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“A book boutique”: A new store has porcelain floors, gold chandeliers and room for author events

“A book boutique”: A new store has porcelain floors, gold chandeliers and room for author events

Game night ideas for all ages: classics like Payday and Taboo, plus new conversation starters

Game night ideas for all ages: classics like Payday and Taboo, plus new conversation starters

SMSC’s third annual Indigenous fashion show, Ṗéta: The Fire Connects Us, is Saturday at Hoċoka

SMSC’s third annual Indigenous fashion show, Ṗéta: The Fire Connects Us, is Saturday at Hoċoka

Medicare Part B premiums are tied to your income, and the top surcharges can total $700+ a month

Medicare Part B premiums are tied to your income, and the top surcharges can total $700+ a month

Election Day in Minnesota: Polls open, same-day registration, the races to watch, and more

Election Day in Minnesota: Polls open, same-day registration, the races to watch, and more

Election Day weather in Minnesota: Rain in the Twin Cities this morning, with a possible dry window

Election Day weather in Minnesota: Rain in the Twin Cities this morning, with a possible dry window

Minnesota weather to feature scattered showers on Election Day

Minnesota weather to feature scattered showers on Election Day

Why homeowners insurance premiums have spiked in Minnesota

Why homeowners insurance premiums have spiked in Minnesota

Political science professor explains why incumbents rarely lose

Political science professor explains why incumbents rarely lose

Minnesota candidates make final push ahead of Election Day

Minnesota candidates make final push ahead of Election Day

Why a Lakeville café is getting national recognition

Why a Lakeville café is getting national recognition

Minnesota legislative control up for grabs in midterms

Minnesota legislative control up for grabs in midterms

Steve Simon shares what to know about federal election monitors in Minnesota

Steve Simon shares what to know about federal election monitors in Minnesota

Crosby-Ironton great Tori Oehrlein makes Gopher women's basketball debut

Crosby-Ironton great Tori Oehrlein makes Gopher women's basketball debut

College students are unusually energized for the midterms

College students are unusually energized for the midterms

Flanagan, Tafoya make final case to Minnesota voters in Senate race

Flanagan, Tafoya make final case to Minnesota voters in Senate race

Fables & Flames, a romantasy book convention with a fantasy ball and mermaid pool party, returns

Fables & Flames, a romantasy book convention with a fantasy ball and mermaid pool party, returns

2 arrested on suspicion of murder in the disappearance of "SNL" writer Jimmy Fowlie’s sister

2 arrested on suspicion of murder in the disappearance of "SNL" writer Jimmy Fowlie’s sister

Caribou Coffee launches its holiday menu with a new Cookie Butter White Mocha

Caribou Coffee launches its holiday menu with a new Cookie Butter White Mocha

Minnesota weather: Monday’s soaker topped an inch in St. Cloud and Mora

Minnesota weather: Monday’s soaker topped an inch in St. Cloud and Mora

Record early voting shows eagerness, but not who is winning, CBS News’ Ed O’Keefe says

Record early voting shows eagerness, but not who is winning, CBS News’ Ed O’Keefe says

Minnesota sets a record for midterm early voting, with more than 886,000 ballots cast already

Minnesota sets a record for midterm early voting, with more than 886,000 ballots cast already

Voters west of the Twin Cities can expect steadier rain and stronger wind on Election Day

Voters west of the Twin Cities can expect steadier rain and stronger wind on Election Day

When will this rainy Minnesota weather end? | Nov. 2, 2026

When will this rainy Minnesota weather end? | Nov. 2, 2026

Rain isn’t keeping early voters away from Minnesota polls Monday

Rain isn’t keeping early voters away from Minnesota polls Monday

Wisconsin faith leaders volunteer as poll chaplains ahead of election

Wisconsin faith leaders volunteer as poll chaplains ahead of election

2 found dead in North St. Paul home

2 found dead in North St. Paul home

Tiny patients at Children’s Minnesota dress up for their first Halloween

Tiny patients at Children’s Minnesota dress up for their first Halloween

Wear blaze orange, grab a map: how Waconia’s D.E.A.R. Day works

Wear blaze orange, grab a map: how Waconia’s D.E.A.R. Day works

Gayle King says nothing beats local news for breaking stories, and loves its sense of community

Gayle King says nothing beats local news for breaking stories, and loves its sense of community

Turning Point, a Black-led addiction treatment center, celebrates 50 years with a gala

Turning Point, a Black-led addiction treatment center, celebrates 50 years with a gala

Minnesota weather: wet roads and an early sunset make for a tricky Monday commute | Nov. 2, 2026

Minnesota weather: wet roads and an early sunset make for a tricky Monday commute | Nov. 2, 2026

Soaking rain to start the week, colder days ahead in Minnesota weather | Nov. 2, 2026

Soaking rain to start the week, colder days ahead in Minnesota weather | Nov. 2, 2026

Just 1 day until midterm elections, and more headlines

Just 1 day until midterm elections, and more headlines

Minnesota races heat up as record voter turnout expected ahead of Election Day

Minnesota races heat up as record voter turnout expected ahead of Election Day

Fight at Union Depot in St. Paul triggers police response

Fight at Union Depot in St. Paul triggers police response

Minnesotans pushing to make daylight savings time permanent

Minnesotans pushing to make daylight savings time permanent

How much rain to expect in Minnesota on Monday | Nov. 1, 2026

How much rain to expect in Minnesota on Monday | Nov. 1, 2026

Where do Minnesota's races stand ahead of Election Day?

Where do Minnesota's races stand ahead of Election Day?

Navigating estate planning and grief with compassion

Navigating estate planning and grief with compassion

Getting good sleep after clocks fall back

Getting good sleep after clocks fall back

Minnesota family takes Halloween decorating above and beyond

Minnesota family takes Halloween decorating above and beyond

Minnesota dentist still in ICE custody despite no longer facing immediate deportation

Minnesota dentist still in ICE custody despite no longer facing immediate deportation

WCCO digital headlines: Nov. 1, 2026

WCCO digital headlines: Nov. 1, 2026

Rainy start to November expected in Minnesota | Nov. 1, 2026

Rainy start to November expected in Minnesota | Nov. 1, 2026

Rain returns as the work week starts | Next Weather 6:30 p.m. forecast

Rain returns as the work week starts | Next Weather 6:30 p.m. forecast

7 people have died in ATV crashes in October; doubling fatal crashes this year

7 people have died in ATV crashes in October; doubling fatal crashes this year

O'Shaughnessy has some Halloween fun in store

O'Shaughnessy has some Halloween fun in store

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