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Gov. Walz campaigns for VP Harris; Plans for rebuilding high-voltage transmission line in Minnesota

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will be in New Hampshire this weekend, drumming up support for Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. The trip comes amid growing speculation that Harris might name Walz her running mate in the coming days. And a plan to rebuild a high-voltage transmission line from North Dakota to northeastern Minnesota is moving forward.
by Emily Reese

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Trooper Londregan cleared of wrongdoing. Minneapolis park workers approve new contract

State trooper Ryan Londregan is heading back to work after the Minnesota State Patrol cleared him of wrongdoing. And after 22 days of striking, Minneapolis park workers have voted to approve a new contract.
by Phil Picardi

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Walz waiting on VP announcement; new straw purchases law

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is among those awaiting word on the Kamala Harris vice presidential selection but hasn't acknowledged if he's a contender for the Democratic ticket. And a new law taking effect today increases the penalty for people who illegally purchase firearms in Minnesota for someone ineligible to possess them.
by Emily Reese

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Storms roll through Minnesota. Walz waits for VP nominee news from Harris

Severe thunderstorms rolled across parts of Minnesota Wednesday. Some storms produced large hail. Several potential vice presidential candidates, including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, are waiting for an announcement by likely presidential Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.
by Phil Picardi

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Apple River tubing stabbing sentencing; School board candidate filing opens

A Minnesota man was sentenced to 20 years in prison in Wisconsin today for fatally stabbing a teenager two years ago. 54-year-old Nicolae Miu was tubing on the Apple River in Wisconsin in 2022 and got into an altercation with a group of people. The filing period to run for school board candidate in November’s election is now open.
by Emily Reese

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Nicolae Miu to be sentenced in Apple River stabbing. Duluth settles with couple over alleged police racism

A Minnesota man convicted in the fatal stabbing of a teenager during a tubing trip on Wisconsin’s Apple River faces sentencing Wednesday. And the Duluth City Council has agreed to pay $135,000 to a couple to settle allegations of racism by police. 
by Phil Picardi

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Flooding FEMA relief; Ellison seeks review of gun carry ban decision

More disaster relief is coming for individuals affected by last month's flooding. And Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said today he’s seeking further review of a court ruling that struck down a state law banning 18- to 20-year-olds from obtaining permits to carry guns in public.
by Emily Reese

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Duluth amends new ordinance to bar public camping. 2024 traffic deaths outpacing last year

The Duluth City Council approved a proposal Monday night to crack down on public camping. Backers say it does not criminalize homelessness. And the number of traffic fatalities in Minnesota continues to run far ahead of last year’s pace.
by Phil Picardi

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Minneapolis park workers back on the job; Kellogg Boulevard bridge closes for three years

Minneapolis park workers are set to be back on the job today after reaching a deal late last week to end a three-week strike. And after years of planning, the Kellogg Boulevard and Third Street bridge in St. Paul is now closed for replacement.
by Emily Reese

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Trump and Vance visit St. Cloud. Moriarty hired outside firm for Londregan case

Minnesota was front and center over the weekend on the political stage. Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance rallied thousands of supporters in St. Cloud. And Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty hired outside lawyers to prosecute state trooper Ryan Londregan, costing taxpayers more than $500,000.
by Phil Picardi

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