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Fall 2020 vs. fall 2024: A dramatic difference in Minnesota Four years ago, almost to the day, Minnesotans were digging out of record-snowfall — a stark difference to the forecasted high temperatures in the low 80s on Monday. Oct 21
Highs in the 80s expected for both Sunday and Monday Temperatures were well above average on Sunday as highs soared to the low 80s. Oct 20
Warmth sticks around through the weekend, some showers possible Despite some possible showers on Saturday morning, the warm weather is here to stay all weekend long. Oct 19

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1 dead after St. Paul Park houseboat fire, police say Video captured by WCCO shows just how intense the fire was. 2H ago 01:57
Avoid the scary crowds and enjoy these creative Halloween concoctions at home Every Sip's Stephanie Payne shares some cocktail recipes. 3H ago 04:00
10th annual Mother Son Gala slated for this weekend Positive Image's Yolanda Pierson and Terry Austin preview the upcoming event. 3H ago 03:26
Create fun fall crafts in Eagan Color Me Mine's Julie Schroeder explains what the Eagan establishment has to offer the craft-minded. 3H ago 05:03
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Vikings' Christian Darrisaw will reportedly miss rest of season after knee surgery Minnesota Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw will reportedly be out for the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury during Thursday's loss​ to the Los Angeles Rams. updated 47M ago
Refs say they didn't get "good look" at face mask against Darnold Minnesota quarterback Sam Darnold didn't blame the officials for a missed face mask call when he was sacked for a safety late in the fourth quarter of the Vikings' 30-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. 4H ago
Vikings fall to Rams 30-20 after losing Darrisaw to knee injury Demarcus Robinson caught two of Matthew Stafford's four TD throws in the Los Angeles Rams' 30-20 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. 15H ago
Wild top Lightning 4-2 to remain unbeaten in regulation Matt Boldy broke a tie 54 seconds into the third period, and the Minnesota Wild remained unbeaten in regulation, topping the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Thursday night. 16H ago
Wolves' Anthony Edwards insists he could tackle Derrick Henry Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards isn't just confident he could make the transition to the NFL — he believes he could go toe-to-toe with the league's best players. Oct 24
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Who is experiencing homelessness in Minnesota? Homelessness is a difficult issue to quantify, but for more than three decades the Wilder Foundation has been trying to do just that through the Minnesota Homeless Study. 15H ago
Why people carve pumpkins for Halloween With glowing eyes and a crooked smile, jack-o-lanterns crop up every Halloween, but where did the tradition come from? Oct 22
Why do we jerk awake while falling asleep? It takes 15 to 20 minutes for most adults to fall asleep. During that period, an odd sensation can occur which about seven out of 10 of us experience: bedtime twitches. Oct 21
How accurate are holiday shopping forecasts? Holiday spending could break an all-time record this year. The National Retail Federation predicts that sales could hit a whopping $989 billion this season. Oct 17
When will the Twin Cities see its first snowfall? The earliest snowfall in the Twin Cities was Sept. 24, 1985 — coming in a fourth-tenths of an inch. The latest first snowfall was on Dec. 3, 1928. Oct 15
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Minnesotans of different backgrounds bond through music with Waseti Inspiring a generation to connect by using culture, music and food — that is the goal of a group of diverse Minnesotans committed to bridging the gap between people of different backgrounds. 20H ago
Key-coded locks provide extra security for families with autism A Minnesota mother is on a mission to protect children with autism and ease the burden on their families. Oct 22
Anoka woman with terminal cancer cherishes her last Halloween After Denise Godwin received a terminal breast cancer diagnosis last November, she decided to go big in her final months with a haunted house display unlike any other in the Halloween Capital of the World. Oct 22
A new collective kitchen will provide opportunity and battle inequality A groundbreaking for a place that's expected to be a game changer for food entrepreneurs took place Wednesday. Northside Economic Opportunity Network's, also known as NEON, Collective Kitchen will provide commercial kitchen space — and opportunity. Oct 16
Shiloh Cares Food Shelf hopes to create good environment A local food shelf gets a huge renovation and hopes to intercept violence in Minneapolis. Oct 16
Program helps moms struggling with addiction In Minnesota, around 290,000 people are in need of treatment for addiction, according to the Minnesota Department of Health​. Some of those people happen to be women who are pregnant. Oct 16
Carver County nonprofit helps families in need build back their lives These days, more and more families are struggling to make ends meet. A Carver County nonprofit — Love Inc, or Love in the Name of Christ — is working to alleviate day to day burdens so families can focus on financials. Oct 14
