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Minneapolis police conduct internal review of homicide data following WCCO inquiries
Minneapolis police admitted the department didn't have confidence in the accuracy of the data the community can see. Now it's taking steps to fix that.
'We're at a turning point": Deadline arrives for Nat'l Guard to be vaccinated
"We are in a war for talent," General James McConville, U.S. Army Chief of Staff, told members of the House Armed Services Committee. "That means recruiting our nation's best."
Attack ad blames Rep. Angie Craig for high gas prices as battle over swing district heats up
A conservative group has already spent $620,000 on an advertisement targeting Rep. Angie Craig in what's likely just the beginning of a battle by both parties to win a critical district.
Residents in tiny Forada still working to rebuild one month after devastating tornado
Sheryl Herschman and her sister, Judy Sellgren-Ehle, moved back to Forada, their hometown, in the spring and inherited their family's campground business. "We didn't know we'd get baptized by fire, or in this case, wind," Herschman said.
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.
Minneapolis city council fails to override Frey's veto of 24-hour Hennepin Avenue bus lane
The council needed nine votes to override Frey's veto, but they only had eight.
Ketanji Brown Jackson officially becomes first Black woman on Supreme Court
"On behalf of all of the members of the court, I am pleased to welcome Justice Jackson to the court and to our common calling," Chief Justice John Roberts said.
4 kayakers rescued after being stranded in northern Minnesota pit mine
None of the kayakers were hurt, although the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office noted that they might have suffered from "a little embarrassment."
No one hurt in car fire on I-494 in Plymouth
Minnesota Department of Transportation cameras captured the car on on I-494 near Rockford Road in Plymouth, a suburb roughly 10 miles west of Minneapolis.
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Next Weather: Heat and much-needed rain Thursday
More showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected Thursday morning, with some dry time mixed in.
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Top Minnesota teams face off, test out coming shot clock rule
Some of the best high school teams in Minnesota played each other with a shot clock that'll be part of regulation high school basketball in two years.
Next Weather: 6 p.m. report
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer reports on the cooldown coming this weekend.
Residents in Forada still working to rebuild one month after devastating tornado
Multiple tornadoes touched down across Minnesota one month ago. The strongest struck Forada, near Alexandria in Douglas County, where an EF-2 destroyed 100 buildings.
Business owner says Bloomington's flavored tobacco ban goes too far
Mohammed Alhataba, the owner of Oxboro Tobacco, says the city's new laws are killing the future of his business.
Agencies to crack down on drinking while boating over Fourth of July weekend
According to officials, roughly half of boating fatalities in Minnesota involve alcohol.
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MoreAndrés Giménez homer in 9th gives Guardians 5-3 win over Twins
Andrés Giménez watched his home run clear the center-field fence, kissed his bat and then flipped it while turning toward Minnesota's stunned dugout.
Top Minnesota teams face off, test out coming shot clock rule
Some of the best high school teams in Minnesota played each other with a shot clock that'll be part of regulation high school basketball in two years.
Idea to tackle youth umpire, referee shortage: Improve the behavior of coaches, parents
Minnesota Youth Athletic Services (MYAS) is a nonprofit that partners with parent volunteer organizations to promote positive behavior at games.
USC and UCLA leaving Pac-12 for Big Ten in 2024
The University of Minnesota may have two major universities in California join the Big Ten in a couple years.
Home Team: Soccer At Minnehaha Academy
Minnehaha Academy asked junior varsity boys soccer coach Sean Jensen to become head varsity coach.
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One-of-a-kind garden highlights Ojibwe culture, sense of beauty
Sue Foss began growing her garden near Sandstone in 1989. She and her husband, Rod, planted over 500 different kinds of flowers, shrubs and trees to honor the Ojibwe people.
Minneopa State Park enjoys a bison baby boom
"They are pretty laid back and calm. They really are," said park manager Ashley Steevens. "They're managed as a wild herd, so this is their territory. This is their home."
