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“New Richmond Cyclone” of 1899 was deadliest tornado in Wisconsin history It was 6 p.m. on June 12 1899. New Richmond was leveled by the deadliest tornado in Wisconsin's history. 125 years later, stories still cycle through the town. 38M ago 01:53

Budget cuts could put 40 kids in a single classroom at a south Minneapolis elementary school A group of Minneapolis families are pushing back after learning their kids would be in classrooms with more than 40 others. 41M ago 02:02

5 of 7 defendants found guilty on multiple counts in Feeding our Future case The first trial in the largest pandemic fraud case in the country came to a close, and more could be on the way. 47M ago 02:42

What "Tornado Alley" shifting means for Minnesota The shift has been ongoing since 1951, according to the study, which used information from two different datasets, each spanning 35 years, to determine where and when tornadoes have been forming. 1H ago 03:07

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Gopher football unveils new uniforms for 2024 season This fall, Gopher football players will be wearing new uniforms for the first time in six seasons. 7H ago

Natalie Darwitz reportedly out as PWHL Minnesota GM days after team's inaugural championship win Hockey legend Natalie Darwitz will no longer lead PWHL Minnesota, according to the New York Times. The move comes just days after the team's historic win in the league's inaugural championship. 8H ago

Bloomberg joins Lore-Rodriguez group for in-dispute purchase of Timberwolves, AP source says Billionaire media magnate and former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has agreed to partner with Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez on their in-dispute attempt to purchase the Minnesota Timberwolves. 18H ago

Yankees beat Twins 8-5 for 8th straight win for series sweep Trent Grisham homered and had three RBIs, doubling his totals in both categories, and the New York Yankees completed a season sweep of the Minnesota Twins with an 8-5 victory for their eighth straight win. 19H ago

Jake Birdwell, Minnesota's top-ranked high school golfer, is upping his putting game Jake Birdwell, he top-ranked high school golfer in Minnesota, won the individual state championship last season. 23H ago

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How did Twin Cities Pride get started? It's one of the nation's largest pride celebrations, but as Andy Otto with Twin Cities Pride explains, it wasn't always that way. 19H ago

Why do men have a lower life expectancy? June is Men's Health Month — a time to maybe remind that guy in your life to take better care of himself. That's especially important since the numbers show that men do not live as long as women. Jun 5

Who is responsible for cleaning up roadkill and how do they dispose of it? If you grew up across Minnesota or Wisconsin, there's a good chance you've either had your own encounter with a deer on the road or have a story connected to a friend or family member. Jun 4

What's the best credit card for travel perks? The summer travel season is now in full swing. And while the average cost of a flight is down compared to last year, there are still ways to save. May 28

How common is boat ownership in Minnesota compared to the rest of the U.S.? Boating creates $6.9 billion a year for the state's economy, supporting nearly 26,000 jobs and more than 700 businesses. Every year in Minnesota, more than $1 billion is spent on new boats, engines, trailers, and accessories. May 27

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Red Lake Nation College holds grand opening event in downtown Minneapolis The first Tribal college and university in a major U.S. city will have its grand opening Thursday in Minneapolis. 9H ago

Father Mike Sullivan's jams and jellies help fund Rogers food shelf Father Mike Sullivan has been pastor of St. Joseph The Worker in Maple Grove for 24 years and making homemade sweet spreads for almost as long. Jun 5

Mothers who lost loved ones to suicide share their story, hope to break stigma Loss of any kind is hard, but losing someone to suicide can be especially complicated, and knowing how to support someone through it can be tough too. Jun 5

Edina pastor reflects during Pride Month: "God did not make a mistake, you are perfect" Yolanda Denson-Byers is where she always knew she would be. Her vocation is head pastor at Shepherd of the Hills Church in Edina. Jun 3

Wayzata teens found nonprofit to find solutions to reduce school shootings School safety is top of mind for a group of Wayzata teenagers. So much so, they founded a nonprofit meant to reduce school shootings and gun violence. Jun 2

All Minnesota contestants in Scripps National Spelling Bee have been eliminated All four Minnesota competing in the quarterfinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee have been eliminated. Jun 6

