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All 201 Minnesota legislative seats are on November’s ballot. These are the most competitive
9:00 AMElection 2026The House and Senate contests in these competitive districts could decide which party wins control of the Minnesota Legislature next year.
Minneapolis crash leaves 3 people dead, 4 injured
12:53 PMMinneapolis NewsThe crash happened just after 4 a.m. Minneapolis police said a semitrailer was exiting Interstate 35W and crossing Southeast Fourth Street when it was hit by a car.
New Richland flood damage assessment begins this week before seeking Trump administration aid
9:00 AMFloodingAs the small southern Minnesota town of New Richland continues to recover from severe flooding, teams of state and federal officials will start assessing the damage later this week by visiting every home in the area.
Railroads are charging more to ship grain. U.S. farmers may have to pick up the tab
9:00 AMAgricultureHarvest season is nearing for many farmers. But the railroads that transport their harvested grain have raised their shipping costs with record-high diesel prices. That could mean lower grain prices for growers.
Dennis Haskins, who played the hapless principal on 'Saved by the Bell,' dies at 75
1:27 PMArts & CultureDennis Haskins, best known as Principal Richard Belding on “Saved by the Bell,” has died. He was 75. His agent confirmed his death early Tuesday. Haskins played the hapless principal on the hit NBC sitcom, which aired from 1989 to 1993.
Anthony Edwards is all smiles after a position switch and a fun summer with his T-wolves teammates
11:50 AMMinnesota TimberwolvesAnthony Edwards carried a heavy burden for the Minnesota Timberwolves last season while playing point guard and being limited to a career-low 61 games by injuries. The seventh-year superstar is back at his natural shooting guard spot with a refreshed outlook about his role on the court and the chemistry of the team off it.
Ask a Bookseller: ‘The Great Wherever’ by Shannon Sanders
9:00 AMAsk a booksellerVictoria Ford of Comma, a bookshop in Minneapolis recommends Shannon Sanders’ debut novel, “The Great Wherever.”
Prosecutors are reexamining a Cornell fraternity rape case. Here's what we know
7:16 PMCrime, Law and JusticeNew York prosecutors are reopening an investigation into an alleged rape case at Cornell University in 2024. The alleged victim recently filed a lawsuit against seven members of Chi Phi fraternity.
The Trump administration weakens fuel efficiency standards for new cars
6:18 PMEnvironmental NewsThe Trump administration says easing these standards will make cars more affordable. Critics say it's not so simple and could be costly for the environment.
Trump announces $15 billion steel mill planned for Iowa, using ore from Minnesota mine
5:44 PMBusiness and Economic NewsThe new steel mill would use iron ore from Mesabi Metallics’ new mine on the Iron Range, which officially opened earlier this month. It’s the first new iron ore mine in the state in a half-century.
Isanti man charged in kidnapping, sexual assault outside of Roseville office
5:03 PMCrime, Law and JusticeAuthorities say Pao Yang, 41, abducted a woman outside of her Roseville office, where he also works as a cleaner, then sexually assaulted her and held her captive for eight hours.
Vikings trade quarterback J.J. McCarthy to the Giants for a 2027 fifth-round pick
4:43 PMMinnesota VikingsMinnesota drafted McCarthy from the University of Michigan with the 10th overall pick in 2024, but he struggled to meet those high expectations.
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