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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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Helix Apartments Fire in St. Louis Park | Minneapolis News
A massive fire erupted at the Helix Apartments in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, Friday evening, sending flames shooting from the roof and causing extensive damage…
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Eidleh Faces 31 Charges in Feeding Our Future Fraud | Minneapolis News
Feds call Abdikerm Eidleh a key architect of the massive Feeding Our Future fraud, now facing 31 charges including wire fraud and money laundering after being…
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Eden Prairie Rental Scam Alert | Minneapolis News
Eden Prairie cops are sounding the alarm after a slick rental scam hit the area this summer, with scammers using real photos, fake leases, and cash grabs to…
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Man Drives Car at Campground Workers | Minneapolis News
A 53-year-old man crashed his car into campground workers during a heated argument with his girlfriend, narrowly missing one worker who dove behind a tree for…
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Smoke Shatters Minnesota Air Quality Records | Minneapolis News
Wildfire smoke has turned Minnesota’s skies into a hazardous haze, smashing air quality records with pollution levels soaring eighty-two times higher than…
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I-494 Closure This Weekend | Minneapolis News
Big traffic alert for south metro drivers: I-494 between Hwy 100 and Hwy 77 is fully closed both ways Friday night at 10 p.m. through Monday morning at 5 a.m…
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Wildfires Not Done Yet in Minnesota | Minneapolis News
Wildfires in northern Minnesota are far from extinguished—recent rain offered only temporary relief. With dry conditions, heat, and wind creating the perfect…
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Mystery Surrounds Death of Rikki Skog | Minneapolis News
A woman’s mysterious death near Deer River has sparked a major investigation in Itasca County. Thirty-seven-year-old Rikki Skog was found dead in a ditch on…
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BET Pushes Charter Change for Quorum and PILOT | Minneapolis News
City council’s Budget and Economic Team is tackling two big challenges: boosting meeting quorums by letting key vice roles serve as alternates, and exploring a…
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Minnesota Yacht Club Festival Hits St. Paul | Minneapolis News
St. Paul’s Harriet Island is packed this weekend with the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival drawing 35,000+ music lovers daily for headliners like The Black Keys…
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St. Paul Halts Streetlight Repairs | Minneapolis News
St. Paul’s streetlights are going dark — not from power outages, but copper theft. Millions spent over the past few years, with $1.4 million alone last year…
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Boomers' Wealth Transfer Reality Check | Minneapolis News
The so-called “great wealth transfer” might be smaller than expected, with only $36 trillion actually inheritable after debts, spending, and taxes — and most…
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Brooklyn Park Home Invasion Suspect Wanted | Minneapolis News
A terrifying home invasion in Brooklyn Park left a woman injured early Friday morning — a suspect armed with a gun demanded money, then fled. Police are…
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Minnesota Gets $187K from Glenmark Drug Settlement | Minneapolis News
Minnesota’s getting a big piece of a $30 million national settlement targeting Glenmark for allegedly gouging prices and manipulating competition in generic…
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Robbinsdale High Says Goodbye | Minneapolis News
Robbinsdale High School, a historic landmark since 1956, officially shut its doors for good after a heartfelt farewell concert that drew hundreds of alumni…
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Minnesota’s Air Quality Alert | Minneapolis News
Minnesota’s air is turning hazardous as wildfire smoke blankets the state, especially in the northeast, where air quality’s been labeled “maroon” — dangerous…
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Hill Country Floods Claim Two Lives | Minneapolis News
Texas Hill Country braces for more flooding as rivers rise and recovery begins — two lives lost, hundreds rescued, and new warning systems saving lives this…
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Building Theater Together | Minneapolis News
The Children’s Theatre Company is reimagining its future by launching a permanent, artist-driven core group — not just more actors, but a creative collective…
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Former Agent Sentenced for Child Abuse | Minneapolis News
A former Homeland Security special agent from Minnesota just received an 84-month federal prison sentence for producing and transporting child pornography —…
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Menomonie Water Advisory Update | Minneapolis News
