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Minnesota City Makes List Of "Most Dangerous Places In U.S."
One Minnesota city has found itself ranked on the 2025-2026 list of "Most Dangerous Places in the U.S." U.S. News & World Report's latest list of "Most Dangerous Places in the U.S." placed Minneapolis at $25. The comprehensive ranking evaluated...

Air Canada Applauded By Canadians For Replacing Dipping U.S. Travel With An Unexpected Market
The major Canadian commercial airlines have reacted differently to the recent decline in U.S. travel. WestJet announced a slew of cancellations, axing New York, Orlando, Austin and Seattle routes. On the contrary, Porter Airlines has surprised...

New York Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx prediction and betting tips - July 30 | 2025 WNBA Season
The New York Liberty are on the road to face the Minnesota Lynx in one of three games scheduled for Wednesday. It is the first matchup between them this season since the 2024 WNBA Finals. The Liberty (17-8) are first in the Eastern Conference and...

Meet award-winning Minnesota authors in Hackensack
HACKENSACK — The Northwoods Art and Book Festival will celebrate its 30th anniversary from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, on Lake Avenue, east of Highway 371, in Hackensack. For this free, one-day event, the festival will bring back favorite...

Minnesota United vs Queretaro Prediction and Betting Tips | July 30th 2025
Minnesota United kicks off their 2025 Leagues Cup campaign with a home game against Queretaro on Wednesday. The Mexican Liga MX side journey to Allianz Field on a run of three defeats from their three games this season and will be looking to stop...

Minnesota's e-bike rebate lottery opens July 30
The online application for the e-bike rebate program in Minnesota opens July 30. Eligible Minnesota residents could see 75% of eligible expenses, up to $750, returned after a purchase of a new electric-assisted bicycle and certain qualifying...

Free backpacks available for local students at BeMobile
FARGO — Area schoolkids have the chance to receive a new backpack without paying a single penny. Starting Tuesday, July 29, BeMobile is holding its 12th annual backpack drive. You can visit any of BeMobile’s 91 locations, including six in...

Malcom-Jamal Warner's connection to Minnesota
It has been a week since the man once known as "America's son" passed away. Malcolm-Jamal Warner drowned while on vacation in Costa Rica. As Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield explains, one Minnesotan wants you to know: the Cosby Show star was much more...

Minnesota’s unaccompanied minors face scrutiny at home, hurdles in court
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One year under Iowa’s abortion ban: State abortion numbers drop, out-of-state travel rises
One year after Iowa’s abortion law banning the procedure after fetal cardiac activity is detected went into effect, both supporters and critics say the state has been fundamentally changed.The law, often referred to as the “fetal heartbeat” bill,...

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: SW Minnesota Shootout a ‘slam dunk’
LUVERNE — By and large, the Southwest Minnesota Shootout summer showcase was successful again with 96 regional teams holding court. Two gymnasiums were used, including Luverne High School’s historic classic venue with its auditorium-like feel....

PHOTO GALLERY: SW Minnesota Shootout basketball
The Pipestone County Star was present for the Southwest Minnesota Shootout in Luverne. This summer basketball extravaganza has grown so large that it’s spread over two days — this year on Wednesday and Thursday, July 16-17. Luverne High School...

Reports of corn lodging from Monday night storm
News Reports of corn lodging from Monday night storm A line of thunderstorms damaged crops and property across the Upper Midwest Monday night. Denton Bruening with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture says strong winds were the primary culprit....

Neronha travels to Chicago to talk about lawsuits against Trump administration
(WJAR) — After joining in dozens of lawsuits against the Trump administration this year, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha is joining fellow Democrat attorneys general in Chicago Tuesday night to speak about their legal resistance to the...

In new U study, questions resurface over wakesurfing’s impact on Minnesota lakes
Published 3:37 pm Tuesday, July 29, 2025 By Kirsti Marohn MPR News/90.1 FM For some Minnesotans, it’s the ideal way to spend a summer day on the lake: wakesurfing a perfectly curled wave behind a powerboat with no worries of getting tangled in a...
Long wait for a Real ID has Minnesota officials saying hold off unless it’s really needed
Minnesota’s Driver and Vehicle Services is so far behind in processing Real ID applications that it’s telling people not to get one now unless absolutely necessary. That’s a stark contrast to the message earlier this year from DVS and the...

Stop and See the Sunflowers: These Minnesota Spots Are Pure Sunsh
We’ve all heard the phrase “stop and smell the roses,” but maybe this summer is the perfect time to 'stop and see the sunflowers'. Bright, bold, and standing tall with their yellow faces toward the sky, sunflowers are a natural mood boost, and...

Body Cam Footage Shared From Northern Minnesota Officer-Involved Shooting Incident
In the wake of the officer-involved shooting incident in Normanna Township in Northern Minnesota on July 15, the St. Louis County Sheriff has released an update and the body cam footage from officers on the scene. The release from the St. Louis...
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Eye On Illinois: In Minnesota, Capitol security found to have gaping holes
We’re on the road, taking the 17-year-old on his first real round of college visits. Illinois schools are in the mix. But we’re in the one short window between baseball and school starting, meaning this journey also doubles as a family vacation....

Shocking: Minnesota Travelers Wait 72 Minutes To Snap
Despite airlines and airports doing their best to improve the travel experience, flying still comes with plenty of headaches. From extra fees and baggage restrictions to rude seatmates and flight delays, there's a lot that can test a traveler’s...