Minneapolis, MN|News|
Twin Cities Soaked Overnight, Now Bracing For Another Round Of Severe Weather
More storms could bring damaging winds, hail, and flash flooding to the metro Monday evening.
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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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Eagan, MN|News|
MN Vikings' Justin Jefferson Sidelined With 'Mild Hamstring Strain'
Minnesota's star wide receiver will be re-evaluated next week, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said.
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Across Minnesota, MN|News|
These MN Colleges Earned Top Score On New National Ranking
Several Minnesota colleges made Money’s 2025 Best Colleges list, which ranks schools by affordability, academics, and outcomes.
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Across Minnesota, MN|News|
Scheels To Build 2nd Twin Cities Metro Location With Ferris Wheel, Aquarium, Candy Shop, More
The 250,000-square-foot location is set to open in 2028 and will bring more than 500 jobs to the area, the retail chain said.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
10 Kinds Of Ice Cream Bars Sold In WI Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns
People are warned to not eat 10 brands of ice cream bars sold in 23 states, including Wisconsin, because they may contain listeria.
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Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Son Of Former DFL Lawmaker Receives Nearly 60-Year Murder Sentence
Derrick Thompson, 29, was convicted of multiple counts of third-degree murder and other felonies.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
MPR’s Parent Company To Lay Off Up To 8% Of Staff After State, Federal Funding Cuts
Federal and state cuts reportedly created a $6 million shortfall for American Public Media Group.
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Eagan, MN|News|
Eagan Street Race Killed 2, Split SUV In Half; 2 Charged With Murder In High-Speed Crash
Cell phone video recorded moments before the crash showed speedometers in both the Honda and Dodge reading around 110 mph, police said.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
Here’s When The Next Batch Of Canadian Smoke Will Hit Twin Cities
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will drift into the Twin Cities soon, triggering yet another air quality alert.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
Twin Cities PBS Laying Off Staff After Congress Eliminates Public Media Funding
Twin Cities PBS (TPT) is laying off staff this week after Congress eliminated all federal funding for public broadcasting.
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Maple Grove, MN|News|
Minnesota Coach Targeted 19 Girls, Gets 33 Years In Prison: Feds
Dorian Barrs used fake identities and his role as a volleyball coach to exploit teen girls for nearly a decade, prosecutors said.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
Body Of Missing Wisconsin College Student Found In Mississippi River Near MN Border
The body of Eliotte Heinz, a 22-year-old Viterbo University student, was pulled from the river days after her disappearance.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
Heat Index Near 105 In Wisconsin Wednesday, Storms Return Thursday
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for all of southeast Wisconsin on Wednesday.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
Heat, Storms Could Pack a Dangerous Punch In Twin Cities Wednesday
The Twin Cities are bracing for a dangerous weather combo on Wednesday as extreme heat and strong thunderstorms move through the region.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
Teen Arrested in Fatal Shooting of 11-Year-Old At Minneapolis Park
Amir Lamar Atkins was shot and killed on June 23 at Folwell Park. Police arrested a 16-year-old suspect on Tuesday.
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Golden Valley, MN|News|
KARE 11 Evacuated After Transformer Fire, Newscasts Moved To Backup Locations
It’s unclear if the fire damaged any broadcast equipment. Sunrise aired from a sister station in Atlanta.
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Across Minnesota, MN|News|
More Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Could Reach Twin Cities By Thursday
Another wall of smoke from Canadian wildfires is expected to spread southeast later this week, and the metro could be in its path.
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Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Man Kills Sister, Shoots Mother, Then Himself In Minneapolis Apartment: Police
Police say a domestic dispute in south Minneapolis ended with two siblings dead and their mother wounded.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
Socialist Mayoral Candidate Backed By Minneapolis Democrats Now Faces 'Feeding Our Future' Scrutiny
A resurfaced 2021 video and past campaign donations are drawing renewed attention to Omar Fateh’s ties to the $250 million fraud case.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
Cub Foods Closing St. Paul Store, Nearly 100 Workers To Lose Jobs
Permanent layoffs are scheduled to take place in September, according to a notice submitted by SUPERVALU Inc.
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