After ATF ruling, bottom falls out for St. Cloud firearms manufacturer

Maxim Defense Industries' business is anchored in pistol braces, which federal regulators say often turn handguns into tightly controlled short-barreled rifles.

Edina man admits to fatally shooting a man in Minneapolis during dispute over money

The plea agreement calls for Jashon Johnson to serve a 16-year sentence.

What we know about the Sen. Nicole Mitchell burglary allegations so far

The incident complicates the final weeks of the 2024 legislative session.

North Oaks withdraws request for density exemption from Met Council

Met Council staff members said the planned development didn't meet density requirements, and that granting North Oaks an exception could set a bad precedent.

Rare and fatal brain disease in two deer hunters raises concerns about CWD

A team of researchers said the cases hint at a potential contamination from infected venison. CDC says link is unlikely.




Man gets more than 21 years in gun-battle crash that killed woman on scooter in North Loop

Duluth mayor pledges population growth in the long-stalled city
Police arrest man suspected of invading St. Paul home, raping and robbing woman
Florian Chmielewski, former senator and Funtime Band accordion player, dies at 97

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Scoggins: Adofo-Mensah meets draft night challenge in a big way

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After ATF ruling, bottom falls out for St. Cloud firearms manufacturer

Immigrant workers sue Minnesota vegetable farm for shorted pay, 'deplorable' conditions
Minneapolis to set up Lake Street Community Safety Center, and wants residents' help to define it
UCare saw $82.1M operating loss last year as patients returned for care


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Neal: McCarthy mania sweeps through Vikings draft party

There was jeering, booing and yelping at U.S. Bank Stadium, where thousands of fans gathered for a Vikings draft party. And then J.J. McCarthy was picked and the mood changed.

Souhan: These seven plays showcase Wolves' new defensive fire

Here's how the Wolves shut down the Suns at the beginning of Game 2 with preparation, anticipation and effort that needs to continue as the playoff series continues in Phoenix tonight.

Scoggins: Adofo-Mensah meets draft night challenge in a big way

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's first two drafts as Vikings GM left a lot to be desired, to put it kindly. But he was up to the challenge Thursday on one of the most important nights in the team's history.



Minnesota agencies too lax on grant safeguards, legislative auditor finds

Minnesota DFL wants faster clean energy permits, but some are wary of shortcutting public input
What we know about the Sen. Nicole Mitchell burglary allegations so far
President Joe Biden says he's 'happy to debate' Donald Trump during interview with Howard Stern

Trump's lawyers try to discredit testimony of prosecution's lead witness in hush money trial

As some universities negotiate with pro-Palestinian protesters, others quickly call the police
Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump's claim of absolute immunity but decision's timing is unclear
US announces new Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of new $6 billion aid package

Antony Blinken meets with China's President Xi as US, China spar over bilateral and global issues

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Egypt sends delegation to Israel, its latest effort to broker a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas
US to pull troops from Chad and Niger as the African nations question its counterterrorism role

Searching for Snoopy: What happened to all the 'Peanuts' statues in St. Paul?

Why do so many Minnesota homeowners get free roofs after a hailstorm?
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What are the financial pros and cons of retiring in Minnesota?

Caitlin Clark helps KARE 11 and Fox 9 reporters bond with their daughters

Judge reject's Trump's bid for a new trial in $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll defamation case
Correction: Emhoff-Ashley Judd-Suicide Prevention story
Review: Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Department' needed an editor

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