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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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Missing Teen Grace Vrieze Needs Your Help | Minneapolis News
A 17-year-old, Grace Vrieze, went missing from her Hastings home and was last seen wearing a light blue top, gray sweatpants, black DC shoes, and a pink…
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Tragic Scooter Crash in Brooklyn Park | Minneapolis News
Tragic Scooter Crash in Brooklyn Park | Minneapolis News
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Lupient Waterpark Closed After Glass Found | Minneapolis News
Jim Lupient Waterpark in northeast Minneapolis is shut down after glass was found in the pool—forcing a full deep clean, drainage, scrubbing, refilling, and…
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Tragic Highway 87 Crash Claims Life | Minneapolis News
A tragic crash on Highway 87 in Becker County claims the life of a 62-year-old woman who collided with a semi-truck just before 10 PM—while the truck driver, a…
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Wolves Sniffing Tents at Isle Royale | Minneapolis News
Wolves in Isle Royale are turning into campground bandits—sniffing tents, dragging backpacks, and even killing one that got too bold stealing food. The park…
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EAC Left Empty Ahead of 2026 Elections | Minneapolis News
The Trump administration just gutted the U.S. Election Assistance Commission by firing all three commissioners, leaving the agency powerless as the 2026…
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University Lawsuit Over Gender Expression | Minneapolis News
Young America’s Foundation sues the University of Minnesota, claiming campus policies punish students for dissenting views on transgender ideology — including…
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Revisiting Manhood Through Film | Minneapolis News
Dallas Goldtooth dives into his childhood movie nights with his dad to unpack how 90s cinema shaped his understanding of manhood—and what he’s choosing to…
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Mankato Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Injured | Minneapolis News
A 44-year-old man in Mankato faces 13 felony charges, including second-degree murder and attempted murder, after allegedly breaking into a home, killing the…
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Minnesota Motorcycle Fatality Surge | Minneapolis News
Minnesota’s summer motorcycle death toll has surged to 37, up from 24 last year, with officials warning it could hit 90 by year’s end — the highest in decades…
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Westwood Shopping Center in Crisis | Minneapolis News
Businesses at Westwood Shopping Center in St. Louis Park are taking a major hit as construction on Cedar Lake Road and Louisiana Avenue cuts traffic and…
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Wisconsin State Fair Food Revolution | Minneapolis News
Wisconsin State Fair’s 175th anniversary is cooking up a storm with over 80 new food and drink crazes like Bloody Mary Mac Daddy and Smoked Pork Pierogi…
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Boundary Waters Closed Due to Wildfires | Minneapolis News
Wildfires sparked by lightning have forced the U.S. Forest Service to shut down a major section of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, disrupting plans…
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Trump Admin Eyes Permanent Fence Near White House | Minneapolis News
Trump’s team is reportedly eyeing permanent fencing around Lafayette Square and Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House to cut costs and boost security for…
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Highway 77 Shutdown This Weekend | Minneapolis News
Highway 77 northbound between I-35E and the Minnesota River Bridge is shutting down Friday night at 9 p.m. and won’t reopen until 5 a.m. Monday — with all…
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Teacher Charged After Alleged Child Abuse | Minneapolis News
A teacher at New Horizon Academy, Aaron Jacob Bonnette, faces serious charges after allegedly striking a four-year-old multiple times in a violent incident…
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Minnesota Campground Bans Soft Tents for Bear Safety | Minneapolis News
Minnesota’s West Winnie Campground is cracking down on soft-sided camping gear from July 1 through October 13 to keep black bears safe—and campers out of…
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Parents Watch Kids at Lake | Minneapolis News
Minnesota’s sweltering 90-degree heat this Sunday is turning lakes into playgrounds — but safety’s not automatic. At Wirth Lake Beach, lifeguards don’t start…
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Housing Bill Set to Become Law | Minneapolis News
Congress just passed the biggest housing bill in decades—the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act—aimed at slashing costs, boosting supply, and curbing big…
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Gas Prices Surge Amid Geopolitical Tensions | Minneapolis News