Retired firefighter who received double lung transplant making strides: "I'm getting my life back" A retired firefighter who needed a double lung transplant to survive is making big strides. May 29

Minnesota woman leads charge on new law requiring adult changing tables in U.S. airports In 2018, quadriplegia changed Linda Hood's body, but her will is the same — especially after she realized the basic task of using a public restroom was now alarmingly complicated. May 29

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Your photos of the northern lights in Minnesota: May 10, 2024 Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades. May 11 27 photos

Notable Deaths in 2024 A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity. May 19 27 photos

Double rainbow over Minnesota: April 11, 2024 Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday. Apr 12 17 photos

Images from Nicolae Miu's Apple River stabbing trial Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom. Apr 11 74 photos

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Budget cuts to potentially create class size of 40+ students at Minneapolis schools A group of Minneapolis families is pushing back after learning their kids would be in classrooms with more than 40 others. updated 28M ago

Five out of seven defendants in Feeding our Future fraud case found guilty of multiple counts Five out of seven defendants accused of swindling more than $40 million in the Feeding our Future COVID relief fraud case have been found guilty on multiple counts. The trial hit a speed bump earlier this week when a juror reported receiving a $120,000 attempted bribe in the form of a bag of cash. updated 38M ago

Motorcyclist dies in Robbinsdale following police chase A motorcyclist is dead following a brief police pursuit early Friday morning west of Minneapolis. 10H ago

Driver crashes after being shot near Minneapolis' Abbott-Northwestern Hospital A man is recovering after he was shot while driving in south Minneapolis on Thursday evening. 11H ago

Wife of slain Burnsville police officer reflects on Minneapolis officer Jamal Mitchell's death "I just wish I could shield all officers and their families from something like this happening," Cindy Elmstrand-Castruita said. 19H ago

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2 dead after truck strikes SUV that ran stop sign near Spicer, sheriff says Two people are dead following a crash Thursday evening northwest of the Twin Cities. 5H ago

North Dakota man, 75, drowns while fishing in northern Minnesota The Hubbard County Sheriff's Office says it responded to a possible drowning at Starlight Bay Resort on Eighth Crow Wing Lake in Nevis Township shortly before 6 p.m. on May 30. 21H ago

Minnesota TSA agent stops Massachusetts man with 10 cans of SPAM, "all the special flavors" A Massachusetts man is going viral on TikTok after TSA pulled him aside at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International for having a carry-on full of SPAM. 10H ago

Fewer than 80 Minnesota e-bike rebate applications went through before system crashed According to the state revenue department, fewer than 80 applications went through successfully on Wednesday. As of Thursday afternoon, there is no timeline for the application process to reopen for new users. Jun 6

Minnesotan serving life sentence for murder of 84-year-old shopkeeper should be exonerated, review board says The Minnesota Conviction Review Board (MCRB) says a man who has been serving a life sentence for a quarter century should be exonerated, and a petition filed in Aitkin County aims to do that. Jun 6

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Nearly 125 years ago, the "New Richmond Cyclone" tore through Wisconsin Wednesday marks the 125th anniversary of the "New Richmond Cyclone" of 1899, which, to this day, remains the deadliest tornado in Wisconsin's history. 33M ago

Wisconsin Democrats hope for more legislative power with new district maps Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' new legislative maps have given Democrats hope of regaining the majority in the state Assembly for the first time in 14 years. Jun 4

100-year-old Bloomington man returns to Normandy for 80th anniversary of D-Day A group of World War II veterans flew out of Wisconsin this week on their way Normandy, France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. May 31

Journalism groups sue for names, birthdates and disciplinary records for every Wisconsin police officer Two groups of investigative journalists have filed a lawsuit in the hopes of forcing the Wisconsin Department of Justice to divulge names, birth dates and disciplinary records of every police officer in the state. May 30

Unions argue for overturning Wisconsin law that ended nearly all collective bargaining A law that drew massive protests and made Wisconsin the center of a national fight over union rights has returned to court, facing a new challenge from teachers and public workers brought after the state's Supreme Court flipped to liberal control. May 29

