Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN|News|
Farmington Officer Dies By Suicide, Police Department Says
Police said Officer Pete Zajac, a 15-year veteran, died by suicide Tuesday and is survived by his wife and three children.
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William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
- Southwest Minneapolis, MN
Patch's Minnesota Editor, casting my watchful gaze on the Twin Cities metro area and beyond.
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Fridley, MN|News|
Krispy Kreme Returns To Minnesota After Nearly 20 Years: What To Know
After nearly two decades away, Krispy Kreme will open a 12,000-square-foot shop in the Twin Cities metro.
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Across Minnesota, MN|News|
2 Teens Dead, 3 Hurt In Crash After Bonfire Party; 14-Year-Old Was A Driver, Police Say Alcohol Found
Investigators are probing how a 14-year-old ended up behind the wheel and whether alcohol played a role.
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Across Minnesota, MN|News|
Minnesota Man Blasts Himself In Leg While Unloading Gun: Sheriff
Deputies say the 42-year-old was unloading the weapon on a rural road in Sugar Bush Township when it accidentally discharged.
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Maple Grove, MN|News|
Osseo Schools To Pay $61K After Assistant Principal Sexually Harassed 9-Year-Old Student, State Says
The Minnesota Department of Human Rights said Osseo Schools failed to stop an assistant principal from sexually harassing a student.
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Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Target Layoffs Hit Twin Cities: 815 Jobs Cut At Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park Offices
The cuts at Target’s Minneapolis and Brooklyn Park offices follow a plan to trim about 1,800 corporate roles nationwide.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
Northern Lights May Be Visible Over WI Tuesday: What To Know
The agency’s viewing line shows that even southern Wisconsin may get a chance to see the dazzling display.
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Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Northern Lights May Be Visible Over MN Tuesday: What To Know
The agency’s viewing line shows that even southern Minnesota may get a chance to see the dazzling display.
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Across Minnesota, MN|News|
Minnesota Town Targeted By International Cybercrime Extremist Group, Police Say
Investigators say two Red Wing "swatting" calls were linked to a global network that targets children and teens.
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Appleton, WI|News|
These Are The Top Elementary Schools In WI, U.S. News Says In New Ranking
U.S. News researchers based the 2026 ranking of the nation’s best public elementary schools on publicly available data.
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Stillwater, MN|News|
These Are The Top Elementary Schools In MN, U.S. News Says In New Ranking
U.S. News researchers based the 2026 ranking of the nation’s best public elementary schools on publicly available data.
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Eagan, MN|News|
MN Vikings Place Carson Wentz On Injured Reserve; He’ll Miss Rest Of Season After Shoulder Surgery
He started five straight games, leading Minnesota to a 2-3 record during that stretch.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
St. Paul Man Charged After FBI Says He Offered $45K ‘Hit’ On U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi
Federal agents say Tyler Avalos, 30, posted a TikTok showing Bondi with crosshairs on her forehead and offered a reward to have her killed.
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Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN|News|
Farmington Woman, 20, Killed In Crash With Semi Near Mankato
Valerie Kathleen Caven died Friday morning after her car collided with a semi on Highway 14 in Blue Earth County, police said.
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Southwest Minneapolis|News|
MN Supreme Court Rules Against Minneapolis Schools, Sides With Teacher Who Tore ACL
The state's high court court says Erin Lindsay's after-school injury was part of her teaching duties.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
'The Well Has Run Dry': Minnesota SNAP Benefits Won't Go Out In November, Officials Confirm
Minnesota residents who receive federal food aid won’t get their November benefits as the ongoing federal shutdown continues, the Department
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
Milwaukee Halloween Weather: What Trick-Or-Treaters Can Expect
What’s lurking in this year’s Wisconsin Halloween forecast? Here’s what we know.
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Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Twin Cities Halloween Weather: What Trick-Or-Treaters Can Expect
What’s lurking in this year’s Twin Cities Halloween forecast? Here’s what we know.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
Watch Live: Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem Talks Crime In Minneapolis
Kristi Noem is speaking Friday about ICE operations and immigration enforcement efforts in the Twin Cities.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
Trump Admin Resumes Some Student Loan Forgiveness: What To Know In MN
The Trump administration has agreed to resume student loan forgiveness for about 2.5 million borrowers.
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