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Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Minneapolis News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Minneapolis—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Minneapolis News…
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White House Renos and Political Heat | Minneapolis News
The White House is getting a major makeover—with a price tag soaring to nearly $927 million, paid for by taxpayers. Meanwhile, the Reflecting Pool vandalism…
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Luigi Mangione Prepares to Plead Guilty | Minneapolis News
Luigi Mangione, accused of using a 3D-printed gun to murder UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan, is now ready to plead guilty — without a…
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KG’s Number 21 Retired by Wolves | Minneapolis News
Kevin Garnett’s number 21 is finally retiring with the Minnesota Timberwolves on February 28, 2027 — a long-awaited tribute after years of tension with former…
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Industrial Giant in Minneapolis’ Upscale Riverfront | Minneapolis News
A surprising industrial giant still stands in Minneapolis’s upscale St. Anthony Main riverfront, defying urban development trends and sparking debate about…
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Vandalism at WWII Memorial Draws Outrage | Minneapolis News
A woman spray-painted “Clean hands dirty $” on the World War II Memorial and dumped soap into its fountain, sparking outrage and leading to her arrest. U.S…
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Minneapolis Car Break-Ins on the Rise | Minneapolis News
Minneapolis is on high alert after a shocking car break-in spree targeting 34 vehicles overnight—thieves smashed windows with flashlights, vanished before cops…
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Columbia Heights Car Break-Ins Surge | Minneapolis News
Columbia Heights is under siege by a surge of car break-ins—32 vehicles smashed in just three weeks, all with the same modus operandi: shattered windows…
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Vikings Preseason Spotlight | Minneapolis News
The Vikings’ preseason opener is a critical evaluation game, spotlighting the center battle, Carson Wentz’s resurgence, and breakout chances for young…
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Flock Reforms After Privacy Backlash | Minneapolis News
Flock’s automated license plate readers are getting a major privacy overhaul—cutting data retention from 30 to 7 days and adding filters so cities can limit…
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Operation Puppet Master Under Fire | Minneapolis News
Federal agents ran a sweeping undercover operation, Operation Puppet Master, targeting progressive groups, labor unions, and activists protesting immigration…
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Bienvenidos Dystopia at Russian Art Museum | Minneapolis News
Step into a bold, thought-provoking world at Bienvenidos Dystopia, happening August 15th at The Museum of Russian Art—where Soviet-era poster art meets modern…
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Operation Puppet Master Exposed | Minneapolis News
Federal agents launched a sweeping undercover operation, dubbed Operation Puppet Master, targeting progressive groups and labor unions while Minneapolis…
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Minnesota Students Built Crazy Horse Model | Minneapolis News
Minnesota students and a professor pulled off an epic feat: crafting a 16x10-foot hyperrealistic model of the Crazy Horse Memorial, using topographical maps…
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Unions, Arboretums, and Political Shifts | Minneapolis News
Homeland Security is probing whether labor unions are funding domestic terrorism, after reportedly infiltrating protests and reviewing union finances —…
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Voting, Whistleblowing, and Protest Songs | Minneapolis News
Get ready for a powerhouse lineup at MinnPost’s upcoming festival: Minnesota’s top election official Steve Simon breaks down the state’s voting system ahead of…
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Minnesota’s Pet Med Donation Law | Minneapolis News
Minnesota just became the fourth state to pass a groundbreaking law letting vets donate unused, unexpired pet meds—saving money, reducing waste, and helping…
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Teen Admits Cutting Down License Plate Camera | Minneapolis News
An 18-year-old from St. Cloud, Bradley Smith, boldly admitted to cutting down a license plate reader camera in June — and the evidence? Surveillance caught him…
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Minnesota Honors Fallen Firefighter | Minneapolis News
Minnesota honors fallen firefighter Leslie R. Washington with a statewide flag at half-staff, recognizing his heroic sacrifice while battling wildfires near…
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Minnesota Towns Reject Surveillance Tech | Minneapolis News
Sherburne County is shutting down Flock Safety’s license plate readers after mounting public outcry over privacy invasion and misuse, joining other Minnesota…
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Stabbing, Suicide, and Tragedy in Two Cities | Minneapolis News
