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November 18, 2024
Two Dakota County colleges are consider merging into one
Dakota County Technical College and Inver Hills Community College say merging would serve students better and save about $500,000 per year.
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November 18, 2024
Squirrels' brains may expand to remember nut storage places, researchers hypothesize
This week in Minnesota, squirrels are stashing nuts for the winter. Wintergreen is also providing color in a sea of brown outside.
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November 18, 2024
Food companies are hunting for deals. Here's what it takes to get acquired.
General Mills alum Steve Young, now at investment firm Manna Tree, sees more big food companies scooping up brands next year.
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November 18, 2024
Broadway actor’s life, role eerily converge in ‘Les Miz’
Lindsay Heather Pearce is one of the stars of the national tour of the smash musical.
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November 18, 2024
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy as financial losses pile up and debt payments loom
Spirit Airlines said Monday that it has filed for bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot as it struggles to recover from the pande...
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November 18, 2024
How to dress to stay warm in Minnesota's cold winters, according to experts
Dressing to stay warm in a Minnesota winter doesn’t have to be expensive or hard. Here are some tips.
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November 18, 2024
Teen dies in crash on Hwy. 7 in Minnetonka
A teenager died in a single-vehicle crash late Sunday in Minnetonka, the State Patrol said.
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November 18, 2024
Crash has eastbound lanes of I-494 closed in South St. Paul
The eastbound lanes of I-494 in South St. Paul are closed Monday morning due to a serious crash.
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November 18, 2024
How to park in downtown Minneapolis, whether you’re commuting or having a night out
Parking operators say evening and weekend traffic is back to pre-pandemic levels, while commuter business is about 70% of what it was.
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November 18, 2024
‘Bad Sam’ Darnold, Titans run game kept in check while officials keep busy
In Mark Craig's five extra points, he notes that the Minnesota Vikings quarterback was more good than bad, Tennessee QB Will Levis came up b...
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November 18, 2024
Justin: Friendly dogs, concerts, movies — and other free ways to kill time at MSP Airport
A mix of pop culture treats are available at the airport, where you least expect them.
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November 18, 2024
Great Lakes! Candy Kitchen in Knife River is run by the Minnesota family behind Canelake’s Candies in Virginia
Canelake’s Candies is Minnesota's oldest candy store, run by the family behind Great Lakes! Candy Kitchen on the North Shore.
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November 18, 2024
See flashing lights? Week-long campaign urges drivers to slow down and move over at crash scenes
Also, the Northstar commuter rail line turns 15 with a celebration from 6 to 9 a.m. Wednesday at Target Field Station in Minneapolis.
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November 18, 2024
Wisconsin Supreme Court hearing case targeting swing state's top elections administrator
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday that could determine whether the swing state's top elections official, who has been t...
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November 18, 2024
Five Gophers wrestlers emerge from Daktronics Open without a loss
Charlie Millard, Ethan Riddle, Jed Wester, Gabe Nagel and Gavin Nelson each went 3-0 for the Gophers. Nelson pulled off a pin in 21 seconds,...
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November 18, 2024
Vikings guard Dalton Risner moves right, replaces Ed Ingram on offensive line
The Vikings moved a guard who's usually on the left to the other side. Sure, he had some practice, but he said he’s good for more because “e...
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November 18, 2024
Vikings defenders show their best and worst against Tennessee Titans
Harrison Smith made a crucial interception, and people in purple dominated the line of scrimmage. But there was that 98-yard pass …
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November 18, 2024
Trump names Brendan Carr, senior GOP leader at FCC, to lead the agency
President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday named Brendan Carr, the senior Republican on the Federal Communications Commission, as the new chairm...
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November 18, 2024
2 killed, 10 wounded in shootings near New Orleans parade route
Two people were killed and 10 others were wounded in two separate shootings along a New Orleans parade route and celebration attended by tho...
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November 18, 2024
Chip Scoggins: Vikings are an ugly 8-2, but at least they're 8-2
The Minnesota Vikings are finding a way to win on imperfect days. Fans may grumble in frustration, but winning ugly is more appealing than l...
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November 18, 2024
St. John’s lands top overall seed in NCAA Division III football playoffs
Three NSIC teams — Augustana, Minnesota State Mankato and Bemidji State — made the Division II field.
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November 18, 2024
Counterpoint: What we on the Governor’s Commission on Fluoridation knew in the 1970s
I’m surprised we have surrendered once again to a national conspiratorial animus.
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November 18, 2024
The context for the Minneapolis Labor Standards Board
It starts with the precedented reality of wage theft.
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November 18, 2024
Readers Write: Trump’s cabinet picks, RFK Jr., voting, immigration
Trump, nominating these people? Don’t look so surprised.
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November 18, 2024
America’s — and Minnesota’s — energy transition continues, regardless of the Oval Office
The movement has a critical mass in terms of jobs and progress.
