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July 8, 2026
The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for July 9-15 include Minnesota Country Club, Death Cab for Cutie, John Mellencamp, Lyle Lovett, Ella Mai and Jack Johnson.
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July 8, 2026
‘The Pitt’ leads with 25 Emmy nominations, and ‘Hacks’ breaks record for comedies with 24
''The Pitt'' led all nominees with 25 in a dominant sophomore season, while ''Hacks'' got a graduation party with a record-setting 24 to lea...
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July 8, 2026
Medtronic deals signal strategy shift, investor optimism
After back-to-back announcements of three acquisitions this year, Medtronic looks to expand its M&A game
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July 8, 2026
Fashion sale features unique, handmade secondhand clothing
Thrifting is chic. And Minneapolis’ Textile Center’s annual Slow Fashion Sale is a stylista’s favorite for affordable, one-of-one items.
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July 8, 2026
Investigators: Pilot changed wing before fatal crash in Winona
Wayne Ledebuhr died in the crash on June 25 at the Winona Airport.
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July 8, 2026
US markets retreat, oil prices jump more than 5% after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over'
U.S. stock futures slid lower and oil prices surged more than 5% after President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the interim agreement with...
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July 8, 2026
Justin: Michael Che proves he’s one of comedy’s sharpest bad boys in intimate Minneapolis show
The ‘Saturday Night Live’ star didn’t hold back during his one-night only stint at Sisyphus Brewing.
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July 8, 2026
Minnesota native raises millions online through random acts of kindness
Jimmy Darts, as he’s known online, recently appeared on CNN as part of celebrating America’s 250th. The Walker man amassed a huge following...
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July 8, 2026
What Twin Cities wine experts are pairing with the summer heat
7 patio pounders perfect for lake views, late nights and everything wonderful about Minnesota summers.
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July 8, 2026
See which Minnesota companies have the largest employee ownership plans
Minnesota has more companies with ESOPs, or employee stock ownership plans, per capita that nearly all states.
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July 8, 2026
Feds leave Minnesota to fend for itself on election security
Secretary of State Steve Simon says classified briefings, intelligence sharing and joint election-security planning have vanished as the Jus...
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July 8, 2026
'Proactive' to 'great': Running community reacts to Twin Cities Marathon changes
The shift to mid-October is earning praise from coaches, retailers and veteran runners who say cooler weather should improve the race for ev...
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July 8, 2026
As ‘Wicked’ returns, the battle heats up for Minnesota’s Broadway crown
“The Phantom of the Opera,” “Les Misérables” and “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” are juggernauts. Which one do we love most?
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July 8, 2026
A hot ticket for a trip below the earth
Soudan Underground Mine tours are selling out; plus, buckthorn removal gets a romantic twist
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July 8, 2026
Minnesota's next heat wave could last a week
Forecast models show a heat dome building this weekend, bringing a prolonged stretch of 90s and a few days that could approach 100 degrees.
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July 8, 2026
Timberwolves center Joan Beringer will play power forward in the NBA Summer League
The 19-year-old second-year pro from France could be auditioning for an expanded role on the Wolves roster.
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July 8, 2026
Taj Bradley overpowers Guardians, strikes out 10 in 3-1 Twins win
Bradley struck out at least 10 batters for the second straight start, and he led the Twins to a 3-1 series-opening win over the Guardians.
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July 7, 2026
Trump social media post involving Minnesota children called ‘anti-Muslim bigotry’
President Donald Trump posted a short video clip showing Muslim students graduating from kindergarten. Muslim groups in the Twin Cities have...
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July 7, 2026
Courtney Williams joins Lynx teammates Olivia Miles, Natasha Howard as WNBA All-Star
Courtney Williams was named a 2026 WNBA All-Star Game reserve Tuesday, joining Minnesota Lynx teammates Olivia Miles and Natasha Howard at t...
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July 7, 2026
Ruben Vargas sends Switzerland to the World Cup quarterfinals in shootout win over Colombia
Ruben Vargas converted his penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 shootout win over Colombia after a sco...
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July 7, 2026
Readers Write: Reflections on America as it really is
My first Montana rodeo.
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July 7, 2026
Editorial cartoon: Michael Ramirez on the Democrats’ dilemma
Editorial cartoon: Michael Ramirez on the Democrats’ dilemma
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July 7, 2026
Appeals court upholds dismissal of lawsuit against state troopers who killed Ricky Cobb
The judges agreed with a lower court’s decision to throw out the claim brought by Cobb’s mother against troopers Ryan Londregan and Brett Se...
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July 7, 2026
U.S. launches new strikes against Iran after three ships were hit in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military launched new strikes against Iran early Wednesday, hours after three merchant ships were struck in the Strait of Hormuz, i...
