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Minnesota Loses Another Bakers Square, Now Only One Remains

Minnesota’s Bakers Square count was cut in half overnight. Here’s what happened, where the last Bakers Square remains, and how you can still grab a slice of that famous pie throughout the state.

Minnesota · 3d

Womens Overview

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Republican Senate nominee Michele Tafoya told a room of suburban women in Minnesota this is a “unique opportunity” to reach women voters directly before Election Day.

Republican Senate nominee Michele Tafoya skipped the usual campaign-event backdrop for her final push — a coffee shop in White […]

Minnesota · 2d

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These 8 Enormous Thrift Stores In Minnesota Are A Treasure Hunter’s Dream Come True

Want to find enormous thrift stores in Minnesota loaded with incredible bargains and hidden gems?. These 8 thrift stores offer unbeatable deals and exciting finds for shoppers of every kind!. 1. Hidden Treasures Thrift Store (St. Anthony) Hidden Treasures Thrift Store in St. Anthony is one of those places where...

Minnesota · 4d
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Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder

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Free Thanksgiving Meals and Turkey Giveaways in the Twin Cities and Across Minnesota (2026)

Thanksgiving is about gathering around the table, and no family in Minnesota should have to sit this holiday out because money is tight. Food costs keep climbing, and more households than ever are stretching every grocery dollar. The good news: Churches, community centers, food shelves and local businesses across Minneapolis, St. Paul, the suburbs and Greater Minnesota are stepping up again this year with free turkeys, holiday food baskets and community meals.

Minneapolis, MN · 3d
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Forest Lake Times

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Forest Lake facing staff changes amid city administrator search

The City of Forest Lake is facing staff changes amid its search for its next city administrator, as finance director Elle Reichert submitted her resignation on Friday, Oct. 23, and deputy city clerk Amanda Milks’ employment with the city ended on Tuesday, Oct. 20, according to interim city administrator Jolleen Chaika. The Forest Lake Council formally accepted Reichert’s resignation, effective Monday, Nov. 23, 2026, at its Monday, Oct. 26 meeting. Chaika said her and Reichert, who was hired in September 2025, will meet to discuss the transition as Reichert moves to a new role in another metro area city. Mayor Blake Roberts and council members thanked Reichert for her contributions, and Roberts said a large city in the south metro is going to “benefit greatly with her knowledge.” According to a council memo, “the finance director vacancy creates a need for interim leadership to maintain financial operations, support completion of the 2027 budget process, oversee year-end activities, and provide direction to finance department staff.” The Council authorized Chaika to develop and negotiate a proposed interim finance director arrangement, including the proposed cost and funding source, to be presented for Council consideration and approval at its next regular meeting on Monday,

Forest Lake, MN · 1d

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Highway 610 Officially Dedicated as Hortman Memorial Highway

State and local leaders gathered in Brooklyn Park on Nov. 5 to honor the memory and lasting legacy of the late former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. More than a year after their tragic deaths in June 2025, Highway 610 has officially been renamed the Hortman Memorial Highway.

Brooklyn Park, MN · 14h

River Falls Journal

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Western Wisconsin Weekend: The holidays are around the corner

Hudson is filled with lights and over-the-top decorations in its shops and restaurants. Events are made possible by area businesses and organizations, with special recognition to the City of Hudson and the Hudson Area Home and Garden Club. The Window Decorating Contest has downtown businesses decorated and judged by a select group. Find Santa runs Nov. 2–Dec. 1: pick up a free 5-by-7 passport at participating businesses, search for hidden photos of Santa and drop off the completed passport at Angel’s Pet World for a chance to win prizes.

Hudson, WI · 1d

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Rain doesn't dampen voter turnout in Blaine, Columbia Heights, where ICE was top of mind

Voters dashed through downpours to cast their ballots all day long in Blaine and Columbia Heights, undeterred by the rainfall. In Columbia Heights in particular, many voters said they were determined to vote to counter what happened 10 months ago here in the bitter cold and snow. Voters scurried into...

Blaine, MN · 2d

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Two Northern Minnesota House seats flip blue, reshaping Northland representation in St. Paul

Two Northern Minnesota House seats flip blue, reshaping Northland representation in St. Paul.

St Paul, MN · 1d

CBS Minnesota

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Defendants in protest at ICE pastor's Minnesota church return to court

Dozens of people charged in connection to January's protest inside a Twin Cities church during the height of Operation Metro Surge returned to federal court on Thursday.

St Paul, MN · 16h

ABC Newspapers

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East Bethel City Council unanimously denies expansion of Sota Storage

The East Bethel City Council reaffirmed its denial of Sota Storage’s proposed expansion Oct. 26, citing the company’s failure to complete improvements required under earlier city approvals. The unanimous vote formalized the council’s Oct. 12 rejection of a request for a conditional use permit and site plan review for the self-storage facility at 20563 Aberdeen St. NE. The council also agreed to allow a shorter wait to reapply. Sota sought approval for a continued phased expansion, according to a memo from City Planner Eric Johnson. The Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions. Council members questioned whether the company would meet requirements for additional development when work required under previous approvals remained unfinished. Johnson said the outstanding requirements included landscaping, lighting updates, removal of barbed wire, drainage systems and secondary access for firefighters. Council Member Suzanne Erkel said the company could have taken advantage of the pleasant fall weather to begin some of the work. “I don’t really trust this company, to be honest with you,” Erkel said. “Honestly right now with our experience of storage companies in East Bethel, I don’t trust any of them.” Erkel questioned why approval was presented as an option when the facility had been out

East Bethel, MN · 3d

1390 Granite City Sports

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MN Christmas Market Returns For 11th Year With Three Holiday Popups

Eleven years of local makers under one roof. The MN Christmas Market pops up in St. Paul, Cottage Grove and Red Wing this season, a dollar at the door.

