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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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Wolves Welcome LaMelo Ball and Josh Green | Minneapolis News
The Minnesota Timberwolves are officially welcoming LaMelo Ball and Josh Green in a blockbuster trade that reshapes their roster, sending Naz Reid and multiple…
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Wildfires Shut Down Boundary Waters | Minneapolis News
Wildfires are raging across northern Minnesota, forcing evacuations in Lake County and shutting down access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. With…
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Tragic Pontoon Boat Collision in Lake Pepin | Minneapolis News
A pontoon boat capsized on Lake Pepin late Saturday night after colliding with a barge, claiming the lives of three people — including two Wabasha Fire…
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Wildfires Shut Down Boundary Waters | Minneapolis News
Wildfires rage across northern Minnesota, fueled by scorching heat, dryness, and high winds—forcing evacuations, shutting down the Boundary Waters Canoe Area…
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Heat Wave Danger Inside and Out | Minneapolis News
This heat wave isn’t just uncomfortable—it’s dangerous, even if you’re indoors. Your heart’s working overtime to cool you down, and without AC or relief, heat…
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Three Wabasha Firefighters Lost in Lake Pepin Tragedy | Minneapolis News
Three beloved members of the Wabasha community—firefighters Manuel De Angel-Sola and Nicholas Loechler, plus Ashley Monson—perished in a tragic pontoon boat…
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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak: What You Need to Know | Minneapolis News
A nasty parasite is sweeping across the U.S., causing severe stomach woes with 843 confirmed cases nationwide — including 86 hospitalizations — and 11 to 30 in…
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Wildfire Surge Threatens Ely Area | Minneapolis News
Wildfires in northeastern Minnesota are exploding — the Camp Fire, once small, surged to 1,500 acres thanks to storm-fallen trees acting as fuel. Evacuations…
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Blood Shortage Alert: Donate Now | Minneapolis News
American Red Cross is sounding the alarm on a critical blood shortage, with supplies down 25%—especially for platelets, O-positive, and B-negative blood—just…
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Minnesota’s Weekend of Festivals | Minneapolis News
This weekend in Minnesota is a summer fiesta for all tastes—jam out to The Lumineers and The Strokes at the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival, soak in local art…
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Boundary Waters Closed Due to Wildfires | Minneapolis News
Boundary Waters is on fire—literally—and the entire wilderness is closed due to dangerous smoke and extreme heat, forcing cancellations for adventurers and…
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Inflation Slows as Gas Prices Plummet | Minneapolis News
Inflation just took a surprising step back, dropping to 3.5% in June—the lowest since May and signaling a potential peak. Gas prices plummeted 9.7%…
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Three-Car Crash in Princetown Leaves One Dead | Minneapolis News
A deadly three-car pile-up on Highway 95 in central Minnesota left at least one person dead, with officials still investigating how the crash unfolded —…
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Boundary Waters Closed Due to Wildfire | Minneapolis News
Boundary Waters shut down amid wildfire and extreme heat—evacuations expanding, trips canceled, nature’s curveball forcing a pause as officials monitor…
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Heat Wave Exposes Cooling Inequities | Minneapolis News
Minnesota’s brutal heat wave is exposing deep inequalities—those without air conditioning, often in older or lower-income neighborhoods, face life-threatening…
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Caterpillars Fueling Wildfire Closures | Minneapolis News
Wildfires threaten the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, forcing closures and campfire bans as officials battle rising fire danger. A native Minnesota…
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Wildfires, Adoptees, and a Space Launch | Minneapolis News
Wildfires rage across Northern Minnesota, forcing BWCA closures and triggering the first-ever evacuation order outside the wilderness — with air quality…
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Niron Magnetics Eyes Iron Range | Minneapolis News
Niron Magnetics is set to revolutionize Minnesota’s Iron Range with a $1.8 billion magnet factory, slashing reliance on Chinese rare-earth minerals by using…
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Evidence Finally Shared in Renee and Alex Cases | Minneapolis News
After months of delay, federal authorities finally release critical evidence—including body camera footage and Renee Good’s SUV—to local investigators in the…
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Heatwave Halts USA Cup Play | Minneapolis News
