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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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Suspect Caught in Restaurant Break-Ins | Minneapolis News
St. Paul police arrest 29-year-old Jason Lionel Wayne Gatrell in connection with two brutal restaurant break-ins — one at The Gnome Craft Pub and another…
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xAI vs Minnesota AI Nudification Law | Minneapolis News
Elon Musk’s xAI is suing Minnesota over a new AI “nudification” ban, arguing the law violates free speech by overly restricting AI-generated content — even…
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Storms Thursday, Sunshine Weekend | Minneapolis News
Storms Thursday, Sunshine Weekend | Minneapolis News
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Minnesota Housing Market Shifts | Minneapolis News
Minnesota’s housing market just hit a seven-year high in available homes, offering more buying options after years of tight supply—but the real battle…
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Cultural Pulse: Theater Film Lit & Legacy | Minneapolis News
The Guthrie Theater stays afloat under Joseph Haj’s steady leadership amid industry turbulence, while Minnesota’s film scene gets a major boost with new…
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New Leadership and Innovation at Leech Lake | Minneapolis News
Leech Lake Tribal College welcomes its first female president, Erin Stresow, in a landmark moment for the institution. As the college pushes forward with bold…
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Fourplexes Back on Table for Minneapolis | Minneapolis News
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is reviving the controversial fourplex proposal to combat the city’s housing crisis—eight years after it was shelved amid legal…
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Twin Cities Housing Soars Amid Scandals and Wildfires | Minneapolis News
Twin Cities housing prices hit a record $410K in June, then surged 3.3% to $408K in July—after months of stagnation or dips. In Anoka County, former prosecutor…
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Mining vs Wilderness in Minnesota | Minneapolis News
Minnesota’s governor just banned mining near the Boundary Waters—a pristine million-acre wilderness cherished for fishing, camping, and peace—igniting a fierce…
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Facial Recognition Got It Wrong | Minneapolis News
Bloomington, Minnesota, just settled a lawsuit after Kylese Perryman was wrongfully arrested in 2021 thanks to faulty facial recognition tech—spending 52 days…
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A Bench for Fletcher’s Legacy | Minneapolis News
In Minneapolis, a heartfelt memorial bench overlooking Grass Lake honors Fletcher Merkel, the eight-year-old who lost his life in last year’s school shooting…
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Burglar Stole From Biffle’s Home | Minneapolis News
A Georgia burglar caught in Cobb County has become the linchpin in a shocking North Carolina heist targeting the late NASCAR legend Greg Biffle’s home—stolen…
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Fugitive Caught in Hapeville | Minneapolis News
A major bust in Hapeville: U.S. Marshals and FBI teamed up to arrest Kenneth Spruill, a 36-year-old Tennessee fugitive wanted for attempted murder and home…
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Minneapolis Mandates Dress Code Transparency | Minneapolis News
Minneapolis just took a bold step toward nightlife fairness by mandating that any bar or restaurant with a dress code must post it visibly—aiming to eliminate…
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Trump Pauses Tariffs Amid Canada Deal | Minneapolis News
Trump pauses 50% Canadian tariffs for three days as U.S. and Canada edge toward a trade deal, amid ongoing tensions over NATO, the Detroit bridge, and Trump’s…
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Man Sentenced 21 Years for Child Exploitation | Minneapolis News
A Texas man sentenced to over 21 years for blackmailing an 11-year-old girl online faces justice after a multi-agency crackdown, exposing the chilling reality…
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Man Pleads Guilty to Coercing Teen | Minneapolis News
A registered sex offender from Mankato, Alex James Wall, 39, has pleaded guilty to receiving child pornography after coercing a 15-year-old girl into making…
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Chauvin’s Latest Bid to Overturn Conviction | Minneapolis News
Derek Chauvin, the ex-police officer convicted in George Floyd’s death, is back in court trying to overturn his murder conviction — arguing the case was…
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A Flagpole Raised in Honor of a Quiet Hero | Minneapolis News
A U.S. Marine and Korean War veteran, Lee Walker, is honored with a restored flagpole on Cathedral Hill in St. Paul — a tribute spearheaded by his sons, Todd…
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Gnome Pub Break-In and Arrest | Minneapolis News
St. Paul’s The Gnome Pub suffered another brutal break-in, with thieves stealing $1,300 and causing up to $20,000 in damage—just the latest in over a dozen…