Gas prices are surging back toward $4 a gallon as U.S.-Iran tensions flare, threatening oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz — a chokepoint for 20% of global…
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Berger Fountain Revived After 30 Years | Minneapolis News
After 30 years of delays and neglect, the beloved Berger Fountain—nicknamed the dandelion fountain—is finally getting a full restoration thanks to a $1.8…
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Reviving St. Paul’s Skyway | Minneapolis News
The St. Paul skyway, the world’s largest publicly owned system, is falling into disrepair — but a passionate group is fighting back. Through projects like the…
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Minnesota Clemency Commission Reviews High-Profile Cases | Minneapolis News
Minnesota’s Clemency Review Commission is wading into high-stakes cases today, examining 35 serious convictions—including murder—before recommending mercy to…
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Endorsements in the Minnesota Senate Race | Minneapolis News
Minnesota’s Senate race is heating up as Rep. Angie Craig and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan battle for the open seat, each backed by a powerhouse coalition of…
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Minnesota Farm Bankruptcies Surge | Minneapolis News
Farm bankruptcies are soaring, with Minnesota seeing a shocking 300% spike in filings — signaling a crisis gripping family farms nationwide. Rising costs…
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Pardon Reversed as Vang Deported | Minneapolis News
Just weeks after Minnesota’s governor and attorney general pardoned Tou Lue Vang—a convicted sex offender who assaulted a ten-year-old girl—Trump…
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Vang Pardon Sparks Federal Pushback | Minneapolis News
Minnesota’s Clemency Review Commission faced renewed scrutiny after meeting Friday to review over 30 commutation cases, just days after federal officials…
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Gas Prices Edge Back Toward $4 | Minneapolis News
Minnesota drivers brace for another gas price surge, nearing $4 again after dipping slightly from last month—echoing the May peak of $4.56. Global tensions…
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Minneapolis Crime Crisis Deepens | Minneapolis News
Minneapolis’ Fourth of July turned violent again—with smashed car windows, a homicide, and shootings caught on camera—while police leaders warn that political…
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The Digital Fundraising Firestorm | Minneapolis News
Your inbox is drowning in political emails—each one a digital wildfire designed to get you to open your wallet. As election season ramps up, the pressure…
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Pardon, Deportation, and Legal Conflict | Minneapolis News
A controversial pardon for Tou Lue Vang, a Laotian man convicted in 2005 of sexually abusing a 10-year-old, has sparked national outrage after he was deported…
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Hegseth’s Grooming Push Sparks Debate | Minneapolis News
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is escalating military grooming and fitness standards, targeting “beardo” and “fat troops” to restore discipline and readiness…
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Pentagon Releases 40 New UAP Files | Minneapolis News
The Pentagon just unleashed 40 new UAP files—videos, audio, and photos—revealing jaw-dropping military sightings from 2015 to 2025, including a silent…
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Pardon Can't Stop Deportation | Minneapolis News
A man pardoned by Minnesota’s governor for a 2006 child sexual assault conviction was still deported — a stark reminder that federal immigration law can…
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Daycare Worker Fired After Alleged Child Abuse | Minneapolis News
A daycare worker in St. Paul, Minnesota, was fired and now faces gross misdemeanor charges after allegedly smacking a four-year-old in the face—security…
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Minnesota Wildfires on the Rise | Minneapolis News
Sixteen active wildfires rage across Minnesota’s Superior National Forest—most small but dangerously persistent. Firefighters are battling with bulldozers and…
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Flooding Hits Southeast Minnesota | Minneapolis News
Torrential rains slammed southeast Minnesota, triggering catastrophic flooding that submerged homes, forced rescues, and left communities reeling. In Mower…
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Tragic Highway Crash in Becker County | Minneapolis News
A tragic crash on Highway 87 in Becker County, Minnesota, claimed the life of a 62-year-old woman from Menahga after her SUV went under a semi-trailer backing…
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Blue Line Delayed by Funding Gap | Minneapolis News
The METRO Blue Line Extension, stalled since George W. Bush’s presidency, faces a $300 million funding gap pushing its start to 2033—years behind schedule…
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Osseo’s Cannabis Plan Sparks Debate | Minneapolis News
