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JUST IN: The Minneapolis Fire Department says two firefighters are hospitalized with minor burns amid a blaze Sunday evening on East Franklin Avenue.
2 Minneapolis firefighters hurt in East Franklin Avenue business fire
The Minneapolis Fire Department says two firefighters are hospitalized with minor burns amid a blaze Sunday evening on East Franklin Avenue.
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The City of St. Paul, Minnesota, is suing neighboring Maplewood over their opposition to its long-standing police firearm training facility.
St. Paul sues Maplewood over police firearm training facility
The City of St. Paul, Minnesota, is suing neighboring Maplewood over their opposition to its long-standing police firearm training facility.
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Conditions will be hot and breezy on Sunday in the Twin Cities and the southern half of the state.
Windy and hot Sunday in Minnesota; rain possible Monday
Conditions will be hot and breezy on Sunday in the Twin Cities and the southern half of the state.
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JUST IN: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is tapping Interim Chief Bill Peterson to permanently take on the role as the city's police chief, a source tells WCCO.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey to nominate Interim Chief Bill Peterson as city's next police chief, source says
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is tapping Interim Chief Bill Peterson to permanently take on the role as the city's police chief, a source tells WCCO.
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Raised in a blue-collar Pennsylvania town, Mike Ditka earned a scholarship to Pitt and became "Da Coach" in Chicago. His family called him "the heart of our family" in announcing his death at 86.
Mike Ditka, legendary Bears coach who led Chicago to its only Super Bowl title, dies at 86
Raised in a blue-collar Pennsylvania town, Mike Ditka earned a scholarship to Pitt and became "Da Coach" in Chicago. His family called him "the heart of our family" in announcing his death at 86.
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Summerlike warmth arrives Friday in the Twin Cities, with highs in the low-to-mid 70s.
Summerlike weekend on tap in Twin Cities; fall returns early next week
Summerlike warmth arrives Friday in the Twin Cities, with highs in the low-to-mid 70s. A few early showers are possible in far southern Minnesota.
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The Norwegian Nobel Committee is set to announce this year's Nobel Peace Prize winner Friday, and some are speculating that the collective residents of Minneapolis-St. Paul might have a shot at the honor.
Nobel Peace Prize winner to be announced Friday. Minneapolis was floated as a possibility for the prize.
The magazine's editors argued the city's nonviolent response to Operation Metro Surge, a federal immigration enforcement effort, merits the honor. The Nobel Peace Prize winner is announced Friday.
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A 7-month-old girl was riding in a wagon with an adult family member Tuesday afternoon when the pony pulling it got spooked and kicked her.
7-month-old girl dies after being kicked by pony pulling wagon near Harmony
A 7-month-old girl was riding in a wagon with an adult family member Tuesday afternoon when the pony pulling it got spooked and kicked her, the Fillmore County Sheriff's Office said. She died at a hospital.
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A Minnesota State Patrol trooper ran into a burning Minneapolis home overnight Thursday to rescue two residents, according to a city fire official.
State trooper rescues 2 from burning Minneapolis home, fire official says
A Minnesota State Patrol trooper ran into a burning Minneapolis home overnight Thursday to rescue two residents, according to the Minneapolis Fire Department.
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The Minnesota Vikings have signed wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to their practice squad.
Vikings sign veteran receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to their practice squad
The Minnesota Vikings have signed wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to their practice squad.
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WATCH LIVE: The DOJ and FBI say a man who plotted a terror attack at Mall of America is now in custody.
Man eyed Minnesota's Mall of America for attack, pledging allegiance to ISIS, federal prosecutors say
Federal authorities allege Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud "knowingly received a firearm and ammunition" while knowing, or having reasonable cause to believe, they would be used to commit a felony and a federal crime of terrorism, according to a petition filed Wednesday in St. Paul.
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An affidavit says Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud told an FBI source in July he might buy two pistols and go to the Mall of America or Valleyfair around Christmas. He was later arrested with an AK-47, it says.
Man accused of receiving AK-47 for terrorism crime after talk of Mall of America attack
Federal prosecutors in Minneapolis are set to discuss "a significant counterterrorism law enforcement action" Wednesday afternoon.
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Fire weather concerns increase Wednesday in Minnesota amid warm and dry conditions.
