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Ryan Lochte: 'Better than 50% chance of me coming back to swimming'
12 time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte says he is considering a return to competitive swimming. Lochte spent a few days in Paris cheering on Team USA and is hosting a swim camp this Saturday at Life Time in Plymouth.
Alexandria, MN couple arrested for felony theft after alleged theft of yard signs
An Alexandria couple has been arrested for felony theft after allegedly stealing hundreds of yard signs from across the city. Alexandria Police Chief Scott Kent says it wasn’t just political yard signs that were stolen.
Sprinkler systems installed in all Minneapolis high-rise public apartments in response to fatal fire in 2019
Nearly five years after five were killed in a Minneapolis public high-rise, a program to install new fire-suppressant sprinklers in all public housing sites is now complete, one year earlier than expected
Twins split key series with Cleveland with Kansas City looming 1/2 a game back at Target Field for three this week
It was good and not as good this weekend against first place Cleveland as the Twins try to claw their way to the top of the AL Central. After a split against the Guardians, the Twins host the Royals who are just a half game out of second place.
Friends and family greet hometown Olympic hero Suni Lee after three more gymnastics medals
Dozens were at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport Sunday to welcome home Olympic gymnast Suni Lee. The St. Paul native arrived home from Paris after winning two bronze individual medals along with a gold for Team USA’s overall championship.
66% of Americans are pessimistic about the state of politics
While in the days following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, Americans called for unity and to put aside political differences, a new poll has found that the sentiment may already be waning.
Live your Healthy Lyfe block party Saturday in North Minneapolis hoping to help a community often overlooked
Live your Healthy Lyfe block party takes place Saturday in North Minneapolis. Founder of the event, Teto Wilson says the purpose is to help a community that often gets overlooked.
Hennepin County Sheriff's Office issues warning about phone scams impersonating law enforcement and asking for cash
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a string of phone scams going around. In one of the phone scams, scammers impersonate personnel from the Sheriff’s Office and threaten arrests if payment isn’t given over the phone.
A win for the Harris-Walz ticket would also mean the country’s first Native American female governor
Peggy Flanagan, the lieutenant governor of Minnesota and a citizen of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, is poised to serve as the state’s next governor should Walz step down to accept the role of vice president of the United States.
Twerkin’ on the mound: Sheletta Brundidge throws out first pitch at Saints game on Black Business Night at the Ballpark
At the game Thursday for Black Business Month and at Brundidge’s urging, the Saints waived their usual vendor fees for a half dozen local Black-owned small businesses and gave each of them a free table on the concourse at CHS Stadium.
Twins Hall of Fame welcomes former GM Terry Ryan and longtime coach Rick Stelmaszek Saturday
Former Minnesota Twins General Manager Terry Ryan and late bullpen coach Rick Stelmaszek will become the 39th and 40th members of the Twins Hall of Fame on Saturday.
Minneapolis celebrates completion of a $60 million tunnel project
Minneapolis city leaders and state lawmakers are celebrating the completion of the $60 million Central City Tunnel project. The new tunnel replaces an old, crumbling system that prevents flooding in the city during spring melts and storms.
Warroad girl's hockey coach wins defamation lawsuit after parents lied about harassment of players
Warroad Girls Hockey Coach Dave Marvin had been under intense scrutiny after several parents attempted to defame his reputation. It went on for about 10 months and it all turned out to be false. Now he’s won a defamation suit.
Minnesota state leaders give progress report on how they're addressing climate change
Climate change in Minnesota is front and center Thursday with a progress report on how the state is addressing it. Improvements are already underway in everything from transportation to city infrastructure to natural resources.
Could populist conservative and ex-NBA player Royce White shake up US Senate primary race in Minnesota?
Royce White is seeking the Republican nomination in next week’s primary challenging U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar. It stunned Minnesota’s political world when he captured the state party’s endorsement and it’s waking up what could have been a sleepy race.
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