Minneapolis, MN|News|
These Are The Best Elementary Schools In MN: U.S. News Ranking
U.S. News based the 2025 rankings on data from the U.S. Department of Education.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
- Southwest Minneapolis, MN
Patch's Minnesota Editor, casting my watchful gaze on the Twin Cities metro area and beyond.
Feel free to drop me a line: william.bornhoft@patch.com
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Eagan, MN|News|
Ex-NY Giants Starting QB Signs With MN Vikings
Former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is signing with the Minnesota Vikings, according to multiple reports.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Coming To MN: 2024 Dates, Times, Stops
In December, the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will bring festive cheer and live performances to 20 Minnesota towns.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
Man Killed In Broad Daylight Shooting Outside Minneapolis Gas Station
Words were exchanged and the second man pulled out a firearm, according to investigators.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
MN DWI Crackdown Starts Wednesday: Drive Sober Or Face Arrest
During the holiday season, law enforcement officers will be out in greater numbers, actively seeking drunk and drugged drivers.
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Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Small Business Saturday 2024 In MN: See Sales, Deals
Saturday, Nov. 30, is a crucial day for independently owned local businesses in the Twin Cities metro area.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
Arctic Blast For Thanksgiving Weekend: Milwaukee To Hit 13 Degrees
The sharp cold snap is expected to make for one of the coldest Thanksgiving weekends, with wind chills making it feel even colder.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
Arctic Blast For Thanksgiving Weekend: Twin Cities To Hit 8 Degrees
Temperatures are expected to plummet to 8 degrees in the Twin Cities, creating one of the coldest Thanksgiving weekends in years.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
Check Out These MN State Fair-Winning Christmas Tree Farms
Here are some Minnesota State Fair-award-winning places to chop or pick out a tree within driving distance of the Twin Cities metro area.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
Thanksgiving Grocery Store Hours Minnesota 2024
Find out when the time will run out to pick up last-minute Thanksgiving items from Lunds and Byerlys, Kowalski's Markets, and Cub Foods.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
How To Watch The MN Gophers Take On WI Badgers In Annual Axe Game
The Wisconsin Badgers, who will host the Minnesota Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium, are 5-6 and need a victory to become bowl-eligible.
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Across Minnesota, MN|News|
8-Year-Old Girl Killed In Head-On Crash In Rochester
An 8-year-old girl was killed and three others were seriously injured in a head-on collision in Rochester last week.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
Temps Near 20 Degrees On Thanksgiving Day: WI Weather
Wisconsin residents preparing for Thanksgiving should bundle up as frigid temperatures are expected across the Midwest.
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Across Minnesota, MN|News|
Temps In Low Teens On Thanksgiving Day: MN Weather
Minnesotans preparing for Thanksgiving should bundle up as frigid temperatures are expected across the Midwest.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
Mayor Frey Vetoes Proposed Labor Standards Board, Rankles Progressives
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said the proposed board did not include enough representation from the city's business community.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
Twin Cities Burgers Spark Nationwide Beef Recall Amid E. Coli Outbreak
More than 167,000 pounds of ground beef shipped to restaurants nationwide have been recalled following an E. coli outbreak in Minnesota.
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Across Minnesota, MN|News|
Bemidji Man Trafficked In Child Abuse Material On Dark Web Forum: Jury
A federal jury found Craig James Myran, 47, guilty Wednesday after a three-day trial.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy: See Impact on MN Holiday Flights
Spirit has lost over $2.5 billion since 2020 and faces $1 billion in debt payments in 2025 and 2026.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
WI Kayaker Who Faked Death Reveals How He Fled to Europe: Sheriff
Ryan Borgwardt has been in communication with authorities and described how he staged his own death, according to Sheriff Mark Podoll.
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Eden Prairie, MN|News|
Eden Prairie Man Fled To Columbia After COVID Loan Fraud: Feds
The man was eventually deported back to the United States and was found guilty of PPP loan fraud, authorities said.
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