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Flanders wildfire battle winding down as Crow Wing County takes stock of damage

Flanders wildfire battle winding down as Crow Wing County takes stock of damage

The county board extended its local emergency for the Flanders fire and is working to assess the cost of damages. The investigation continues into who is responsible for causing the blaze, which is now fully contained.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Minneapolis City Council to vote on new police training center

Minneapolis City Council to vote on new police training center

The proposed training center, located in the Windom neighborhood of south Minneapolis, would include training and wellness spaces for first responders, including the city’s police and fire departments.
by Ellie Roth

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Minneapolis police announce arrests in attempted auto theft that turned deadly

Minneapolis police announce arrests in attempted auto theft that turned deadly

Minneapolis police say two suspects are in custody in connection with an attempted auto theft that turned deadly. Amos Ferrier, who worked with a local veterans’ nonprofit, died from injuries suffered while trying to stop the theft.
by MPR News Staff

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Mayor Frey names his choice to lead the Minneapolis Fire Department

Mayor Frey names his choice to lead the Minneapolis Fire Department

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has nominated Reginald Freeman, a veteran fire leader from Oakland and Hartford, to be the city’s next fire chief, pending City Council approval.
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North Shore Highway 61 reopens after fire just in time for Memorial Day

North Shore Highway 61 reopens after fire just in time for Memorial Day

Highway 61 between Two Harbors and Silver Bay was closed for several days as firefighters worked to control the Stewart Trail Fire. With the fire now fully contained, the highway has reopened ahead of a busy holiday weekend for travel.
by Dan Kraker

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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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