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July 28, 2023

Minnesota highway buckles amid US heat wave

Pavement buckled on a Minnesota highway as temperatures soared this week. The Minnesota Department of Transportation warned drivers about potential dangers.

July 27, 2023

Minnesota head football coach P.J. Fleck defends program, calls mistreatment claims 'baseless'

Minnesota Golden Gophers head football coach P.J. Fleck denied allegations from former players in a recent report who used the term "cult" to describe his program.

July 25, 2023

Minnesota small businesses bracing for cost of billion-dollar paid leave law: 'It's just crazy'

Small business owners in Minnesota are worried they might have to close their doors over cost concerns once a new billion-dollar paid leave takes effect in 2026.

July 25, 2023

Minnesota deputy escapes with 'minor injuries' after vehicle crash leaves police vehicle in flames: video

A video captured a fire engulfing a Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office police vehicle in Minnesota following a highway crash.

July 24, 2023

Home-invasion murder suspect's blood on doorknob led to arrest 4 decades later: police

A Minneapolis man is charged with murder and burglary after he allegedly broke into an apartment building in 1984 and attacked two victims with a knife, killing one.

July 24, 2023

Minneapolis backs away from enforcing laws that criminalize buying, using psychedelic plants

Mayor Jacob Frey announced on July 21, 2023, that the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, is backing away from enforcing laws that criminalize the use of psychedelic mushrooms.

July 24, 2023

Minnesota cities consider ban on smoking marijuana on sidewalks, in parks as drug nears legalization

Cities across Minnesota are considering whether to restrict marijuana use in public places as they prepare for recreational marijuana to become legal in the state.

July 21, 2023

Vikings first-round pick Jordan Addison 'truly sorry' for driving incident; he allegedly hit 140 mph

Minnesota Vikings first-round draft pick Jordan Addison apologized for his actions Thursday after he was cited by police for driving 140 mph.

July 21, 2023

Low levels of radioactive material found near Mississippi River from Minnesota nuclear power plant leak

An energy company in Minnesota revealed Thursday that groundwater with low levels of radioactive material might have reached the edge of the Mississippi River.

July 20, 2023

Derek Chauvin to appeal George Floyd murder conviction to US Supreme Court

Ex-police officer Derek Chauvin will appeal his conviction for the murder of George Floyd to the U.S. Supreme Court, according to his legal team.