Hopkins elementary school debuts accessible playground Everywhere you look at Glen Lake Elementary School in Hopkins, Minnesota, love is in the air because of what is now on the ground. Oct 9
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Northern lights in Minnesota: Oct. 10, 2024 Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm. Oct 10 20 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. Oct 18 63 photos
Northern lights spotted over Minnesota: Sept. 16, 2024 Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night. Sep 17 7 photos
Minnesota storm photos: Aug. 29, 2024 Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley. Aug 30 11 photos
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Man facing murder charges in fatal shooting at Dinkytown tobacco shop A 26-year-old man is facing murder charges in connection with a shooting that killed two men at a tobacco shop in Minneapolis' Dinkytown neighborhood, county attorney says. 55M ago
Houseboat fire kills man in St. Paul Park, police say Overnight video shows just how intense the fire was. Witnesses said it went up without warning and spread from one houseboat to another. 1H ago
Man charged with attempted murder of neighbor over property dispute A Minneapolis man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting his neighbor for pruning a tree he believed was on his property line, court documents show. 2H ago
Man had open bottle during Minneapolis fatal crash, charges say A 29-year-old St. Paul man had an open bottle and was driving more than 100 mph when he crashed Wednesday near downtown Minneapolis, killing a woman and injuring several others, charges say. 4H ago
Chef Justin Sutherland arrested in Spirit Halloween store, police say Celebrity chef and restauranteur Justin Sutherland was arrested inside a St. Paul Spirit Halloween store on Thursday after police say an officer spotted him with a woman who has a no-contact order against him. 5H ago
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Who is experiencing homelessness in Minnesota? Homelessness is a difficult issue to quantify, but for more than three decades the Wilder Foundation has been trying to do just that through the Minnesota Homeless Study. 15H ago
Teen boy scout masterminds dog park in Montevideo When a small town was looking for a dog park, a high school senior stepped up. Jaxon Wagner made an idea a reality in the town of Montevideo. 19H ago
2 killed in head-on crash in northeastern Minnesota Two men are dead following a head-on crash involving two pickup trucks on Thursday morning in northeastern Minnesota. Oct 24
Man charged with murder after 1 killed, 1 injured in western Minnesota A man accused of killing one person and injuring another while leading police on a high-speed chase in western Minnesota following a domestic violence-related standoff in Minneapolis was charged Thursday morning. 15H ago
Minnesota man who boasted of speed on Snapchat sentenced to 9-plus years for deadly crash A 24-year-old central Minnesota man was sentenced to nearly a decade in prison in connection to a high-speed crash last year that left one person dead and two others injured. Oct 24
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Renovation of Wisconsin bar leads to discovery of massive 140-year-old circus art Wisconsin bars are known for their pints and their patrons. About the last thing you'd expect to discover in such a place would be 55 feet of historic American artwork. Oct 23
Presidential election could come down to wire, experts agree As Election Day gets closer, experts say both campaigns are working around the clock to pick up as many voters as possible. 2H ago
Early voting begins in battleground state of Wisconsin In-person early voting is kicking off across battleground Wisconsin, with former President Barack Obama and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz hosting a rally in liberal Madison. Oct 22
Activists demand action after school sub accused of reenacting George Floyd's murder Racial justice advocates are calling for action after a substitute teacher in Woodbury was accused of reenacting George Floyd's murder in class. Oct 18
Businesses, brewery completely destroyed after Rice Lake fire Firefighters' efforts were hampered by the strong winds and downed power lines, as well as a broken natural gas line, officials say. Oct 18
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Biden delivers apology for Indian boarding school atrocities President Biden in Arizona issued a formal presidential apology​ for the atrocities committed during a 150-year era of forced federal Indian boarding schools. updated 29M ago
Walz claims Trump "lost more manufacturing jobs than any president" The governor blamed former President Donald Trump for losing the most manufacturing jobs in U.S. history. While technically and factually true, it's misleading and out of context. 15H ago
Wisconsin voters on what issues care about most this election Voters have reported feeling overwhelmed by all the campaign on TV, but what you might not know is that most of those ads are not aimed at Minnesota voters — but instead are meant for western Wisconsin. 19H ago
