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August 3, 2022

Minnesota storms produce 81 mph winds, 75,000 customers without power

Minnesota had severe storms with winds gusting at 81 mph in the state's southern region. Up to 75,000 customers were left without power as poles toppled over.

August 3, 2022

Wisconsin river tubing stabbing suspect claims self-defense, says he was falsely accused as a 'child molester'

The man charged in the Wisconsin river deadly stabbing episode at a tubing hotspot claims he acted in self-defense when a group attacked him and accused him of being a pedophile.

August 2, 2022

University of Minnesota campus has multiple evacuation notices due to gas leaks

The University of Minnesota's Minneapolis campus had to evacuate multiple buildings because of gas leaks. Fire officials told people to avoid the area around the East Bank Campus.

August 2, 2022

Derek Chauvin and his beauty queen ex-wife's Florida vacation home sold for $475,000

Fired Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin's Florida vacation property that he shared with his beauty queen ex-wife closed in July for nearly half a million, records show.

August 2, 2022

NY man cycling to all 50 states hits major milestone in Minnesota

Bob Barnes revealed the details of his trip through Minnesota — he said he was disappointed by St. Paul but ended up with positive experiences after he left the capital city.

August 1, 2022

MN pharmacist sued for refusing to fill prescription for emergency contraception because of religious beliefs

A Minnesota pharmacist is going on trial after refusing to fill a prescription for emergency contraception because of his religious beliefs.

August 1, 2022

Wisconsin river stabbing rampage: Charges expected after teen killed while tubing, 4 others seriously wounded

Wisconsin authorities said formal charges are expected Monday for the 52-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing a 17-year-old and wounding four other people out tubing on Apple River.

July 29, 2022

Dem Rep to Biden: Do not seek re-election in 2024, America needs Dems who will 'step up'

Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips says he would not endorse President Joe Biden in 2024 reelection bid, citing low approval rating and old age strike concerns among Americans.

July 27, 2022

Ex-Minneapolis police officer gets 3 years for violating George Floyd's civil rights

Former Minneapolis police Officer J. Alexander Kueng, who held George Floyd's back during the May 2020 killing, was sentenced to three years in federal prison.

July 27, 2022

Republican campaign arm uses 2018 Democrats' playbook, prioritizes veteran recruits to take back House

Republicans are recruiting more veterans in 2022 as they seek to regain control of Congress in the midterms, a tactic Democrats used in 2018 to win the majority in the House.