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Published: September 22, 2026 00:31

Murray’s debut for Minnesota on Sept. 13 lasted just 11 plays, before a hit to the side of his head from a Packers safety forced him out of the game with a concussion.…

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Published: September 21, 2026 22:06

According to the state complaint, 49-year-old Daniel Christian Pettit told investigators he probably fired at the firefighting aircraft “more than five times” while crow hunting. "If I accidentally hit him crow hunting, too bad,” he allegedly told law…

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Published: September 21, 2026 21:00

The bat was found last on Sept. 15, on the sidewalk along Hennepin Avenue between Washington Avenue and Third Street, not far from the Minneapolis Central Library.…

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Published: September 21, 2026 19:54

A group home in Brooklyn Center run by a government official in Liberia billed the state for numerous services its residents did not need or did not receive, a state investigation found.…

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Published: September 21, 2026 19:06

Storms dropped well over a half-foot of rain on the community in Waseca County from late Friday into early Saturday, causing flooding that swamped streets and surrounded buildings and vehicles.…

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Published: September 21, 2026 17:54

Diesel prices are at their highest-ever, topping $6 per gallon on average, AAA says. Yusuf Yusuf, a trucker who drives 4,000 miles each week, calls current diesel prices "crazy" and says his boss is concerned now about saving as much fuel as possible.…

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Published: September 21, 2026 16:38

State regulators found that the Minnesota Valley Cooperative Light and Power Association acted “unlawfully and unreasonably” when it threatened to disconnect the Upper Sioux Community over the tribes behind‑the‑meter solar array.…

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Published: September 21, 2026 15:03

The general election race for the U.S. Senate has been unusually quiet so far with few events and only a smattering of campaign ads.…

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Published: September 21, 2026 13:54

Even though the last successful action by the board was July’s resolution to ban rainbows, the stickers haven’t been removed from teachers’ classrooms. But that might not be the case for much longer, with another school board meeting looming.…

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Published: September 21, 2026 11:33

Nicknamed the “lake killer," starry stonewort is a fast-growing algae that can form dense mats that choke out native plants and tangle around boat motors and swimmers’ legs. There’s still no long-term fix, but early detection and quick action can prevent…

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Published: September 20, 2026 19:45

On top of the Lynx's win, Olivia Miles broke the WNBA rookie record for points in a season. She got her 770th point on a free throw, surpassing Caitlin Clark's 769 points for Indiana in 2024.…

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Published: September 20, 2026 18:43

Minnesota is technically still in the race for the AL Wild Card but has almost no chance. The Twins are at least six and a half games behind five teams for the last wild-card spot, with just seven games remaining.…

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Published: September 20, 2026 17:12

MS NOW reporter Akayla Gardner said she was denied access to the White House Saturday and was asked her to "hand over" her badge because it was "disabled." https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/19/npr-trump-cnn-msnow-politico-ban

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Published: September 20, 2026 15:51

"[The entrepreneurs] continue to face barriers year after year. [They’re] continuing to figure out ways to really pivot their business and adapt," said ZoeAna Martinez with Lake Street Council.…

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Published: September 20, 2026 14:47

Marcus Caldeira scored in the 23rd minute and Kelvin Yeboah converted a penalty to give Minnesota a 2-1 lead in the 30th minute. But it wasn't enough to keep the Galaxy from retaking control of the game.…

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Published: September 19, 2026 18:24

Public health officials this week confirmed the first case of measles in Minnesota in several months amid a resurgence of the preventable disease across the country. It’s the 18th case in the state so far this year.…

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Published: September 19, 2026 16:20

Fans packed Target Center for an Olivia Miles-inspired goggles giveaway, but the Lynx couldn’t capitalize, falling 93-81 to the Liberty in a potential playoff preview.…

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Published: September 19, 2026 15:48

Thousands of people are expected to gather this weekend at Land of Memories Park in Mankato for the 54th annual celebration of Dakota culture called the Mahkato Wacipi.…

