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A serene neighborhood in Roberts, Wisconsin, where a tragic accident occurred.
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Man killed in single-vehicle crash in St. Croix County Friday

On a crisp Friday morning in the Village of Roberts, Wisconsin, tragedy struck as a quiet residential neighborhood was jolted awake by the sound of a devastating crash. At approximately 7:09 a.m., first responders rushed to the scene, but the outcome was grim. Matthew Drinkwine, a 41-year-old local...

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St. Paul Fire Chief nominee Jeramiah Melquist speaking at a press conference.
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St. Paul mayor nominates Assistant Chief of Operations Jeramiah Melquist as city's next fire chief

In a historic move for the St. Paul Fire Department, Mayor Kaohly Her has nominated Jeramiah Melquist as the city's next fire chief. As Melquist stood before the media on Friday, the weight of his 26 years of service in various roles within the department was palpable. His journey from fire...

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A toddler in a car seat, symbolizing safety and resilience after a tragic accident.
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'Miracle' toddler survives fatal Alaska crash that killed parents

On a quiet stretch of Alaska's Parks Highway, a scene of unimaginable tragedy unfolded when a head-on collision claimed the lives of two parents, leaving their two-year-old daughter as the sole survivor. Little Emma, who was strapped into her car seat, emerged from the wreckage with six broken...

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Charges: Bloomington man stabbed roommate while he was asleep, severely injuring him — KSTP 5 — Gopher
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Charges: Bloomington man stabbed roommate while he was asleep, severely injuring him

A Bloomington man is facing attempted murder charges after prosecutors said he stabbed his roommate inside their Bloomington home on Thursday, leaving the victim with life-threatening injuries. According to a criminal complaint filed in Hennepin County, Antonio Baumgartner, 30, is charged with one...

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Blaine man set for prison release now charged in 2020 Minneapolis killing — WCCO — Gopher
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Blaine man set for prison release now charged in 2020 Minneapolis killing

A Blaine, Minnesota, man who is due to be released from prison next week after serving time for illegal firearm possession was charged Friday in a 2020 killing in north Minneapolis.The Hennepin County Attorney's Office says Melvonte Lee Peterson, 35, faces one count of second-degree murder and one...

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St. Paul Police searches for missing teen — KARE 11 Local — Gopher
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St. Paul Police searches for missing teen

According to the alert, she was last seen wearing a black sweater and red and black pajama pants.

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Kentucky appeals judge denies NCAA bid to block 30 athletes from playing as hoops season draws near — KSTP 5 — Gopher
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Kentucky appeals judge denies NCAA bid to block 30 athletes from playing as hoops season draws near

The NCAA was denied emergency relief by a Kentucky Court of Appeals judge Friday, leaving eligible a host of college athletes as the basketball season is about to begin until a panel of three judges can consider the governing body s request for relief. The 30 athletes involved, including Missouri...

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Recalling a mysterious figure on a freight train and an unforgettable Halloween — MinnPost — Gopher
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Recalling a mysterious figure on a freight train and an unforgettable Halloween

St. Paul mayor nominates new fire chief to lead department — KSTP 5 — Gopher
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St. Paul mayor nominates new fire chief to lead department

Panthers fire defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero following 27-19 loss to the Packers — KSTP 5 — Gopher

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Brewers fans to flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory parade

Brewers fans to flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory parade — KSTP 5 — Gopher
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My Guys: 5 Vikings Trade Targets Ahead of the NFL Deadline

My Guys: 5 Vikings Trade Targets Ahead of the NFL Deadline — Vikings Territory

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A serene neighborhood in Roberts, Wisconsin, where a tragic accident occurred.
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Man killed in single-vehicle crash in St. Croix County Friday

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Important dates for Twins fans to know for the 2026-27 offseason before looming lockout — Puckett's Pond (Twins)
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Important dates for Twins fans to know for the 2026-27 offseason before looming lockout

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Minneapolis City Council approves eliminating Office of Community Safety — KSTP 5 — Gopher
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Minneapolis City Council approves eliminating Office of Community Safety

Minneapolis Office of Community safety eliminated by city council ordinance — FOX 9 News — Gopher
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Minneapolis Office of Community safety eliminated by city council ordinance

Explosion, fire at illegal North Carolina distillery leads to arrest — FOX 9 News — Gopher
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Explosion, fire at illegal North Carolina distillery leads to arrest

Minneapolis police seek help finding endangered adult missing since July — WCCO — Gopher
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Minneapolis police seek help finding endangered adult missing since July

Father of 2 drowns after being caught in current trying to rescue seagull caught in fishing line — FOX 9 News — Gopher
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Father of 2 drowns after being caught in current trying to rescue seagull caught in fishing line

Woman killed by dump truck near St. Paul's Highland theater, police say — WCCO — Gopher
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Woman killed by dump truck near St. Paul's Highland theater, police say

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell is being ROASTED — SKOR North MN Sports
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Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell is being ROASTED

Panel warns surveillance and AI outpace Twin Cities laws — MN Spokesman-Recorder — Gopher
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Panel warns surveillance and AI outpace Twin Cities laws

Can Minnesota Vikings get Justin Jefferson going ASAP? — SKOR North MN Sports
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Panthers fire defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero following 27-19 loss to the Packers

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Shelter-in-place issued on Ross Avenue in St. Paul due to police incident

Shelter-in-place issued on Ross Avenue in St. Paul due to police incident — KSTP 5 — Gopher
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St. Paul police investigating active incident, shelter-in-place ordered

St. Paul police investigating active incident, shelter-in-place ordered — FOX 9 News — Gopher
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FBI operation nets 168 arrests on tribal lands in 3 states

FBI operation nets 168 arrests on tribal lands in 3 states — KSTP 5 — Gopher
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Buckeye mother assaulted in home invasion was set up by fiancé, police say

Buckeye mother assaulted in home invasion was set up by fiancé, police say — FOX 9 News — Gopher
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Father of Mall of America plot suspect says son had developmental delays as experts assess case

Father of Mall of America plot suspect says son had developmental delays as experts assess case — Sahan Journal — Gopher
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Minneapolis council votes 9-4 to eliminate safety office; Mayor Frey meeting with council members

Minneapolis council votes 9-4 to eliminate safety office; Mayor Frey meeting with council members — WCCO — Gopher
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Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86 — KSTP 5 — Gopher
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Police body cam video captures fatal shooting of armed woman who fired at patrol vehicle

Police body cam video captures fatal shooting of armed woman who fired at patrol vehicle — FOX 9 News — Gopher

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