A chilling double murder-suicide unfolded across two cities this week, as a man allegedly stabbed his 7-year-old daughter and a 78-year-old relative before…
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Undercover Agents Targeted Protesters | Minneapolis News
Federal agents secretly infiltrated churches, unions, and activist groups in covert ops codenamed “Operation Puppet Master” and “Project Whipple Shield,”…
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Hidden Violence in Plain Sight | Minneapolis News
A chilling tragedy unfolded at a Hopkins in-home daycare when a 41-year-old man murdered his wife, their 7-year-old daughter, and a 78-year-old woman before…
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Schwarber Shatters Cornfield with 2 HRs | Minneapolis News
Kyle Schwarber crushed two jaw-dropping homers into the corn at Field of Dreams, bringing his season total to 37 and leading the league. The Phillies dominated…
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Teen Behind Wheel Causes Fatal Crash | Minneapolis News
A mother faces grave charges after letting her 15-year-old daughter—without a permit or real driving experience—steer a van that crashed into two women…
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Wheatley High’s Turnaround Under Fire | Minneapolis News
Houston ISD’s turnaround is real—more than doubling its A and B-rated schools since last year, even under state oversight. Wheatley High, once struggling, now…
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Manhunt Ends as Johnson Captured | Minneapolis News
The manhunt for Isabelle Rose Johnson is officially over after her arrest in the Florida Panhandle—following a multi-state chase that began when Jason…
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Drunk Driver Faces Jail Time | Minneapolis News
A head-on collision in Faribault left two people injured, one with broken ribs and a sternum, after Jacob Charles Boyd crashed his vehicle while legally…
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Crazy Horse Memorial: A Legacy Carved in Stone | Minneapolis News
Carved into Thunderhead Mountain in South Dakota, the Crazy Horse Memorial is a monumental tribute to the Lakota warrior, taking shape since the late 1940s…
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Tafoya’s Bold Plan to End Fraud | Minneapolis News
Michele Tafoya, newly elected to the U.S. Senate in Minnesota, is rolling up her sleeves to fight fraud with teeth—proposing a sweeping “Deporting Fraudsters…
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SWAT Officer Fires in Isanti Standoff | Minneapolis News
A tense standoff in Isanti ended with a SWAT officer firing his weapon—no injuries occurred as suspect Jason Michael Phillips was taken into custody. The BCA…
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Red Lake Nation Officer Shooting Under Investigation | Minneapolis News
An officer-involved shooting on the Red Lake Nation has sparked community concern as authorities, including the FBI, launch a full investigation. Details…
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Minneapolis St Paul Tax Battles Ahead | Minneapolis News
Minneapolis and St. Paul mayors just dropped bold budget proposals that could hit homeowners hard—with St. Paul eyeing a 6.8% property tax hike and Minneapolis…
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Minnesota Forge Unveils First Roster | Minneapolis News
Minnesota’s getting a major volleyball boost with the launch of the Minnesota Forge, bringing Major League Volleyball right to the state. The team’s inaugural…
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Trump Account for Babies Born 2025-2027 | Minneapolis News
A new program called the “Trump Account” is launching for babies born in 2025–2027, giving U.S. citizen kids a $1,000 head start invested in an S&P 500…
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Luigi Mangione Plea Deal Rumors | Minneapolis News
Luigi Mangione may be ready to plead guilty in the federal case tied to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a move that could unlock a path to…
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Midwest Shines in New Livability Rankings | Minneapolis News
Wisconsin just soared to 3 in the nation for livability, thanks to affordable housing, top-tier education, and near-universal healthcare coverage. Minnesota…
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WWII Memorial Defaced with Bubbles and Spray Paint | Minneapolis News
Soap bubbles and spray paint defaced the National World War II Memorial in D.C., sending shockwaves through the nation. Vandalism—complete with the chilling…
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Braille Maps Help Blind Travelers Navigate Airports | Minneapolis News
Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport is revolutionizing travel for the visually impaired with 3D braille maps for restrooms—designed to give blind and low-vision…
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Teen Falls from 20-Story Grain Elevator | Minneapolis News
An 18-year-old suffered catastrophic injuries after plummeting 20 stories from a decommissioned Minneapolis grain elevator — now, attorneys are launching a…
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Minneapolis Park Budget Battle | Minneapolis News
