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Krispy Kreme plans return to Twin Cities in 2025 Years after Krispy Kreme vanished from Minnesota following a much-ballyhooed opening blitz, the doughnut chain is planning to return to the state. Oct 11

How important are expiration dates? Every year, about a third of all food in the United States goes to waste. A healthy portion of that is due to confusion about labeling dates. Oct 11

St. Paul group helping homeless move into permanent housing An organization in St. Paul is working to get people from tents and shelters into permanent homes. Oct 7

Lunds and Byerlys recalls Lone Star Dip over mold concern Lunds and Byerlys is recalling around 500 containers of their Lone Star Dip because of potential mold contamination. Oct 4

Minneapolis Fed president gives economy "A" grade Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, gives the state of the economy right now high marks and expects more interest rate cuts before the year's end. Oct 4

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Man killed in St. Paul shooting on Saturday St. Paul police are investigating a deadly shooting on the city's northside late Saturday night. 1H ago

Police investigating fatal Brooklyn Park shooting Police in Brooklyn Park are investigating after a man died in a shooting early Saturday morning. 1H ago

Rochester police looking for suspect who stole shuttle van Police in Rochester are looking for a suspect who stole a shuttle van early Friday. Oct 11

Derrick Thompson convicted of federal charges in crash that killed 5 The son of a former Minnesota state representative was convicted Friday on federal charges connected to a crash in Minneapolis last year that killed five young women. Oct 11

Man sentenced in 2023 New Year's Eve shooting that injured 10-year-old A man who shot and injured a 10-year-old boy on New Year's Eve was sentenced to more than 27 years in prison on Friday. Oct 11

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How "Tommy John surgery" changed our national pastime In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18. 2H ago

Drug overdose deaths in Minnesota drop 1st time in 5 years Drug overdose deaths in Minnesota dropped by 8% in 2023 compared to the year before, preliminary data from the state's health department show. Oct 10

Neighbors bond over breast cancer journeys as rates rise among AAPI women New data shows the breast cancer rate is growing each year in women under 50, with the highest increase in Asian American and Pacific Islander women. Oct 9

What is "runner's high"? And what happens in our bodies to create it? Twin Cities Marathon runners might still be recovering from Sunday's run, but that doesn't mean they're not basking in the bliss of finishing a long race. Oct 7

Prior Lake opts out of Minnesota's free school meals program Prior Lake is one of just two public schools in the state choosing to opt out of Minnesota's universal free school meals program. Oct 8

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Al Pacino on becoming Al Pacino One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy." 3H ago

How a Twin Cities event connects the BIPOC community to the film industry An event designed to get more people of color involved in the film and television industry is connecting Minnesotans to career expanding opportunities. Oct 11

CBS announces its 2024-25 prime-time schedule The 2024-2025 prime-time programming lineup of CBS Originals features three new dramas, two new comedies, a reimagined classic game show, special event programming and much more. Oct 10

MLB will broadcast Twins' local games next season Major League Baseball announced Tuesday it will produce and distribute local broadcasts for the Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Guardians and Milwaukee Brewers next year. Oct 9

Tim Walz makes 1st late-night appearance as VP candidate on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Gov. Tim Walz made his first late-night appearance as the vice presidential candidate Monday, talking with Jimmy Kimmel about subjects as varied as gun violence, hotdish recipes and Diet Mountain Dew. Oct 8

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