Burnsville, MN|News|
Heavy Police Presence Reported In Burnsville Amid Homicide Investigation
Officials are asking residents near one Burnsville intersection to steer clear while investigators work an active scene.
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William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
- Southwest Minneapolis, MN
Patch's Minnesota Editor, casting my watchful gaze on the Twin Cities metro area and beyond.
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Hopkins, MN|News|
Hopkins Daycare Deaths Were Apparent Murder-Suicide: Police
Chief Brent Johnson said the victims were family members, and a parent dropping off their child witnessed part of the scene.
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Eagan, MN|News|
Eagan Primary Results: See Who's Moving On To November
The mayor's race and a crowded city council primary were both decided Tuesday, narrowing the field for the fall ballot.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
WI Gov. Primary Appears To Deliver Stunning Upset
A candidate who led in the polls for months is projected to lose to her rival backed by the outgoing governor.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
Winners And Losers From Minnesota's 2026 Primary Election
One GOP frontrunner had the president's endorsement. It wasn't enough. Here's who came out ahead Tuesday night and who's headed home.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
Peggy Flanagan Projected To Win Minnesota DFL Senate Primary Over Angie Craig
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan is projected to defeat U.S. Rep. Angie Craig in a bruising proxy fight over the party's direction.
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Eagan, MN|News|
Matt Little Projected To Win Minnesota's 2nd District Democratic Primary
The DFL endorsed former Lakeville mayor is projected to defeat Matt Klein and Kaela Berg to succeed Angie Craig in Congress.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
Lisa Demuth Becomes First Black Woman To Win Minnesota Governor Primary, Will Face Klobuchar In November
Lisa Demuth defeated Mike Lindell and Kendall Qualls to become the first Black major-party nominee for Minnesota governor.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
Michele Tafoya Projected To Win Minnesota Republican Senate Primary
Michele Tafoya is expected to defeat Adam Schwarze and Royce White to secure the GOP nomination for Minnesota's open U.S. Senate seat.
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Across Minnesota, MN|News|
Soap Dumped In Duluth Fountain Leads To Citation, $3,000 Cleanup
A Hermantown man was cited, but police say three others involved in the incident have not yet been identified.
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Eagan, MN|News|
Minnesota Vikings Make Decision On Starting Quarterback
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Vikings have settled their long running quarterback competition.
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Madison, WI|News|
Wisconsin's 2026 Primary Is Today: What You Need To Know To Vote
Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Here's what's on the ballot and how to cast your vote before time runs out.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
Minnesota's 2026 Primary Is Today: What You Need To Know To Vote
Polls close at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Here's what's on the ballot and how to cast your vote before time runs out.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
New Fauci Texts Have KSTP Anchor Discussing Pregnancy Decision
The anchor said the new Fauci texts back up her instinct to skip her second dose, though large studies show no added miscarriage risk.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
VIDEO: TikTok-Fueled Scooter Takeover Sends Hundreds Through Downtown Minneapolis, Onto I-35W
A TikTok meetup drew far more riders than organizers expected and caused chaos across downtow.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
St. Paul Police Shoot Suspect Outside Regions Hospital After Domestic Assault Call
Officers located an armed suspect who had fled a domestic assault scene. The BCA is now investigating.
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Eden Prairie, MN|News|
Eden Prairie Teen Killed In Fatal I-94 Crash After Being Struck
Drew Vonfisher, 18, of Eden Prairie died after crashing on southbound I-94, then being struck by another vehicle after exiting his car.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
Minnesota Ranks Among Best States To Live In, But A Neighbor Ranks Even Higher
WalletHub ranked Minnesota No. 8 out of 50 states for quality of life, while neighboring Wisconsin came in at No. 3.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
Why Did The State Just Sue Two Gangs To Keep Them Away From The Minnesota State Fair?
Ramsey County and state prosecutors want a judge to bar members of the Ville and Muddy gangs from gathering at this year's fair.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
Only 1 Wisconsin Hospital Ranked Among Nation's Best For Cardiology
U.S. News has released its 2026-2027 Best Hospitals rankings.
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