The Target USA Cup, North America’s largest youth soccer tournament, is in full swing in Blaine, Minnesota—but extreme heat is forcing major changes. With over…
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Why Your Car Might Be Missing a Front Plate | Minneapolis News
Why do so many Minnesotans drive around with just a back license plate? While the state requires plates on both front and back for easier tracking and camera…
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Fraud in Feeding Our Future | Minneapolis News
Feeding Our Future fraud keeps unraveling as more conspirators face justice—over $250 million stolen from kids’ meals. Najmo Ahmed and Asha Jama await…
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Man Pleads Guilty in Child Porn Case | Minneapolis News
A Crookston man has pleaded guilty to attempting to produce child pornography after an undercover sting led to his arrest, revealing disturbing exchanges and…
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HHS Backs Off, But Battle Continues | Minneapolis News
The Trump administration nearly cut Medicare and Medicaid funds over transgender healthcare bans — but backed off, sparing vital care for thousands. Meanwhile…
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Minnesota’s Deadly Heat Wave | Minneapolis News
Minnesota’s sweltering heat wave shows no signs of breaking, with an extended Extreme Heat Warning through Thursday evening. Temperatures soar into the…
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Minnesota Ice Cream Battle for America's Best | Minneapolis News
Three Minnesota ice cream legends—Cup and Cone, Grand Ole Creamery, and Pumphouse Creamery—are battling it out in a national fan-voted tournament for America’s…
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MnDOT’s Big 2026 Road Upgrade Plan | Minneapolis News
Minnesota’s biggest road upgrade yet is coming in 2026—200+ projects to fix and modernize highways, with major I-494 closures this weekend. Expect lane…
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Evidence Finally Shared in Fatal Shootings | Minneapolis News
Federal officials finally released key evidence in the fatal shootings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti, and Julio Sosa-Celis—after months of pressure from state…
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Mall of America’s Secret Cooling System | Minneapolis News
The Mall of America’s climate control is a high-stakes, high-tech operation—running nearly 200 compressors around the clock to keep 100,000 daily visitors cool…
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Tragedy on Lake Pepin Shocks Wabasha | Minneapolis News
A tragic boat crash on Lake Pepin has shattered the heart of Wabasha, Minnesota, claiming three lives—including two firefighters—leaving a community in…
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Senator Graham Remembered with Flags at Half-Staff | Minneapolis News
Senator Lindsey Graham, 71, died from an aortic dissection, shocking fans of his long public service career. Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota ordered all state…
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Furry Convention Abuse Leads to 20-Year Sentence | Minneapolis News
A 37-year-old man sentenced to 20 years in federal prison admitted to transporting a minor to a furry convention in Atlanta for sexual abuse—and even…
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Fires Merge Threatening Boundary Waters | Minneapolis News
Two major fires in northern Minnesota are poised to merge, potentially creating a massive blaze as 21 active fires burn across the region. With remote…
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Seniors Cheerlead in Minnesota | Minneapolis News
Seniors in East Bethel, Minnesota, are rewriting the rules of cheerleading—literally. Lifespark’s 50 senior homes brought the sport to their routines, led by…
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Minnesota Farmers Battle Heat with Tech | Minneapolis News
Minnesota farmers are battling a brutal heatwave that’s hitting dairy cows especially hard—these heat-sensitive animals are dropping milk production when temps…
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Snapchat Driver Sentenced for School Bus Crash | Minneapolis News
A 20-year-old woman, Svea Lynn Snickers, just got sentenced after causing a deadly crash in northern Minnesota—she ran a stop sign while filming a Snapchat…
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Smitten Kitten’s Controversial July 4th Stance | Minneapolis News
Minneapolis’ Smitten Kitten adult store is sparking national controversy with its bold, politically charged social media stunts — from celebrating the Fourth…
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Smoke & Heat Threaten Northeast Minnesota | Minneapolis News
Northeast Minnesota’s air is dangerously hazy this week as wildfire smoke from Canada and local fires mixes with triple-digit heat, pushing air quality into…
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Sister Steps In After Brother’s Passing | Minneapolis News
In a deeply personal and politically significant move, South Carolina’s governor has appointed Darline Graham Nordone—Lindsey Graham’s sister—to temporarily…
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States Rally to Stop Mega Media Merger | Minneapolis News
