11-YEAR-OLD DIES IN E-SCOOTER CRASH

Kai Yoo was riding to school in Washington County. The collision remains under investigation.

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MINNESOTA MEASLES CASES REACH 42

Todd County reports 19 recent cases; Fillmore County has six. Health officials urge vaccination.

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FEDERAL PROBE OF ILHAN OMAR

Agents searched her D.C. home. Investigators are examining old immigration records. Omar denies wrongdoing.

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BOLDY'S HAT TRICK LEADS WILD TO 5–4 WIN

Timberwolves prepare for Chicago, plus updates from Minnesota's other five major teams.

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MINNESOTA'S $307M META DECISION

The state could receive $214M–$307M. Lawmakers must decide how to use the funds.

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THIS WEEKEND IN THE TWIN CITIES™

Looking for something to do this weekend in the Twin Cities? We got them all for you.
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MINNESOTA HEMP INDUSTRY FACES DECEMBER DEADLINE

New federal THC limits could disrupt products, jobs and businesses. Retailers are already cutting orders.

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EDEN PRAIRIE SCHOOLS INTRODUCES METAL DETECTORS

New screening measures raise questions about campus security, student privacy and daily school procedures.

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SAINT PAUL EXAMINES DRIVERLESS VEHICLE RULES

City leaders are reviewing safety, accessibility, labor and privacy issues. No commercial service has been authorized.

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XCEL SEEKS HIGHER MINNESOTA ELECTRIC RATES

The utility wants increases for 2027 and 2028. State regulators must review the request before rates are finalized.

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MINNESOTA SPORTS | SEVEN-TEAM ROUNDUP

United draws 2–2; Wolves fall 128–106. Plus Vikings, Twins, Wild, Lynx and Frost.

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MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SAFETY SHAKE-UP

Council leaders propose eliminating a central safety office. Mayor Frey warns of risks. Hearing October 27.
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MINNEAPOLIS HALTS SCHOOL CLOSURES
The board unanimously stopped plans to close up to 16 schools for 2027–28. Enrollment and budget challenges remain.
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FEDERAL TAKEOVER OF RED LAKE CHILD WELFARE

Officials allege serious failures involving child deaths. Red Lake Nation disputes the action and has appealed.

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MINNEAPOLIS HALTS SCHOOL CLOSURES

Up to 16 schools spared for 2027-28. Our editorial examines the unresolved enrollment and financial challenges.

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MINNEAPOLIS TIGHTENS PROPOSED DATA CENTER RULES

Commissioners backed a 50,000-square-foot server-space limit. City Council approval is still needed.

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MINNEAPOLIS TO PAY OVER $2 MILLION

Six people alleged excessive police force while protecting a Lake Street gas station during the 2020 unrest.

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ANOKA'S PUMPKIN KING WINS AGAIN!

Travis Gienger claims his fifth Half Moon Bay title with Rocky, a 2,389-pound giant, earning $21,501.

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PERRYMAN QUESTIONED OVER NATIONAL GUARD REMARKS

The Senate District 14 candidate offered a later explanation for comments about troops at polling places.
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BROOKLYN CTR TEEN CHARGED WITH MURDER

Emilio Vallejo Ortiz, 18, faces a murder charge after his employer was found shot in Shakopee's Wilkie Park.

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