Ian swamps southwest Florida, trapping people in homes
Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the U.S., swamped southwest Florida on Wednesday, turning streets into rivers, knocking out power to 1.8 million people and threatening catastrophic damage further inland.
Homeowners in St. Paul will see hefty property tax hikes
The owner of the city's $266,300 median-valued home could see the tax bill rise by $506, or 14.8%, under levy proposals and other factors in play this year.
Teen charged in the Richfield shooting reportedly clashed earlier with one victim
The 15-year-old has had prior unspecified "police contacts" and was involved in an altercation with one of the shooting victims this month at a fast-food restaurant, a court filing said.
Brooklyn Center safety committee proposes banning traffic stops for minor infractions
The proposal, which must receive City Council approval, is a response to recent killings of unarmed Black men by Brooklyn Center police officers.
Jensen's fundraising jumps, but Walz still has far more cash in Minnesota governor's race
About six weeks until Election Day, most Democrats for statewide offices have more cash saved.
Ramsey County sent out more than 1,000 ballots listing the wrong GOP candidate
The state Supreme Court must weigh in on a fix before the county can send corrected ballots.
Local
Minnesota mother whose son's body was found in trunk ruled competent for trial
Trial of Chinese billionaire accused of rape likely to draw interest beyond the Twin Cities
Concerts at Myth will go on despite plan to raze club for apartments, owner says
Walz gets flu shot as Minnesota leaders offer reminder of influenza threat
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NFL: U.S. Bank Stadium will host Kansas City-Tampa Bay on Sunday, if needed
Vikings, Saints present two different strategies for managing a game overseas
Gophers football season starting to feel like 2019 revisited
Loons sign star Reynoso to three-year extension, with option for 2026
Business
Miromatrix Medical bioengineers pig kidneys and livers for possible transplant into humans
Shipt, Anytime Fitness, Hy-Vee pledge to help Biden's plan to fight hunger
Minn. Supreme Court rules farm country stream is protected waterway, but stops there
Grocery prices prompt 'trading down' to cheaper alternatives, more awareness of food waste
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Politics
Ramsey County sent out more than 1,000 ballots listing the wrong GOP candidate
Jensen's fundraising jumps, but Walz still has far more cash in Minnesota governor's race
Biden on ending hunger in US: 'I know we can do this'
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Nation
Ian swamps southwest Florida, trapping people in homes
Is it safe to get COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? What experts say
Smith & Wesson sued over link to July 4 parade mass shooting
Why the omicron variant of COVID-19 might stick around
World
Cuba begins to turn on lights after Ian blacks out island
Russia poised to annex occupied Ukraine after sham vote
St. Ben's/St. John's prof named Distinguished Fulbright Scholar
Trial of Chinese billionaire accused of rape likely to draw interest beyond the Twin Cities
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Celebs
'Gangsta's Paradise' rapper Coolio dies at age 59
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott files for divorce from second husband
Katie Couric says she's been treated for breast cancer
Guilty plea in hit-run death of 'Gone Girl' actor Lisa Banes
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