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Friday, August 22nd — Eden Prairie police are searching for a driver who hit a woman and two children in a wagon, leaving one child critically hurt, before fleeing the scene. Then, fallout in the DFL Party as state leaders revoke the Minneapolis mayoral endorsement of Sen. Omar Fateh, sparking backlash from prominent Democrats. Plus, Metro Transit is investigating after a train collided with a tru...

Thursday, August 21st. The gates are open at the Minnesota State Fair! From the first family in line to Governor Tim Walz’s must-try food picks, we’ll take you inside Day One traditions — plus a preview of tonight’s Grandstand show with Old Dominion and Minnesota’s own Yam Haus. Then, big plans unveiled for a Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame project that could bring a new $70 million complex — and ri...

Wednesday, August 20 — Capitol security is under review after the deadly June attacks on lawmakers — Caroline Cummings reports from today’s first panel meeting. Plus, a major leadership shake-up at Target as the retailer names a new CEO. Then, Beret Leone shares how the Minnesota Air National Guard is preparing for new aircraft with a big construction project on the way. And with the State Fair ju...

Tuesday, August 19 — Minnesota’s Attorney General is suing TikTok, claiming it targets kids — Jonah Kaplan breaks down the case. Plus, Minneapolis unveils a $78 million housing plan, its largest ever, and Shakopee announces a new outdoor music venue: the Mystic Lake Amphitheater. Also today: discounted Minnesota State Fair tickets are only available through tomorrow. Plus, a Minneapolis woman is r...

Monday, August 18 — Back-to-school sticker shock, fair food debuts, and a powerful story of healing through service dogs. Families are feeling the pinch as back-to-school shopping gets more expensive — Beret Leone shares ways to save. Then: new eats are hitting the Minnesota State Fair, including the wild “Uncrustaburger.” Also today: major overnight road closures on I-35W, and how Helping Paws is...

Friday, August 15 — A deadly fire at a senior apartment building in St. Paul leaves one woman dead, as investigators work to figure out what sparked the flames. Then, a former school counselor is facing disturbing charges for allegedly recording a student without their knowledge. Also today: new state charges — including attempted murder and animal cruelty — have been filed against the man accused...

Thursday, August 14 — A missing persons mystery resurfaces in Sartell after human remains are found in the Mississippi River, possibly linked to a case that’s been cold for nearly 60 years. Plus: The state’s largest labor union is calling out three companies for alleged wage theft that they say has costed workers hundreds of thousands. Then, pressure mounts on the Minnesota Pollution Control Agenc...

Wednesday, August 13. The Minnesota Twins are officially off the market— despite months of speculation, the Pohlad family says they’re staying put as majority owners. The team plans to bring in new investment partners, but fans remain frustrated amid record-low attendance and stagnant payroll spending. Plus: More than 100 car break-ins reported in Minneapolis — police are investigating a major cri...

Tuesday, August 12th. Hennepin County’s top prosecutor moves to overturn a decades-old Minneapolis murder conviction, saying the man imprisoned for killing Ann Prazniak is innocent. Then, voters cast ballots in the primary for the late Melissa Hortman’s House seat, and St. Paul chooses a new city council member. Plus, the capital city continues recovering from a massive cyberattack, and HCMC faces...

Monday, August 11th. A rare mechanical failure nearly drains Lake Alice at William O’Brien State Park, and the DNR is working to fix it. Then, a deputy is still recovering months after a squad car crash — and now the driver is facing criminal charges. Plus, the search intensifies for a missing 85-year-old Pine County woman, and the Mall of America celebrates 33 years. Also in this episode: a shoot...

Friday, August 8th. WNBA coaches call for action after sex toys are repeatedly thrown onto the court. The Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve speaks out. Then, a Duluth man is recovering after being shot while driving on I-35, with police saying stray target practice bullets may be to blame. Plus, a new wave of car break-ins hits Minneapolis neighborhoods, and Minnesota’s Irish Fair kicks off under a swe...

Thursday, August 7th. The man accused of assassinating former Speaker Melissa Hortman pleads not guilty in court, while hundreds call for a government building to be renamed in her honor. Then, a major sex trafficking sting leads to 10 arrests and rescues three women. Plus, thousands of volunteers pack tens of thousands of backpacks for kids ahead of back-to-school season. Also in this episode: WC...

Wednesday, August 6 — A search is underway for a missing Brooklyn Park teen who needs insulin to survive. Meanwhile, another diabetic child who vanished has returned home safe. Then: The children of the late House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark share emotional memories following their parents’ killing. Also in this episode: Tighter security at the Minnesota Capitol begins tod...

