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2 young adults sentenced for string of Twin Cities carjackings
Two young people are going to prison for years for a string of terrorizing carjackings in the Twin Cities.
Flash flooding causes significant damage in Albert Lea
Albert Lea residents are cleaning up after flash flooding caused significant damage Tuesday night.
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.
School in Rondo neighborhood gets landscape redesign thanks to group of recent high school grads
It's a school that's fought hard to survive, a school that 2022 Hill-Murray grad and landscape entrepreneur J.P. Yocum is here to support. He and his team of friends are completely redoing the outside of the school in just a few days.
Minneapolis councilmember now calling for State Patrol to help curb violence
Minneapolis City Councilmember Michael Rainville says he now think the State Patrol should be helping Minneapolis police.
George Floyd's family will be at Thursday sentencing for Derek Chauvin
Last December Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty to the federal civil rights charges and agreed to a sentence of between 20 and 25 years. Judge Paul Magnuson could sentence above or below that.
3-year-old hurt in Maplewood hit-and-run; police searching for driver
A man was riding his bicycle, pulling his daughter in a bicycle trailer around Roselawn Avenue East and Kenwood Drive West when they were struck by a vehicle that did not stop.
Parents concerned over increasing crime near University of Minnesota campus
Sending your child off to college is always stressful, but this year parents say they have the added worry about increasing crime in the Twin Cities.
Man sentenced for escaping from custody flees from Northern Minnesota courthouse
Authorities in northwestern Minnesota say a man sentenced Wednesday for escaping from custody is on the loose again after running away from the courthouse.
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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: 6 p.m. report
It'll stay humid on Thursday with the chance for pop-up storms.
Landscape redesign at Rondo school aims to help grow historic area
There’s a major yard makeover happening in St. Paul’s Rondo neighborhood.
Metro Transit to switch to 2-car configuration for next 6 weeks
Light rail passengers are about to experience something different on the tracks.
Derek Chauvin to be sentenced Thursday in federal civil rights case
Derek Chuavin pleaded guilty last year, admitting that he used excessive force when he knelt on Floyd’s neck and killed him.
Anoka County police dog involved in bite incident
Investigators say a K-9 program is under review after an off-duty dog bit a teenager.
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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.
Twin Cities News
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2 young adults sentenced for string of Twin Cities carjackings
Two young people are going to prison for years for a string of terrorizing carjackings in the Twin Cities.
School in Rondo neighborhood gets landscape redesign thanks to group of recent high school grads
It's a school that's fought hard to survive, a school that 2022 Hill-Murray grad and landscape entrepreneur J.P. Yocum is here to support. He and his team of friends are completely redoing the outside of the school in just a few days.
George Floyd's family will be at Thursday sentencing for Derek Chauvin
Last December Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty to the federal civil rights charges and agreed to a sentence of between 20 and 25 years. Judge Paul Magnuson could sentence above or below that.
3-year-old hurt in Maplewood hit-and-run; police searching for driver
A man was riding his bicycle, pulling his daughter in a bicycle trailer around Roselawn Avenue East and Kenwood Drive West when they were struck by a vehicle that did not stop.
Parents concerned over increasing crime near University of Minnesota campus
Sending your child off to college is always stressful, but this year parents say they have the added worry about increasing crime in the Twin Cities.
Greater Minnesota News
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Man sentenced for escaping from custody flees from Northern Minnesota courthouse
Authorities in northwestern Minnesota say a man sentenced Wednesday for escaping from custody is on the loose again after running away from the courthouse.
15-year-old crashes car into northern Minnesota restaurant, 2 injured
Two people were injured at the end of last month when a 15-year-old girl crashed a car into a restaurant in northern Minnesota.
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.
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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.
Politics
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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.
Crime
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2 young adults sentenced for string of Twin Cities carjackings
Two young people are going to prison for years for a string of terrorizing carjackings in the Twin Cities.
George Floyd's family will be at Thursday sentencing for Derek Chauvin
Last December Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty to the federal civil rights charges and agreed to a sentence of between 20 and 25 years. Judge Paul Magnuson could sentence above or below that.
3-year-old hurt in Maplewood hit-and-run; police searching for driver
A man was riding his bicycle, pulling his daughter in a bicycle trailer around Roselawn Avenue East and Kenwood Drive West when they were struck by a vehicle that did not stop.
Parents concerned over increasing crime near University of Minnesota campus
Sending your child off to college is always stressful, but this year parents say they have the added worry about increasing crime in the Twin Cities.
Man sentenced for escaping from custody flees from Northern Minnesota courthouse
Authorities in northwestern Minnesota say a man sentenced Wednesday for escaping from custody is on the loose again after running away from the courthouse.
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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"The Challenge: USA" premieres July 6 on CBS
The new show features former competitors from "Survivor," "Big Brother," "The Amazing Race" and "Love Island."
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."
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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.