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Minnesotans rally at the State Capitol for Ukraine as peace talks move forward

Minnesotans rally at the State Capitol for Ukraine as peace talks move forward

“If I were to let him drive away, I wouldn’t be human,” man who stopped runaway St. Paul sch

“If I were to let him drive away, I wouldn’t be human,” man who stopped runaway St. Paul sch

2 women open St. Croix Falls restaurant built around food grown close to home

2 women open St. Croix Falls restaurant built around food grown close to home

The Side Door at Dexter’s puts Korean fried chicken, sushi and New York-style pizza under one roof

The Side Door at Dexter’s puts Korean fried chicken, sushi and New York-style pizza under one roof

Zac Brown Band founding member, living with ALS, brings his “Hop on a Cure” message to Target Ce

Zac Brown Band founding member, living with ALS, brings his “Hop on a Cure” message to Target Ce

Think it’s trash? Reusing what you own could save Minnesotans serious cash.

Think it’s trash? Reusing what you own could save Minnesotans serious cash.

Minnesota weather looks mostly dry Saturday, but rain chances may move in after | Oct. 21, 2026

Minnesota weather looks mostly dry Saturday, but rain chances may move in after | Oct. 21, 2026

Minnesota gets more summery October weather | Oct. 21, 2026

Minnesota gets more summery October weather | Oct. 21, 2026

Quick thinking stops Twin Cities school bus scare

Quick thinking stops Twin Cities school bus scare

SCOTUS blocks Trump's attempt to ban inmate hormone therapy

SCOTUS blocks Trump's attempt to ban inmate hormone therapy

Ukraine supporters rally in Minnesota amid news of possible Putin negotiations

Ukraine supporters rally in Minnesota amid news of possible Putin negotiations

Minneapolis police investigate triple shooting on West Broadway

Minneapolis police investigate triple shooting on West Broadway

Dry ice turns Gatorade into fizzy punch (with adult supervision)

Dry ice turns Gatorade into fizzy punch (with adult supervision)

2 Special Olympians will dance at the 8th annual Dreaming Big Without Limits fashion show

2 Special Olympians will dance at the 8th annual Dreaming Big Without Limits fashion show

Ilhan Omar vows to keep campaigning after federal agents searched her home

Ilhan Omar vows to keep campaigning after federal agents searched her home

Adults have to create the safe space for kids to speak up about bullying, Walker says

Adults have to create the safe space for kids to speak up about bullying, Walker says

“Never force your child” into a haunted house or a scary movie, a pediatrician says

“Never force your child” into a haunted house or a scary movie, a pediatrician says

ACA premiums could jump another 15% next year, after a 58% increase in what enrollees pay

ACA premiums could jump another 15% next year, after a 58% increase in what enrollees pay

Shelter-in-place lifted in Burnsville after girl shot, and more headlines

Shelter-in-place lifted in Burnsville after girl shot, and more headlines

Minnesota enjoying summery late-October weather | Oct. 21, 2026

Minnesota enjoying summery late-October weather | Oct. 21, 2026

No rain in sight for Minnesota, but several days in the 70s on the way

No rain in sight for Minnesota, but several days in the 70s on the way

How often to medical misdiagnoses occur?

How often to medical misdiagnoses occur?

Westonka Public Schools develop AI cabinet to vet advancements in tech

Westonka Public Schools develop AI cabinet to vet advancements in tech

St. Paul Public Schools considers cutting English language teachers

St. Paul Public Schools considers cutting English language teachers

Shelter-in-place issued after Burnsville shooting

Shelter-in-place issued after Burnsville shooting

Minneapolis officer fired for tipping off shooting suspect

Minneapolis officer fired for tipping off shooting suspect

Here’s what Minnesota voters say their key issues are for the Midterm elections

Here’s what Minnesota voters say their key issues are for the Midterm elections

After losing her father, an estate planning attorney now starts client meetings by listening to thei

After losing her father, an estate planning attorney now starts client meetings by listening to thei

Douglas County farmer loses 2 dogs to blastomycosis, a rare fungal infection

Douglas County farmer loses 2 dogs to blastomycosis, a rare fungal infection

St. Anthony Village opens a city-owned cannabis dispensary Saturday, joining Anoka

St. Anthony Village opens a city-owned cannabis dispensary Saturday, joining Anoka

Fact check: Demuth, Klobuchar at odds on ICE surge, fraud

Fact check: Demuth, Klobuchar at odds on ICE surge, fraud

St. Paul union says midyear cuts could hit up to 18 English learner teachers

St. Paul union says midyear cuts could hit up to 18 English learner teachers

Amelia Santaniello visits the CBS Broadcast Center, home of “CBS Mornings," “CBS Evening News”

Amelia Santaniello visits the CBS Broadcast Center, home of “CBS Mornings," “CBS Evening News”

Retired Twin Cities entrepreneur and rock band musician publishes his debut novel, “The Narrows"

Retired Twin Cities entrepreneur and rock band musician publishes his debut novel, “The Narrows"

Halloween in Minnesota: from Anoka’s “Halloween Capital” events to a new pumpkin town in Chaska

Halloween in Minnesota: from Anoka’s “Halloween Capital” events to a new pumpkin town in Chaska

Minnesota weather turns cooler after a cold front brings light showers Saturday | Oct. 20, 2026

Minnesota weather turns cooler after a cold front brings light showers Saturday | Oct. 20, 2026

WCCO digital headlines: Afternoon of Oct. 20, 2026

WCCO digital headlines: Afternoon of Oct. 20, 2026

Jessie Diggins is skiing the Birkie!

Jessie Diggins is skiing the Birkie!

Minnesota weather will warm into the 70s Tuesday | Oct. 20, 2026

Minnesota weather will warm into the 70s Tuesday | Oct. 20, 2026

Holiday flights cost more this year, but there are ways to save

Holiday flights cost more this year, but there are ways to save

How the wars in Ukraine and Iran may impact midterm elections

How the wars in Ukraine and Iran may impact midterm elections

St. Paul teachers union warns proposed district cuts will cause widespread disruption

St. Paul teachers union warns proposed district cuts will cause widespread disruption

Budget-friendly Halloween ideas: Floral baby pumpkins, glow-in-the-dark scavenger hunt

Budget-friendly Halloween ideas: Floral baby pumpkins, glow-in-the-dark scavenger hunt

“Dress how you feel”: Trunk or Treat offers a safe and affirming Halloween for LGBTQ families

“Dress how you feel”: Trunk or Treat offers a safe and affirming Halloween for LGBTQ families

Create a “safe phrase” with your family to beat AI voice-cloning scams, a money expert says

Create a “safe phrase” with your family to beat AI voice-cloning scams, a money expert says

Minnesota weather stays unusually warm, with highs 15 to 20 degrees above normal | Oct. 20, 2026

Minnesota weather stays unusually warm, with highs 15 to 20 degrees above normal | Oct. 20, 2026

Preview: Golf 101 at PAR 365 in Roseville

Preview: Golf 101 at PAR 365 in Roseville

Twin Cities man, 18, accused in MOA terror plot, and more headlines

Twin Cities man, 18, accused in MOA terror plot, and more headlines

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