Thunderstorms move into the metro, more damaging storms track into Iowa
Updated at 3:53 AMWeather and Climate NewsSevere thunderstorm warnings continue into the night. A more damaging line of storms that had the potential to produce tornadoes only clipped the state, tracking instead from South Dakota into Iowa.
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- Severe weather risk favors southern Minnesota overnight
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Driver who killed 2, injured 12 in Park Tavern patio crash gets 30 years in prison
Updated at 8:30 PMCrime, Law and JusticeSteven Frane Bailey pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree murder and three counts of criminal vehicular operation for driving drunk into a crowd of patrons at the St. Louis Park restaurant.
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Overnight storms leave damage, power outages across Minnesota
Updated at 5:48 PMWeather and Climate NewsPowerful storms swept across the state on Sunday night and early Monday morning, knocking out power to tens of thousands of people and causing downed trees, flooding and other damage.
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Trump sees ‘real starvation’ in Gaza, despite Israeli claims, and vows to step up aid
11:46 PMPolitics and Government NewsPresident Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed doing more to feed the starving population in Gaza — at odds with the Israeli prime minister who claimed there was no starvation.
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Rochester having second thoughts as cost of planned youth sports complex nearly doubles
9:00 AMRochester NewsThe Rochester City Council meets Monday to discuss the future of a big proposed sports complex. Voters approved a referendum two years ago to extend the half cent local sales tax to fund the project, in hopes of bringing youth baseball and soccer tournaments to town.
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Minnesota town ball traditions built on family ties, love of the game
9:00 AMWander & WonderEvery summer in hundreds of cities and small towns across Minnesota, generations play town ball at the local baseball field. Players range in age from teenagers to men sliding into middle age. In Bluffton, the family ties run especially deep.
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Man arrested who allegedly trespassed at Capitol, including once naked
YesterdayCrime, Law and JusticeThe State Patrol says they arrested a 36-year-man Saturday night, less than 24 hours after he was allegedly found naked inside the Minnesota Capitol.
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Minnesota beaches are closed due to bacteria, toxic algae. Here's where and what to look for.
3 days agoOutdoorsAs the weather gets hotter and more humid, it’s tempting to take a dip into the nearest body of water to cool off. But several Minnesota beaches have seen a rise in bacteria levels that can make people or animals sick.
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Gov. Walz says he’s withholding housing stabilization funds under suspicion of misuse
9:59 PMPolitics and Government NewsThe governor told reporters that he’s freezing payments to dozens of recipients over potential concerns. A new law gives agencies the option to stop funding when fraud is suspected.
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PUC will investigate Upper Sioux Community’s complaint against electric cooperative
7:45 PMNative NewsThe Minnesota Public Utility Commission says it has authority to take up a tribe’s complaints against rural electric cooperative, Minnesota Valley Cooperative Light and Power Association.
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Judge blocks Trump administration’s efforts to defund Planned Parenthood
6:57 PMHealthA federal judge on Monday ruled Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide must continue to be reimbursed for Medicaid funding as the nation’s largest abortion provider fights President Donald Trump’s administration over efforts to defund the organization in his signature tax legislation.
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The U.S. is destroying $9.7 million in contraceptives. Is there another option?
6:01 PMHealthThis planned destruction of birth control devices is part of the dismantling of USAID services — and linked to allegations by the government that cite abortion. Critics are speaking out.
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