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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

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Twin Cities marathon runner took on 26.2 miles while carrying canoe

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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

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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

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

Police in Twin Cities suburbs call for task force after gun violence

Police in Twin Cities suburbs call for task force after gun violence

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How Minnesotans feel about their neighbors and their future

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Sights to see in St. Paul this fall

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NEXT Weather: 4 p.m. report on Oct. 6, 2026

Twin Cities sheriff singles out Somali gangs amid gun violence spree

Twin Cities sheriff singles out Somali gangs amid gun violence spree

Twin Cities communities demand answers amid string of shootings

Twin Cities communities demand answers amid string of shootings

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NEXT Weather: Noon report for Minnesota on Oct. 6, 2026

How you doin'? A simple question with profound implications

How you doin'? A simple question with profound implications

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"Live. Laugh. Learn." raising cancer awareness for BIPOC community

Man accused of throwing dozens of Lime scooters off bridge

Man accused of throwing dozens of Lime scooters off bridge

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Get ready for open enrollment season

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Monopoly season has arrived at McDonald's

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Why are IQ scores dropping in the U.S.?

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NEXT Weather: 9 a.m. report for Minnesota on Oct. 6, 2026

The Fox and Pantry keeps connection at its core

The Fox and Pantry keeps connection at its core

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4 arrested in Eden Prairie gas station shooting

Vance Boelter's state murder trial delayed, and more headlines

Vance Boelter's state murder trial delayed, and more headlines

Police gather at Edina hospital following Minneapolis shooting

Police gather at Edina hospital following Minneapolis shooting

Police converge in Bloomington amid possible shooting

Police converge in Bloomington amid possible shooting

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10 p.m. forecast for Minnesota from Oct. 5, 2026 | NEXT Weather

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When is the best time to book holiday travel?

Players, fans return to Eden Prairie for game suspended by homecoming shooting

Players, fans return to Eden Prairie for game suspended by homecoming shooting

Community members call for solutions to gun violence in Edina

Community members call for solutions to gun violence in Edina

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6 p.m. forecast for Minnesota from Oct. 5, 2026 | NEXT Weather

Minnesota typography professor's art to be displayed at the Vatican

Minnesota typography professor's art to be displayed at the Vatican

Demuth and Klobuchar each pitch their plan for Minnesota's economy

Demuth and Klobuchar each pitch their plan for Minnesota's economy

Minnesota family seeks answers after Medica changes children's nursing coverage

Minnesota family seeks answers after Medica changes children's nursing coverage

St. Paul dance instructor is teaching people of all ages, abilities

St. Paul dance instructor is teaching people of all ages, abilities

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

Vance Boelter’s state trial moved to May 2027

Vance Boelter’s state trial moved to May 2027

Eden Prairie finishes homecoming football game interrupted by gun violence

Eden Prairie finishes homecoming football game interrupted by gun violence

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Square Roots restaurant serves up opportunity, support

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New novel “Ivy Ever After” tells story of girl living with cystic fibrosis

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