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October 13, 2025 7:27 AM

Minnesota exports dramatically fell nearly 20 percent in the spring

Tariffs and spats over tariffs may have contributed to a dramatic decline in Minnesota exports, which fell by nearly 20 percent in the spring.

by Phil Picardi

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October 10, 2025 4:27 PM

Wildfire update; University of Minnesota continues talks with potential med school partners

Crews continue working to contain a wildfire that’s now burned more than 200 acres in a state park along Minnesota’s North Shore. And University of Minnesota administrators say they're continuing talks with health care companies about possible partnerships with its medical school. Its current partnership with Fairview is set to expire in 2026.

by Elena See

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October 10, 2025 7:27 AM

Wrongful death suit alleges Eagan police mistook symptoms of a major stroke for drug impairment

The family of a man who died after a DWI arrest in Eagan last year alleges in a lawsuit that police and jail staff mistook symptoms of a major stroke for drug impairment.

by Phil Picardi

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October 9, 2025 4:04 PM

Minnesota Secretary of State speaks out on voter roll removal; Tougher regulations on Minneapolis landlords

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon is supporting a new bill before Congress to prohibit removal of people from state voter rolls without evidence of a change in status. And the Minneapolis City Council this morning passed an ordinance that aims to tighten accountability for negligent landlords.

by Emily Reese

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October 9, 2025 6:38 AM

Faith leaders press Gov. Walz on special session on gun legislation

Faith leaders from across Minnesota Wednesday pressed Gov. Tim Walz over their demand for a special session on gun legislation. Walz says the state is planning for the Trump administration to send the National Guard to Minnesota, as it has to Los Angeles, Chicago and Portland.

by Phil Picardi

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October 8, 2025 3:38 PM

Annunciation victim count increases; Legislative special session possibility

Minneapolis police say they've identified more people who were hurt in the August shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church, bringing the total count to 30 victims. Gov. Tim Walz is walking back prior remarks that he'd call a special legislative session with or without an agreement with lawmakers.

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October 8, 2025 6:38 AM

Vandalism at Minneapolis synagogue leads to hate crime investigation

Minneapolis police and federal officials are investigating vandalism at a Minneapolis synagogue as a hate crime. And Gov. Tim Walz says state leaders are preparing for a possible National Guard deployment in Minnesota.

by Phil Picardi

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October 7, 2025 3:50 PM

Fall frost; Lazarro appeal

Tonight could be the coldest night of the fall so far across much of the region. And a former Minnesota Republican consultant and donor will not have his sex trafficking conviction reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court.

by Emily Reese

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October 7, 2025 6:50 AM

School board members across the state urge officials to comply with Title IX ruling from Trump administration

School board members from 40 districts across Minnesota are urging state officials to comply with a recent Title IX ruling from the Trump administration. Last week, the Trump administration determined that Minnesota is in violation of Title IX due to a policy that lets transgender student athletes compete in sports consistent with their gender identity.

by Jacob Aloi

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October 6, 2025 3:17 PM

Minnesota soybean farmers suffering from trade war; Minnesota senator to retire

Minnesota soybean farmers are suffering after their largest consumer stopped importing amid the Trump administration's trade war. And a prominent Democrat in the Minnesota Legislature has announced he will retire at the end of his term.

by Emily Reese

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