Minnesota’s attorneys general are leading a bold coalition of 11 states to stop a blockbuster $110 billion media merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and…
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Missing Teen in Brooklyn Park | Minneapolis News
A 15-year-old girl, Bushra Othman Alsso, went missing in Brooklyn Park on July 8 around 8 PM after leaving the 9400 block of Decatur Drive North. She was last…
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Fraud Fighter’s Credentials Under Fire | Minneapolis News
Nate George, a state auditor candidate backed by the GOP, boasts a landslide endorsement—but his campaign’s claim of being a “certified fraud examiner” has…
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Trader Joe's vs Aldi Rave Debacle | Minneapolis News
A wild, dance-floor showdown erupted at the first-ever Trader Joe’s vs. Aldi rave—grocery chains battling it out in Hawaiian shirts, paper bags, and frozen…
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Lindsey Graham Leaves Lasting Senate Legacy | Minneapolis News
Senator Lindsey Graham, the influential South Carolina Republican who spent nearly two and a half decades in the Senate, has passed away at 71 from an aortic…
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Three Firefighters Lost in Lake Pepin Tragedy | Minneapolis News
Tragic collision on Lake Pepin claims three lives, including two Wabasha Fire Department members, after a pontoon boat overturned late Saturday night —…
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Judge Slams Trump’s IRS Lawsuit as Sham | Minneapolis News
A federal judge just slammed Trump’s legal team for turning a civil suit against the IRS into a taxpayer-funded scam, calling it a sham designed to legitimize…
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Evidence Finally Unsealed in Protest Shootings | Minneapolis News
Minnesota prosecutors finally secured key evidence in the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during immigration protests—hard drives, body cam…
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Fire Devastates Rosemount Ethiopian Church | Minneapolis News
A major fire tore through Minnesota’s St. Gabriel and St. Arsema Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church on Monday morning, causing partial roof collapse and…
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Minnesota Declares Emergency as Wildfires Rage | Minneapolis News
Governor Tim Walz has declared a peacetime emergency in Minnesota, deploying the National Guard to battle raging wildfires fueled by extreme heat and dry…
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Tragic E-Bike Crash in Rochester | Minneapolis News
A tragic crash on Elton Hills Drive Northwest in Rochester, Minnesota, claimed the life of an e-bike rider after a collision with an SUV Sunday afternoon; the…
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Mississippi River Communities Rise | Minneapolis News
Communities along the Mississippi River are reinventing themselves for a brighter future, turning tourism and local charm into economic lifelines as old…
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Rochester E-Bike Crash Leaves One Dead | Minneapolis News
A tragic crash on Elton Hills Drive Northwest in Rochester claimed the life of an electric bike rider after a collision with an SUV; the driver escaped…
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Pardon Overruled in Deportation Case | Minneapolis News
A Minnesota man was deported despite receiving a pardon — a pardon backed by the very victim he was convicted of abusing. As state attorneys supported his…
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Gas Prices Surge Amid Global Tensions | Minneapolis News
Gas prices are surging nationwide, with Minnesota hitting $3.86 per gallon — up 25 cents in just one week and 77 cents from last year. The national average has…
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States Challenge Paramount-Warner Merger | Minneapolis News
A dozen states, led by California, are rallying against the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, warning it could crush Hollywood jobs…
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Buggy and Camaro Crash in Fillmore | Minneapolis News
Buggy and Camaro Crash in Fillmore | Minneapolis News
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Doug Grow: Voice for the People | Minneapolis News
Veteran journalist Doug Grow, who died at 78, was a beloved voice for everyday Minnesotans—sharp, populist, and unafraid to challenge power. A founding…
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Federal Agencies Under Fire in Hennepin County Shootings | Minneapolis News
Hennepin County’s top prosecutors are locked in a fierce legal battle with federal agencies over withheld evidence in three deadly January shootings —…
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Church Fire in Rosemount Under Investigation | Minneapolis News
A major fire erupted at a former church in Rosemount just before 11 AM, drawing multiple fire crews and law enforcement as they raced to confirm the building…
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Boundary Waters Under Fire | Minneapolis News
Nineteen wildfires rage across northern Minnesota, forcing Governor Tim Walz to declare a state of emergency and shutting down the Boundary Waters Canoe Area…