Winona man admits using social media to sexually extort dozens of girls across U.S. and abroad
He knew their true ages, used fake identities and lied about his age to the girls, according to prosecutors.
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Tolkkinen: A CNN reporter mispronounces Mankato and Minnesota laughs
Minnesota is full of names that weed out the locals from the out-of-towners.
Judicial board reprimands Minnesota judge who tried to bar formerly incarcerated felons from voting
The reprimand is the second for central Minnesota Judge Mathew Quinn.
Red Wing native donates $20 million to Mayo Clinic for use of AI in early cancer detection
"People need new therapies and cures now."
Tarantula-tossing candidate for county board responds to questions about work as an escort
Marisa Simonetti is unapologetic, embracing her newfound notoriety after her arrest, and dismissive of past fraud allegations.
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Two Amur tiger cubs born at Minnesota Zoo
The cubs, born May 23, now have their eyes open and are exploring their indoor habitat.
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Three men charged with murder for St. Paul Green Line station shooting
The May 17 shooting injured a Mounds View man who died from his injuries.
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Man who allegedly stabbed Duluth woman arrested 2 months later in Michigan
Darrius Plummer was taken into custody Wednesday, accused of fatally stabbing Chantel Moose in April.
How to watch the U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials in Minneapolis
Simone Biles and Suni Lee are among the gymnasts at Target Center competing for spots at the Paris Olympics, beginning Thursday.
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Debate over trash collection is causing a big stink in Anoka as haulers sue
Voters on Aug. 13 will be asked to approve or reject a charter amendment that would require residents' approval before any changes could be made to the city's trash collection program.
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Lottery player wins record $2 million in Gopher 5 jackpot drawing
The winning ticket in Wednesday's drawing was sold in Baxter, Minn. Gopher 5 is played only in Minnesota.
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Ex-Timberwolves staffer admits stealing team exec's hard drive holding sensitive team data
The hard drive contained roughly 5,700 files that held employment, player contracts and other strategic information.
BCA: Father, distraught over his baby's death, was armed when Brooklyn Park police shot him
Investigators say the Brooklyn Park father made self-harm statements after learning of his 7-month-old son's death.
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After a house is swept away, concern turns to a bridge in Blue Earth County
State and local agencies are jumping in to help flood victims.
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Award-winning editorial writer and columnist Phillip Morris is Star Tribune's new opinion editor and vice president
Morris was twice a Pulitzer Prize finalist in the category of commentary. He spent nearly 30 years at the Cleveland Plain Dealer as an editorial writer and metro columnist.
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Mall of America using facial recognition in effort to boost security
The technology will be used to track persons of interest, the mall said. Nearby jurisdictions like Minneapolis have banned the controversial practice for use by law enforcement.
Officials ID 2 people on motorcycle killed in collision with car in Blaine
Officials have yet to say which vehicle had the right of way at the intersection.
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Nineteen rural Minnesota hospitals band together to survive and thrive
The Headwaters Network will give small hospitals opportunities to gain efficiencies without joining large health systems.
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Pharma industry has some explaining to do in Minnesota over 10 costly drug classes
State releases its first list of drugs of substantial public interest, focusing on those that are being sold well above their list prices.
New Southdale Library will top $106 million, include Edina Arts Center
The current library will be demolished next year, with new facility expected to open in 2027.
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