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Eden Prairie High School football game with increased security measures
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Eden Prairie High steps up security after homecoming shooting

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the Eden Prairie High School football field, the atmosphere was charged with anticipation. However, for many parents and students, the excitement of homecoming was overshadowed by the recent events that had rattled their community. Just...

Trick-or-treating trending better, but heavy rain could arrive soon – Chris

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Rochester Mayo sweeps Class 3A Girls State Tennis championships

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St. Paul Public Schools avoids layoffs amid $5M budget gap

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Children in costumes holding Halloween candy bags in Edina
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What's the most popular Halloween candy in Minnesota?

As Halloween approaches, the excitement in Edina is palpable. Children eagerly anticipate dressing up in costumes, while parents prepare to stock up on treats for trick-or-treaters. But amidst the spooky decorations and festive atmosphere, one question looms large: what’s the most popular Halloween...

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12:47 AM
Residents of Edina participating in early voting
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New Minnesota early voting record set for 2026 midterm elections

As the golden leaves of autumn begin to carpet the streets of Edina, Minnesota, the community is buzzing with excitement and engagement as the state sets a new record in early voting. On a recent sunny afternoon, local residents lined up outside the Edina City Hall, each person clutching their...

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12:44 AM
A light rail train in Minneapolis during autumn.
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Suspect arrested in fatal Minneapolis Green Line train shooting

On a crisp autumn evening, the Green Line light rail train was bustling with commuters, each lost in their own thoughts as the city of Minneapolis glided by outside the windows. But within the confines of that train, a tragic event unfolded, leaving a community grappling with grief and fear. On...

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12:12 AM
A Metro Transit Green Line train in Minneapolis
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Metro Transit Green Line shooting suspect arrested by Minneapolis police

On a chilly October evening, a group of commuters boarded the Metro Transit Green Line train, unaware that their routine journey would soon take a tragic turn. As the train rolled through the heart of Minneapolis, gunfire erupted, claiming the life of a 25-year-old man and sending shockwaves...

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Community mourns the loss of Matthew Drinkwine in Roberts, Wisconsin.
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Man killed in single-vehicle crash in St. Croix County Friday

On a crisp Friday morning, the tranquility of the Village of Roberts was shattered by the sound of sirens and the grim reality of a tragic accident. Neighbors emerged from their homes, drawn by the commotion, only to find that a life had been lost in a single-vehicle crash. The victim, identified...

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10:34 PM
A St. Paul Public School Board meeting in session, filled with concerned parents and educators.
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St. Paul Public School Board votes to avoid mid-year layoffs

In a pivotal moment for St. Paul Public Schools, the board gathered last Tuesday evening, the atmosphere charged with anticipation. Parents, teachers, and students filled the room, their faces a mixture of concern and hope. The topic at hand was not merely an administrative decision; it was about...

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10:32 PM
Teenagers exploring abandoned building
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Minneapolis officials pushing for end of 'urban exploring' trend

On a chilly autumn afternoon, a group of Edina teenagers huddled together, sharing stories of their latest adventures. What started as innocent curiosity has turned into a dangerous trend known as 'urban exploring,' where thrill-seekers venture into abandoned buildings and derelict sites. While the...

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10:04 PM
Residents of Edina gather to watch election results.
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2026 Election Results: General elections across the nation

As the sun set over Edina on November 3, 2026, residents gathered in their neighborhoods, eyes glued to their screens, waiting for the election results that would shape their community and the nation. The stakes were high, with 36 states electing governors and all 435 members of the U.S. House up...

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Families enjoying Halloween festivities in Edina
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Trick-or-treating trending better, but heavy rain could arrive soon – Chris

Residents of Edina participating in early voting
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New Minnesota early voting record set for 2026 midterm elections

A light rail train in Minneapolis during autumn.
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Suspect arrested in fatal Minneapolis Green Line train shooting

A Metro Transit Green Line train in Minneapolis
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Metro Transit Green Line shooting suspect arrested by Minneapolis police

2026 Minnesota Election Results — MinnPost
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2026 Minnesota Election Results

10/30 Host Chat — KSTP 5
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10/30 Host Chat

2026 Election Results: Minnesota Senate — MinnPost
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2026 Election Results: Minnesota Senate

Lauren Bennett, 'Party Rock Anthem' singer, cause of death revealed: Reports — FOX 9
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Lauren Bennett, 'Party Rock Anthem' singer, cause of death revealed: Reports

Eleven Minnesota schools land on state’s financial trouble list  — KSTP 5
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Eleven Minnesota schools land on state’s financial trouble list 

Frontier Airlines posts surprise profit after prices increase, rivals pull back — FOX 9
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Frontier Airlines posts surprise profit after prices increase, rivals pull back

Warning signs that your adult child may be quietly cutting you off — FOX 9
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Warning signs that your adult child may be quietly cutting you off

Minnesota man charged with murder in Chicago shooting — FOX 9
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Minnesota man charged with murder in Chicago shooting

2026 Election Results: Minnesota school funding constitutional amendment — MinnPost
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2026 Election Results: Minnesota school funding constitutional amendment

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