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Man killed in single-vehicle crash in St. Croix County Friday

On a crisp Friday morning in the Village of Roberts, Wisconsin, tragedy struck as a quiet residential neighborhood was jolted awake by the sound of a devastating crash. At approximately 7:09 a.m., first responders rushed to the scene, but the outcome was grim. Matthew Drinkwine, a 41-year-old local...

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St. Paul Fire Chief nominee Jeramiah Melquist speaking at a press conference.

St. Paul mayor nominates Assistant Chief of Operations Jeramiah Melquist as city's next fire chief

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A toddler in a car seat, symbolizing safety and resilience after a tragic accident.

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'Miracle' toddler survives fatal Alaska crash that killed parents

Charges: Bloomington man stabbed roommate while he was asleep, severely injuring him — KSTP 5 — Gopher

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Charges: Bloomington man stabbed roommate while he was asleep, severely injuring him

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Blaine man set for prison release now charged in 2020 Minneapolis killing — WCCO — Gopher

Blaine man set for prison release now charged in 2020 Minneapolis killing

A Blaine, Minnesota, man who is due to be released from prison next week after serving time for illegal firearm possession was charged Friday in a 2020 killing in north Minneapolis.The Hennepin County Attorney's Office says Melvonte Lee Peterson, 35, faces one count of second-degree murder and one...

St. Paul Police searches for missing teen — KARE 11 Local — Gopher

St. Paul Police searches for missing teen

According to the alert, she was last seen wearing a black sweater and red and black pajama pants.

Kentucky appeals judge denies NCAA bid to block 30 athletes from playing as hoops season draws near — KSTP 5 — Gopher

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Kentucky appeals judge denies NCAA bid to block 30 athletes from playing as hoops season draws near

The NCAA was denied emergency relief by a Kentucky Court of Appeals judge Friday, leaving eligible a host of college athletes as the basketball season is about to begin until a panel of three judges can consider the governing body s request for relief. The 30 athletes involved, including Missouri...

Recalling a mysterious figure on a freight train and an unforgettable Halloween — MinnPost — Gopher

Recalling a mysterious figure on a freight train and an unforgettable Halloween

Way back when, on a dreary, drizzly near-bedtime October night before Halloween, my assigned chore was raking and bagging the soggy backyard leaves. Call it what you will —luck, fate, kismet, destiny or magic — in the distance a great horn blast announced the approaching nightly 9:10 freight train...

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St. Paul mayor nominates new fire chief to lead department — KSTP 5 — Gopher

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St. Paul mayor nominates new fire chief to lead department

Panthers fire defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero following 27-19 loss to the Packers — KSTP 5 — Gopher

Panthers fire defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero following 27-19 loss to the Packers

Are 6-0 Minnesota Vikings actually for real? — SKOR North MN Sports

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Shelter-in-place issued on Ross Avenue in St. Paul due to police incident

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A serene neighborhood in Roberts, Wisconsin, where a tragic accident occurred.

Man killed in single-vehicle crash in St. Croix County Friday

Ali Siddiqui’s Prediction for Vikings-Lions — Vikings Territory

Ali Siddiqui’s Prediction for Vikings-Lions

Important dates for Twins fans to know for the 2026-27 offseason before looming lockout — Puckett's Pond (Twins)

Important dates for Twins fans to know for the 2026-27 offseason before looming lockout

A delicious edible butter candle with roasted garlic and blue cheese, served with baguette slices.

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Minneapolis Office of Community safety eliminated by city council ordinance — FOX 9 News — Gopher

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Minneapolis Office of Community safety eliminated by city council ordinance

Explosion, fire at illegal North Carolina distillery leads to arrest — FOX 9 News — Gopher

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Explosion, fire at illegal North Carolina distillery leads to arrest

Minneapolis police seek help finding endangered adult missing since July — WCCO — Gopher

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Minneapolis police seek help finding endangered adult missing since July

Father of 2 drowns after being caught in current trying to rescue seagull caught in fishing line — FOX 9 News — Gopher

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Father of 2 drowns after being caught in current trying to rescue seagull caught in fishing line

Woman killed by dump truck near St. Paul's Highland theater, police say — WCCO — Gopher

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Woman killed by dump truck near St. Paul's Highland theater, police say

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell is being ROASTED — SKOR North MN Sports

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Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell is being ROASTED

Panel warns surveillance and AI outpace Twin Cities laws — MN Spokesman-Recorder — Gopher

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Panel warns surveillance and AI outpace Twin Cities laws

Can Minnesota Vikings get Justin Jefferson going ASAP? — SKOR North MN Sports

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Can Minnesota Vikings get Justin Jefferson going ASAP?

FOUND: Police cancel search for missing man — KARE 11 Local — Gopher

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FOUND: Police cancel search for missing man

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Are 6-0 Minnesota Vikings actually for real?

Brewers fans to flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory parade — KSTP 5 — Gopher

Brewers fans to flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory parade

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St. Paul police investigating active incident, shelter-in-place ordered

St. Paul police investigating active incident, shelter-in-place ordered — FOX 9 News — Gopher

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FBI operation nets 168 arrests on tribal lands in 3 states

FBI operation nets 168 arrests on tribal lands in 3 states — KSTP 5 — Gopher

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Buckeye mother assaulted in home invasion was set up by fiancé, police say

Buckeye mother assaulted in home invasion was set up by fiancé, police say — FOX 9 News — Gopher

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Father of Mall of America plot suspect says son had developmental delays as experts assess case

Father of Mall of America plot suspect says son had developmental delays as experts assess case — Sahan Journal — Gopher

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Minneapolis council votes 9-4 to eliminate safety office; Mayor Frey meeting with council members

Minneapolis council votes 9-4 to eliminate safety office; Mayor Frey meeting with council members — WCCO — Gopher

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Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86 — KSTP 5 — Gopher

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Police body cam video captures fatal shooting of armed woman who fired at patrol vehicle

Police body cam video captures fatal shooting of armed woman who fired at patrol vehicle — FOX 9 News — Gopher

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Minneapolis City Council approves eliminating Office of Community Safety

Minneapolis City Council approves eliminating Office of Community Safety — KSTP 5 — Gopher

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