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Sunshine returns to Twin Cities Friday; Top10WxDay ahead

A little sunshine will kick off Friday in the Twin Cities, with some clouds returning later in the day. Highs will stay in the 40s. Saturday will get off to a chilly start before a nice rebound with afternoon highs in the upper 40s to 50s. Sunday will be a #Top10WxDay with plenty of sunshine and a...

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Ken Barlow has issued a ‘sunglasses alert’ for today and the weekend

× Watch Now: 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Morning Ken Barlow has issued a ‘sunglasses alert’ for today and the weekend By KSTP 3 minutes ago Good Friday morning! A frosty start to end the workweek this morning with sunshine returning along with dry roads! Our low of 30 degrees so far this morning, November...

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Shootout leaves 1 Colorado police officer, suspect killed; 4 others hurt, authorities confirm

Officer killed after shooting in Colorado, suspect also dead Police in Lakewood, Colorado gave an update Thursday night on an officer-involved shooting, which left one agent dead and three others injured. One civilian was also injured. The suspect was killed by police. The Brief Lakewood, Colorado...

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New Nicolas Cage film showcases Minnesota's appeal to Hollywood

Parish, a movie starring Nicolas Cage, just wrapped up production in Stillwater this past week.

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Minnesota DNR plants 58,800 seedlings to help defend against emerald ash borer

The Brief The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources planted 58,800 seedlings on three ash-dominated state forest sites in north-central Minnesota. Crews used white cedar, hackberry, silver maple and swamp white oak to add diversity before emerald ash borer kills ash trees. DNR says the work is...

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2027 income tax brackets announced: What to know

article The IRS adjusts federal income tax brackets annually to account for inflation (Photo illustration by Michael Bocchieri/Getty Images) The Brief The IRS has announced federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2027. The IRS adjusts federal income tax brackets annually to account...

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MNsure CEO discusses rising rates and political fixes as open enrollment begins

Libby Caulum, the CEO of MNsure, stood before a packed community hall in Edina last Thursday, her voice steady but tinged with concern. As open enrollment kicks off for Minnesota’s health insurance marketplace, Caulum highlighted a looming challenge: rising rates that threaten to push more...

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Teen girl in Edina launching fundraiser to support missing persons search efforts at Long Lake

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Long Lake teen raises money to better help people who go missing

On a quiet summer evening in Edina, 16-year-old Emily Larson stood at the edge of Long Lake, eyes fixed on the water as she prepared to launch her latest fundraising effort. Her mission is personal: to improve the response times and resources for families searching for loved ones who go missing....

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Rob’s Appetizer Ideas

Rob’s Appetizer Ideas By KSTP Rob’s Appetizer Ideas Rob's Appetizer Ideas There’s no doubt that the star of Thanksgiving is the meal. To get it started, Cooking for Dad’s host Rob Barrett has some easy appetizer ideas. Click here to print recipes Rob’s Mom’s Cheeseball PREP TIME: 20 min | SERVES:...

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Cranberry Ginger Orange Posset

Cranberry Ginger Orange Posset By KSTP Cranberry Ginger Orange Posset Cranberry Ginger Orange Posset Laurie Crowell shares a recipe for a pie you never knew you needed for Thanksgiving! Click here to print recipe Cranberry Ginger Orange Posset PREP TIME: 30 min | COOK TIME: 20 min | SERVES: 8...

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Turkey Cranberry Panini

As families gather around the table this holiday season in Edina and across Minnesota, stories of resourcefulness and community spirit abound. One local resident, Christine Peterson, exemplifies this tradition by turning Thanksgiving leftovers into a comforting, gourmet meal that not only delights...

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Citibank Tampa campus security scene with police and employees evacuating after shooting incident

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Man kills Citibank worker over $2,500 debt before security guard shoots him: HCSO

In a scene straight out of a nightmare, Citibank employees at the Tampa campus scrambled for safety Wednesday morning as a gunman stormed the facility, leaving one dead and several injured. The chaos unfolded when Jacob Pearson, 35, drove over an hour from Orlando, armed and enraged over a $2,500...

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Polar Vortex About To Go 'Haywire': What That Means For Temps In MN

The uncertainty is especially significant this year because El Niño.

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