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Biden signs gun control bill into law
The move marks the most considerable changes to U.S. gun laws in decades.
Ex-Minneapolis officer Mohamed Noor scheduled to be released next week
Mohamed Noor, 36, is scheduled to be released from custody Monday, 18 days shy of the fifth anniversary of the July 15, 2017, fatal shooting of Justine Ruszczyk Damond, a 40-year-old dual U.S.-Australian citizen and yoga teacher who was engaged to be married.
Man arrested after kidnapping woman at workplace, holding her for hours inside Brooklyn Park home
A Twin Cities man was arrested Friday after he allegedly kidnapped a woman and held her against her will for several hours inside his home.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Hundreds of abortion rights supporters march in downtown Minneapolis
Two federal courthouses were the site of two dramatically different responses to a federal court ruling Friday evening, as pro- and anti-abortion rights advocates rallied in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
2 killed, 10 wounded in shooting at Oslo nightclub, police say
A suspect was in custody, Norwegian police said.
SCOTUS decision turns Minnesota into Midwest island of abortion access
Now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned, the Dakotas and Wisconsin, among others, are immediately banning the procedure. Planned Parenthood now projects the percentage of out-of-state patients seeking abortions in Minnesota could jump to 25% of all cases.
Several evacuated as central Minnesota experiences flooding
A number of homes near the Little Elk River in the town of Randall had to be evacuated today, while a number of roads were closed off.
Next Weather Alert: Line of powerful storms sweeping over Minnesota, expected to weaken overnight
Forecasters say the storm line is expected to drift toward central Minnesota in the overnight hours, weakening as it pushes deeper into the state. Still, a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 3 a.m. Saturday for a large swath of Minnesota, stretching from Marshall in the southwest to Ely in the Arrowhead.
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Next Weather Alert: Line of powerful storms sweeping over Minnesota, expected to weaken overnight
Forecasters say the storm line is expected to drift toward central Minnesota in the overnight hours, weakening as it pushes deeper into the state. Still, a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 3 a.m. Saturday for a large swath of Minnesota, stretching from Marshall in the southwest to Ely in the Arrowhead.
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Meteorologist Lisa Meadows reports on the powerful storms sweeping over northern Minnesota.
Sanneh Foundation offers free sports camps for Twin Cities kids
Norman Seawright III reports on how the coaches are working to introduce soccer to the next generation.
Both sides on Roe v. Wade decision rally in the Twin Cities
Minnesotans on both sides of the historic U.S. Supreme Court decision are wondering the same thing: What happens next?
Protests across the nation after SCOTUS overturns Roe v. Wade
Republican leaders hailed the decision as a victory for states rights while Democrats expressed dismay and outrage.
Minnesotans react to SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
While some welcomed the decision ending federal abortion rights, others took to protest in Minneapolis.
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Germán Márquez earns 3rd straight win, Rockies shut out Twins 1-0
Germán Márquez pitched 7 2/3 scoreless innings and the Colorado Rockies edged the Twins 1-0 Friday night in a rare trip to Minnesota.
Analysts say Chet Holmgren is "built for today's NBA"
"Do not let the body frame fool you," Kendrick Perkins said after Holmgren was selected. "He's mean, he's aggressive, and he's about that life."
Fowles posts double-double in return, Lynx beat Mercury
Sylvia Fowles had 14 points and 10 rebounds in her return from an injury and Moriah Jefferson scored 21 points as the Minnesota Lynx beat the Phoenix Mercury 100-88 on Thursday night.
T-wolves draft trade nets 7-1 Auburn center Walker Kessler
The Minnesota Timberwolves have added a potential rim protector to complement star Karl-Anthony Towns, reportedly acquiring 7-foot-1 Auburn center Walker Kessler in a draft pick swap with the Memphis Grizzlies that netted them an additional first-rounder on Thursday night.
Thunder take Gonzaga's Chet Holmgren with No. 2 overall pick
The Oklahoma City Thunder chose Gonzaga's Chet Holmgren with the No. 2 overall pick in the NBA draft on Thursday night.