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Shakopee Tribe Builds Future with Hemp and Jobs | Minneapolis News
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is powering forward with bold economic moves, led by Chairman Cole Miller at Niron Magnetics’ groundbreaking in…
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Twin Metals Mine and the Boundary Waters | Minneapolis News
A major copper-nickel mine proposal by Twin Metals looms near Ely and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, sparking fierce debate. Supporters tout…
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Boundary Waters Protected, Jobs Lost | Minneapolis News
Governor Tim Walz just slammed the door on new copper mining in the Boundary Waters with a bold executive order, effectively killing the Twin Metals mine and…
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Minnesota State Fair Goes Accessible | Minneapolis News
The Minnesota State Fair is leveling up accessibility—bringing ASL interpreters to every major event and creating sensory-friendly zones and mornings for those…
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ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Has Passed | Minneapolis News
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard, 77, has passed away while in hospice care in Richmond, Texas — a devastating loss for fans and bandmates alike. A true innovator…
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Dearborn Divided Over Lang Speech | Minneapolis News
Tension erupted in Dearborn, Michigan, as anti-Muslim activist Jake Lang, pardoned after his role in January 6th, was set to speak at a City Council…
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Measles Resurfaces in Wisconsin | Minneapolis News
Measles is roaring back in Wisconsin—with 36 confirmed and 3 probable cases linked across three counties—and it’s spreading fast among the unvaccinated. Health…
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Concession Workers Vote on Final Deal | Minneapolis News
Concession workers at Target Field are voting on Delaware North’s final contract offer—$20/hour wages over three years, paid Juneteenth leave, and improved…
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Fifty-Year-Old Pleads Guilty in Fatal Crash | Minneapolis News
A fifty-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to criminal vehicle homicide after driving the wrong way on Highway 212, killing a 69-year-old man just five miles…
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Daycare Teacher Charged With Child Abuse | Minneapolis News
A daycare teacher in Prior Lake is facing six counts of malicious punishment after surveillance footage allegedly showed her hitting and slapping multiple…
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St. Paul Businesses Under Attack | Minneapolis News
St. Paul’s small businesses are reeling from a wave of brazen break-ins, with The Gnome Craft Pub and Lexington Restaurant both targeted—resulting in cash…
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Summer Santa Bear Returns to State Fair | Minneapolis News
The Dayton’s Santa Bear is back — and this time, it’s hitting the Minnesota State Fair in summer! After a 15-year hiatus, the iconic plush toy returns in a…
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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Race-Based Teacher Layoffs | Minneapolis News
A federal judge just tossed out the Justice Department’s lawsuit against Minneapolis Public Schools over its teacher layoff policy — not because it’s legal…
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Twin Cities Housing Market Turns Around | Minneapolis News
The Twin Cities housing market missed key goals this year—falling short on new construction, affordable options, and Black homeownership—but July brought…
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Daycare Teacher Charged With Child Abuse | Minneapolis News
A daycare teacher in Prior Lake, Minnesota, is facing six felony charges after disturbing surveillance footage allegedly shows her violently grabbing…
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Man Shoots at Eagan Police Officers | Minneapolis News
A 37-year-old man in Eagan allegedly opened fire at police during a domestic disturbance, narrowly missing officers and triggering a jammed weapon—resulting in…
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Bloomington Pays for Wrongful Arrest | Minneapolis News
Bloomington is paying $1 million to settle a wrongful arrest case from 2021, where Kylese Perryman was jailed for five days and placed on house arrest after…
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Minneapolis House Fire Leaves 3 Firefighters Injured | Minneapolis News
Minneapolis firefighters raced to a猛烈 house fire on Russell Ave North, arriving to flames already spreading — they knocked down the first floor, called for…
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Tragic Motorcycle Crash in Langola | Minneapolis News
A tragic collision between a Ram truck and a motorcycle in Langola Township left one dead and one unharmed. The crash occurred just before 4:15 PM at the…
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Field of Dreams Goes Netflix | Minneapolis News
