages 12-15, arrested after police chase in Lake Elmo
Woodbury police say they arrested seven boys ranging from 12 to 15 years old after a chase on Saturday afternoon.
Lightning sparks multiple fires across Twin Cities metro
Saturday morning storms brought heavy rain and lightning to many regions of the state.
Police arrest 4 juveniles after chase ends in crash on I-35E
Four teenagers were arrested after a police chase ended in a crash on northbound I-35E near Little Canada Road late Saturday afternoon.
Elite tree climbers compete in St. Paul
You might have climbed a tree as a child, but tree climbing is a bonafide sport, and some of the best converged Sunday in St. Paul to show off their heart-stopping skills.
Teen killed, 75-year-old man gravely injured in head-on crash in central Minnesota
A teenager was killed and a 75-year-old man was gravely injured in a head-on crash in Crow Wing County Saturday morning.
Security boosted at Mall of America following shooting in Nike store
After a gunman fired inside a crowded Nike store at the Mall of America on Thursday, work is underway to prevent another shooting inside the massive shopping complex.
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Next Weather: Wet and stormy Sunday night, sunny Monday
Central and southern Minnesota who see more showers and storms Sunday through early Monday morning.
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Flash flooding is possible in parts of southern Minnesota Sunday evening through Monday morning.
Wild horse roundup sparks controversy
The federal government is corralling some of the 82,000 wild horses living on public lands in ten Western states. While it might conjure up thoughts of the old West, it's the modern technology the government is using that is controversial.
5K held among rescued farm animals
A special 5K was held in Lindstrom Sunday to support the Farmaste Animal Sanctuary.
Elite tree climbers compete in St. Paul
The North American Tree Climbing Championship was held this weekend at Hidden Falls Regional Park in St. Paul.
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Blue Jays top Twins in 10th on overturned call
Cavan Biggio hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning and Whit Merrifield scored on an overturned call to lead the Blue Jays to a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins Sunday.
Twins OF Alex Kirilloff to have season-ending wrist surgery
He landed on the injured list twice this season, in April and June, because of issues with the wrist.
Zardes' hat trick leads Rapids over Minnesota United 4-3
Gyasi Zardes finished off a hat trick with a goal in the 61st minute to spark the Colorado Rapids to a 4-3 victory over Minnesota United on Saturday night.
Twins top Blue Jays 7-3 behind clutch Polanco, strong 'pen
The Minnesota Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-3 behind a stellar bullpen performance on Saturday night.
Vikings' middle men Tomlinson, Phillips viewed as vital to D
With new addition Za'Darius Smith and healthy returner Danielle Hunter, the Vikings are well-stacked at the outside linebacker spots as long as the duo can stay out of injury trouble.
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Why aren't manholes flush with the street?
Those 205-pound covers are where they are for three main reasons.
How much water should we be drinking each day?
It's important to quench your thirst this week as temperatures soar, but no matter how hot it is outside, our bodies need to stay hydrated.
Who is determining gambling odds?
When it comes to predicting how well the Minnesota Vikings will perform this season, the oddsmakers in the gambling world have them as nothing more than average.
How should we protect our eyes from the sun? And which sunglasses work best?
Our drought isn't just causing extremely dry conditions. We're barely getting cloud coverage some days, and that's led to long hours under the brightest star in the sky.
Does the "five second rule" matter?
A recent survey of 2,000 people found 44% follow the "five second rule." But there's many other factors experts say are more important than time.
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"Hey Pretty" writer starts fundraising campaign to get more coloring books to Black girls
A follow up on this story: A north Minneapolis native is making sure all girls feel pretty. Maya Marchelle is using crayons and markers to pave the way for universal self-esteem.
"Creating positivity": Art gardens on Broadway and Lyndale seek to change the narrative
Volunteers from Love MPLS and Sanctuary Covenant Church dedicated the space during Saturday's "Flow Northside Art Crawl" event, giving onlookers a chance to see the project shaping the lot since mid-May.