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Published: September 19, 2026 14:29

Connor Prielipp allowed two hits in a season-high seven innings and fellow rookie Walker Jenkins homered to lead the Minnesota Twins to a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.…

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Published: September 19, 2026 13:38

State Highway 16 was closed east of Lanesboro on Saturday morning after a rain-soaked hillside gave way, sending mud and debris across the road. Floodwaters covered streets in the city of Spring Valley.…

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Published: September 18, 2026 21:50

Robyn Wefel has been the gardener at the landmark St. Paul Hotel for 14 years. She’s the third person to hold the position since the garden was built in 1994. “I only have to have it looking good roughly 365 days a year,” she said.…

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Published: September 18, 2026 20:45

The AICHO Comic Con in Duluth, Mizna’s Twin Cities Arab Film Festival, the Chroma Zone Mural & Art Festival in St. Paul and the “Deviant Crop Art Show” at Can Can Wonderland are among this week’s picks.…

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Published: September 18, 2026 19:57

Proclamations from the state and city of St. Paul marked Thursday as Indigenous Youth Suicide Prevention Day. Ain Dah Yung Center’s American Indian Metro Suicide Prevention Coalition says the first step in prevention is community engagement with youth.…

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Published: September 18, 2026 19:04

The rain many have been waiting for is finally here. A widespread soaking is falling across Minnesota Friday, delivering much-needed moisture, but this is only the first wave. More rain is expected Friday night into early Saturday.…

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Published: September 18, 2026 18:13

A man accused of shooting and killing three people in a St. Paul apartment building in July has pleaded not guilty. https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/18/man-charged-in-st-paul-apartment-shooting-pleads-not-guilty

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Published: September 18, 2026 16:32

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her engaged in “offensive and inappropriate behavior” with city employees, but allegations that she sexually harassed city workers or retaliated against them could not be substantiated, the city’s Human Resources Department has found.…

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Published: September 18, 2026 15:54

A federal immigration agent who shot and wounded a man in north Minneapolis this winter pleaded not guilty in federal court in St. Paul on Friday to charges of lying to the FBI.…

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Published: September 18, 2026 14:34

Officials also noted that a smaller share of Minnesota’s population is working or looking for work. The state’s labor force participation rate has fallen every month this year, down to 66.9 percent in August from 68.1 percent one year ago.…

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Published: September 18, 2026 12:43

The Immigrant Defense Network trained some 30,000 constitutional observers to document and record interactions between ICE and Minnesotans during the winter's immigration enforcement surge. Now, they’re leveraging the learnings to train “democracy…

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Published: September 18, 2026 11:39

In some places, Minnesota voters have been voting by mail for decades. State law allows cities with fewer than 400 registered voters and townships of any size to choose to vote exclusively with mail ballots. But elections officials worry the president’s…

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Published: September 18, 2026 00:15

Jadah Green lives near the Alex Pretti memorial and has been taking care of it since the beginning. Now, she and the neighborhood group called Whittier Alliance are calling on their neighbors to help plan for something more permanent.…

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Published: September 17, 2026 23:15

Experts say rabies is extremely dangerous and life-threatening to both humans and animals. Once a person displays symptoms, it’s already too late to receive treatment.…

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Published: September 17, 2026 21:45

The videos released by the city of Minneapolis provide a clearer picture of how the man opened fire at officers on Sept. 2 as they worked to secure the apartment building with residents trapped inside.…

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Published: September 17, 2026 19:50

Christian Castro, 52, was taken into custody by Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension agents at about 2:15 p.m. Wednesday in downtown Minneapolis on a warrant for his arrest. He was booked in the Hennepin County Jail just after 4 p.m. and remained…

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Published: September 17, 2026 18:20

The man who sprayed vinegar at Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar during a Minneapolis town hall was sentenced Thursday to 14 months in prison after reaching a deal with prosecutors.…

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Published: September 17, 2026 18:08

