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Minnesota Wild acquire Nick Foligno from Chicago Blackhawks; trade away Vinnie Hinostroza Minnesota acquired Foligno from the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday, sending future considerations back to a rebuilding organization doing its 38-year-old captain a favor by giving him a chance to chase the Stanley Cup.

Nick Foligno is joining his brother Marcus with the Minnesota Wild, who made several moves on NHL trade deadline day.

06.03.2026 19:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rain, then ice and snow Friday in Twin Cities before a quick Sunday warm-up Morning showers and a few thunderstorms move through southern Minnesota Friday. A second round of storms is possible in the late afternoon or evening near the Iowa border, with a low risk for a stronger storm.

Morning showers and a few thunderstorms move through southern Minnesota Friday. A second round of storms is possible in the late afternoon or evening near the Iowa border, with a low risk for a stronger storm.

06.03.2026 11:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Senate rejects attempt to rein in Trump's power to wage war on Iran The measure, which would have blocked President Trump from continuing military force against Iran, fell short of the simple majority needed to advance.

The measure, which would have blocked President Trump from continuing military force against Iran, fell short of the simple majority needed to advance.

04.03.2026 22:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Key takeaways from the House hearing on Minnesota fraud with Tim Walz and Keith Ellison Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz told lawmakers that fraud "happened on my watch," but defended his administration's handling of the allegations.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz told lawmakers that fraud "happened on my watch," but defended his administration's handling of the allegations.

04.03.2026 20:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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1 dead, others injured in St. Paul crash involving Ramsey County deputy, state patrol says One person is dead and others are injured in a crash early Wednesday involving a Ramsey County Sheriff's Office squad car in St. Paul, Minnesota.

One person is dead and others are injured in a crash early Wednesday involving a Ramsey County Sheriff's Office squad car in downtown St. Paul.

04.03.2026 15:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Walz, Ellison accused of fraud "cover-up" in report by House Oversight Committee The report comes just hours before Walz and Ellison are expected to testify before the committee.

The House Oversight Committee released a report Wednesday morning alleging Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison covered up massive fraud in the state. The report was released just hours before Walz and Ellison began their testimony before the committee.

04.03.2026 14:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sgt. Nicole M. Amor, of White Bear Lake, among soldiers killed amid Iran strikes A soldier from Minnesota was among those killed in last weekend's military strikes against Iran, according to the U.S. Department of Defense.

BREAKING: Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor, 39, of White Bear Lake, was killed Sunday in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, during an unmanned aircraft system attack.

03.03.2026 23:08 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Bruce Campbell, star of "Evil Dead," tells fans he has cancer, will be in treatment Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.

Actor Bruce Campbell, of "The Evil Dead" fame, has told fans that he is in treatment for cancer, and is cancelling some of his public appearances that were scheduled for the coming months.

03.03.2026 18:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Minneapolis man sentenced to nearly 30 years for murder of Deshaun Hill It was the second time the man was sentenced for fatally shooting 15-year-old Deshaun Hill.

A Minneapolis man who pleaded guilty to murdering a high school student in 2022 was sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison on Monday.

02.03.2026 22:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Twin Cities county attorney opens evidence portal for possible crimes by federal agents The Hennepin County Attorney's Office has unveiled a new online portal for the public to submit evidence in connection to more than a dozen incidents involving federal agents in the Twin Cities during Operation Metro Surge.

The Hennepin County Attorney's Office has unveiled a new online portal for the public to submit evidence in connection to more than a dozen incidents involving federal agents in the Twin Cities during Operation Metro Surge.

02.03.2026 19:16 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Several arrested outside Whipple Federal Building after sheriff's office declares unlawful assembly Individuals were allegedly blocking roadways and access to local businesses, dumping glass into the street, and throwing ice chunks, rocks and water bottles at law enforcement.

Several people were arrested Sunday morning during a protest outside the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, according to the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office.

01.03.2026 18:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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3 U.S. service members killed in military operation against Iran, CENTCOM says U.S. Central Command said Sunday that three American service members were killed and five others were seriously wounded as part of the military operation in Iran.

U.S. Central Command said Sunday that three American service members were killed and five others were seriously wounded as part of the military operation in Iran.

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Federal judge extends order protecting refugees in Minnesota from being arrested and deported U.S. District Judge John Tunheim granted a motion by advocates for refugees to convert a temporary restraining order that he issued in January into a more permanent preliminary injunction.

A federal judge on Friday extended his order protecting refugees in Minnesota who are lawfully in the U.S. from being arrested and deported, saying a Trump administration policy turns the "American Dream into a dystopian nightmare."

27.02.2026 23:52 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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DOJ says 30 more defendants charged for roles in anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church The department moved to unseal the superseding indictment in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota.

The Justice Department on Friday announced it was charging 30 additional defendants for their roles in a January anti-ICE protest at Cities Church in St. Paul in a criminal civil rights case that has also ensnared former CNN anchor Don Lemon.

27.02.2026 19:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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1890s MΓ©liΓ¨s short found in Michigan, thought lost, may feature earliest known cinematic depiction of robotics A 19th-century George MΓ©liΓ¨s film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels​ that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.

A roughly 130-year-old film, thought long lost, was found among crumbling movie reels submitted to the Library of Congress by a Grand Rapids man whose great-grandfather used to travel the country showing them.

