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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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Tragic Collision on I-94 in Wisconsin | Minneapolis News
A fatal crash on I-94 in western Wisconsin early Wednesday morning claimed the life of a 48-year-old man after his truck was struck by a drifting Silverado…
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Minnesota State Fair Tops Yelp for Food | Minneapolis News
Minnesota’s State Fair just snagged the 1 spot on Yelp’s top food fairs list—not for rides or livestock, but for its legendary eats. With over 500 vendors and…
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Nationwide Mausoleum Heist Underway | Minneapolis News
Three suspects are on the run across five states after allegedly breaking into mausoleums to steal jewelry and sentimental items from cremation niches—crime…
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McCarthy Stays Focused Despite Backup Role | Minneapolis News
J.J. McCarthy, the Vikings’ rookie QB, didn’t land the starting job—Kyler Murray got it—but he’s staying positive, committed to growth, and ready to contribute…
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Lynx Survive Late Fire Surge | Minneapolis News
Minnesota Lynx nearly blew a 29-point lead against the Portland Fire but rallied to hold on thanks to Napheesa Collier’s 20 points and Kayla McBride’s 19…
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Storms on the Way for Minnesota | Minneapolis News
Minnesota’s weather is turning cloudy and stormy this week—showers hit western and southern areas Thursday, with highs in the low 80s. Friday stays similarly…
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Weekend Events Across the Metro | Minneapolis News
This weekend’s packed with local flavor—county fairs, music festivals, food trucks, and cultural celebrations across the metro. Catch Ed Sheeran at U.S. Bank…
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Minneapolis Tax Hike and Election Surge | Minneapolis News
Minneapolis braces for its biggest property tax jump since 2000, with Mayor Jacob Frey’s 11.3% hike aimed at funding critical city services, while Minnesota…
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VA Negligence Led to Veteran’s Suicide | Minneapolis News
A Marine veteran’s tragic suicide just hours after leaving a Minneapolis VA hospital has his mother suing the facility for negligence. Allen Giller, 27…
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Wind Phones: Talking to Those We Lost | Minneapolis News
A quiet revolution is unfolding around the world — wind phones, disconnected rotary phones in booths or yards, are becoming sacred spaces for grief. Inspired…
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Tamarack Mining Project Sparks Debate | Minneapolis News
A major mining project near Tamarack, Minnesota, is sparking fierce debate as Talon Metals plans to extract nickel, copper, and iron ore—shipping it out of…
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Man Breaks Into Apartment, Attacks Teen | Minneapolis News
A shocking home invasion in Gainesville, Georgia, left a 15-year-old girl injured after a 29-year-old man allegedly punched through a wall to attack her while…
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Young Woman Faces New Assault Charges | Minneapolis News
A 21-year-old woman, Tiana Hughes, allegedly assaulted police officers during her arrest at Edina’s aquatic center, fracturing one officer’s sinus and biting…
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Tragedy at School Bus Stop | Minneapolis News
A Gaffney High School student was fatally shot near a bus stop just before school, leaving the community in shock. Fifteen classmates were on the bus at the…
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First Grey Crowned Crane Chicks Hatched | Minneapolis News
Two new grey crowned crane chicks, Amani and Baraka, have hatched at Como Zoo — the first successful births of their kind at the facility. Their parents…
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Parkers Prairie House Explosion Tragedy | Minneapolis News
A devastating house explosion in Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail County, killed one person and sent flames roaring through the home—emergency crews raced to the…
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Wet Combing Beats Lice Chemicals | Minneapolis News
Back-to-school season means more than homework—it’s lice season too. With millions of kids affected yearly, traditional treatments are failing due to…
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Teen Nightmares in Minneapolis Neighborhood | Minneapolis News
Teenagers armed with guns and fireworks are turning weekend nights in southeast Minneapolis into dangerous chaos, forcing residents to bypass police calls and…
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Winona Pauses Flock Cameras for Community Trust | Minneapolis News
Winona Police are keeping community trust over tech—choosing not to replace stolen Flock cameras despite their effectiveness, joining a growing Minnesota trend…
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Final Beagles Rescued from Research Farm | Minneapolis News
The final wave of beagles has escaped Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin, marking the end of a years-long battle by animal rights groups. Over 2,000 dogs—including 155…