This week’s Art Hounds recommend the queer comedy “Eelpout” in Lanesboro, a musical play about Finnish American founder John Morton and a staged reading in Moorhead.…

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Published: September 17, 2026 16:09

After two seasons of anticipation, Minnesota fans will get a visit from the 3-on-3 women’s basketball league Unrivaled. The league was cofounded by Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier and New York Liberty’s Breanna Stewart in 2023.…

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Published: September 17, 2026 13:56

Since the City of St. Paul shut down the Pig's Eye encampment over a month ago, where over 100 people had been living, only seven people from the encampment have made use of available shelter beds.…

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Published: September 17, 2026 13:14

One sign explains this historical relationship between Indigenous communities and Como Lake. Another sign highlights a story that is not well known. With vibrant colors and imagery of a canoe on blue waters, the sign tells the history of a Dakota woman…

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Published: September 17, 2026 11:48

Pipestone National Monument preserves active and sacred quarries that Native people have used for thousands of years. But now a proposed federal rule change could make it easier for the government to disregard Native voices in discussions over projects…

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Published: September 17, 2026 00:39

One year into the launch of legal cannabis sales, businesses say the industry is still facing challenges including regulations, licensing delays and supply chain issues that have a negative impact on sales.…

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Published: September 16, 2026 23:47

Hennepin County is shutting down its Small Business Recovery Fund, launched in the wake of the immigration enforcement surge, after it flagged nearly two-thirds of the applications for fraud.…

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Published: September 16, 2026 22:44

While pay, sick time and access to protective gear have all been part of the discussion around the Allina Health doctors' strike, there’s been an emerging fear among physicians about AI and patient care.…

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Published: September 16, 2026 21:40

Gordon Ramsay filmed a reality show at Lake Cafe in Big Lake, drawing crowds of fans as the longtime diner closed for several days before reopening with a limited menu.…

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Published: September 16, 2026 20:12

The federal government has taken over Red Lake Nation’s child welfare services under an emergency action, though the tribe says the move is limited and it will continue operating programs not affected.…

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Published: September 16, 2026 18:56

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years Wednesday, in a show of its determination to attack stubborn inflation. That could make it more expensive to borrow money to buy a car or carry a balance on a credit…

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Published: September 16, 2026 16:46

Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes signed a multiyear contract extension Tuesday after leading the team to its first playoff series win in 11 seasons, continuing a long-running relationship with general manager Bill Guerin.…

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Published: September 16, 2026 15:52

Minnesota used to be dotted with dozens of drive-in theaters where you could watch a movie under the stars in your car. But only four remain in the state. And in northwestern Minnesota, the Sky-Vu Drive-In theater was forced to shut down for the season…

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Published: September 16, 2026 15:04

The project looks to enhance safety and support the Minnesota State University, Mankato’s aeronautics program, which has more than 700 students. It also serves as the main base for aviation training for the school.…

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Published: September 16, 2026 14:10

This past weekend, Diggins traded in her ski boots for running shoes. The Minnesota native competed in the 100-mile long Superior Fall Trail Race, which follows the rugged Superior Hiking Trail along the North Shore of Lake Superior.…

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Published: September 16, 2026 12:58

Law enforcement arrested Lipps in Tennessee last year in connection with a case of bank fraud in Fargo. Police said they used facial recognition software to link Lipps to the suspect, and she was held in jail for six months. But Lipps said she had never…

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Published: September 16, 2026 00:59

As many as 16 buildings could lose their current academic programming under the proposals, although the district stopped short of describing the buildings as closed schools.…

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Published: September 16, 2026 00:56

The project in question — a proposed 55,000-square-foot data center on Carmen Avenue East — had already been in the works when the council approved the moratorium. The developer, Florida-based QLevr, then filed a lawsuit in Dakota County District Court in…

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Published: September 16, 2026 00:03

In April, the Deportation Data Project reported around 1,700 people detained by ICE had been deported during the surge. However, at the time, there were still people with active cases in immigration court.…

