Today: September 08, 2024
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That photo of people wearing 'Nebraska Walz's for Trump' shirts? They're distant cousins

A sister of Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz says she doesn’t recognize the people wearing “Nebraska Walz’s for Trump” T-shirts in a photo that is making the rounds on social media

That photo of people wearing 'Nebraska Walz's for Trump' shirts? They're distant cousins
Crime|News

A Minnesota man whose juvenile murder sentence was commuted is found guilty on gun and drug charges

A judge has convicted a Minnesota man on gun and drug charges in a case that drew attention because he was sentenced to life in prison as a teen in a high-profile murder case and spent 18 years in prison before his sentence was commuted

Americas|Election|News

Sudden fame for Tim Walz's son focuses attention on challenges of people with learning disabilities

An unexpected highlight of the Democratic National Convention on Night Three was an outburst of pride from the son of vice presidential candidate Tim Walz

Sudden fame for Tim Walz's son focuses attention on challenges of people with learning disabilities
Election|News|Political

Tim Walz is still introducing himself to voters. Here are things to know about Harris' VP pick

Kamala Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, will face a national audience when he headlines the third night of the Democratic National Convention

Tim Walz is still introducing himself to voters. Here are things to know about Harris' VP pick
Americas|News|Opinion|Political

What to know about Tim Walz's 1995 drunken driving arrest and how he responded

Now that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, his drunken driving arrest from 1995 in Nebraska — long before he entered politics — is getting renewed scrutiny

What to know about Tim Walz's 1995 drunken driving arrest and how he responded
Environment|Health

Midwest sees surge in calls to poison control centers amid bumper crop of wild mushrooms

The warm, soggy summer across much of the Midwest has produced a bumper crop of wild mushrooms — and a surge in calls to poison control centers

Midwest sees surge in calls to poison control centers amid bumper crop of wild mushrooms
Election|News|Political

State election directors fear the Postal Service can't handle expected crush of mail-in ballots

State election directors from across the country have voiced serious concerns to a top U.S. Postal Service official that the system won’t be able to handle an expected crush of mail-in ballots in the November election

State election directors fear the Postal Service can't handle expected crush of mail-in ballots
News|Political

Minnesota's ban on gun carry permits for young adults is unconstitutional, appeals court rules

A federal appeals court says Minnesota’s law banning 18 to-20-year-olds from getting permits to carry guns in public is unconstitutional

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Minnesota Republican Tayler Rahm drops out to clear path for Joe Teirab in competitive US House race

Republicans now have a straighter path to potential victory in what is expected to be Minnesota’s closest congressional race

Minnesota Republican Tayler Rahm drops out to clear path for Joe Teirab in competitive US House race
Education|News|Science

Court voids last conviction of Kansas researcher in case that started as Chinese espionage probe

A federal appeals court has reversed the conviction of a researcher who was accused of hiding work he did in China while employed at the University of Kansas

Court voids last conviction of Kansas researcher in case that started as Chinese espionage probe
Economy|News|Political

Feds seek woman who left bag of $120,000 as bribe with promise of more at home of food fraud juror

Federal authorities in Minnesota are trying to determine who attempted to bribe a juror with a bag of cash containing $120,000 to get her to acquit seven defendants on charges of stealing more than $40 million from a program meant to feed children during the pandemic

Feds seek woman who left bag of $120,000 as bribe with promise of more at home of food fraud juror
News|Political

Lawsuit says ex-Officer Chauvin kneeled on woman's neck, just as he did when he killed George Floyd

A former employee is suing the city of Minneapolis, alleging ex-police Officer Derek Chauvin hauled her from her minivan and pinned her to the ground with his knee in January 2020, just as he did four months later when he killed George Floyd

Lawsuit says ex-Officer Chauvin kneeled on woman's neck, just as he did when he killed George Floyd
News

Trump will stump in Minnesota, traditionally blue state he insists he can win. Is it really in play?

