Saint Paul, MN|News|
Minnesota State Fair Shatters Previous Opening Day Attendance Record
Thursday's crowd was the largest opening day turnout in the fair's history.
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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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Eagan, MN|News|
Eagan Man Sentenced To 17 Years For Producing Child Pornography
A federal judge in Minneapolis handed down the sentence after investigators found hundreds of exploitative images on his phone.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
Long-Lost Suni Lee Statue Recovered After Shots Fired Call In St. Paul
Officers investigating gunfire on Forest Street found more than shell casings inside the home.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
Video: WI Parent Cited After Tripping 9-Year-Old Player During Youth Football Game
A 41-year-old Milwaukee man was cited by Mount Pleasant police after video captured him tripping a boy headed for the end zone.
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Maple Grove, MN|News|
Girl Under 10 Dies After Minibike Struck By Vehicle In Brooklyn Center
One girl died and another is in critical condition after a vehicle struck their minibike on Wednesday afternoon.
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Green Bay, WI|News|
Green Bay Packers' Starting Running Back Charged With Misdemeanor Battery
The charges stem from a May domestic incident at his home near Green Bay, according to court records.
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Madison, WI|News|
Which Wisconsin School Districts Pay Teachers The Most?
State salary data show which Wisconsin school district tops the list, and a small district near Chippewa Falls cracks the top 10.
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Minnetonka, MN|News|
LIST: Which MN School Districts Pay Teachers The Most?
State salary data show which Minnesota school district tops the list this year, and a surprising small-town district cracks the top 10.
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Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Annunciation Shooting, One Year Later: What Fletcher Merkel's Parents Want Neighbors To Do
The family of one of the two students killed asked the community to mark the anniversary with a simple act of kindness.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
ICE Agent Christian Castro, Charged In Minnesota, Freed From Texas Jail Amid Fears He Could Flee To Mexico
Gov. Greg Abbott declined to sign extradition papers before a legal deadline forced Castro's release, MN officials say.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
Sunny Skies Return To Twin Cities Before Weekend Storms Arrive
Highs climb into the mid-80s Thursday and Friday before showers and thunderstorms move into the region this weekend, forecasters say.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
Ex-Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowler Arrested In The Twin Cities, Faces Charges
A judge ordered deputies to forcibly bring the ex-Viking to court after he skipped a hearing tied to one of two new cases.
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Fridley, MN|News|
Anoka County Doubles Down On Flock Cameras As Other Minnesota Cities Pull The Plug
A license plate reader helped solve a $14,000 driveway scam as the surveillance tool sparks backlash elsewhere in Minnesota and the country.
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Richfield, MN|News|
Popular Twin Cities Car Dealership Settles Tax Evasion Case: Report
Criminal charges against one of Minnesota's largest dealerships were dropped as part of the deal, according to a new report.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
St. Paul Brewery Taproom Is Closing After Nearly 11 Years, But It's Not Gone For Good
The taproom says it's still profitable, but the popular Vandalia Tower space will reopen soon under new owners.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
Minneapolis Man Used His Day Job To Move Cartel Cash To Mexico, Feds Say
Prosecutors say the man structured transfers under $1,000 and faked receipts to move cash to a violent cartel in Mexico.
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Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Church Bells To Ring Out In Memory Of Annunciation Church Shooting Victims Thursday
Residents are asked to place candles in their windows as the community marks one year since the shooting.
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Green Bay, WI|News|
Photos: Packers Reveal New 'Rivalries' Alternate Uniforms
The design pays tribute to the team's one-of-a-kind ownership structure and will debut against a longtime division rival.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
South St. Paul Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Killing Roommate
A Dakota County judge handed down the sentence Tuesday, weeks after a stipulated facts trial ended in conviction.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
Photos: Vikings Unveil New Nordic 'Rivalries' Alternate Uniform For 2026 Season
The Nordic-inspired look debuts during a marquee NFC North matchup at U.S. Bank Stadium in December.
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