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Published: September 15, 2026 22:55

Today is National Voter Registration Day. According to Secretary of State Steve Simon’s office, it was started in 2012 to serve as a nationwide nonpartisan promotion of voter registration. Need to register? Here’s our FAQ on what you need to know.…

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Published: September 15, 2026 22:00

In a win for Scott Jensen, the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Republican candidate for state auditor’s lawsuit against the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice may continue.…

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Published: September 15, 2026 20:59

Gold Star Distribution is planning to close after pest problems and product recalls. Investigators with the Food and Drug Administration had found a slew of pests in the building during the 2025 inspection.…

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Published: September 15, 2026 20:35

With school back in session, we’re continuing to bring you recommendations for great reads for kids. Pallas Erdrich of Birchbark Books in Minneapolis says her favorite picture book of late is “The Inquisitive Raven,” written by Richard Wagamese and…

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Published: September 15, 2026 19:06

Terria Smith’s new memoir is a tribute to living a full, adventurous life. She’ll be at Milkweed Books in Minneapolis for the book launch on Tuesday. https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/15/terria-smith-launches-new-memoir-at-milkweed-books-in-minneapolis

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Published: September 15, 2026 16:59

After more than 30 years of planning, fundraising and construction, the Mesabi Trail — at 165 miles, the longest paved bike trail in Minnesota — is finally finished.…

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Published: September 15, 2026 14:17

Seven years after the Seneca Foods processing and canning facility closed, the site is still empty and county commissioners said that the process to find realistic options to fill the site has been slow, meandering and somewhat controversial.…

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Published: September 15, 2026 11:45

Giant ships are stuck in the warm waters of the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran War, and they’re collecting critters in the ballast water and on their hulls. Scientists say that's a recipe for the spread of invasive species.…

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Published: September 15, 2026 00:47

BMO Bank sued last week to collect more than $8 million in debt owed by the brewery. Summit said its company leaders have worked with outside advisors over the course of the last year to find alternative paths forward.…

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Published: September 14, 2026 23:48

The dispute has been building for some time between doctors and Allina Health. Physicians have been negotiating their first union contract for three years but have not been able to reach a deal.…

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Published: September 14, 2026 22:51

The hiker had gotten lost several days before he was reported missing and had been looking for help for 11 days. He was ultimately found by kayakers and airlifted to a local hospital.…

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Published: September 14, 2026 21:39

“You don't necessarily make a lot of friends along the way. That's not the point,” said Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve. “But you have to have the ability to collaborate and connect with people, and to do your job and to sort of steward the path of the WNBA.”…

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Published: September 14, 2026 19:38

Manjeet Rege, the director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to Minnesota Now host Nina Moini about AI technology, its risks and regulation.…

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Published: September 14, 2026 18:46

Farmers are surfing the highs of a corn and soybean price rally last week that boosted crop values to some of the best prices they’ve been at in the last three years. However, as diesel prices jump above $6 a gallon, farmers' profits could take a hit.…

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Published: September 14, 2026 17:02

Fresh off a historic primary turnout, an even wider pool of Minnesota voters will begin casting their ballots in the general election on Friday, with the start of absentee voting.…

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Published: September 14, 2026 15:54

Florida-based real estate investor Jamie Rand now owns four downtown commercial buildings, making him the largest private owner of commercial property in downtown St. Paul. He said bringing more people back downtown is important, adding he doesn't want…

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Published: September 14, 2026 14:49

Diesel prices in Minnesota jumped again Monday, now averaging more than $6 a gallon across the state amid the ongoing war in the Middle East. AAA reported Monday’s average was just over $6.07 a gallon — up more than 10 cents a gallon from Sunday, and an…

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Published: September 14, 2026 13:15

Minnesotans love their lakes. But they don’t always love what grows in them. Native aquatic plants help keep lakes healthy, reduce erosion and are a safeguard against invasive species. Yet they get a bad rap as a nuisance, and property owners often remove…