Tuesday, August 5th. The search intensifies for a missing 12-year-old girl in Minneapolis — and the urgency is high because she’s a type 1 diabetic. Then, a Wisconsin-born climate journalist disappears while hiking alone in Norway. We hear from one of his colleagues as a massive search effort continues. Plus, new criticism of Capitol security after the deadly attacks on lawmakers in June, and memb...

Monday, August 4 — Police departments in Minnesota and across the country are struggling to hire — and now, one local lawmaker is asking for a federal solution to help fill the ranks. We'll tell you what it could mean for metro-area agencies. Then, an update on the cyber-attack that hit St. Paul — Capitol reporter Caroline Cummings has the latest. Also in this episode: A big night under the lights...

Friday, August 1st. Air quality remains a concern across Minnesota as wildfire smoke settles in — but it’s not just humans being affected. We look at how the haze is impacting pets, from coughing to pale gums. Then, Suni Lee’s stolen statue sparks outrage in St. Paul, and the Minnesota Twins trade nearly half their roster in a dramatic deadline overhaul. Plus, new Minnesota laws take effect today...

Thursday, July 31st. Severe turbulence forces a Delta flight to make an emergency landing at MSP, sending more than 20 people to the hospital. Then, much of Minnesota remains under an air quality alert due to Canadian wildfires — we dig into how that smoke impacts your lungs. Plus, thousands of Minnesota renters could get money back from a $5 million settlement, and AI at Mayo Clinic leads to a br...

Wednesday, July 30th. A five-day air quality alert blankets Minnesota — tying the state record — with unhealthy conditions forecast through Saturday. Then, the former wife of Minnesota’s Corrections Commissioner pleads guilty to trying to kill their adult son by poisoning his feeding bag. Plus, Governor Tim Walz declares “Medicaid and Medicare Day” while warning about what he calls devastating cut...

Tuesday, July 29th. A major cyberattack hits the City of St. Paul, impacting 911 and city services — prompting the governor to call in the Minnesota National Guard. Then, Capitol security is under review after a man broke into the Senate chamber naked and returned two more times. Plus, a man convicted of killing his family with an axe in the 1980s is released under a new Minnesota parole law. And...

Monday, July 28th. A man who drove drunk into a packed St. Louis Park restaurant is sentenced for killing two people and injuring more than a dozen others. Then, a Delta co-pilot is arrested on child sexual abuse material charges — we explain what happened after the plane landed in San Francisco. Plus, a naked man is found inside Minnesota’s Senate chamber, and meteorologists warn of severe weathe...

Friday, July 25th. Smoky skies cover Minnesota as wildfires in Canada spark an Air Quality Alert — we explain what’s causing the haze and how long it might last. Then, West Nile virus is detected earlier than usual across the Twin Cities, prompting warnings from mosquito control officials. Plus, Minnetonka police roll out new live-streaming body cams, and we look back at the Granite Falls tornado,...

Thursday, July 24th. Derrick Thompson is sentenced to nearly 59 years for killing five young women in a high-speed crash. Then, no murder charge will be filed in the shooting death of 11-year-old Amir Atkins, with prosecutors citing evidence of self-defense. Plus, UnitedHealth confirms it's under federal investigation for potential Medicare claims, and health officials are warning about a rise in...

Wednesday, July 23rd. A 16-year-old is arrested in connection to the shooting death of 11-year-old Amir Atkins in Minneapolis. Then, a new tip line could help solve cold cases involving missing and murdered Indigenous relatives. Plus, the Vikings open training camp with high expectations, and severe storms cancel the Aquatennial Torchlight Parade. Also in this episode: Two Minneapolis officers sta...

Tuesday, July 22nd. A string of more than 70 car break-ins overnight has Minneapolis police asking for your help. Then, Senator John Hoffman gives his first interview since surviving a shooting that killed two fellow lawmakers, calling his daughter “a hero” for dialing 911.Also in this episode: Target is changing its price match policy, and a heat advisory is in effect across much of Minnesota — w...

Monday, July 21st. Senator Nicole Mitchell says she will resign from the Minnesota Senate following her guilty verdict — we break down the timeline, her attorney’s statement, and what happens next. Then, the Minneapolis DFL makes a rare mayoral endorsement, backing Omar Fateh and putting pressure on incumbent Jacob Frey, who now faces an uphill battle. Plus, passengers on a Delta flight describe a...