Menomonie’s water woes continue as the boil-or-bottle advisory stays in place until Friday, with a lawn watering ban extended to August 1st—triggered by low…
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Tragic Shooting in North Minneapolis | Minneapolis News
A fatal shooting erupted in north Minneapolis around 2:30 PM yesterday, leaving one man dead after being rushed to the hospital with critical gunshot wounds…
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Young Man Found Dead in Airport Lake | Minneapolis News
Young Man Found Dead in Airport Lake | Minneapolis News
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Wildfires Rage in Northeast Minnesota | Minneapolis News
Dozens of wildfires rage across northeastern Minnesota, fueled by the July Lightning Event and burning through 55,000 acres near the Superior National Forest…
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Fairlife Dairy Hacked, U.S. Production Paused | Minneapolis News
Fairlife, the dairy brand under Coca-Cola, has halted all U.S. production after a ransomware attack let unauthorized hackers into their manufacturing networks…
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Brooklyn Park Home Invasion | Minneapolis News
A terrifying home invasion unfolded in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, early Friday—armed suspect held a woman at gunpoint before fleeing before she could call 911…
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Smoke, Masks, and Community in Ely | Minneapolis News
Smoke-choked skies and wildfire chaos are turning Ely, Minnesota, into a frontline community hub as locals rally around the historic State Theater—now handing…
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China Election Hacks and Voter Data | Minneapolis News
Trump unveils declassified documents alleging China hacked U.S. voter databases, exposing personal info of 220 million Americans and attempting to sway…
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Trump's Election Claims Debunked | Minneapolis News
Trump’s election security claims fall apart under scrutiny — from China hacking voter data (which didn’t affect results) to alleging widespread voter fraud and…
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Tragic Lake Incident in Winona | Minneapolis News
A tragic drowning death in Winona has shaken the community — a 22-year-old man was pulled from a lake Thursday evening, despite emergency crews’ efforts, he…
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Heatwave Ends Soon, Cool Down Ahead | Minneapolis News
Heatwave lingers in the Twin Cities with temps hitting the mid-90s until 9 PM, but relief is on the way—air quality is improving as smoke clears by 11 AM, and…
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Speeding Costs More Than It Saves | Minneapolis News
Speeding barely cuts your commute time—maybe a minute at best—but the cost? Millions of gallons of gas burned daily, tons of pollution, and a staggering $26…
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Smoke Across the Country | Minneapolis News
Smoke from raging wildfires is blanketing regions far from the flames, triggering record air quality alerts and forcing evacuations as climate-driven dryness…
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DFL Senate Primary Heats Up | Minneapolis News
The U.S. Senate race is heating up as Angie Craig and Peggy Flanagan unleash a full-blown ad blitz on YouTube, vying for the DFL nomination with high stakes…
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Franking Privilege in the Digital Age | Minneapolis News
Congressional franking—dating back to pre-America days—is exploding, turning taxpayer money into a digital megaphone for lawmakers. Once just for letters, it’s…
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Giordano's Brings Chicago Pizza to Mall of America | Minneapolis News
Giordano’s, Chicago’s iconic deep-dish pizza legend, just dropped a new location at the Mall of America — their second in Minnesota and a bold move following…
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Medtronic Grows, Minnesota Pushes Forward | Minneapolis News
Medtronic just smashed its revenue growth record in a decade, fueled by smart acquisitions worth $1.5 billion and bold internal innovation — but Wall Street’s…
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FBI Recaptures Fraud Mastermind from Somalia | Minneapolis News
Major breakthrough in the Feeding Our Future fraud case: Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidleh, 42, former second-in-command allegedly behind a $250 million scheme that…
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Smoke Alert Twin Cities | Minneapolis News
Wildfire smoke has blanketed the Twin Cities, turning skies hazy and triggering a health emergency as doctors warn of increased inflammation, irritated eyes…
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Trump Endorses Lindell for MN Governor | Minneapolis News
Trump’s surprise endorsement of MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor is sparking chaos in the GOP — with party leaders warning it could cost them…
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Life Lost in Minneapolis Shooting | Minneapolis News