Parole officer, former inmate forge unlikely friendship: "I am extremely proud of this guy"
"It's like he cared before I cared about myself," Micah Meline said. "He gave me chances that I didn't believe I was worthy of."
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Elite tree climbers compete in St. Paul
You might have climbed a tree as a child, but tree climbing is a bonafide sport, and some of the best converged Sunday in St. Paul to show off their heart-stopping skills.
Deputies fatally shoot man with knife who was "having mental health challenges" in Otsego
Wright County deputies fatally shot a man in Otsego early Sunday, according to the sheriff's office.
Inside Minnesota's first Black-owned bridal boutique
A new bridal shop in Minnesota is making dreams come true in several important ways.
Man fatally shot near 38th and Chicago in Minneapolis
Minneapolis police say a man was shot to death near East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue early Sunday morning.
Gun violence persists in north Minneapolis as advocates push back
While the auditorium at Shiloh Temple in north Minneapolis is a common place for messages to be shared, the roughly 150 people there Saturday evening got a different kind of sermon – centered on preventing community violence.
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Teen killed, 75-year-old man gravely injured in head-on crash in central Minnesota
A teenager was killed and a 75-year-old man was gravely injured in a head-on crash in Crow Wing County Saturday morning.
Motorcyclist dies after hitting boat on trailer in Nisswa
A motorcyclist is dead after a collision with a boat on a trailer in Nisswa Saturday evening.
Sheriff says alcohol likely a factor in Kandiyohi County ATV crash that injured 3
The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office said alcohol was likely a factor in an ATV crash that injured three people Saturday night.
North Dakota clinic ramps up move across river to Minnesota
The owner of a North Dakota abortion clinic that faces closure this month was directing traffic and deliveries Friday at its planned new location a few miles away in Minnesota.
Next Weather Investigates: Paving the road to a greener future
A stretch of road near Interstate 94 in Monticello is a test lab of sorts. The goal is to find a durable road paving material with a lower carbon footprint.
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GOP seeking power over elections in Wisconsin, Minnesota
Wisconsin's secretary of state has no role in elections, but that could change if Republicans are able to flip the seat this year and pass a law that would empower the office with far more responsibilities.
Man charged with stabbing tubers in Wisconsin says he's hired one of Kyle Rittenhouse's attorneys
The Minnesota man accused of killing a teenager in Wisconsin returned to court Friday, where he told the judge that he'd hired an attorney who defended Kyle Rittenhouse.
Milwaukee to host 2024 Republican National Convention
Milwaukee, in swing state Wisconsin, was the odds-on favorite to get the event given Nashville's refusal to adopt an agreement for hosting the convention.
DNR investigates oil contamination in northern Wisconsin
DNR officials said Enbridge Inc. reported Wednesday that a contractor had encountered soil suspected to be contaminated along the company's Line 5 pipeline south of Ashland about a mile west of the reservation.
Michels goes after Kleefisch in Wisconsin governor's race
Days after saying that running negative ads is "just bad policy" and that politicians who do it are "losing," a Wisconsin Republican candidate for governor has launched his first attack ad.
Politics
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Senate passes climate, health and tax bill in major win for Democrats
The bill's passage is a significant achievement for Democrats as they look to maintain their hold on Congress in the November midterm elections.
GOP seeking power over elections in Wisconsin, Minnesota
Wisconsin's secretary of state has no role in elections, but that could change if Republicans are able to flip the seat this year and pass a law that would empower the office with far more responsibilities.
Biden tests negative for COVID-19 after weeklong rebound infection
But the president "will continue his strict isolation measures pending a second negative test," White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor said.
Rep. Ilhan Omar, challenger Don Samuels prepare for final primary election push
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and her most prominent primary challenger Don Samuels both say they are feeling confident about their campaigns in the final days before Tuesday's election, where they two will square off to be the DFL candidate in a deep blue district.