Field of Dreams goes Netflix—and it’s a hit: 1.66 million viewers tuned in as the Phillies crushed the Twins 7-1, led by Kyle Schwarber’s two homers. This…
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Minneapolis Nightclub Shooting Renewal | Minneapolis News
Minneapolis nightclub Reign Event Center is back in the spotlight—not for the usual reasons, but after a brutal Sunday morning shooting that left nine young…
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Frank Beard ZZ Top Drummer Gone | Minneapolis News
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard, the band’s original heartbeat since 1969, has died at 77—just weeks after his beloved brother Dusty Hill. Known for his signature…
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CC Club’s Future in Minneapolis | Minneapolis News
The CC Club, Minneapolis’ legendary Lyndale Avenue music institution since 1933, may be on the market — along with its neighbors like French Meadow Bakery and…
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Minnesota vs Texas Over Extradition | Minneapolis News
Minnesota’s Attorney General Keith Ellison is suing Texas Governor Greg Abbott over the refusal to extradite ICE agent Christian Castro, accused of assault and…
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Vaccination Rates Plummet Across U.S. | Minneapolis News
Kindergarten vaccination rates are plummeting across the U.S. for the fourth straight year, with exemptions hitting a record 4.2% — driven by non-medical…
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Woman Found Dead After Motorcycle Crash | Minneapolis News
Woman Found Dead After Motorcycle Crash | Minneapolis News
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State Farm Pays $5B in Dividends | Minneapolis News
State Farm just handed out $5 billion in dividends to millions of policyholders — the biggest payout in its history. If you had auto insurance with them in…
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Drunk Man With Gun Points at Officers | Minneapolis News
A wild early morning in Eagan: cops responding to a domestic call found a drunk 37-year-old, Adrian Ricardo Flowers, brandishing a gun at officers—first…
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Governor Halts State Mining Permits | Minneapolis News
Governor Tim Walz just halted all state permitting for the Twin Metals copper-nickel mine near the Boundary Waters, sending a strong state-level message — but…
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Ransom Notes Reveal Writer’s Unique Voice | Minneapolis News
Investigators are unlocking secrets in ransom notes left behind in the search for missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, analyzing unique writing quirks like comma…
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Feds in Disguise Target Progressive Groups | Minneapolis News
Federal agents allegedly posed as everyday citizens to infiltrate progressive groups during Operation Metro Surge, using covert tactics like Operation Puppet…
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Three Bodies Found in Minneapolis | Minneapolis News
Three bodies discovered in Minneapolis in just three days—near Stone Arch Bridge, East River Flats Park, and Bde Maka Ska—sparking alarm as authorities…
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Chucky Mask Suspect on the Run | Minneapolis News
A creepy masked man wielding a Chucky doll mask terrorized Center City early Wednesday, terrifying pedestrians with chilling threats—including asking a woman…
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Justice Dept Deploys 1000 Election Monitors | Minneapolis News
The Justice Department is deploying a record 1,000 federal monitors to polling places ahead of the elections — a massive leap from its usual handful — to…
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Madonna vs Swift at VMAs | Minneapolis News
Madonna dominates this year’s VMAs with eleven nominations, aiming to tie Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most wins ever, while Taylor Swift hot on her heels…
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Minneapolis House Fire Leaves 3 Firefighters Injured | Minneapolis News
Minneapolis firefighters raced to a raging house fire on Russell Ave North—flames already billowing when they arrived. Thankfully, two residents escaped…
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The Power of Local Accountability | Minneapolis News
Minneapolis Public Schools stumbled over a $10 million budget error—exposed not by headlines, but by a local documenter at a school board meeting. This moment…
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O'Keefe Tests Old MN Voting Law | Minneapolis News
James O’Keefe and Project Veritas staged a controversial hidden-camera stunt in Minneapolis, posing as Muslim and transgender individuals to test a decades-old…
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Disney vs FCC Over Broadcast Rights | Minneapolis News
Disney and ABC are suing the FCC, claiming it’s forcing early license renewals as a retaliatory move against their news content — accusing the administration…
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Trafficking Ring and Medicaid Fraud Exposed | Minneapolis News
Four people face serious charges in Hennepin County for running a years-long sex trafficking ring tied to a $2.5 million Medicaid fraud scheme, with one…