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Two arrested after Moorhead middle schoolers eat THC candy

Two arrested after Moorhead middle schoolers eat THC candy

Moorhead police arrested the parents of a student who brought candy to school that police believe contained THC, the compound in cannabis that gets people high. Two students were sent to a medical facility after consuming the candy, and 10 other students were sent home.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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DNR identifies starting location, people of interest connected to Flanders Fire

DNR identifies starting location, people of interest connected to Flanders Fire

The Crow Wing County sheriff says he thinks a campfire may have caused the blaze. On Tuesday, fire crews continued working to put out remaining hot spots, and residents who live in the evacuation zone were able to return to their homes.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Minnesota will host 2028 NFL Draft

Minnesota will host 2028 NFL Draft

The National Football League announced Tuesday that the 2028 NFL Draft will be held at U.S. Bank Stadium, with associated fan events taking place over several days around the Twin Cities and beyond.
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Minnesota becomes first state to ban prediction markets

Minnesota becomes first state to ban prediction markets

While dozens of states have taken legal action against the controversial industry, Minnesota is the first state to pass a law making it a felony for companies like Kalshi and Polymarket to operate.
by Bobby Allyn

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'We stay the course.' Minnesota historians react to the push to patriotize history

In 2025, the Trump administration issued an executive order that mandated a shift in how American history is portrayed in federal institutions. The goal was to move away from “divisive or anti-American” ideology and promote a more “patriotic” narrative. How are Minnesota historians and museum directors responding to that pressure?
by Angela Davis and Kelly Gordon

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Walz appoints Justice Theodora Gaïtas to lead Minnesota Supreme Court

Walz appoints Justice Theodora Gaïtas to lead Minnesota Supreme Court

Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday appointed Associate Justice Theodora Gaïtas to serve as chief justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court, and he appointed Ramsey County District Court Judge Reynaldo Aligada Jr. as a new associate justice.
by Dana Ferguson

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Authorities say Stewart Trail Fire near Two Harbors is fully contained; Highway 61 reopens

Authorities say Stewart Trail Fire near Two Harbors is fully contained; Highway 61 reopens

Authorities say the destructive Stewart Trail wildfire northeast of Two Harbors is now fully contained. Wildland firefighting crews on the North Shore have been aided by cooler, more humid weather and light rain.
by Dan Kraker and MPR News Staff

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Flanders fire evacuation order lifted, campfire possible culprit

Flanders fire evacuation order lifted, campfire possible culprit

Residents are being allowed back to their homes and properties now that an evacuation order has been lifted. Firefighters and equipment are starting to be demobilized. And the Crow Wing County Sheriff says a campfire may have been the source of the blaze.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Home listings rose in Minnesota for April, but inventory remains low

Home listings rose in Minnesota for April, but inventory remains low

New data from an area realtors group shows new home listings jumped in Minnesota between April 2025 and last month. But the inventory of home sales is still too low for a balanced market.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Minneapolis launches new nonfatal shooting task force

Minneapolis launches new nonfatal shooting task force

Under the new task force, nonfatal shootings will have a dedicated investigator who will respond immediately to the scene and be treated with the same type of urgency as a homicide case.
by Ellie Roth

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