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Cops, Courts & Fires

Trial to begin in human smuggling case after freezing deaths of Indian family at Canada-US border

FERGUS FALLS — A criminal network stretching from India to Canada made money smuggling families seeking better lives in the United States, including a man ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, November 18, 2024 5:07 am

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Smithfield agrees to pay $2 million to resolve child labor allegations at Minnesota meat plant

MINNEAPOLIS — Smithfield Foods, one of the nation’s largest meat processors, has agreed to pay $2 million to resolve allegations of child labor violations at ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, November 15, 2024 6:00 am

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US inflation rose slightly last month after 2 years of steady cooling but remained low

WASHINGTON — Inflation in the United States ticked up in October, driven by costlier rents, used cars and air fares, a sign that price increases ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 9:23 pm

Sports

Vikings still winning despite Sam Darnold’s recent spate of interceptions

EAGAN — The roller-coaster ride for the Minnesota Vikings with Sam Darnold at quarterback has reached a midseason dip, with no space or time to ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 3:16 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Man killed by police in Minnesota was being sought in death of his pregnant wife

ST. PAUL — A man who was shot and killed by Minnesota police officers was being sought in the fatal shooting of his pregnant wife, ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 2:08 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Minnesota county to pay $3.4M to end lawsuit over detainee’s death

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota’s most populous county will pay $3.4 million to settle a lawsuit that alleged jail workers ignored the pleas of a 41-year-old man ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 2:07 pm

Sports

Twins initiate front office transition with Falvey to president, Zoll to GM

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins will promote Derek Falvey to president of baseball and business operations and Jeremy Zoll to general manager as part of ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 2:02 pm

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Judge delays ruling on whether to scrap Trump’s conviction in hush money case

NEW YORK (AP) — A judge has postponed a decision on whether to undo President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money conviction as prosecutors consider how to ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 1:50 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Gov. Tim Walz vows to fight Donald Trump’s agenda while working to understand his appeal

EAGAN — Gov. Tim Walz vowed on Friday to make Minnesota a safe haven for the values that drove the Democratic presidential ticket he helped lead, ... Read more

by Associated Press, Sunday, November 10, 2024 8:01 am

Elections & Campaigns

Harris says nation must accept election results while urging supporters to keep fighting

WASHINGTON — Faced with a sweeping rejection by American voters, Kamala Harris conceded the presidential election to Donald Trump on Wednesday and encouraged supporters to continue fighting for ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 6:36 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Donald Trump wins US presidency, GOP reclaims Senate majority

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 12:55 am

Education

Republican Brad Finstad wins reelection to U.S. House in Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District

WASHINGTON — Republican Rep. Brad Finstad won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Minnesota on Tuesday. The New Ulm native was running for his ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 11:53 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota wins 4th term, defeating ex-NBA player Royce White

MINNEAPOLIS — Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has won a fourth term, defeating anti-establishment Republican and former NBA player Royce White in Minnesota’s top election ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 10:48 pm

Sports

Vikings lose All-Pro long snapper DePaola for at least a month, might need a sub for kicker Reichard

EAGAN  — Injuries to All-Pro long snapper Andrew DePaola and rookie kicker Will Reichard had the Minnesota Vikings assessing their options Monday for temporary replacements ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 7:39 pm

Elections & Campaigns

AP VoteCast: Economy ranked as a top issue, but concerns over democracy drove many voters to polls

WASHINGTON — Voters said the economy and immigration are the top issues facing the country, but the future of democracy was also a leading motivator ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 7:29 pm

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