Voters in western Wisconsin reflect state’s battleground status Esme Murphy talked to voters in Prescott to find out what issues are driving them to the polls this election season. 20H ago 02:33
Biden to apologize to Native Americans for boarding school atrocities For more than 150 years, federal boarding schools for Native children forced them to assimilate, and often caused physical and emotional abuse. 16H ago
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Twin Cities body shop holding car for $30K, woman says A car, stolen in Chicago and recovered in Minnesota, was brought into Best Autobody in Blaine to be looked at. The car's owner now says the shop is asking for $30,000 or her car will be sent to auction. Oct 18
How accurate are holiday shopping forecasts? Holiday spending could break an all-time record this year. The National Retail Federation predicts that sales could hit a whopping $989 billion this season. Oct 17
How do prescription cost-saving programs work? Rising prescription drug prices can be tough to swallow, but apps and websites can help lower your pharmacy bill. Oct 15
Krispy Kreme plans return to Twin Cities in 2025 Years after Krispy Kreme vanished from Minnesota following a much-ballyhooed opening blitz, the doughnut chain is planning to return to the state. Oct 11
How important are expiration dates? Every year, about a third of all food in the United States goes to waste. A healthy portion of that is due to confusion about labeling dates. Oct 11
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Man facing murder charges in fatal shooting at Dinkytown tobacco shop A 26-year-old man is facing murder charges in connection with a shooting that killed two men at a tobacco shop in Minneapolis' Dinkytown neighborhood, county attorney says. 55M ago
Man charged with attempted murder of neighbor over property dispute A Minneapolis man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting his neighbor for pruning a tree he believed was on his property line, court documents show. 2H ago
Man had open bottle during Minneapolis fatal crash, charges say A 29-year-old St. Paul man had an open bottle and was driving more than 100 mph when he crashed Wednesday near downtown Minneapolis, killing a woman and injuring several others, charges say. 4H ago
Chef Justin Sutherland arrested in Spirit Halloween store, police say Celebrity chef and restauranteur Justin Sutherland was arrested inside a St. Paul Spirit Halloween store on Thursday after police say an officer spotted him with a woman who has a no-contact order against him. 5H ago
How a small piece of a bathroom door lock helped solve a nurse's murder A metal ring, about the size of a quarter, led to Matthew Ecker's murder charge for the death of Alexandra Pennig. 5H ago
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EPA targets lead paint, finalizes rule limiting kids' exposure The EPA has finalized stricter rules meant to limit the exposure of children to lead paint. Oct 24
Minnesota leaders defend cost overrun of free school meals program One year into Minnesota's free school meals program, the state's DFL leaders are defending the decision to go millions of dollars over budget to serve nearly 150 million meals to students. Oct 24
McDonald's pulls Quarter Pounders at 1 in 5 locations due to E. coli McDonald's said it believes onions may be to blame for the deadly E. coli outbreak linked to its Quarter Pounder. Oct 23
U of M postpones lecture by Dr. Anthony Fauci amid campus unrest Fauci was scheduled to speak at Northrop at 6 p.m. Earlier in the day, some students gathered in support of the 11 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested on campus on Monday. Oct 23
Breast cancer survivors regaining strength, range of motion via TCO's cutting-edge therapy There are currently 4 million people in the U.S. right now that have a title in common: breast cancer survivor. But for half of them, another health battle begins when the cancer battle ends. Oct 22
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Chef Justin Sutherland arrested in Spirit Halloween store, police say Celebrity chef and restauranteur Justin Sutherland was arrested inside a St. Paul Spirit Halloween store on Thursday after police say an officer spotted him with a woman who has a no-contact order against him. 5H ago
Meet Mrs. Giggles, a Halloween-loving woman's scary clown alter ego It's that time of year when people like to get frightened for fun, and a Twin Cities woman is using her artistic talents to fuel that fun in more ways than one. 20H ago
Minnesotans of different backgrounds bond through music with Waseti Inspiring a generation to connect by using culture, music and food — that is the goal of a group of diverse Minnesotans committed to bridging the gap between people of different backgrounds. 20H ago
"Purple Rain" musical's debut in Minneapolis delayed until late 2025 Fans of the Purple One will have to waste a little bit more time before they get to see the forthcoming stage adaption of their idol's 1984 hit. Its debut is being delayed by roughly half a year. Oct 23
Disney announces when it will replace CEO Bob Iger Disney is clarifying its timeline for naming Bob Iger's successor, while also bringing in Morgan Stanley's ex-CEO as board chair. Oct 21
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