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November 22, 2024
Matt Lombardi trades football spotlight at Maple Grove to join cast at Minnetonka
Formerly Maple Grove’s head coach, Matt Lombardi will lead Minnetonka’s defense against the Crimson in the Class 6A Prep Bowl.
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November 22, 2024
100 years later, Phyllis Wheatley center continues to be a beacon for the Black community
The center provided a gathering place in North Minneapolis for those who weren’t always welcome elsewhere.
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November 22, 2024
Rochester, MN, airport struggles to recapture passengers lost during COVID
The loss of nonstop flights — compounded with perceptions about price and reliability — has led to a steep decline in activity at the Roches...
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November 22, 2024
This Minnesota county voted blue for nearly 100 years — until Trump. Can Democrats win it back?
Carlton County, just southwest of Duluth, hadn’t voted for a Republican presidential candidate since Herbert Hoover in 1928. Trump snapped t...
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November 22, 2024
Second Australian teen dies in tainted alcohol case in Laos that has killed 6 tourists
A second Australian teenager who fell critically ill after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos has died in a hospital in Bangkok, her family sa...
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November 22, 2024
Minnesota high school sports scores and results for Thursday
Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.
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November 22, 2024
Kirill Kaprizov gives Wild a scare but returns in victory over Oilers
The star forward not only came back from a brief injury absence, but he scored an insurance goal in the third period.
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November 22, 2024
Rochester police investigating homicide Thursday evening
The victim, an adult male, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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November 22, 2024
Review: Magician Justin Willman does more than dazzle while taping Netflix special in St. Paul
The talented performer wowed Fitzgerald Theater crowd with mind tricks.
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November 22, 2024
Nick Chubb plows through heavy snow for 2-yard TD, giving Browns 24-19 win over Steelers
Nick Chubb ran for a 2-yard touchdown in heavy snow with 57 seconds left, and the Cleveland Browns stunned division rival Pittsburgh 24-19 o...
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November 22, 2024
Timberwolves’ failure north of border continues with loss to Raptors
The Wolves fell apart in the fourth quarter and have not won in Toronto in two decades.
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November 22, 2024
Gophers women’s basketball lands top in-state recruit Amisha Ramlall for 2027
Rosemount sophomore picks Minnesota over other Big Ten schools Michigan, Penn State and Wisconsin and the Big 12′s Kansas.
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November 22, 2024
Jury to decide fate of two men charged in connection with cold-weather deaths of family found at Canada-Minnesota border in 2022
Defense attorneys urged jurors to think critically about testimony and question whether sufficient evidence has been presented in the case.
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November 22, 2024
Top football recruit Bryce Underwood changes commitment to Michigan instead of LSU, AP source says
Bryce Underwood, the top-rated football recruit in the country, flipped to Michigan after pledging to play at LSU, a person familiar with th...
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November 22, 2024
Vikings fans should beware of Caleb Williams and the Bears
Heading into Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings, the Chicago Bears have lost four in a row with rookie quarterback Caleb Williams a...
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November 22, 2024
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoes labor standards board
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Thursday vetoed an ordinance creating a labor standards board, but the city council may have enough votes to ov...
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November 22, 2024
Douglas: No big storms into Thanksgiving week
A more impressive shot of cold air is shaping up for the weekend after Thanksgiving.
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November 22, 2024
Brock Purdy’s status for the 49ers in doubt this week because of sore shoulder
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has been limited in practice this week because of a sore throwing shoulder and will likely be a...
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November 22, 2024
Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson knows how he would cover himself
Minnesota Vikings notes: Justin Jefferson talks about defensive strategy while tight end T.J. Hockenson and running back Aaron Jones expect...
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November 22, 2024
Reusse: Minneota seeks high school state football championship
The Minneota Vikings have won handfuls of state titles with a lot of parent involvement and some versatile coaches.
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November 21, 2024
Shohei Ohtani wins third MVP award, first in NL. Aaron Judge earns second AL honor in 3 seasons
Shohei Ohtani won his third Most Valuable Player Award and first in the National League, and Aaron Judge earned his second American League h...
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November 21, 2024
Facing felony charges, MN election judge out of that job
Minnesota's Secretary of State Office says the allegations against election judge who let 11 unregistered voters cast ballots in Hubbard Cou...
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November 21, 2024
St. Petersburg council rejects immediate repair to Rays’ ballpark roof after first giving approval
The St. Petersburg City Council reversed course Thursday on whether to spend more than $23 million to repair the hurricane-shredded roof of...
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November 21, 2024
“I support a woman for president, but not that woman.” Is that really it?
Why have roughly 80 other countries around the world elected a woman to the highest office, but not the United States?
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November 21, 2024
Neuzil: Thoughts from a letters editor at intermission
I’m signing off for five months of maternity leave, but please keep the vigorous disagreement alive while I’m gone.