27.02.2026 18:30 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Highs reach into the 40s Friday in Twin Cities ahead of weekend cooldown Highs return to the 40s Friday in the Twin Cities, with wind gusts up to 30 mph.

Highs return to the 40s Friday in the Twin Cities, with wind gusts up to 30 mph.

27.02.2026 11:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Watch live: Gov. Walz set to unveil anti-fraud bill after feds halt $259 million in Medicaid to Minnesota The fight against fraud in Minnesota continues, and Democratic Gov. Tim Walz plans to introduce an anti-fraud legislative package on Thursday.

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Walz is unveiling an anti-fraud package after feds halt $259 million in Medicaid to the state.

26.02.2026 16:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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4 killed, 1 with life-threatening injuries in crash near Lake Mille Lacs, state patrol says The Minnesota State Patrol says four people are dead and one person is fighting for their life in a crash that happened Wednesday evening near the shores of Lake Mille Lacs in east-central Minnesota.

UPDATE: The Minnesota State Patrol says four people are dead and one person is fighting for their life in a crash that happened Wednesday evening near the shores of Lake Mille Lacs in east-central Minnesota.

26.02.2026 13:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Minnesota State Patrol investigating deadly crash near shores of Lake Mille Lacs The Minnesota State Patrol says it's investigating a deadly crash that happened Wednesday evening near the shores of Lake Mille Lacs in east-central Minnesota.

The Minnesota State Patrol says it's investigating a deadly crash that happened Wednesday evening near the shores of Lake Mille Lacs.

26.02.2026 13:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Warm finish to workweek in Minnesota; cooler weekend ahead Thursday will be dry and mild in the Twin Cities, with highs slowly climbing into the 40s.

Thursday will be dry and mild in the Twin Cities, with highs slowly climbing into un-February-like territory.

26.02.2026 11:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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JD Vance says some Minnesota Medicaid funding will be "temporarily" halted over fraud concerns Vice President JD Vance says the Trump administration will "temporarily halt" some Medicaid funding to the state of Minnesota over fraud concerns.

Vice President JD Vance announced Wednesday that the Trump administration would "temporarily halt" some Medicaid funding to the state of Minnesota over fraud concerns.

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Brooklyn Center officers fatally shooting man suspected of killing 2 in Minneapolis, police say Police officers in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, fatally shot an armed male who shot at them on Monday afternoon, officials say. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara says the individual killed was suspected of fatally shooting two people earlier on Monday.

Police officers in Brooklyn Center fatally shot an armed male who shot at them on Monday afternoon, officials say. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara says the individual killed was suspected of fatally shooting two people earlier on Monday.

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Police investigating double homicide in north Minneapolis The incident on the 4200 block of Irving Avenue North in the Webber-Camden neighborhood happened around 3:30 p.m., according to police.

The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating a double homicide that happened on Monday afternoon, officials said.

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ICE whistleblower warns new recruits are receiving "defective" training Documents given to Congress appear to show courses involving use-of-force were eliminated from ICE officer training.

Documents given to Congress appear to show courses involving use-of-force were eliminated from ICE officer training.

23.02.2026 20:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Violence erupts in Mexico after cartel leader "El Mencho" killed in military operation Mexico's Ministry of Defense security forces killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio RubΓ©n Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," in a military operation.

The U.S. State Department has released a security alert advising American citizens in several Mexican states, including Jalisco, Tamaulipas, Michoacan, Guerrero and Nuevo Leon, to shelter in place until further notice.

22.02.2026 23:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Large police presence at Maplewood Mall WCCO has a crew on the scene and is working to confirm more details.

WCCO has a crew on the scene and is working to confirm more details about what prompted a large police presence at Maplewood Mall.

22.02.2026 21:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Man shot and killed after "unauthorized entry" into Mar-a-Lago perimeter, Secret Service says A man in his early 20s was shot and killed early Sunday morning after an "unauthorized entry" into the secure perimeter at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, the U.S. Secret Service said.

A man in his early 20s was shot and killed early Sunday morning after an "unauthorized entry" into the secure perimeter at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, the U.S. Secret Service said.

22.02.2026 16:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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U.S. beats Canada in thrilling and nail-biting gold medal final at Winter Olympics Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.

The U.S. men's hockey team beat Canada 2-1 in a thrilling and nail-biting Olympic final game exactly 46 years ago after Team USA beat the Soviet Union on the road to its last gold medal.

22.02.2026 16:02 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Minnesota Vikings receiver Rondale Moore dies in Indiana, police say Moore was found dead in the garage of a residence located at 1611 Ekin Ave. "of a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound," according to police.

Minnesota Vikings receiver Rondale Moore has died at the age of 25, police in New Albany, Indiana, said in a news release on Saturday.

22.02.2026 03:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Judge who held government lawyer in contempt blasts DOJ's handling of immigration cases: "Real consequences on real human beings" A federal judge who took the extraordinary step of holding a government lawyer in contempt of court earlier this week blasted the Justice Department for its handling of immigration cases on Friday.

A federal judge who held a government lawyer in contempt of court earlier this week blasted the Justice Department for its handling of immigration cases on Friday, accusing the department's Minneapolis office of skirting orders and blaming staffing shortages "again, and again, and again."

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