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Property tax increases give Minnesota homeowners sticker shock

Homeowners across Minnesota started getting their property tax assessments this week, but some are also getting sticker shock when they open their mailbox.

Vikings beat the Colts 21-13 behind Sam Darnold's 3 TD passes

MINNEAPOLIS — Sam Darnold overcame four sacks and three turnovers by throwing three second-half touchdown passes, and the Minnesota defense made Indianapolis quarterback Joe Flacco’s return to the starting role a rough one as the Vikings beat the Colts 21-13 on Sunday night.

A man shot and wounded by SPPD on Monday is suspected in two recent Minneapolis shootings

Plus: Anoka Technical College student stabbed with a screwdriver; Professional Women’s Hockey League plans expansion; Colts to start Flacco against the Vikings; and more.

Stevie Wonder Breaks Out Prince’s “1999” & Catalog Of Iconic Songs At Minneapolis’ Target Center (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)

The last time Stevie Wonder performed in Minnesota was in 2016 after Prince had passed. He played a four-hour Prince tribute jam with multiple guest

Possible rain-snow mix for the Twin Cities on Halloween showing up right on time

A rain-snow mix is possible on Halloween, with snow in the forecast for the Duluth area and northwestern Wisconsin. Here's what to expect.

The Iconic Minnesota Bar With The Most Classic Juicy Lucy Burger

The classic cheese-stuffed Juicy Lucy burger may have originated at this one Minneapolis spot, and the iconic bar offers even more delicious eats.

Election Day Weather Could Cause Problems in 3 Swing States

Poor weather could deter voters from visiting some polls on Election Day next week, according to early forecasts.

Anti-Trafficking Nonprofit Will Relocate to Minneapolis

OUR Rescue’s Tammy Lee cites a concentration of law enforcement, legal, and survivor expertise in the Twin Cities.

Why does Lauko wear a neck guard? Kaprizov’s future? What’s up in Iowa? Ask Russo, part 2

Also in the mailbag: potential deadline moves, special teams analysis and Russo's off-day plans during the road trip.

‘Recluse’ MN Man Shoots Neighbor Trimming Tree in Neck; Mental Illness Cited in Arrest Delay

A Minneapolis man charged with attempted murder remains at large despite multiple warrants for his arrest. John Herbert Sawchak, 54, faces a new warrant connected to alleged offenses against his neighbor,

Indigenous people in Minnesota react as Biden apologizes for federal boarding school policy

Indigenous people from Minnesota watched as President Joe Biden apologized for the traumas endured by tens of thousands of children at boarding schools. While some felt the apology was a good first step, others felt it did not go far enough.

Minneapolis shooting sparks outrage as suspect is charged but not arrested

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office filed charges against John Herbert Sawchak in connection with the Wednesday shooting of Davis Moturi.

One man dead, two others injured after shooting at Minneapolis encampment

About 13 percent of all crime in the 3rd precinct of Minneapolis occurs within 500 feet of homeless encampments, police chief said.

INTERVIEW: Benefit Concert for Heart Institute Foundation

A country star is coming to the Twin Cities next week to play music and raise money for heart health research.

Girls tennis: Minnewaska duo earns top-four finish at state

MINNEAPOLIS – A pair of Minnewaska Lakers finished as one of the best doubles teams at the MSHSL Class A State Tournament at the Reed Sweatt Tennis Center in Minneapolis on Oct. 24-25, 2024. Junior Alia Randt and senior Megan Thorfinnson competed as a duo in the tournament and went 2-2 to finish fourth.

Brooklyn Park City Council member’s censure extended claiming continued inappropriate behavior online

Brooklyn Park City Council has extended the censure of council member Boyd Morson saying he continues to post disparaging messages online.

One reportedly dead in shooting south of Willmar, Minnesota, following high-speed chase

One person is reported to have died and another victim was injured by a man fleeing law enforcement from Minneapolis and leading a high-speed chase all the way to Willmar. The suspect is in custody.

Country club employment up 11% post pandemic in Twin Cities

Revenues, dues and initiation fees have soared at Twin Cities country clubs in the wake of the pandemic, and the same is true for the number of employees working at the clubs.