Former President Donald Trump’s planned campaign visit to Minnesota will mark his return to a traditionally Democratic state he has long argued he could carry

Trump will stump in Minnesota, traditionally blue state he insists he can win. Is it really in play?
News|Political|World

Sentencing postponed for Minnesota man who regrets joining Islamic State group

A Minnesota man who once fought for the Islamic State group in Syria but now expresses remorse and has been cooperating with authorities will have to wait to learn how much prison time he faces

Sentencing postponed for Minnesota man who regrets joining Islamic State group
Business|Health|News

Minneapolis smokers to pay some of the highest cigarette prices in US with a $15 per-pack minimum

Smokers in Minneapolis will pay some of the highest cigarette prices in the country after the City Council voted unanimously to impose a minimum retail price of $15 per pack to promote public health

Minneapolis smokers to pay some of the highest cigarette prices in US with a $15 per-pack minimum
News

Family of Minnesota man shot to death by state trooper in traffic stop files civil rights lawsuit

The family of a Minnesota man who was killed by a state trooper during a traffic stop has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit, alleging that the fatal shooting was unjustified and unlawful

Family of Minnesota man shot to death by state trooper in traffic stop files civil rights lawsuit
News|Political

States move to shore up voting rights protections after courts erode federal safeguards

A ruling that weakened a key part of the Voting Rights Act is spurring lawmakers in several states to enact state-level protections to plug gaps that the courts opened in the landmark federal law

States move to shore up voting rights protections after courts erode federal safeguards
Entertainment|News

A second man is charged in connection with 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn in 'The Wizard of Oz'

A second man has been charged in connection with the 2005 theft of a pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of Oz,” according to an indictment unsealed Sunday

A second man is charged in connection with 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn in 'The Wizard of Oz'
News|Political

Woman's 'illegal buying spree' armed killer of 3 Minnesota first responders, prosecutor says

Federal authorities say a woman has been charged with illegally buying guns used in the killings of three Minnesota first responders in a standoff at a home in the Minneapolis suburb of Burnsville

Woman's 'illegal buying spree' armed killer of 3 Minnesota first responders, prosecutor says
Education|News|Political

Minnesota is poised to give school resource officers clearer authority to use force

Minnesota lawmakers are on the verge of a compromise that will give police officers who work in schools clearer authority to use force

Minnesota is poised to give school resource officers clearer authority to use force
News|Political

Thousands expected at memorial service for 3 slain Minnesota first responders

Thousands of law enforcement officers, firefighters and paramedics are expected to pack a Minnesota church Wednesday for a memorial service for three first responders who were gunned down in the line of duty

Thousands expected at memorial service for 3 slain Minnesota first responders
News|Political

Transcript: 911 caller asking police 'Help me,' then screams, preceded deadly standoff in Minnesota

A deadly standoff in Minnesota started with a 911 call in which the caller said “Help me.”

Transcript: 911 caller asking police 'Help me,' then screams, preceded deadly standoff in Minnesota
Business|News|Political

Federal judge affirms MyPillow's Mike Lindell must pay $5M in election data dispute

A federal judge has affirmed a $5 million arbitration award against MyPillow chief executive Mike Lindell

Federal judge affirms MyPillow's Mike Lindell must pay $5M in election data dispute
Business|Health|News|Political

Minnesota and Eli Lilly settle insulin price-gouging lawsuit. Deal will hold costs to $35 a month

Minnesota has reached a settlement with Eli Lilly in a price gouging lawsuit filed against the country’s three biggest insulin manufacturers

Minnesota and Eli Lilly settle insulin price-gouging lawsuit. Deal will hold costs to $35 a month
Entertainment|News

Dying thief who stole 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers from Minnesota museum will likely avoid prison

A dying thief who confessed to stealing ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of Oz” is expected to stay out of prison after he's sentenced

Dying thief who stole 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers from Minnesota museum will likely avoid prison

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