Madison, WI|News|
These Are The Best Hospitals In Wisconsin, U.S. News Says In New Ranking
Ten Wisconsin hospitals made the cut in the new 2026-2027 U.S. News Best Hospitals rankings.
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- Southwest Minneapolis, MN
Patch's Minnesota Editor, casting my watchful gaze on the Twin Cities metro area and beyond.
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Across Minnesota, MN|News|
These Are The Top-Ranked Hospitals In Minnesota: U.S. News
Fourteen Minnesota hospitals made the cut in the new 2026-2027 U.S. News Best Hospitals rankings.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
117-Year-Old St. Paul Candy Maker Pearson's To Close, Cut 80 Jobs
The maker of the Nut Goodie and Salted Nut Roll is shutting down its West 7th Street plant Sept. 28.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
Judge Denies X.AI Bid To Block Minnesota's AI Nudification Ban
The court sided with Attorney General Keith Ellison, letting Minnesota's first-in-the-nation AI nudification ban take effect Aug. 1.
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Stillwater, MN|News|
Alcohol Believed Factor In I-35 Crash That Injured Trooper, Driver Near Forest Lake
The crash shut down I-35 near 220th Street North for hours as a State Patrol squad car was struck during speed enforcement.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
White Bear Lake Ice Cream Shop Named Best In The Nation
The White Bear Lake shop beat 63 other shops nationwide in The64's fan-voted ice cream tournament.
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Eagan, MN|News|
Trinity School At River Ridge In Eagan Names New Head Of School, New Board
Trinity School at River Ridge, located in Eagan, names John Stauble head of school as it forms an independent board.
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Woodbury, MN|News|
Suspect In Custody After Stabbing Maplewood Officer
A suspect is in custody after stabbing a Maplewood officer Tuesday.
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Burnsville, MN|News|
MnDOT Speed Cameras Are Going Up On I-35W, Highway 65
Orange signs will alert drivers entering both work zones that camera systems are in use.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
Prairie Farms Dairy To Close Two Shullsburg Facilities, Cut Nearly 100 Jobs
Shullsburg Creamery and White Hill Cheese are both closing, according to notices filed with the state.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
Pelican Rapids Man Pleads Guilty In Feeding Our Future Fraud Scheme
Abdirashid Bixi Dool, 36, is the 68th defendant convicted in the more than $330,000 fraud scheme.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
These Schools Were Selected For Minnesota Kindergarten Assessment Pilot
Seventy schools across 45 Minnesota districts and charter schools will test the new assessment this fall.
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Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN|News|
Farmington Police Release Description Of Vehicle In Fatal Hit-And-Run
Investigators say the suspect vehicle is a silver or gray 2008 to 2011 Ford Focus missing its passenger-side mirror.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
988 Minnesota Lifeline Calls Surge 4 Years After Launch
State officials say contacts have tripled since 2022 as awareness campaigns expand mental health support access statewide.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
Three Adults Dead In Shooting At Highland Park Apartment Complex
Police say a person of interest is in custody after three people were found dead in a leasing office Sunday afternoon.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
Wisconsin Cracks The Top Five For School System Quality
A new WalletHub ranking credits strong academics and safety scores, not big spending, for Wisconsin's showing.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
These New Minnesota Laws Take Effect Aug. 1
From a nudification technology ban to a felony grooming law, dozens of new Minnesota statutes kick in Thursday.
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Richfield, MN|News|
A 9,000-Square-Foot Sneaker Store Is Coming To Mall Of America, With An Ant Edwards Twist
The store, opening this October on Level 2 East, is the company's first full-price concept location in Minnesota.
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Eagan, MN|News|
Feds Checked These Suburbs' Flock Cameras For Immigration Cases: Report
A Star Tribune investigation raises questions about who can access Twin Cities suburbs' license plate camera data, and why.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
West St. Paul Man Sentenced To 30 Months For Role In $3 Million Tax Fraud Scheme
Henry Herod must also pay $1.18 million in restitution after admitting to filing dozens of fraudulent COVID-era tax refund claims.
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