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KSTP 5 Eyewitness News Minneapolis-St. Paul MN

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Don Lemon among 39 seeking dismissal in St. Paul church case

Protesters who disrupted a service at Cities Church during Operation Metro Surge were back in federal court Tuesday, arguing their cases should be dismissed. The group is known as the Righteous 39.

St Paul, MN · 3d

TODAY.com

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Tied Minnesota Mayor Election to Be Decided by Random Drawing

A Minnesota mayoral election will be decided by a random drawing after two candidates received exactly the same number of votes. On Monday, Spring Lake Park city officials will draw the name of either incumbent Robert Nelson or challenger Halyn Roth out of a bag to decide who wins the seat.

Spring Lake Park, MN · 4d
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Ken Barlow is forecasting a blustery and mild Veterans Day

The Twin Cities may see a brief shower or sprinkle early today as breezy and cooler weather moves into the state for the rest of the day. The wind will blow from the north and increase later this morning and this afternoon. The wind today may gust as high as 25 mph at times.

Twin Cities Metro, MN · 3d
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KTTC

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DFL trifecta returns to Minnesota Capitol for 94th Legislature

Minnesota · 4d

Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder

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Cities Church defendants say FACE Act charges are political

Defense attorneys for the defendants charged over the Jan. 18 protest at Cities Church in St. Paul argued Nov. 3 that the cases should be thrown out, saying the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act prosecutions were politically motivated and that the indictment fell short. Joshua Zuckerman, a...

St Paul, MN · 5d

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Journalists Don Lemon, Georgia Fort seek dismissal in St. Paul church protest case

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Journalists and dozens of others charged after a protest at a St. Paul church are asking the court to throw out the federal case. Speech and political targeting arguments take center stage. Local perspective:. Protesters went to Cities Church because an ICE field director...

St Paul, MN · 4d

fox9.com

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Holiday nostalgia at Turnblad Mansion

The Twin Cities’ only castle is open for a holiday exhibition filled with decorated rooms, familiar memories and scenes from past decades. The American Swedish Institute’s annual holiday experience runs through Jan. 24 and also includes seasonal Nordic food, a gift store and a large holiday handcraft market.

Minneapolis, MN · 3d

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Minneapolis's Oldest Carnegie Library Faces Closure, Indian Community Fears Loss

Hennepin County Library has begun the process of decommissioning Franklin Library, the 112-year-old Carnegie building that anchors south Minneapolis's American Indian Cultural Corridor and serves as one of the system's smallest yet most heavily trafficked branches. County officials plan to move library operations from the historic structure at 1314 E. Franklin Ave. to a new location, though no site or budget has been finalized.

Minneapolis, MN · 5d

Y-105FM

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This Veterans Day, Remembering 26 Minnesota Medal Of Honor Heroes

See which Minnesota communities are connected to Medal of Honor recipients and learn the stories behind their extraordinary service.

Minnesota · 2d

Minnesota Now

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Minnesota Man Guilty in YouTube Animal Cruelty Case

A federal jury in Minnesota has convicted a man for producing what prosecutors described as sadistic videos of animal cruelty.

Minnesota · 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 · 9d

WHAS11

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Minnesota woman with disability sues ICE over arrest

Minneapolis, MN · 3d

KIMT

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Activists demand City of St. Paul leave homeless encampments alone, invest in more long-term housing

ST. PAUL, Minnesota (WCCO) -- David Pehl said that for him and around 50 others who live at a St. Paul, Minnesota, homeless encampment, the worry over the next few months isn't the colder weather; it's whether city government will make good on a promise to shut the encampment down.

St Paul, MN · 5d

fox9.com

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Karla Hult talks jump into politics

Former KARE 11 journalist Karla Hult is preparing for a new role at the Minnesota Capitol after being elected to represent Senate District 50, covering parts of Bloomington and Edina. In an interview with FOX 9, the senator-elect discusses her transition from journalism to public service and outlines legislative priorities, including affordability, housing costs, child care, health care and gun safety.

Bloomington, MN · 5d

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News Minneapolis-St. Paul MN

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St. Paul City Council president moving to Ramsey County Board of Commissioners

The current president of the St. Paul City Council will be heading to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners in the new year.

St Paul, MN · 4d

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Commercial development district debate continues

Eleven years ago, it was announced that Major League Soccer was coming to University and Snelling avenues in St. Paul. That generated excitement about busy game days and an influx of new bars and restaurants. One idea was for soccer club marches to the stadium from venues including O’Gara’s.

St Paul, MN · 4d

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Dakota County Library & Park Cuts Due to Budget Woes

Neighborhood news supported by neighbors. Thanks to Minnesota Locks, Lehner Law Office, and Blue Sky Bookkeeping for their support. In the face of a potential 18.5% property tax increase in 2027, Dakota County is making budget cuts that will impact parks and libraries, among the county’s most popular services. Dakota County is also expanding passport access to the Northern Service Center in West St. Paul.

Dakota County, MN · 4d

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Not all candidates campaign for themselves

Many candidates for elected office spend months spreading their message any way they can in hope of winning their race. So what do candidates do when they don’t have an opponent? For Minnesota House Rep. Steve Elkins, who ran unopposed in his bid for reelection to House District 50B, the 2026 campaign was much like his past campaigns. That included canvassing his west Bloomington district. But sans a challenger for the seat, he was able to dedicate extra time to campaigning outside of his district, something he does each election season. The Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party identified 21 Minnesota House districts it identified as important battlegrounds. Several were districts held by a DFL legislator that warranted extra effort to defend. The remainder were districts the party was looking to flip from the Republican Party, according to Elkins. Beyond the candidates and their campaign teams, party loyalists helped spread the word about the DFL candidate in select districts around the state. And Elkins traveled to all 21 of those battlegrounds at least once during the 2026 campaign to stump for the DFL candidate. His travels took him to Ely, Austin and Winona, and points in between. Some of those trips took him to

Bloomington, MN · 3d

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Recycling Center Gets State Funding through Anoka County, MN

The Coon Rapids Recycling Center will receive nearly $291,000 in state funding for operations and improvements in 2027. The Coon Rapids City Council on Nov. 2 approved the 2027 SCORE and nonresident use agreements with Anoka County, which distributes the state dollars. “This is the primary source of funding for...

Coon Rapids, MN · 5d