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November 21, 2024
Readers Write: American missiles in Ukraine, voter turnout, representing Minnesota, columnists
Biden allowing Ukraine to use certain long-range missiles was selfish and dangerous.
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November 21, 2024
Counterpoint: Why local Democrats succeeded with Muslims when national campaigns fell short
It was because of engagement of the issues by the party and of voters by organizers.
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November 21, 2024
Alex Ovechkin is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks with a broken left leg
Alex Ovechkin has a broken left fibula and is expected to be out four to six weeks, an injury that pauses the Washington Capitals superstar...
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November 21, 2024
Big Ten football picks: Ohio State, Indiana will play for playoff position
Unless it’s a blowout, Cinderella (aka Indiana) stands a chance to make the College Football Playoff field even with a loss.
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November 21, 2024
Jannik Sinner leads Italy back to the Davis Cup semifinals and a rematch against Australia
No. 1-ranked Jannik Sinner won matches in singles and doubles to lead defending champion Italy to a 2-1 comeback victory over Argentina on T...
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November 21, 2024
Conagra will pay $142,000 in restitution to seasonal workers at Minnesota Birds Eye plant
The Waseca plant, owned by Conagra Brands, did not provide full employment information such as the length of employment and hours to seasona...
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November 21, 2024
Gophers men’s hockey heads back on the road for series at Notre Dame
The No. 4 Gophers had a nine-game winning streak snapped last Saturday at Bemidji State and and will look to bounce back against a strugglin...
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November 21, 2024
Ardent Mills plant in Mankato to shut down
The Ardent Mills plant in Mankato will shut down by mid-January. The Denver-based company employs 44 people in Mankato. A mural on the plant...
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November 21, 2024
$2.2 million loan for Redwood Falls hospital turned apartment complex
Red Skye Lofts, a former hospital turned apartment complex in Redwood Falls, received a $2.2 million in C-PACE refinancing loan.
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November 21, 2024
Minnesota State Grant program faces $211 million budget shortfall
Financial aid to college students across Minnesota could be reduced because of the shortfall in the state’s largest financial aid program.
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November 21, 2024
Homeless man admits to ‘fun’ Lake Street dumpster fire spree in Uptown
A man is facing years in prison after admitting he torched several dumpsters on Lake Street in Uptown “for fun.”
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November 21, 2024
Robbinsdale Schools made a $20 million budgeting error. Now what?
The district must cut 10% of its budget and is set to end this school year in statutory operating debt.
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November 21, 2024
‘Les Misérables’ still feels fresh in it's 16th return to Minneapolis
Broadway’s "Les Misérables" might be back in Minneapolis for the 16th time but it still feels fresh and vivid, capturing themes that speak r...
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November 21, 2024
Brazilian police indict former President Bolsonaro and aides in alleged 2022 coup attempt
Brazil's federal police said Thursday they indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 other people on charges of attempting a coup to k...
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November 21, 2024
RandBall: In a complicated Twins offseason, where does Carlos Correa stand?
Twins shortstop Carlos Correa is arguably their best player and easily their most expensive one. He’s frequently injured and a payroll-strap...
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November 21, 2024
Minnesota native Brad Nessler looks forward to calling Gophers vs. Penn State
Brad Nessler last called a Gophers game in 2015. He grew up St. Charles, Minn., and got his broadcasting start in Mankato, so this has been...
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November 21, 2024
Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s pick for attorney general
Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking inves...
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November 21, 2024
Trump would regret dismantling the Department of Education
Using the existing institutional structures, rather than blowing them up, will be a better way of advancing conservatives’ ideas to improve...
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November 21, 2024
Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death is alive in Eastern Europe, police say
A Wisconsin man who investigators said faked his own drowning this summer so he could abandon his wife and three children is alive somewhere...
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November 21, 2024
Guilty plea to weapons charges coming from girlfriend of man who killed 3 Burnsville first responders
The woman charged with providing guns for the man who fatally shot 3 Burnsville responders intends to plead guilty.
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November 21, 2024
A California road trip helped a Minneapolis firm relaunch Lagunitas beer
President and Chief Creative Officer Joe Cecere of Little & Company worked with the brewery to rebrand the West Coast company, including its...
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November 21, 2024
Burnsville's Inspired Spine promotes spinal fusion surgery for patients denied care elsewhere
Spine surgeon Dr. Abbasi says his methods and devices are safe, and he disputes allegations of risk-taking from his critics, saying he close...
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November 21, 2024
Workers to Hennepin County leaders: We want big raises too
County union leaders say wage offers have been significantly less than what has been approved for top county officials.
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November 21, 2024
Citywide census confirms it: Minneapolis musicians are underpaid and unhappy
An unveiling of Minneapolis Music Census data spotlighted shortages in pay and youth compared with other cities.
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November 21, 2024