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Elections & Campaigns

Trump notches a commanding win in the Iowa caucuses as DeSantis edges Haley for second place

DES MOINES, Iowa — Former President Donald Trump scored a record-setting win in the Iowa caucuses on Monday with his rivals languishing far behind, a victory ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, January 15, 2024 10:12 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Donald Trump’s grip on Republican politics to be put to the test in ice-cold Iowa’s caucuses

DES MOINES, Iowa  — Voting is set to begin Monday night in icy Iowa as former President Donald Trump eyes a victory that would send a ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, January 15, 2024 6:29 am

News

Prosecutors urge rejection of ex-cop’s bid to dismiss civil rights conviction in George Floyd murder

MINNEAPOLIS — Federal prosecutors urged a judge Friday to reject former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin’s attempt to overturn his civil rights conviction in the ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, January 12, 2024 7:51 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Supreme Court rejects appeal by ex-officer Tou Thao, who held back crowd as George Floyd lay dying

MINNEAPOLIS — The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review the federal civil rights conviction of a former Minneapolis police officer who held back a ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, January 9, 2024 2:21 pm

News

Vikings’ season of upheaval at quarterback ends with a 7-10 record

DETROIT — The emotion of a frustrating season prompted Nick Mullens to take a deep breath before answering a question on Sunday. Read more

by Associated Press, Sunday, January 7, 2024 5:39 pm

Elections & Campaigns

The Supreme Court will decide if Donald Trump can be kept off 2024 presidential ballots

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide whether former President Donald Trump can be kept off the ballot because of his efforts ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, January 5, 2024 4:33 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Teen kills 6th grader, wounds 5 others and takes own life in Iowa high school shooting, police say

PERRY, Iowa — A teen armed with a shotgun and a handgun unleashed terror at an Iowa high school on the first day of classes ... Read more

by Associated Press, Thursday, January 4, 2024 11:18 am

News

Things to know about Minnesota’s new state flag and seal

MINNEAPOLIS  — Love it, hate it or yawn at it, Minnesota is set to get a new state flag this spring that echoes its motto ... Read more

by Associated Press, Thursday, January 4, 2024 9:10 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Bomb threats lead to brief lockdowns and the evacuation of multiple state capitols, including in Minnesota

Multiple state capitols received bomb threats Wednesday morning that led to brief evacuations or lockdowns as police investigated, but no evidence of explosives was found. ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, January 3, 2024 1:40 pm

Sports

Randle scores 39, Anunoby has 17 in strong debut as Knicks beat Timberwolves

NEW YORK — OG Anunoby received a nice ovation as he walked to the bench after fouling out of his strong debut with the New ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, January 3, 2024 6:31 am

Sports

Marc-Andre Fleury can’t help but smile about his career in goal, even if he’d rather skip all the fuss

ST. PAUL — The two decades Marc-Andre Fleury has spent in the NHL have passed as quickly for him as the airborne pucks that speed ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, January 3, 2024 6:29 am

Sports

Vikings still struggling to stop quarterback carousel from spinning with Cousins out

MINNEAPOLIS — Kirk Cousins naturally evoked the loudest roar of the night in Minnesota, further amping up a high-energy atmosphere for a crucial game against ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, January 3, 2024 6:26 am

Education

Judge blocks most of an Iowa law banning some school library books and discussion of LGBTQ+ issues

DES MOINES, Iowa — A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked key parts of an Iowa law that bans some books from school libraries and forbids ... Read more

by Associated Press, Sunday, December 31, 2023 4:29 pm

Sports

Packers and Vikings stage must-win rematch

MINNEAPOLIS  — The Minnesota Vikings were enjoying the rarity of a dominant afternoon in Green Bay two months ago, continuing their ascent from an early ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, December 29, 2023 5:30 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Minnesota woman sues dentist after 4 root canals, 8 dental crowns and 20 fillings in a single visit

MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota woman has sued her dentist after receiving four root canals, eight dental crowns and 20 fillings in a single visit that ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, December 29, 2023 4:50 pm

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