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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.
What is the purpose of the "#ShowYourStripes" campaign?
"Just that slightest shift in an average puts us into a whole new climate, really upping those chances for all of the extremes that we have to deal with," said Climate Central Chief Meteorologist Bernadette Woods Placky.
Why is the airline industry struggling? And how long will it be this way?
If last weekend was any indication, prepare for a tumultuous summer travel season.
What is a "bear market" and how long might it take to recover?
The S&P 500 tumbled even more Thursday, putting it firmly into a bear market.
How could a recession impact the job market?
According to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, there were 214,000 job openings in the state at the end of last year. At the same time, there were 93,000 unemployed people.
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Historic substance recovery center in Minneapolis faces closure as funding fades
It's one of the oldest treatment centers in the world - and the Minneapolis AA house could have to close - unless something changes fast.
Trash cans and tempers spilling over in the Twin Cities
"We received over 2,800 complaints of missed pickups just in the first 10 days of this month alone, so clearly very unacceptable," said St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter.
West Broadway Block Party celebrates Juneteenth, makes push for Black economic development
Sunday's Juneteenth event in north Minneapolis celebrated multiple firsts.
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Ex-Minneapolis officer Mohamed Noor scheduled to be released next week
Mohamed Noor, 36, is scheduled to be released from custody Monday, 18 days shy of the fifth anniversary of the July 15, 2017, fatal shooting of Justine Ruszczyk Damond, a 40-year-old dual U.S.-Australian citizen and yoga teacher who was engaged to be married.
Man arrested after kidnapping woman at workplace, holding her for hours inside Brooklyn Park home
A Twin Cities man was arrested Friday after he allegedly kidnapped a woman and held her against her will for several hours inside his home.
Hundreds of abortion rights supporters march in downtown Minneapolis
Two federal courthouses were the site of two dramatically different responses to a federal court ruling Friday evening, as pro- and anti-abortion rights advocates rallied in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
SCOTUS decision turns Minnesota into Midwest island of abortion access
Now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned, the Dakotas and Wisconsin, among others, are immediately banning the procedure. Planned Parenthood now projects the percentage of out-of-state patients seeking abortions in Minnesota could jump to 25% of all cases.
Teen pleads guilty in March death of Columbia Heights girl
Damico Jamal-Tokyo High pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter. High shot and killed 15-year-old Derryanna Davis in March.
Greater Minnesota News
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SCOTUS decision turns Minnesota into Midwest island of abortion access
Now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned, the Dakotas and Wisconsin, among others, are immediately banning the procedure. Planned Parenthood now projects the percentage of out-of-state patients seeking abortions in Minnesota could jump to 25% of all cases.
Several evacuated as central Minnesota experiences flooding
A number of homes near the Little Elk River in the town of Randall had to be evacuated today, while a number of roads were closed off.
Next Weather Alert: Line of powerful storms sweeping over Minnesota, expected to weaken overnight
Forecasters say the storm line is expected to drift toward central Minnesota in the overnight hours, weakening as it pushes deeper into the state. Still, a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 3 a.m. Saturday for a large swath of Minnesota, stretching from Marshall in the southwest to Ely in the Arrowhead.
Dozens rally in St. Paul for more group home funding
Many people with disabilities are not getting the adequate care they need as more than 170 group homes have closed across the state since October, ACR Group Homes said.
Heavy rain closes roads in parts of central Minnesota
Weather observers say more than 4 inches of rain fell overnight Thursday into Friday in St. Cloud where storm drains were unable to keep up with the downpour.
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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.
Wisconsin doctors suspend abortion services
The president and CEO of Wisconsin's Planned Parenthood, Tanya Atkinson, says they will still help patients navigate to states where abortion remains legal.
"How dare they?": Minnesota leaders react to abortion ruling
The decision to undo nearly 50 years of precedent will have sweeping ramifications for tens of millions of women across the country as abortion rights are curtailed and lead to a patchwork of laws absent the constitutional protection.