The story behind Faribault County's Jolly Green Giant statue
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a giant statue ended up in the city of Blue Earth.
After More Than A Century, Southern Minnesota Restaurant Still Slinging 'Dam' Good Burgers, Pies
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to the Rapidan Dam Store in Blue Earth County.
'It's Bizarre': Southern Minnesota Ghost Town Still Attracting Summer Visitors
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us on a tour of a treasured ghost town in Fillmore County, near the Iowa border.
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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.
DEED Announces New Office Of Public Engagement
Minnesota's Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is adding something new to ensure the state is growing in a way that includes everyone.
Mille Lacs tribe awarded $3M in federal funding to boost its entrepreneurship
Over $3 million in federal funding has been awarded to the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe to boost tribal entrepreneurship.
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Minneapolis police conduct internal review of homicide data following WCCO inquiries
Minneapolis police admitted the department didn't have confidence in the accuracy of the data the community can see. Now it's taking steps to fix that.
Minneapolis city council fails to override Frey's veto of 24-hour Hennepin Avenue bus lane
The council needed nine votes to override Frey's veto, but they only had eight.
No one hurt in car fire on I-494 in Plymouth
Minnesota Department of Transportation cameras captured the car on on I-494 near Rockford Road in Plymouth, a suburb roughly 10 miles west of Minneapolis.
Possible gas leak near U of M campus prompts evacuations
Crews are at the scene of a possible natural gas leak near the University of Minnesota.
Hourslong standoff ends in St. Paul, 1 in custody
A standoff that began early Thursday morning in St. Paul ended with a man in custody.
Greater Minnesota News
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Residents in tiny Forada still working to rebuild one month after devastating tornado
Sheryl Herschman and her sister, Judy Sellgren-Ehle, moved back to Forada, their hometown, in the spring and inherited their family's campground business. "We didn't know we'd get baptized by fire, or in this case, wind," Herschman said.
Attack ad blames Rep. Angie Craig for high gas prices as battle over swing district heats up
A conservative group has already spent $620,000 on an advertisement targeting Rep. Angie Craig in what's likely just the beginning of a battle by both parties to win a critical district.
4 kayakers rescued after being stranded in northern Minnesota pit mine
None of the kayakers were hurt, although the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office noted that they might have suffered from "a little embarrassment."
Man dies three days after house fire near Duluth
A 33-year-old man died days after he was pulled from a burning house in near Duluth.
Drug Task Force agents seize fentanyl in Mankato
A man and woman have been arrested after the Minnesota River Valley Drug Task Force seized suspected meth and fentanyl on Thursday.
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Wisconsin court bats down challenge to Kohler golf course
Conservatives on the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a conservation group couldn't challenge an agency's decision to sell state park land for the construction of a high-end golf course along the shores of Lake Michigan.
Wisconsin governor, AG file legal challenge to 1849 abortion law
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has filed a direct challenge to the state's 1849 criminal abortion law that bans nearly all abortions.
Anti-abortion groups look to update 1849 Wisconsin ban
Some Democrats and abortion rights supporters have questioned the validity of a law that had been on the books for 173 years but wasn't enforced due to the Roe decision.
Wisconsin's Tony Evers looks for boost from anger over abortion
Wisconsin's Democratic Gov. Tony Evers hopes to translate anger over the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade into votes this fall as he vows to fight a 173-year-old state abortion ban in any way he can.
Hearing set for Wisconsin teen accused of killing girl
Chippewa County Circuit Judge Benjamin Lane on Friday scheduled a Sept. 1 preliminary hearing for the 14-year-old boy, identified in court documents as C.T.P.-B.
Politics
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'We're at a turning point": Deadline arrives for Nat'l Guard to be vaccinated
"We are in a war for talent," General James McConville, U.S. Army Chief of Staff, told members of the House Armed Services Committee. "That means recruiting our nation's best."