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Flanagan Surges to Senate | Minneapolis News
Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan has won a historic primary victory over Rep. Angie Craig, securing 59% of the vote in a race that mirrors a national wave of…
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Missing in Bloomington: Cavanah's Case | Minneapolis News
Missing in Bloomington: Cavanah's Case | Minneapolis News
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Linked Tragedies in Hopkins and Burnsville | Minneapolis News
Two chillingly connected tragedies rocked Hopkins and Burnsville: at a daycare, a father fatally shot himself while his daughter and wife lay dead—six other…
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Apache Helicopter Crash Near Salado | Minneapolis News
An Apache attack helicopter crashed near Salado, Texas, killing two crew members and sparking a massive grass fire. Emergency teams raced to the scene to…
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Midwest Senate and Governor Races Heat Up | Minneapolis News
Minnesota’s Senate race just got spicy: Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan faces off against former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya in November. In Wisconsin, David…
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Tragedy in Hopkins Leaves Three Dead | Minneapolis News
Tragedy struck in Hopkins when police found three family members dead at a daycare — a man, woman, and child — with authorities suspecting the man took his own…
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Shooting at Warner Robins High School | Minneapolis News
Shocking shooting at Warner Robins High School leaves two students hospitalized but not critically injured, with the suspect now in custody. Roads were shut…
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Karoline Leavitt Steps Down as Press Secretary | Minneapolis News
Karoline Leavitt is stepping down as White House press secretary at the end of August to spend more time with her newborn daughter, a move President Trump…
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First Native Woman in Senate Race | Minneapolis News
Peggy Flanagan, Minnesota’s Lieutenant Governor and a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, has won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate — potentially…
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Tragedy at Minn Daycare Leaves 3 Dead | Minneapolis News
A horrific tragedy has rocked Hopkins, Minnesota, after a domestic incident at an in-home daycare left three dead — the owners and their child — sparking shock…
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Burnsville Homicide Under Investigation | Minneapolis News
Burnsville police are investigating a deadly homicide that occurred around 12:30 PM Wednesday near Maple Island Road and Joplin Avenue — with heavy law…
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Minnesota Elects First Female Governor | Minneapolis News
Minnesota’s governor’s race is set to make history—no matter who wins, it will be the first time a woman leads the state. Democrat Amy Klobuchar and Republican…
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Minivan Crash on Highway 100 Leaves Driver Dead | Minneapolis News
A fiery crash on Highway 100 in Bloomington early Wednesday morning claimed the life of a minivan driver after the vehicle rolled over and burst into flames…
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House Explodes and Burns Near Parkers Prairie | Minneapolis News
A house exploded and caught fire just after 9:30 AM northwest of Parkers Prairie, leaving one person dead and authorities scrambling to determine the cause…
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Home Depot Leadership Transition | Minneapolis News
Home Depot’s CEO Ted Decker is taking a temporary medical leave, but don’t worry—operations are in capable hands. Senior exec Ann-Marie Campbell will run…
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Three Missing on River Tubing Found After 72 Hours | Minneapolis News
Three people—two women and a nine-year-old boy—went tubing on Michigan’s Muskegon River, vanished for 72 harrowing hours after their tubes popped, leaving them…
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Lakers Sold for $12B to Kushner and Iger | Minneapolis News
The Lakers just got a $12 billion ownership overhaul—Mark Walter’s out, replaced by Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, who nearly went after Vegas but pivoted to seize…
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Klobuchar Eyes Governor’s Office | Minneapolis News
Amy Klobuchar’s political comeback is heating up as she locks in a Democratic primary win and eyes the governor’s mansion, facing off against House Speaker…
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Fire Recovery and Forest Access Update | Minneapolis News
Over 1,500 campsites in the Superior National Forest are reopening after devastating wildfires—sparked by lightning in July and burning 74,000+ acres. Fire…
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Minnesota Primaries Set Stage for General Election | Minneapolis News
Minnesota shattered its own voter turnout record with over a million people casting ballots in the primaries — a powerful show of civic engagement. Amy…
