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Lawmakers want stiffer penalties for straw purchasers amid Ashley Dyrdahl indictment

Buying a gun for someone who isn't legally allowed to own one is a gross misdemeanor but officials say many of these criminals have been slipping through the cracks.

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State trial for Vance Boelter delayed until May 2027

State trial for Vance Boelter delayed until May 2027

Why traffic cameras will be along a construction zone in Burnsville

Why traffic cameras will be along a construction zone in Burnsville

Lynnmonade expands from COVID-era stand to event hospitality company

Lynnmonade expands from COVID-era stand to event hospitality company

These home warranties are actually worth the money

These home warranties are actually worth the money

Landing gear emergency sends Delta flight back to Minneapolis

Landing gear emergency sends Delta flight back to Minneapolis

ComMUSICaton hosts summit for LGBTQIA+ youth, allies

ComMUSICaton hosts summit for LGBTQIA+ youth, allies

AJ Hilton talks music, the caffeine-free lifestyle in Lakeville Magazine

AJ Hilton talks music, the caffeine-free lifestyle in Lakeville Magazine

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NEXT Weather: 9 a.m. report for Minnesota on Oct. 5, 2026

Vance Boelter seeks change of venue in state murder trial

Vance Boelter seeks change of venue in state murder trial

After homecoming shooting, Eden Prairie students return to class with safety top of mind

After homecoming shooting, Eden Prairie students return to class with safety top of mind

More LRT security after deadly Minneapolis shooting, and more headlines

More LRT security after deadly Minneapolis shooting, and more headlines

Minnesota boy gifted Star Wars-themed wheelchair costume

Minnesota boy gifted Star Wars-themed wheelchair costume

Federal appeals court pauses Minnesota's AI "nudification" ban

Federal appeals court pauses Minnesota's AI "nudification" ban

Ellison defends fraud record, Trump lawsuits in tight Minnesota AG race

Ellison defends fraud record, Trump lawsuits in tight Minnesota AG race

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NEXT Weather: 6 a.m. report for Minnesota on Oct. 5, 2026

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Community honors Gilbert, the Hortman family's golden retriever, with a Wayzata pathway

Community honors Gilbert, the Hortman family's golden retriever, with a Wayzata pathway

Hatch-Bloomington pitch contest awards $124,000 to 5 small businesses

Hatch-Bloomington pitch contest awards $124,000 to 5 small businesses

Staying active as we age: Lifespark's Joel Theisen on why it matters

Staying active as we age: Lifespark's Joel Theisen on why it matters

Lilian Chebii, Victor Shitsama win 2026 Twin Cities Marathon

Lilian Chebii, Victor Shitsama win 2026 Twin Cities Marathon

Keith Ellison talks MN attorney general race, responds to Ron Schutz's comments on fraud convictions

Keith Ellison talks MN attorney general race, responds to Ron Schutz's comments on fraud convictions

1 dead in shooting on Green Line light rail train in Minneapolis, police say

1 dead in shooting on Green Line light rail train in Minneapolis, police say

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NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. report on Oct. 3, 2026

Community members honor Gilbert Hortman

Community members honor Gilbert Hortman

Wisconsin trooper dies days after he was injured on the job

Wisconsin trooper dies days after he was injured on the job

Homecoming dance at Eden Prairie suspended after shooting at football game

Homecoming dance at Eden Prairie suspended after shooting at football game

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NEXT Weather: Afternoon report on Oct. 3, 2026

Man charged with stabbing teacher at Minnesota university

Man charged with stabbing teacher at Minnesota university

2 hurt in Eden Prairie homecoming shooting, and more headlines

2 hurt in Eden Prairie homecoming shooting, and more headlines

Twin Cities Rock and Mineral Show returns to State Fair Grandstand

Twin Cities Rock and Mineral Show returns to State Fair Grandstand

Minneapolis police investigate train-related accident

Minneapolis police investigate train-related accident

Saturdates: Oct. 3, 2026

Saturdates: Oct. 3, 2026

André Cymone to play Capri Theater for first time in 47 years

André Cymone to play Capri Theater for first time in 47 years

Celebrate all things fall at the U of M Landscape Arboretum

Celebrate all things fall at the U of M Landscape Arboretum

Shooting sparks chaos at Twin Cities homecoming game

Shooting sparks chaos at Twin Cities homecoming game

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NEXT Weather: 8 a.m. report for Minnesota on Oct. 3, 2026

High School Sports Rally: Mankato West's Kinleigh Mulvihill embraces role as kicker

High School Sports Rally: Mankato West's Kinleigh Mulvihill embraces role as kicker

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St. Paul leader calls for election safeguards amid worries over federal involvement

St. Paul leader calls for election safeguards amid worries over federal involvement

2 hurt after shooting at Eden Prairie High School amid football game

2 hurt after shooting at Eden Prairie High School amid football game

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6 p.m. forecast for Minnesota from Oct. 2, 2026 | NEXT Weather

U of M staff fearful of losing jobs amid proposed budget cuts

U of M staff fearful of losing jobs amid proposed budget cuts

How a Minnesota group is fighting for families claiming wrongful incarceration

How a Minnesota group is fighting for families claiming wrongful incarceration

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NEXT Weather: 5 p.m. report on Oct. 2, 2026

12-year-old boy, Vikings' Aaron Jones share special bond

12-year-old boy, Vikings' Aaron Jones share special bond

Minnesota Attorney General candidates face off in debate

Minnesota Attorney General candidates face off in debate

Family of man killed in group home questions why suspect was allowed in facility

Family of man killed in group home questions why suspect was allowed in facility

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