Minneapolis city council fails to override Frey's veto of 24-hour Hennepin Avenue bus lane
The council needed nine votes to override Frey's veto, but they only had eight.
Attack ad blames Rep. Angie Craig for high gas prices as battle over swing district heats up
A conservative group has already spent $620,000 on an advertisement targeting Rep. Angie Craig in what's likely just the beginning of a battle by both parties to win a critical district.
Attack ad targets Rep. Angie Craig as battle over swing district heats up
A conservative group has already spent $620,000 on the ads in Minnesota.
Ketanji Brown Jackson officially becomes first Black woman on Supreme Court
"On behalf of all of the members of the court, I am pleased to welcome Justice Jackson to the court and to our common calling," Chief Justice John Roberts said.
Consumer News
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Kris Lindahl files to trademark his outstretched arm pose
Kris Lindahl has filed to trademark this iconic pose you see on billboards all over the state.
Citing "operational challenges," Delta offers holiday weekend travelers waivers to rebook
Delta, one of the nation's largest airlines with a hub at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, has a free flight change policy for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, as the company expects a record number of travelers since the pandemic began.
Minnesota resorts are booked solid this summer
Some of the guests booked at the resorts this July 4th weekend are actually being re-booked from canceled trips last summer or even 2020. It's created a logjam of reservations for several weeks.
Proposed legislation will aim to close legal gap after several Minnesota families lose savings to pool contractor
A WCCO investigation has sparked state action to protect your money and property.
Metro Transit ridership rebounds as gas prices soar
Gas, groceries, and just about everything is getting more expensive. As we look for ways to save money, more are opting to hop on public transit.
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Minneapolis police conduct internal review of homicide data following WCCO inquiries
Minneapolis police admitted the department didn't have confidence in the accuracy of the data the community can see. Now it's taking steps to fix that.
Hourslong standoff ends in St. Paul, 1 in custody
A standoff that began early Thursday morning in St. Paul ended with a man in custody.
Drug Task Force agents seize fentanyl in Mankato
A man and woman have been arrested after the Minnesota River Valley Drug Task Force seized suspected meth and fentanyl on Thursday.
St. Paul man Francisco Chale faces charges in 2 separate sexual assault cases
A 27-year-old St. Paul man faces sexual assault charges in two separate sexual assault incidents in the Twin Cities in May.
Prosecutors seek prison for 3 ex-Minneapolis officers in George Floyd killing
Federal prosecutors asked a judge Wednesday to sentence one of the four former Minneapolis police officers convicted of civil rights violations in George Floyd's killing to as many as 6 1/2 years in prison but to impose significantly stiffer yet unspecified sentences on two others.
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'We're at a turning point": Deadline arrives for Nat'l Guard to be vaccinated
"We are in a war for talent," General James McConville, U.S. Army Chief of Staff, told members of the House Armed Services Committee. "That means recruiting our nation's best."
Bloomington begins phasing out tobacco licenses for businesses
The city of Bloomington is taking more steps to end tobacco sales. Starting Thursday, the city will begin phasing out tobacco licenses.
COVID In Minnesota: Hospitalization rate stays below high risk level
The state's case growth rate, stands at 23.9 per 100,000 residents. That's still well above the high risk line of 10, but showing signs of slowly going down.
Several Minnesota companies to reimburse workers who travel for abortion services
Law professor David Schultz says the companies could face consequences in states like Texas, which have criminalized not only abortion, but anyone facilitating an abortion.
Minnesota reports sharp rise in syphilis cases in 2021
While researches say this uptick in syphilis cases mirrors a national trend, questions remain about what's behind it, specifically concerning the role of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Entertainment
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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.
These are the most popular game consoles in each state
In a single uninterrupted battle for supremacy of the living room, the console wars have given gamers such legendary installments as the Nintendo 64 and the PlayStation 2 and such cautionary tales as the Nokia N-Gage and the Ouya.
After 27 years, professional wrestling returns to 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." In September, professional wrestling will return to the mall.
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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.