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Police Respond to In-Home Daycare Incident | Minneapolis News
Heavy police presence at an in-home daycare in Hopkins, Minnesota—details still emerging as authorities withhold specifics. Community on edge, worried for…
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Jake Golday’s Path to the Starting Role | Minneapolis News
Vikings’ second-round pick Jake Golday brings elite versatility, capable of playing inside and on the edge — a dream for DC Brian Flores. But with veterans…
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Rod Stewart Cancels MN State Fair Show | Minneapolis News
Rod Stewart’s legendary “One Last Time” tour just hit a major snag—his Minnesota State Fair show on September 1 is canceled due to a recent coronary stent…
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Minnesota Forge Set to Launch in 2027 | Minneapolis News
Minnesota’s got a new pro women’s volleyball team roaring into 2027 — the Minnesota Forge, set to debut in January at the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul. Part…
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Former Teacher Charged with Grooming Minor | Minneapolis News
A former Mounds View High School teacher, Ted Bennett, faces serious federal charges for grooming an underage student over ten months in 2025, including…
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Fire Crash Closes Highway 100 | Minneapolis News
A major crash on southbound Highway 100 this morning sent one vehicle into flames and forced a full road closure—causing massive backups for commuters heading…
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Preseason Secrets Every Fan Should Know | Minneapolis News
Preseason might seem like filler, but it’s actually a high-stakes lab where teams test new strategies, resurrect forgotten roles like the fullback, and build…
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McCarthy’s Backup Battle Heats Up | Minneapolis News
Kyler Murray is locked in as the Vikings’ starter for 2026, but J.J. McCarthy’s future as QB2 is far from guaranteed — and that’s where the real drama begins…
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Heat Breaks In, Storms On Tap | Minneapolis News
Heatwave alert in the Twin Cities this week, with toasty upper 80s and sunny skies Wednesday — perfect for shorts. Thursday brings scattered storms mainly west…
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Wisconsin’s Moderate Democrat Surprises | Minneapolis News
David Crowley, a moderate Democrat, pulled off an unexpected win in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, defeating progressive frontrunner Francesca…
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Vikings QB, Repair Rights, and Rod Stewart | Minneapolis News
St. Paul’s tenants are getting a major win as the state supreme court sides with a ballot initiative to empower renters to repair their own homes—set for this…
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Minnesota State Auditor Race Heats Up | Minneapolis News
Minnesota’s State Auditor race heats up as Republican Scott Jensen and DFL’s Zack Filipovich lock horns for November’s general election—both nominees after…
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Frazier vs Folk: County Attorney Battle | Minneapolis News
Hennepin County’s race for County Attorney is heating up as Cedrick Frazier and Anders Folk advance to the November general election, setting the stage for a…
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Wildfires Hit Ely and Cost Lives | Minneapolis News
Wildfires rage across northern Minnesota, devastating landscapes and crippling local businesses near Ely. A heartbreaking loss occurred when a firefighter died…
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Flanagan Wins Senate Nomination | Minneapolis News
Peggy Flanagan’s stunning upset of Angie Craig secures the Democratic Senate nomination in Minnesota, setting up a high-stakes showdown with GOP newcomer…
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Demuth Wins GOP Governor’s Race | Minneapolis News
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth has clinched the Republican nomination for governor, defeating former MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell and businessman Kendall…
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Jensen Eyes Auditor’s Seat After Governor Exit | Minneapolis News
Scott Jensen just won the Republican nomination for Minnesota State Auditor — a major breakthrough for GOP statewide ambitions after two decades. A former…
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Omar Dominates Democratic Primary | Minneapolis News
Ilhan Omar cruised to an overwhelming primary win, capturing over 80% of the vote in Minnesota’s most Democratic district — a stark contrast to her tighter…
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Swanson Challenges Stauber in MN-8 | Minneapolis News
Trina Swanson, a former immigration director with deep federal experience, has officially clinched the Democratic nomination to challenge incumbent Pete…
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Jealousy Led to Tragedy in Issaquah | Minneapolis News
A shocking crash in Issaquah, Washington, leaves one man dead and another facing second-degree murder charges—after a 22-year-old allegedly swerved into his…