Life Lost in Minneapolis Shooting | Minneapolis News
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Catholic Charities Steps In With Masks | Minneapolis News
When smoke from wildfires choked Minnesota’s skies, Catholic Charities in the Twin Cities stepped in—distributing nearly 2,000 masks to the unhoused, who’re…
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Hammer Attack in Wyoming Minnesota | Minneapolis News
A 72-year-old man in Wyoming, Minnesota, pleaded guilty to attempted murder after attacking his wife with a hammer — fueled by financial desperation and a…
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Drones Are Revolutionizing Farming | Minneapolis News
Farm tech is soaring as spray drones revolutionize agriculture, flying overhead to precision-spray crops, map fields with color-coded imaging, and dodge crop…
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Cat Lost in Wilderness Finds Her Way Home | Minneapolis News
A heart-stopping tale of a three-year-old cat named Fridge who vanished during a Colorado road trip, leaving her owner heartbroken after a 40-day search—until…
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Smoke Alert Minnesota | Minneapolis News
Minnesota’s air quality plunged to dangerous “maroon” levels this week due to wildfire smoke — a historic crisis affecting everyone, not just the vulnerable…
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Minnesota Jobs Rise But Challenges Linger | Minneapolis News
Minnesota’s job market is rebounding with 13,200 new jobs in June—its third straight month of growth—driven mostly by the private sector. But the picture isn’t…
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Lyndale Avenue Gets Major Safety Overhaul | Minneapolis News
Minneapolis just gave the green light to a major Lyndale Avenue South makeover—separating sidewalks and bike lanes, plus traffic calming to boost safety…
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Man Sentenced for Killing Mother | Minneapolis News
Man Sentenced for Killing Mother | Minneapolis News
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Minnesota Housing Market Balances Out | Minneapolis News
Minnesota’s housing market is heating up with more homes for sale and more deals closing—but prices are still climbing, making affordability the biggest hurdle…
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Son Shoots Mother in Cold Blood | Minneapolis News
A 47-year-old man, Nathan Douglas Davin, received a 21-year prison sentence for shooting his own mother in the face at their home on Ninth Avenue East — a…
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Gandhi Retires After DHS Fraud Scrutiny | Minneapolis News
Shireen Gandhi has retired from Minnesota’s Department of Human Services after a turbulent 15-month tenure marked by bold fraud-fighting moves — including…
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Burn Ban in Effect Amid Dangerous Air | Minneapolis News
St. Paul and Falcon Heights are under a strict burn ban due to dangerous air quality from Canadian and local wildfires — no campfires or open flames allowed…
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Aer Lingus Cuts Key U.S. Routes | Minneapolis News
Aer Lingus is cutting key U.S. routes—Dublin to Minneapolis ends Oct 24, Denver Sept 28, Vegas Dec 3, and Seattle becomes seasonal after Oct 24—as part of a…
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Minneapolis Drones Vote Ends in Tie | Minneapolis News
Minneapolis nearly approved a groundbreaking drone program for police first responders — but ended up deadlocked 6-6, halting the deal with Skydio. While other…
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Heritage Park Evacuation Crisis | Minneapolis News
Minneapolis is racing to relocate nearly 700 residents from Heritage Park, a crumbling affordable housing complex plagued by mold, pests, and unsafe…
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Minnesota Pauses Medicaid Provider Onboarding | Minneapolis News
Minnesota’s Medicaid overhaul is hitting pause again—this time for at least six more months—as officials tighten their grip on high-risk care providers. After…
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Minnesota Bans Crypto ATMs After Bitcoin Depot Bankruptcy | Minneapolis News
Minnesota’s crypto kiosks are getting a one-way ticket to the scrap heap—thanks to Bitcoin Depot’s bankruptcy and a new state ban set to hit August 1st. With…
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Animal Immune Secrets Could Save Humans | Minneapolis News
Ten million dollars from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is fueling a bold five-year project at the University of Minnesota Medical…
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Minneapolis Invests to Fix Heritage Park | Minneapolis News
Minneapolis just approved $2.5 million to finally fix Heritage Park, a crumbling public housing complex on the north side where mold, broken balconies, and 200…
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Minneapolis Council Rejects Police Drones | Minneapolis News
Minneapolis City Council narrowly rejected a 75-day drone pilot program for police emergency responses, voting 6-6 — a decision fueled by concerns over…