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Politics Biden warns of threats to democracy in speech honoring U.S. soldiers In a speech on democracy, the president connected D-Day to supporting Ukraine’s fight for freedom. 5H ago 01:45

Minnesota governor calls special election after State Sen. Kelly Morrison resigns amid congressional run Gov. Tim Walz on Friday officially called a special election for a state Senate seat vacated by Sen. Kelly Morrison, who stepped down to focus on her congressional campaign. 5H ago

Judge allows North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for children to remain enforced A North Dakota law banning gender-affirming care for children will continue to be enforced pending a court challenge, but any kids whose treatments began before the law took effect in April 2023 can keep getting the care. 7H ago

Clarence Thomas discloses trips with GOP donor as justices file new reports Justice Clarence Thomas has formally disclosed two trips he took with Republican megadonor Harlan Crow in 2019. 6H ago

Minnesota State Sen. Kelly Morrison resigns ahead of congressional run DFL Minnesota Sen. Kelly Morrison announced on Thursday she plans to step down from her seat to focus on running for U.S. Congress. 9H ago 00:21

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Job vacancies in Minnesota decline by 24.7%, says Department of Employment and Economic Development Results from a recent survey put out by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development show that job vacancies have dropped nearly 24.7% over the last year. 3H ago

Downtown Thursdays return to Minneapolis, with big slate of events to follow The windy weather may have affected turnout, but the return of Downtown Thursdays to downtown Minneapolis has given many hope for the energy needed to revitalize the corridor. Jun 6

Minneapolis businesses bearing brunt of summertime construction Orange cones and dust mark much of northeast Minneapolis along East Hennepin Avenue. Jun 6

Launch of Minnesota e-bike rebate applications postponed due to technical issues The planned launch of applications for an e-bike rebate program in Minnesota has been postponed due to a technical snafu. Jun 5

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Driver crashes after being shot near Minneapolis' Abbott-Northwestern Hospital A man is recovering after he was shot while driving in south Minneapolis on Thursday evening. 11H ago

5 arrested in downtown Minneapolis during protest of former Israeli prime minister Five people were arrested after police broke up a pro-Palestinian protest in downtown Minneapolis — just feet from where a former Israeli leader spoke on Thursday night. 19H ago

Rosemount teen pleads guilty to role in Vietnam veteran's death A teen pleaded guilty on Wednesday to his role in the death of a Vietnam veteran who he had assaulted at a St. Paul park earlier this year. 22H ago

Baby boy dies of asphyxiation at unlicensed daycare, woman charged with manslaughter A woman who ran an unlicensed daycare in Bloomington faces manslaughter charges after a baby boy in her care died by asphyxiation in November. Jun 6

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New COVID variant KP.3 climbs to 25%, now largest in CDC estimates The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year. 5H ago

Minnesota cow herd tests positive for bird flu; "Pasteurized dairy products remain safe to consume," says CDC Lab tests have confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in a dairy herd in Benson County, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health said. Jun 6

FDA panel votes against MDMA for PTSD, setting up hurdle to approval FDA advisers cited a variety of concerns with the trials submitted by Lykos Therapeutics as part of the application. Jun 4

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Minnesota university students give behind-the-scenes look at campus life on "The College Tour" Two Minnesota colleges are the first schools in the state to be featured in a national TV show highlighting life on campus. 51M ago

Pat Sajak takes a final spin on "Wheel of Fortune" Pat Sajak, who hosted "Wheel of Fortune" for 41 years, will hand the reins over to Ryan Seacrest. 8H ago

Musicians who worked with Prince to honor his 66th birthday at sold-out concert Friday's concert at the Dakota will feature sounds from Prince's early beginning until the late 2000s — tunes any Prince fan would love to move to. 5H ago

Dolly Parton developing Broadway musical based on her life story Parton said the show will have "many original songs" and all the fan favorites are included in the score. Jun 6

Shaq and Chuck heading back to "cold-a** Minnesota" after Timberwolves' Game 4 win The Minnesota Timberwolves avoided the sweep with a Game 4 win over the Mavericks in Dallas Tuesday, giving fans a thrill and the "Inside the NBA" crew the chills. May 29

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