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When we may see an end to our fall drought Nearly 20% of Minnesota is facing severe drought conditions due to the jet stream and climate change, according to the National Weather Service. 10H ago

Minnesotans take in northern lights Thursday, with chance to see more Friday Minnesota saw a beautiful northern lights show on Thursday night thanks to a geomagnetic storm that will continue on Friday. 21H ago

Minnesota native's brewery wiped out during Hurricane Helene On Sept. 27, New Origin Brewing in Asheville, North Carolina, was completely wiped away by Hurricane Helene — leveled by a train car caught up in the debris. Oct 9

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Latest Videos HSSR: Friday October 11, 2024 It was a defensive battle between the Eagan Wildcats and Forest Lake Rangers Friday night. Plus, hear how a Hopkins football star was recruited while playing basketball. 8H ago 08:09

HSSR: Friday October 11, 2024

NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. forecast from Oct. 11, 2024 WCCO Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says parts of northern Minnesota could see some light showers this weekend. 8H ago 02:53

Man, 60, seriously injured in Eveleth house fire A 60-year-old man was seriously injured and a house was destroyed after a fire Friday morning. 8H ago 00:19

Rochester police looking for suspect who stole a shuttle van Police in Rochester are looking for a suspect who reportedly stole a shuttle van early Friday. 9H ago 00:27

Tim Walz attends Mankato high school football game Minnesota governor and Democratic candidate for Vice President Tim Walz was back home Friday night to attend the Jug Game between Mankato East and Mankato West. 9H ago 01:42

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Wild hang on to beat Blue Jackets 3-2 in opener Matt Boldy and Joel Eriksson Ek scored on a strong night for the second line, Mats Zuccarello added a power-play goal and the Minnesota Wild opened the season by beating former coach Dean Evason and the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2. Oct 10

Lynx stun Liberty with 95-93 overtime win in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals Napheesa Collier's turnaround jumper with 8.8 seconds left lifted the Minnesota Lynx to a 95-93 win over the New York Liberty in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. Oct 10

Vikings can trace early success back to the work done in free agency This crop of free agents has been quite the boon for the Minnesota Vikings. Oct 10

Twins fans shocked by sudden announcement of team's sale The Minnesota Twins are officially for sale. After 40 years of ownership, the Pohlad family says they are moving on. Oct 10

Lynx superstar Napheesa Collier leads team back to WNBA Finals The Minnesota Lynx are back in the WNBA Finals for the first time in seven years behind their unassuming and unflappable superstar Napheesa Collier. Oct 10

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How important are expiration dates? Every year, about a third of all food in the United States goes to waste. A healthy portion of that is due to confusion about labeling dates. 22H ago

Vikings fans: Here's what history says about NFL teams that start 5-0. How successful are NFL teams that start 5-0? Good Question. Here's why Vikings fans should be both excited and cautious given the team's history. Oct 9

How were the months named? Calendars have long been debated — and modified — before getting to the 12 months we know today. Oct 4

Why stair exercises may be your best bet for burning calories The key to losing weight might be sitting right there in your house or apartment building. Oct 1

When is the best time to book a holiday flight? Travel experts share their tips on when to find the best deals on holiday flights. Oct 1

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Hopkins elementary school debuts accessible playground Everywhere you look at Glen Lake Elementary School in Hopkins, Minnesota, love is in the air because of what is now on the ground. Oct 9

Bus driver paying it forward after he says job offer saved his life Hess knows first-hand how important it is to help others because it wasn't that long ago that feelings of isolation and despair overcame him. Sep 27

Minneapolis mayor, advocates spar over handling of encampments Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is explaining his call for city staff to "expedite" encampment clearings, while preventing new encampments from forming. Sep 20

Every Meal packs thousands of meals for kids A metro nonprofit is taking on an important fight against child hunger. Sep 20

Bunny's hosting fundraiser for Park Tavern crash victims Twenty percent of sales will go to the victims' families, with owners hoping to raise at least $4,000. Sep 18

Vikings rookie Walter Rouse says late aunt "lit a fire" under him to give back Walter Rouse told his coaches he doesn't want to miss out on any chance to give back to his new community while he's wearing the Vikings jersey. Sep 18

Prayer walk held to push back against gun violence, drug use A group of people from Twin Cities churches walked the streets of north Minneapolis Sunday spreading a message of hope. Sep 15

Minneapolis family shares story with myotonic dystrophy Among those participating are Target, Target Field, IDS Center, Capella Tower, Minneapolis Convention Center and the Interstate 35W Bridge. Sep 15

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Northern lights in Minnesota: Oct. 10, 2024 Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm. Oct 10 20 photos

Notable Deaths in 2024 A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity. Oct 6 55 photos

Northern lights spotted over Minnesota: Sept. 16, 2024 Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night. Sep 17 7 photos

Minnesota storm photos: Aug. 29, 2024 Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley. Aug 30 11 photos

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When we may see an end to our fall drought Nearly 20% of Minnesota is facing severe drought conditions due to the jet stream and climate change, according to the National Weather Service. 10H ago

How a Twin Cities event connects the BIPOC community to the film industry An event designed to get more people of color involved in the film and television industry is connecting Minnesotans to career expanding opportunities. 12H ago

Community calls for support for families displaced by apartment fire Advocacy groups like the Red Cross are asking the community for help in supporting families that have been displaced by an apartment fire in south Minneapolis. 12H ago

Derrick Thompson convicted of federal charges in crash that killed 5 The son of a former Minnesota state representative was convicted Friday on federal charges connected to a crash in Minneapolis last year that killed five young women. 18H ago

Man sentenced in 2023 New Year's Eve shooting that injured 10-year-old A man who shot and injured a 10-year-old boy on New Year's Eve was sentenced to more than 27 years in prison on Friday. 19H ago