Woman committed over "Slender Man" stabbing seeks her release
The second of two Wisconsin women who were sent to a state mental health facility after a 2014 stabbing attack on a sixth-grade classmate that they claimed was to appease the horror character Slender Man is petitioning for her release.
Wisconsin election investigator says he deleted records
The former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice hired to investigate Biden's victory in the battleground state testified Thursday that he routinely deleted records, even after receiving open records requests.
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Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Dozens rally in St. Paul for more group home funding
Many people with disabilities are not getting the adequate care they need as more than 170 group homes have closed across the state since October, ACR Group Homes said.
Wisconsin doctors suspend abortion services
The president and CEO of Wisconsin's Planned Parenthood, Tanya Atkinson, says they will still help patients navigate to states where abortion remains legal.
"How dare they?": Minnesota leaders react to abortion ruling
The decision to undo nearly 50 years of precedent will have sweeping ramifications for tens of millions of women across the country as abortion rights are curtailed and lead to a patchwork of laws absent the constitutional protection.
House Jan. 6 committee zeroes in on ex-Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark
Installing Clark and the pressure campaign on the Justice Department was "essentially a political coup," committee chair Rep. Bennie Thompson said in his closing statement at Thursday's hearing.
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As gas prices continue to surge ahead of summer holidays, Minnesota marinas navigate pain at the pump
As Minnesota's average price for gasoline maintains a price near $4.75 a gallon heading into the heart of summer, marinas along the St. Croix River are averaging prices up to $2 more.
High expectations ahead for new Minnesota law on THC foods taking effect July 1
There are high expectations ahead as a new law will soon take effect that for the first time regulates the use of cannabinoids in food and beverages in Minnesota.
Sun Country flight cancelation leaves dozens stranded in Canada
Sun Country Airlines recently announced their new flight to Vancouver from Minneapolis-St. Paul International airport. But the inaugural return flight didn't go as planned.
AAA predicting record number of July 4th drivers
Travel group predicts 42 million Americans will take a road trip of 50 miles or more.
Simple ways to save on home energy costs
Getting a home energy audit is a great way to know where money is falling through the cracks in your home.
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Teen pleads guilty in March death of Columbia Heights girl
Damico Jamal-Tokyo High pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter. High shot and killed 15-year-old Derryanna Davis in March.
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.
Clayton Lauritsen sentenced for fatally shooting man after Wisconsin car chase
Clayton Lauritsen, of Cumberland, had been charged with one count of first-degree intentional homicide in connection to the shooting.
Mendota Heights rolls out new tool to catch speeders
If you think you can speed through Mendota Heights unnoticed, think again. You might even get a letter in the mail to prove it.
Woman committed over "Slender Man" stabbing seeks her release
The second of two Wisconsin women who were sent to a state mental health facility after a 2014 stabbing attack on a sixth-grade classmate that they claimed was to appease the horror character Slender Man is petitioning for her release.
Health
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Dozens rally in St. Paul for more group home funding
Many people with disabilities are not getting the adequate care they need as more than 170 group homes have closed across the state since October, ACR Group Homes said.
Wisconsin doctors suspend abortion services
The president and CEO of Wisconsin's Planned Parenthood, Tanya Atkinson, says they will still help patients navigate to states where abortion remains legal.
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.
COVID In Minnesota: MDH reports 4,587 cases, 19 deaths
The Minnesota Department of Health's latest update includes data from the past weekend, which was delayed in reporting due to the Juneteenth holiday.
Minneapolis's Lake Hiawatha Beach closed due to high E. coli level
Expect a popular Minneapolis beach to be closed for several days due to excessive levels of E. coli in the water.
Entertainment
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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.
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."
Long-awaited, modernized 'Emma' makes debut at Guthrie Theater
The adaptation by playwright Kate Hamill honors the 1815 novel while using lots of humor, modern-day clothing, and pop music, similar to "Bridgerton."
2 Minnesota teens to compete in national musical theater awards
The winners of the Jimmy Awards often punch their ticket to Broadway, and in some cases, Hollywood.
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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.