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November 18, 2024
Should nonprofits shift practices to meet our current political climate?
We are living in a moment when the strategy of system change cannot be divorced from the strategy of direct service.
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November 17, 2024
Podcast: It’s not perfect, but Sam Darnold shows improvement in Vikings win at Titans
Ben Goessling and Chip Scoggins join Andrew Krammer from Nashville, where they discuss the Vikings beating Tennessee 23-13 and quarterback...
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November 17, 2024
Gophers volleyball team regains footing with win over Michigan
After three consecutive losses, the No. 16 Gophers benefitted from Julia Hanson’s biggest output of her career.
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November 17, 2024
Timberwolves sink Phoenix Suns on Julius Randle’s last-second three-pointer
After trailing from the first basket to the final 69 seconds, the Timberwolves defeated a Phoenix team that lacked key players but had Devin...
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November 17, 2024
Douglas: Rain Monday and Tuesday turns to slush midweek
We’ll see a return to seasonably cold temperatures
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November 17, 2024
The Dallas Wings win the WNBA draft lottery, earning the No. 1 pick next year
The Dallas Wings won the WNBA draft lottery Sunday and the chance to draft UConn star Paige Bueckers with the No. 1 pick.
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November 17, 2024
Man arrested, three injured after Minneapolis nightclub shooting
Minneapolis police said one man was arrested and three men were injured following a shooting at Tantrum Nightclub downtown early Sunday morn...
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November 17, 2024
Three keys to the Minnesota Vikings' 23-13 victory at Tennessee
Vikings edge rushers Patrick Jones II, Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel combined for four sacks and another four hits on Titans quart...
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November 17, 2024
Gophers elbow past SMU, go back-to-back with women’s basketball victories
Transfers Taylor Woodson and Annika Stewart scored 18 points each, and the Gophers improved to 5-0 with two weekend wins in Arizona.
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November 17, 2024
Vikings beat Titans 23-13, improve to 8-2
The Minnesota Vikings defense proved too much for Titans QB Will Levis in a 23-13 victory in which Sam Darnold got back on track and Tenness...
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November 17, 2024
Trial set to begin in Minnesota in case of Indian family who died trying to cross border
Steve Shand and Harshkumar Patel face charges in connection with death of Indian family trying to cross the U.S.-Minnesota border
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November 17, 2024
Dozens are sickened and 1 person died after eating carrots contaminated with E. coli
An outbreak of E. coli has infected dozens of people who ate bagged organic carrots, and one person died from the infection.
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November 17, 2024
Amid gloom of Wild’s loss to Dallas is a Matt Boldy/Kirill Kaprizov gleam
Matt Boldy and Kirill Kaprizov are two-thirds of a previously successful line that could be made whole soon by the return of Joel Eriksson E...
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November 17, 2024
Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards fined $35,000 for making obscene gesture during Wolves-Kings game
Minnesota All-Star guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for making an obscene gesture on the court during the Timberwolve...
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November 17, 2024
Four things learned from Gophers’ men’s basketball win vs. Yale
A boost in the backcourt, clutch play from Dawson Garcia, a shortened rotation and continuing trouble on long shots stood out.
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November 17, 2024
Vikings vs. Titans: Live updates and analysis from Nashville
The Minnesota Vikings try to get Sam Darnold and their offense on track against the Tennessee Titans, another two-win team with a young quar...
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November 17, 2024
Is K-pop star Jin wearing a University of Minnesota shirt in his new music video?
Minnesota K-pop fans have spotted a detail in South Korean pop star and boy band BTS member Jin’s new music video.
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November 17, 2024
Kandiyohi Sheriff’s Office rescues hunters in two boating incidents
In both incidents, hunters were stranded amid high winds. The Kandiyohi Sheriff’s Office is urging caution on the water when wind speeds are...
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November 17, 2024
Gabbard's sympathetic views toward Russia cause alarm as Trump's pick to lead intelligence services
Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the U.S. intelligence services, in 2022 endorsed one of Russia's main justifica...
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November 17, 2024
Advocates: Fentanyl drives surging crime in St. Paul’s Midway neighborhood
Residents working to bring safety and security to the neighborhood worry that without action, the area will be “a nightmare” next year.
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November 17, 2024
La Velle Neal, Pedro Martínez, and a controversial AL MVP vote
Twenty-five years ago, Pedro Martínez was the favorite to win the American League MVP. However, he was left off the ballot of La Velle Neal...
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November 17, 2024
WNBA corporate sponsorship deals are growing. But not every athlete is getting their due
In a banner year for women’s professional sports, athletes who dominate their game are reaping the financial benefits.
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November 17, 2024
Time to appreciate Clare Duwelius, Katie Smith and Dave St. Peter
Masters of the unappreciated work that drives franchises, Clare Duwelius, Katie Smith, and David St. Peter will be remembered for everything...
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November 17, 2024
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November 17, 2024