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July 7, 2026
Minneapolis private equity firm reaches $7.3B deal to buy European budget airline easyJet
The Minnesota firm made five takeover bids before the European carrier’s board agreed.
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July 7, 2026
After looking forward to being an All-Star Game starter, Byron Buxton got bad news when it was determined his hip injury will keep him sidelined.
Buxton aggravated his right hip injury against the Yankees last week and will be out at least 10 days.
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July 7, 2026
'SNL' star Michael Che returns to Minneapolis for surprise show
The ‘Weekend Update’ star seems to have a soft spot for the Twin Cities.
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July 7, 2026
Officials: Man fatally injured when firework explodes atop abandoned ammunition plant building
The blast happened at the former Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant, according to fire officials.
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July 7, 2026
Why two pop stars both canceled next week's concerts in St. Paul
Melanie Martinez and Meghan Trainor had different reasons for calling off next week’s Grand Casino Arena shows.
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July 7, 2026
Taylor Schlitz: This viral photo is part of America’s story at 250
"A young Black woman, seated in a public space, surrounded by men whose message was that this country belongs to people like them and not pe...
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July 7, 2026
Minnesota’s paid family medical leave surpasses projections in first six months
More than 124,000 Minnesotans have applied for the new state law that went into law Jan. 1.
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July 7, 2026
Klobuchar opens door to ending nuclear ban while GOP rivals call for repeal
The next governor could help decide whether Minnesota lifts its 32-year moratorium on new nuclear power plants.
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July 7, 2026
Some Minnesota cities look for a Fourth of July do-over after fireworks fizzled
Several cities’ festivities suffered amid storms on Saturday, including in Rochester, where the show ended early and left people confused, p...
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July 7, 2026
Meet 12 Minnesota high school girls basketball prospects having standout AAU seasons
Women’s college basketball programs like South Carolina and UCLA have been following Minnesota’s most talented players this summer.
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July 7, 2026
Opinion | Lessons from the Graham Platner disaster
Platner has to drop out of the Senate race by Monday for Democrats to replace him on the ballot. The sooner, the better.
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July 7, 2026
Two Duluth biologists fired by EPA file lawsuit against the agency
Alexander Cole and Stephanie Eytcheson signed a letter critical of the Trump administration and were let go two months later.
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July 7, 2026
The data that convinced the Twin Cities Marathon to change dates
The canceled 2023 race was only the beginning. Organizers analyzed years of weather trends before deciding a later October marathon offered...
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July 7, 2026
Archive: Twin Cities Marathon canceled due to heat
Sunday's marathon and 10-mile run were canceled early Sunday due to "black flag conditions" that organizers said made it too dangerous to ru...
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July 7, 2026
Review: Pulitzer finalist’s latest is ‘Country People’
Fiction: “North Woods” novelist Daniel Mason takes a turn for the funny.
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July 7, 2026
Walz, Smith join calls for Graham Platner to exit Maine Senate race
Gov. Tim Walz and U.S. Sen. Tina Smith withdrew their support from the Maine Democratic Senate nominee after he was accused of rape.
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July 7, 2026
RandBall: Wolves' LaMelo Ball trade is already looking better
The Minnesota Timberwolves trade swapping LaMelo Ball for Naz Reid looks better after Jaylen Brown and Walker Kessler were moved this NBA of...
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July 7, 2026
Climate is changing one of Minnesota's biggest races
The Twin Cities Marathon will shift two weeks later beginning in 2027 to reduce heat risks for runners.
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July 7, 2026
The 8 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics’ picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
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July 7, 2026
Making sense of Minnesota Yacht Club’s new ‘country’ offshoot festival
This weekend’s inaugural Minnesota Country Club in St. Paul offers a different brand of twangers in the same setup as next weekend’s popular...
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July 7, 2026
Suspected tornado damages buildings, knocks out power near Detroit Lakes
The Becker County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents and visitors to avoid storm-damaged areas.
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July 7, 2026
Review: With two new guitarists, Bob Dylan paints a near-masterpiece in Shakopee
He was in seriously good voice, and casual fans could recognize some of his reimagined classics.
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July 7, 2026
These 3 Twin Cities bakeries are on the rise with expansions and relocations
Find out what’s up with Marc Heu, Sara’s Tipsy Pies and Uffda Donuts. Plus: The Lagniappe space has been filled and an immigrant cooking ser...
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July 7, 2026
A look inside Allina’s new $1 billion hospital tower
The health system overhauled its flagship hospital, adding autonomous robots and AI-ready patient rooms.
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July 7, 2026
Is Minnesota ready for nuclear power again?
A new state-funded study could pave the way for lifting Minnesota's three-decade ban on new nuclear power plants, reigniting a debate over e...
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July 7, 2026