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Fourth victim killed in Minneapolis shootings identified

Fourth victim killed in Minneapolis shootings identified

The fourth victim in a Minneapolis shooting on Tuesday has been identified by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s office. LeRas Francis Rainey, 28, of Minneapolis, died on Thursday.
by MPR News Staff

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Warm and sunny stretch continues

Warm and sunny stretch continues

Sunday’s warmth and sunshine set the tone for what many can expect for much of the week ahead.
by Brandon Weatherz

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'Thunderbolts' kicks off the summer movie season with $76 million at the box office

'Thunderbolts' kicks off the summer movie season with $76 million at the box office

Marvel Studios’ “Thunderbolts” opened with $76 million in domestic ticket sales. Studio estimates released Sunday showed the film kicking off the summer box office with a solid No. 1 debut, though it fell shy of Marvel’s more spectacular launches.
by The Associated Press

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How Palantir, the secretive tech company, is rising in the Trump era

How Palantir, the secretive tech company, is rising in the Trump era

It may not be a household name, but Palantir is now one of the world's most valuable companies. Its "spy tech" is set to gain more government and military work in the Trump administration.
by Bobby Allyn

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Duluth curlers Thiesse and Dropkin earn spot in 2026 Winter Olympics mixed doubles field

Duluth curlers Thiesse and Dropkin earn spot in 2026 Winter Olympics mixed doubles field

Americans Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin, both from Duluth, have clinched a berth in the 2026 Olympic mixed doubles curling competition. The pair of Minnesotans beat Canada 8-4 at the world championships in Fredericton, New Brunswick, on Saturday to earn a fifth-place finish that was enough for a spot in Milan-Cortina.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota United FC hands Austin its fifth shutout this season with a 3-0 win

Minnesota United FC hands Austin its fifth shutout this season with a 3-0 win

Anthony Markanich and Joaquín Pereyra each scored a goal and Minnesota United FC took advantage of an own goal and beat Austin FC 3-0. Pereyra ended the scoring in the first minute of extra time in the second half with a left-footed shot from the middle position outside the box. Austin has now been shut out five times in 11 games this season.
by The Associated Press

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Bemidji school board slashes $1.5 million from next year’s budget

Bemidji school board slashes $1.5 million from next year’s budget

The Bemidji School Board last week cut more than $1.5 million from next school year’s budget, and officials say those steep cuts will be felt in the classroom. Bemidji’s superintendent says state aid hasn’t kept up with inflation, forcing the district to make the cuts.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Endless sunshine Sunday with warmer temperatures

Endless sunshine Sunday with warmer temperatures

Expect endless sunshine and warmer temps in the 70s, with 80-degree readings for the Red River Valley. This pleasant weather pattern will stick around into the workweek, bringing more sunny skies and mild conditions.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Mexico's president says she rejected Trump's plan to send U.S. troops across the border

Mexico's president says she rejected Trump's plan to send U.S. troops across the border

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Saturday that U.S. President Donald Trump proposed sending American troops into Mexico to help her administration fight drug trafficking but she rejected it.
by The Associated Press

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