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Masked thieves steal 'priceless' jewels from the Louvre museum
France's Interior Minister, Laurent Nuñez, called the heist “a major, highly organized operation” that lasted just seven minutes. Authorities were still drawing up the value of the stolen items.
Israel strikes Gaza in the first major ceasefire test, saying Hamas attacked troops
Gaza's fragile ceasefire is facing its first major test. An Israeli security official said the transfer of humanitarian aid into the territory was halted Sunday after Hamas militants killed two soldiers, but later said it would resume Monday.
Photos: Fall colors in the St. Croix River Valley
It was peak fall color viewing across much of central Minnesota this weekend. Photographer Liam James Doyle visited state parks and roads near the St. Croix River on Saturday.
Saudi Arabian curlers? In Eveleth? World curling tournament comes to Minnesota's Iron Range
Forty curling teams from around the world — from powerhouse nations like Canada to upstarts like India and Mexico — will descend upon northern Minnesota’s Iron Range this week for the Pan Continental Curling Championships.
Lawsuit challenges Pine Island’s scrutiny of data center
The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy argues the city’s review lacks basic details, including potential impacts of its water and energy use. MCEA has also recently challenged reviews of data centers in Lakeville, North Mankato and Faribault.
MPR News quiz
From the new Prince musical to the Edmund Fitzgerald, see how well you kept up with Minnesota’s top stories this week