Democrats could strip Iowa of opening spot in 2024 campaign
This may be moot if Biden opts to seek a second term. In that case, the party likely will have little appetite to build out a robust primary schedule.
Consumer News
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Average gas price in Minnesota falls below $4 a gallon
It's $3.99 a gallon as of Sunday morning.
Minnesota revenue dept. reminds parents to claim back-to-school supplies
Buying school supplies like pens, notebooks, or even computer hardware, could save you money on your tax bill or qualify you for a larger refund.
Gas prices seeing a downward trend in Minnesota
Slowly but surely, some Minnesotans are starting to find gas under $4 a gallon.
MN State Fair's 46 new beverages include Fair Mullet, Olive Lager and more
The Minnesota State Fair announced Wednesday the addition of 46 new beverages premiering on the drink lineup this summer.
Who is determining gambling odds?
When it comes to predicting how well the Minnesota Vikings will perform this season, the oddsmakers in the gambling world have them as nothing more than average.
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Man fatally shot near 38th and Chicago in Minneapolis
Minneapolis police say a man was shot to death near East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue early Sunday morning.
Police arrest 4 juveniles after chase ends in crash on I-35E
Four teenagers were arrested after a police chase ended in a crash on northbound I-35E near Little Canada Road late Saturday afternoon.
7 boys, ages 12-15, arrested after police chase in Lake Elmo
Woodbury police say they arrested seven boys ranging from 12 to 15 years old after a chase on Saturday afternoon.
St. Paul man charged with lottery fraud for allegedly redeeming stolen tickets
A St. Paul man faces charges for allegedly redeeming lottery tickets that he stole from a liquor store in Inver Grove Heights.
Charges: Man drove twice the speed limit before crashing into car in Plymouth
Charges say a 44-year-old man was driving at twice the speed limit in the moments before he hit another car in Plymouth, severely injuring a woman who later died from her injuries.
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Jury rules Minnesota pharmacist did not discriminate against woman when he denied her morning-after pill
A jury in Aitkin County found that a pharmacist did not discriminate against a woman when he refused her request in 2019 to fill a prescription for emergency contraception, citing his beliefs.
Wastewater data shows COVID-19 viral load decreasing in Twin Cities
Wastewater data from the Twin Cities area indicates that COVID-19 viral loads decreased in the last week.
46 cases of monkeypox confirmed in Minnesota, vaccine supply limited
Health officials in Minnesota say there have been 46 confirmed cases of monkeypox reported in the state.
Prosecutor wants to intervene in Doe v. MN case
A Minnesota prosecutor wants the state Court of Appeals to reconsider a judge's ruling that many state abortion restrictions are unconstitutional.
Monkeypox very serious, but no reason for widespread alarm, top doctor says
Dr. Ashish Jha told "CBS Mornings" that declaring a public health emergency for the monkeypox outbreak will speed up vaccinations and help health officials obtain data to stop the spread of the disease.
Entertainment
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Woody Harrelson pens poem for baby girl who looks like him
Not only did the Oscar-nominated actor respond, he wrote the little girl a poem.
Minnesotans already seeing benefits from movies, TV shows filming in state
Since the Minnesota Legislature passed a tax credit program last year, six projects -- including two TV shows, three movies, and one commercial -- got the green light to film here.
Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on 'Star Trek,' has died at 89
Nichelle Nichols, known for her role as Nyota Uhura in "Star Trek: The Original Series" has died at the age of 89.
Bob Dylan sex abuse accuser drops lawsuit
It alleged he did it over a six-week span in a NYC hotel in 1965 when she was 12. He just turned 81.
Søndergård hired as music director of Minnesota Orchestra
Danish conductor Thomas Søndergård was hired Thursday as music director of the Minnesota Orchestra and given a five-year contract that starts with the 2023-24 season.
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New foods at 2022 Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair has announced dozens of new foods and drinks for the 2022 event.
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."