Minneapolis to build 15 new public housing units, renovate northeast high-rise

The city of Minneapolis is taking advantage of a workaround to a federal rule blocking the construction of new public housing units. The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority will use federal, state and local funds to construct 15 new affordable apartments as part of a larger renovation of Spring Manor,

Deshaun Hill killing: Cody Fohrenkam appears in court as case restarts

Cody Fohrenkam made his first court appearance on Tuesday as the case restarts after his murder conviction in the killing of Minneapolis North athlete Deshaun Hill was thrown out.

Target cuts prices on 2,000+ items for the holiday season

Target is lowering prices on more than 2,000 items across an array of categories in a bid to offer more discounts.

Metro Transit announces Gold Line will extend to downtown Minneapolis in 2027

The Gold Line, which is set to open in March 2025, will extend to downtown Minneapolis in 2027, Metro Transit announced on Tuesday. When it opens in a few months, the METRO Gold Line will provide all-day service between downtown St. Paul and Woodbury. It will serve a total of 16 stations in St. Paul, Maplewood, Landfall, Oakdale and Woodbury.

Minneapolis SWAT, negotiators on scene with armed man in Lyn-Lake apartment

Minneapolis police and SWAT negotiators are on the scene in contact with a man reported to have fired shots from an apartment building in the heart of the Lyn-Lake neighborhood.

Cheryl Reeve doubles down on WNBA Finals finish: ‘We all know what happened’

Cheryl Reeve and Napheesa Collier both said Tuesday they still feel wronged by WNBA officials about how Game 5 against the Liberty ended.

The best Minnesota high school football opening playoff round games happening Tuesday

The initial round of high school football playoffs, which begin Tuesday, isn’t always scintillating, but there are compelling matchups to be found.

Minneapolis police respond to reports of shooting in Lyn-Lake neighborhood

Minneapolis police are asking the public to avoid an area of Lyn-Lake Tuesday afternoon after reports of shots fired.

Minnesota cities tap utility fees to help fund local clean energy and climate action

A Twin Cities suburb is among the latest cities looking to use utility franchise fees to help pay for climate and sustainability work, as many look to advance ambitious but underfunded targets.

Hopkins woman injured, arrested following late-night crash near Lowry Tunnel

The Minnesota State Patrol says troopers were called to the area of westbound I-94 and Groveland Avenue just before 11:30 p.m. for a single vehicle rollover crash.

WNBA Finals highlights: Sabrina Ionescu, Liberty complete rally to beat Lynx in Game 3

Sabrina Ionescu's three-point shot gives the Liberty the Game 3 victory and the WNBA Final series lead. See what else you missed.

Minnesota’s latest WMA, Keystone Woods, called an ‘incredible’ property in the Twin Cities metro area

The grasslands, wetlands, and forested areas of Keystone Woods WMA offer hunting opportunities for multiple wildlife species.

St. Paul man is now facing a 3rd murder count tied to separate shootings in Minneapolis

Albert Jerome Lucas was charged Wednesday in Hennepin County District Court in connection with the killing of 20-year-old Antonio Vernon Harper, of Minneapolis, on Nov. 6, 2023, in Minneapolis in the 3300 block of Dupont Avenue N.

Minnesota school bans sub who reenacted George Floyd’s murder on student: ‘Behavior is reprehensible’

The instructor, who claimed he was a police officer, was subbing at Woodbury High School in Woodbury on Monday when he placed a student on the ground in front of the class and reenacted the prone restraint used by Minneapolis police that killed Floyd in May 2020, according to local reports.

Seeing some red in Minneapolis’ sea of blue

Shawn Holster, a lifelong Republican and southerner, found himself settling down in Minneapolis, a deeply liberal city.

Steeped in Indigenous foodways, community and corn are key ingredients for one Minneapolis chef

Chef Gustavo Romero is revitalizing Indigenous food and processes by making heirloom tortillas for restaurant goers in Minneapolis.

First look: Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings odds and lines

Looking at Sunday’s Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings Week 7 NFL odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

Why Epic plays a key role in Children's Minnesota's strategic plan

Marc Gorelick, MD, has served as CEO of Minneapolis-based Children's Minnesota since December 2017. He told Becker's that as he approaches his eighth year at the helm, he is focused on various issues. These issues include the system's Epic conversion, which will begin in 2025 and finish in 2026, as well as increasing access.

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