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Man, 60, seriously injured in Eveleth house fire A 60-year-old man was seriously injured and a house was destroyed after a fire Friday morning. 8H ago

When we may see an end to our fall drought Nearly 20% of Minnesota is facing severe drought conditions due to the jet stream and climate change, according to the National Weather Service. 10H ago

2 injured, 3 arrested after shooting in Itasca County Two people were injured and three were arrested after a shooting in Itasca County on Monday. Oct 8

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Wisconsin Supreme Court wrangles with Gov. Evers' "crazy" 400-year veto Justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court say that Gov_ Tony Evers' creative use of his expansive veto power in an attempt to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years appeared to be "extreme" and "crazy.". Oct 10

Trump visits Wisconsin for fourth time in eight days as GOP's swing state worries grow Donald Trump on Sunday visited Wisconsin for the fourth time in eight days as his campaign showers attention on a pivotal state where Republicans fret about his ability to match Democrats' enthusiasm and turnout machine. Oct 6

Wisconsin Democrats, Republicans pick new presidential electors Democrats and Republicans in Wisconsin picked new presidential electors on Tuesday, almost four years after Republicans from the state posed as fake electors for former President Donald Trump. Oct 2

Firefighters battle blaze at Wisconsin railroad tie recycling facility Firefighters are battling a blaze at a railroad tie recycling facility in western Wisconsin. Oct 1

Wisconsin prisons agree to help hearing-impaired inmates under settlement The Wisconsin Department of Corrections has agreed to provide more help to hearing-impaired inmates as part of a settlement with federal investigators. Sep 30

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U.S. investigating China-backed hack of telecom companies. Here's what to know. Authorities are investigating a cyberattack linked to China-backed hackers that targeted major U.S. telecommunications companies and systems used for intelligence collection. 12H ago

Race to decide which party will control state Senate With the Minnesota Senate split 33 Republicans to 33 Democrats, whoever wins the seat will determine not only who will win the state Senate but whether the DFL trifecta in St. Paul lives another session. Oct 10

Minnesota mayor to retire after 45 years When it came to politics, Marvin Johnson was not given much of a choice. In the late 70s, the city council appointed him to one of their open seats. Oct 10

Biden calls on Congress to act on emergency funding after hurricanes President Biden also warned that conditions remain dangerous in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Milton. Oct 10

Appeals court weighs fate of DACA protections for 500,000 "Dreamers" DACA has been the subject of a years-long court battle and remains in legal jeopardy due to a lawsuit by Texas and other Republican-led states that oppose the policy. Oct 10

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Krispy Kreme plans return to Twin Cities in 2025 Years after Krispy Kreme vanished from Minnesota following a much-ballyhooed opening blitz, the doughnut chain is planning to return to the state. 20H ago

How important are expiration dates? Every year, about a third of all food in the United States goes to waste. A healthy portion of that is due to confusion about labeling dates. 22H ago

St. Paul group helping homeless move into permanent housing An organization in St. Paul is working to get people from tents and shelters into permanent homes. Oct 7

Lunds and Byerlys recalls Lone Star Dip over mold concern Lunds and Byerlys is recalling around 500 containers of their Lone Star Dip because of potential mold contamination. Oct 4

Minneapolis Fed president gives economy "A" grade Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, gives the state of the economy right now high marks and expects more interest rate cuts before the year's end. Oct 4

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Rochester police looking for suspect who stole shuttle van Police in Rochester are looking for a suspect who stole a shuttle van early Friday. 8H ago

Man sentenced in 2023 New Year's Eve shooting that injured 10-year-old A man who shot and injured a 10-year-old boy on New Year's Eve was sentenced to more than 27 years in prison on Friday. 19H ago

1 killed in north Minneapolis shooting Minneapolis police say illegal drugs may have been involved in a deadly shooting on the city's northside Thursday afternoon. Oct 10

14-year-old struck by driver in Duluth on Thursday The 14-year-old walked home after being struck in a crosswalk in Duluth on Thursday. Oct 10

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Drug overdose deaths in Minnesota drop 1st time in 5 years Drug overdose deaths in Minnesota dropped by 8% in 2023 compared to the year before, preliminary data from the state's health department show. Oct 10

Neighbors bond over breast cancer journeys as rates rise among AAPI women New data shows the breast cancer rate is growing each year in women under 50, with the highest increase in Asian American and Pacific Islander women. Oct 9

What is "runner's high"? And what happens in our bodies to create it? Twin Cities Marathon runners might still be recovering from Sunday's run, but that doesn't mean they're not basking in the bliss of finishing a long race. Oct 7

Prior Lake opts out of Minnesota's free school meals program Prior Lake is one of just two public schools in the state choosing to opt out of Minnesota's universal free school meals program. Oct 8

Minnesota hospitals navigating nationwide IV fluids shortage Minnesota hospitals are scrambling for solutions after the manufacturer of the majority of its IV fluids supply shuttered due to flooding in wake of Hurricane Helene. Oct 8

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CBS announces its 2024-25 prime-time schedule The 2024-2025 prime-time programming lineup of CBS Originals features three new dramas, two new comedies, a reimagined classic game show, special event programming and much more. Oct 10

MLB will broadcast Twins' local games next season Major League Baseball announced Tuesday it will produce and distribute local broadcasts for the Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Guardians and Milwaukee Brewers next year. Oct 9

Tim Walz makes 1st late-night appearance as VP candidate on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Gov. Tim Walz made his first late-night appearance as the vice presidential candidate Monday, talking with Jimmy Kimmel about subjects as varied as gun violence, hotdish recipes and Diet Mountain Dew. Oct 8

Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston's mother and Grammy winner, dies at age 91 Cissy Houston performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin. Oct 7

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