Red Wing, MN · 17h

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Cities Church defendants head to court to challenge charges

Hearings continued Thursday for people federally indicted in connection with the January anti-ICE protest at Cities Church in St. Paul. Defendants and their supporters packed the St. Paul Federal Courthouse this week for hearings addressing more than five dozen motions filed in the case, including requests to have charges dismissed. Two more hearings are scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Nov. 9 and Nov. 10.

St Paul, MN · 1d

Bring Me The News

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After $93M reconstruction, St. Paul's longest city-owned bridge to reopen this month

The new bridge beams contain enough steel wire to stretch from St. Paul to Austin, Texas.

St Paul, MN · 3d

Vogue Magazine

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Deb Haaland and Peggy Flanagan Mark Their Historic Wins in Intentional Earrings

Last night, the 2026 midterm election results delivered plenty of historic firsts. It was a particularly powerful night for Native American representation: Democrat Deb Haaland became the first Native American woman to be elected as Governor of New Mexico, while Peggy Flanagan—the current lieutenant governor of Minnesota—became the first Native woman to win the U.S. Senate seat in her state. (And there could even be a third victory for the Indigenous community today: at the time of publishing this story, Alaska’s Mary Peltola is currently leading the race for a Senate seat, too.)

Minnesota · 1d

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Big-D Midwest wraps construction of second phase of affordable-housing community in Woodbury

Big-D Midwest completed construction on the second phase of Settler’s Ridge, an affordable housing community in Woodbury, Minnesota. Mirroring the design of Phase 1, Phase 2 features 126 residential units offering one to four bedrooms and ranging from 658 to 2,072 square feet. Each residence comes with a spacious balcony, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, walk-in closets and an in-unit washer and dryer.

Woodbury, MN · 1d

Press & News

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ELECTION RESULTS: Prince, Brooks, Mitchell win tight Osseo School Board race

With all precincts reporting, Tanya Prince, Thomas Brooks and Sarah Mitchell are the apparent winners in a tight race for three seats on the Osseo Area Schools Board of Education. According to unofficial results from the Minnesota Secretary of State, the highest vote getter was Prince, with 24,600 votes, or 17.1%. Brooks had the second-most votes with 24,199, or 16.8% of the vote. Mitchell was the third-highest vote getter with 24,064, or 16.7% of the vote. All three winners are currently board members Thomas Brooks, Sarah Mitchell and Tanya Prince who filed for reelection. Four candidates filed to run against them: Paul Baillos, Lauren Harris, Max Maher and Stacey Yurcek. Harris was the closest to ousting an incumbent. She secured fourth place with 22,470 votes, or 15.6%. Yurcek secured fifth with 21,029 votes, or 14.6%. Maher placed sixth with 20,005 votes, or 13.9%. Baillos came in a distant seventh with 7,055 votes, or 4.9%. The Osseo School District includes the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Dayton, Osseo, Plymouth, Maple Grove and Rogers. School board members serve four-year terms. Once the results are certified, the three incumbents will begin their next terms in January.

Osseo, MN · 2d

County News Review

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North Branch City Council continues budget discussions

Even though its preliminary budget for 2027 is set, and the final budget isn’t due until December, North Branch City Council continued to discuss next year’s budget as part of its meeting held Wednesday, Oct. 28. City Finance Director Sharon Wright led the discussion with updated budget numbers, including year-to-date figures for 2026. She also discussed the potential of adding three new positions in April rather than in January, which would create a slight reduction to the costs to the general fund. “So our increased cost to the general fund would come to $130,105 and the levy would come in at about a 7.91% increase over the prior year,” she said. She also brought forward information showing the median home value in the city increased by 7.91% to date. “That would increase the taxes on a house that’s of the same value by about $45 a year,” she said. Council member Jeff Goulet asked for an update on the city’s technology budget. Last year the city moved that budget, which in previous years was a line item for each department that used technology, into a separate area that encompassed all of the city’s technology needs. “It’s actually going up in

North Branch, MN · 15h

The Cool Down

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Some Minnesota families report SNAP cuts from $800 to $200 a month as food shelf demand climbs

"Everybody's kind of going through it these days with prices and everything."

Minnesota · 20h

hoodline.com

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St. Paul's Betty McCollum Wins Another Term, CBS News Projects in 4th District

Source: U.S. House Office of Photography/House Creative Services / Wikimedia Commons. Betty McCollum is headed back to Washington. CBS News projected Tuesday night that the longtime St. Paul-area congresswoman won reelection in Minnesota's 4th Congressional District, defeating Republican nominee Paul Wikstrom, an engineer making his first run for political office.

St Paul, MN · 1d