Fire weather concerns Wednesday in Minnesota amid warm, dry conditions
Fire weather concerns increase Wednesday in Minnesota amid warm and dry conditions.
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WATCH LIVE: Several Twin Cities law enforcement leaders are discussing the recent spate of gun violence.
Watch live: Bloomington police chief to discuss overnight shooting amid spate of gun violence
Police in Bloomington, Minnesota, say one person suffered minor injuries in a shooting overnight on a residential block.
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A big fall warm-up is upon the Twin Cities Tuesday with highs in the upper 70s to near 80 degrees with breezy winds.
Highs near 80 Tuesday in the Twin Cities; cooler air follows
A big fall warm-up is upon the Twin Cities Tuesday with highs in the upper 70s to near 80 degrees with breezy winds.
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JUST IN: Lawyers for Vance Boelter, already convicted in federal court of killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman, successfully petitioned to delay his state trial until next spring.
State trial for convicted Minnesota lawmaker killer delayed until 2027
A Hennepin County judge ruled Monday that the state trial for Vance Boelter, the man convicted in federal court earlier this year of murdering former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, will be delayed until May 2027.
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Monday will be mostly sunny and mild in the Twin Cities after a chilly start. A few areas could see frost early.
Sunny and mild Monday in the Twin Cities after chilly start
Monday will be mostly sunny and mild in the Twin Cities after a chilly start. A few areas could see frost early. Highs could reach near 70 degrees.
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Minneapolis police say a man was killed by a train overnight Saturday, with witnesses saying he "fell onto the tracks" while trying to put a penny on a rail.
Pedestrian hit, killed by train in northeast Minneapolis while putting penny on rail, police say
Minneapolis police say a man was killed by a train overnight Saturday, with witnesses saying he "fell onto the tracks" while trying to put a penny on a rail.
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Two people are in the hospital after a shooting at Eden Prairie High School amid the homecoming football game Friday night, according to police. Officials say no arrests have been made.
Friday is a #Top10WxDay in the Twin Cities with sunshine and highs in the low-to-mid 60s.
#Top10WxDay in Twin Cities ahead of warmer weekend
Friday is a #Top10WxDay in the Twin Cities with sunshine and highs in the low-to-mid 60s.
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Humidity is dropping early Thursday as cooler, drier air pours into the Twin Cities.
Cooler, drier Thursday in Twin Cities; Friday may be #Top10WxDay
Humidity is dropping early Thursday as cooler, drier air pours into the Twin Cities. Clouds will slowly clear through the day, and the metro will cool to the mid 60s for highs.
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WATCH LIVE: The Department of Justice is holding a press conference in Washington, D.C., Wednesday morning along with U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen for the District of Minnesota.
Watch Live: DOJ holds press conference with U.S. Attorney for Minnesota Daniel Rosen
The Department of Justice is holding a press conference in Washington, D.C., Wednesday morning along with U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen for the District of Minnesota.
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A foggy Wednesday morning will give way to a warm and humid afternoon in the Twin Cities.
Warm Wednesday in the Twin Cities ahead of quiet end to work week
A foggy Wednesday morning will give way to a warm and humid afternoon in the Twin Cities, with highs reaching into the mid 70s.
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Three people are dead and four others are hospitalized when a vehicle and a semi truck collided early Tuesday morning near an Interstate 35W off-ramp in southeast Minneapolis, according to police.
3 dead, 4 hurt when semi and car collide in Minneapolis near I-35W off-ramp, police say
Three people are dead and four others are hospitalized when a vehicle and a semi truck collided early Tuesday morning near an Interstate 35W off-ramp in southeast Minneapolis, according to police.
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Rain spreads west to east throughout Tuesday in Minnesota with a widespread quarter inch to an inch possible.
Wet Tuesday across Minnesota, then a drier fall stretch
Rain spreads west to east throughout Tuesday in Minnesota with a widespread quarter inch to an inch possible. Highs will be in the upper 60s in the Twin Cities.
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President Trump is set to announce that the largest steel plant in U.S. history will be built in Iowa over the coming years, saying this will be the first mega steel plant built in the U.S. since the 1960s.
Trump to announce largest steel plant in U.S. history will be built in Iowa
The plant is expected to create 1,750 permanent jobs in Iowa, a White House official said.
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