Minneapolis is locked in a heated budget battle as the Mayor pushes to slash Park Board funding and merge departments, claiming inefficiency — while park…
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Flanagan Challenges ICE Funding | Minneapolis News
Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan has clinched the Democratic Senate nomination in Minnesota and is making waves with her bold stance against funding…
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Minneapolis Police Staffing Trial Set | Minneapolis News
Minneapolis is facing a high-stakes courtroom showdown as a jury trial looms for April 27 over whether Mayor Jacob Frey is ignoring the city’s own charter…
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Urban Explorer Falls 20 Stories | Minneapolis News
An 18-year-old urban explorer is fighting for life after plummeting 20 stories from a decommissioned grain elevator in Minneapolis while filming for social…
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Lime Scooters and the I-35W Takeover | Minneapolis News
Two hundred to three hundred scooter riders descended on I-35W in Minneapolis for a wild, TikTok-organized ride that turned downtown into a chaotic parade —…
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Sherburne County Ends Flock Camera Trial | Minneapolis News
Sherburne County is shutting down its Flock license plate reader cameras after a trial run, citing public backlash and a commitment to community trust —…
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Buxton Back for Field of Dreams | Minneapolis News
Byron Buxton’s return is a major boost for the Minnesota Twins ahead of their Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa—officially cleared after a hip injury…
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St. Paul Mayor Walks Tightrope on Budget | Minneapolis News
St. Paul’s new mayor Kaohly Her delivers a high-stakes budget address, tackling a $26 million shortfall with a 6.8% property tax hike—just $58 a year for most…
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One Punch, Fatal Consequence | Minneapolis News
A single punch sent a man into brain death — Jerry Jovan Harris, 37, now faces murder and manslaughter charges after allegedly delivering a devastating blow to…
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Teen Falls 200 Feet in Minneapolis Grain Elevator | Minneapolis News
An 18-year-old teen suffered a terrifying 200-foot fall inside a Minneapolis grain elevator after exploring the abandoned site — sparking a major legal…
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Huber Rising: Vikings’ New Offensive Lineman | Minneapolis News
Joe Huber is stealing the spotlight in Vikings training camp, earning a first-team role after starting guard Will Fries got sidelined. With his…
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Daycare Tragedy Connects Two Homicides | Minneapolis News
A chilling double tragedy has rocked Hopkins, where a daycare owner and his daughter were found dead in a basement stabbing, followed by the suspect’s apparent…
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Republicans See Fraud Scandal as Path to Power | Minneapolis News
Minnesota Republicans are on a hot streak, fueled by a massive fraud scandal that’s energized voters and shattered a 20-year statewide election drought…
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Cemetery Robbers on the Run | Minneapolis News
Three suspects are on the run after allegedly robbing cemeteries across the eastern U.S., breaking into mausoleums and stealing cherished personal items from…
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New Blatnik Bridge Design Revealed | Minneapolis News
The Twin Ports just unveiled the long-awaited design for the new Blatnik Bridge, connecting Duluth and Superior, promising a modern, durable upgrade to replace…
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Ronald Reed's Parole Decision | Minneapolis News
Ronald Reed, convicted of murdering St. Paul officer James Sackett in 1970, faces a pivotal parole decision as the Minnesota Supervised Release Board remains…
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Minnesota Man Sentenced for Online Child Abuse | Minneapolis News
A Minnesota man sentenced to 21.5 years for grooming, abusing, and creating child porn with dozens of minors—some as young as ten—faces justice after a…
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Cloquet Man Found Unresponsive with Blood | Minneapolis News
A 60-year-old man was found unresponsive on a lawn in Cloquet, sparking an active investigation after authorities reported a significant amount of blood at the…
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Jerry Harris Charged in Fatal Punch | Minneapolis News
A 37-year-old man, Jerry Jovan Harris, faces murder charges after a brutal, unprovoked punch sent 62-year-old Isaiah Jacob Wilson crashing to the ground…
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Minnesota Raises Kratom Age to 21 | Minneapolis News
Minnesota just raised the legal age to buy kratom to 21, aiming to keep the substance—known for opioid-like effects and potential dependence—out of young…
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Minneapolis and St. Paul Face Budget Crises | Minneapolis News
Minneapolis and St. Paul are both drowning in budget deficits—Minneapolis faces a $30 million gap, pushing Mayor Jacob Frey to propose an 11% property tax hike…