Osseo, Minnesota, is racing to open a city-run cannabis dispensary by November, promising all profits will fund local programs—but residents are furious…
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Stabbing at Bethia Lane Leaves Both Injured | Minneapolis News
At 1 AM Friday, a stabbing near Bethia Lane and Georgia Avenue North sent Brooklyn Park police rushing to a home where a woman was allegedly stabbed by her…
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Man Stabbed Domestic Partner in Brooklyn Park | Minneapolis News
Man Stabbed Domestic Partner in Brooklyn Park | Minneapolis News
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Heatwave Holds Strong This Week | Minneapolis News
Heatwave alert: temps are climbing fast, with Friday hitting mid-to-upper 80s and sunshine dominating—though isolated storms and possible hail could pop up in…
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Harry Styles Dance Night in Minneapolis | Minneapolis News
Dance the night away at First Avenue in Minneapolis, where themed parties are turning heads — from a Harry Styles disco night to a wild Trader Joe’s vs. Aldi…
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CVS Pays Big After Insulin Scandal | Minneapolis News
CVS is paying over $36 million to settle a nationwide lawsuit for overcharging government healthcare programs on insulin pens—with Minnesota receiving more…
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Minnesota Misses Out on Tech Boom | Minneapolis News
Minnesota’s missed shot at a major tech boom: Google-backed “Project Skyway” is poised to vanish from Pine Island after local resistance derailed construction…
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Pilot Crash Near Winona County | Minneapolis News
A small plane crashed Thursday evening near County Roads 33 and 6 in Winona County, killing no one on board — the 62-year-old pilot was hospitalized after…
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Engine Trouble Ends Flight in Winona County | Minneapolis News
A 62-year-old pilot narrowly escaped a crash in Winona County after his Glasair I RG engine failed mid-flight, forcing an emergency landing that ended in…
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Plane Crashes in Winona County | Minneapolis News
Plane Crashes in Winona County | Minneapolis News
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St. Paul Moves to Close Homeless Encampments | Minneapolis News
St. Paul is set to close homeless encampments starting August 5th, citing urgent health and safety risks like fires, overdoses, and deaths. Officials stress…
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Teen Mistaken for Missing Child | Minneapolis News
A 15-year-old teen is recovering from a fractured elbow after being violently tackled and handcuffed by Melbourne police officers who mistook him for a missing…
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Facebook Bans Historian Over Auto-Error | Minneapolis News
A Minnesota broadcasting exec’s Facebook account—and years of historical content—vanished after an automated system wrongly flagged his posts about missing…
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Wolf at Campground Gets Bold | Minneapolis News
A wolf in Isle Royale National Park is turning camper visits into a snack break—sniffing tents, stealing gear, even crashing inside one. Park rangers are…
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Silent Killer in the Water | Minneapolis News
Child drownings are rising alarmingly, with drowning now the top killer for kids under four and a major threat for older kids too. Silent, fast, and often…
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Osseo Council Faces Pushback on Cannabis Dispensary Plan | Minneapolis News
Osseo’s city council is facing backlash over plans to build a new cannabis dispensary in the historic Osseo Press and News building, with residents furious…
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Administrator Accused of Exploiting Student | Minneapolis News
A school administrator with a history of legal trouble is now facing fresh felony charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a former student between 2021 and…
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Legal Drama, Wildlife Oddities, and Remembrance | Minneapolis News
A former Homeland Security agent faces seven years in prison for child sex abuse images, while a Wisconsin judge dodges jail time for obstructing an ICE…
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Misfit Coffee Robbed Again | Minneapolis News
Misfit Coffee in Minneapolis suffered a brazen overnight break-in, with thieves smashing a window, stealing the cash register and $2,500. Owner Parkansky, no…
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Flash Floods Hit Mower County | Minneapolis News
Flash floods hit Mower County, Minnesota, on July 8th, dousing towns like LeRoy and Austin with fast-moving water that surged into homes, forcing rescues and…
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Start Early, Save Big for Retirement | Minneapolis News
Start small, start early—your future self will thank you. Financial pros say even a modest 401(k) contribution now can snowball into a massive retirement…