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Counterterrorism expert explains how Mall of America protects against attacks

The former head of counterterrorism says he expects shoppers will see a bigger police and security presence at the Mall of America in the coming days.

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NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report on Oct. 7, 2026

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The story behind a stone house on the Rum River

The story behind a stone house on the Rum River

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Woman charged for alleged role in Minneapolis nightclub mass shooting

Judge lifts temporary gag order in Vance Boelter case

Judge lifts temporary gag order in Vance Boelter case

St. Paul hires firm to determine whether tax dollars must be used to defend mayor from lawsuit

St. Paul hires firm to determine whether tax dollars must be used to defend mayor from lawsuit

Counterterrorism expert explains how Mall of America protects against attacks

Counterterrorism expert explains how Mall of America protects against attacks

Richfield man says he witnessed arrest of man accused of planning attack at Mall of America

Richfield man says he witnessed arrest of man accused of planning attack at Mall of America

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NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. report on Oct. 7, 2026

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“They’re Here” documentary chronicles ICE surge through lens of horror

Minnesota gangs have changed, but the reasons people join haven’t, researcher says

Minnesota gangs have changed, but the reasons people join haven’t, researcher says

18-year-old planned massacre at Mall of America, feds say

18-year-old planned massacre at Mall of America, feds say

NEXT Weather: 5 p.m. report on Oct. 7, 2026

NEXT Weather: 5 p.m. report on Oct. 7, 2026

Minnesota faith leaders search for answers after surge in gun violence

Minnesota faith leaders search for answers after surge in gun violence

Jordan Collins Sr. found guilty of murdering his son

Jordan Collins Sr. found guilty of murdering his son

St. Paul native stars in CBS' new Silicon Valley legal drama "Cupertino"

St. Paul native stars in CBS' new Silicon Valley legal drama "Cupertino"

"Mystic Pizza," a musical based on Julia Roberts' breakout film, hits the Ordway

"Mystic Pizza," a musical based on Julia Roberts' breakout film, hits the Ordway

The story behind Anoka's stone house on the Rum River | Finding Minnesota

The story behind Anoka's stone house on the Rum River | Finding Minnesota

A 40-piece band and free admission: what to expect at Oktoberfest this weekend

A 40-piece band and free admission: what to expect at Oktoberfest this weekend

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4 p.m. Minnesota forecast from Oct. 7, 2026 | NEXT Weather

3 years after Oct. 7 attacks, two teens on opposite sides of the war describe what's changed

3 years after Oct. 7 attacks, two teens on opposite sides of the war describe what's changed

WCCO digital headlines: Afternoon of Oct. 7, 2026

WCCO digital headlines: Afternoon of Oct. 7, 2026

Scarecrows take over Scarecrow Hill at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum this fall

Scarecrows take over Scarecrow Hill at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum this fall

NEXT Weather: Noon report for Minnesota on Oct. 7, 2026

NEXT Weather: Noon report for Minnesota on Oct. 7, 2026

Minneapolis imam accuses leaders of politicizing Somali gang troubles

Minneapolis imam accuses leaders of politicizing Somali gang troubles

Man eyed Mall of America for attack, pledging allegiance to ISIS, federal prosecutors say

Man eyed Mall of America for attack, pledging allegiance to ISIS, federal prosecutors say

How to respond when your child says they're being excluded, according to a psychologist

How to respond when your child says they're being excluded, according to a psychologist

About 1,100 Minnesota kids under 2 were hospitalized with RSV last year

About 1,100 Minnesota kids under 2 were hospitalized with RSV last year

Scammers are building fake health insurance websites ahead of open enrollment, expert warns

Scammers are building fake health insurance websites ahead of open enrollment, expert warns

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9 a.m. Minnesota forecast from Oct. 7, 2026 | NEXT Weather

Union Depot Ghost Tour returns to downtown St. Paul

Union Depot Ghost Tour returns to downtown St. Paul

Weeks after Minneapolis mass shooting, Loring Park residents still traumatized

Weeks after Minneapolis mass shooting, Loring Park residents still traumatized

Minneapolis police investigate possible shooting in Como neighborhood

Minneapolis police investigate possible shooting in Como neighborhood

Minnesota man survives black bear attack, and more headlines

Minnesota man survives black bear attack, and more headlines

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NEXT Weather: 6 a.m. report for Minnesota on Oct. 7, 2026

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NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report on Oct. 6, 2026

Why is the state pursing charges against Vance Boelter, who is already convicted in federal court?

Why is the state pursing charges against Vance Boelter, who is already convicted in federal court?

Closing arguments set for Wednesday for Jordan Collins Sr., accused of killing his son

Closing arguments set for Wednesday for Jordan Collins Sr., accused of killing his son

Community members voice concern after string of gun violence in Twin Cities suburbs

Community members voice concern after string of gun violence in Twin Cities suburbs

U.S.-Canada soccer friendly is helping revitalize Midway

U.S.-Canada soccer friendly is helping revitalize Midway

M State Detroit Lakes campus to close due to declining enrollment

M State Detroit Lakes campus to close due to declining enrollment

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NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. report on Oct. 6, 2026

Twin Cities marathon runner took on 26.2 miles while carrying canoe

Twin Cities marathon runner took on 26.2 miles while carrying canoe

What do the healthcare mergers in Minnesota mean for the cost of care?

What do the healthcare mergers in Minnesota mean for the cost of care?

More than 100 shots fired in Bloomington neighborhood, no arrests

More than 100 shots fired in Bloomington neighborhood, no arrests

NEXT Weather: 5 p.m. report on Oct. 6, 2026

NEXT Weather: 5 p.m. report on Oct. 6, 2026

Minnesota Opera Orchestra authorizes strike

Minnesota Opera Orchestra authorizes strike

Man threw Lime scooters off St. Paul bridge, charges say

Man threw Lime scooters off St. Paul bridge, charges say

ICE detained 77 U.S. citizens in Minnesota over the past year, data shows

ICE detained 77 U.S. citizens in Minnesota over the past year, data shows

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