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Number 1.

An ICE agent accused of shooting a man in North Minneapolis and then lying about it was in state court today.

Number 2.

Nearly 30 people were caught and cuffed in a trafficking takedown at several suburban hotels last week. Investigators found 17 girls and women inside those hotels.

Number 3.

Recently released body camera footage shows how Minneapolis police officers stopped a mass shooter.

Number 4.

Will gas prices ever stop going up?

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Number 1.
The future of driverless cars in Minneapolis is uncertain. An ordinance that would go into effect next year from the city council would require a human monitor to be in the driver's seat with a driver's license.
Number 2.
Hennepin County set aside a big chunk of change to help businesses after the ICE surge. But they say nearly half of the applications they received were fraudulent. Plus an update on the investigations into the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
Number 3.
One of the biggest names in hunger relief is spending some time in the Twin Cities. It comes just ahead of a SNAP benefits shakeup.
Number 4.
Big changes could be coming to Minneapolis Public Schools. The district unveiled three options to handle budget issues that all include closing some schools.
Plus in today's Bright Spot: Maria and Johnny chat about a new way to prevent mosquitos from overtaking communities. Could it come to Minnesota?

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Elk River High School had to be evacuated after a threat today. The school says they will provide additional updates once police share more details.
Big changes could be coming to Minneapolis Public Schools. The district is set to unveil its "transformation plan."
A new ruling today from the Supreme Court puts new mail in voting rules on hold. It means Minnesota's mail-in voting process will stay the same for the upcoming election.
The Inver Grove Heights city council approved a change in their moratorium that excludes one project to build a data center on Carmen Avenue East. The developer of that project had threatened to sue the city for millions.
Plus in today's Bright Spot, Maria and Johnny chat about the Toddler of the Year with some Minnesota ties.

0:00 Intro
0:12 Elk River
0:40 Minneapolis Schools
2:25 Voting Rules
3:33 Data Centers
5:03 NEXT weather
5:16 More to Know
13:35 Bright Spot

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Right now more than 100 doctors are on strike in Minnesota. The doctors union says this is historic, saying it believes that this is the first ever private-sector hospital strike.

A meeting tonight in Inver Grove Heights surrounding data centers could help the city avoid a massive legal penalty. The potential cost would be at least $20 million.

The University of Minnesota says it will remove one of their 10 automated license plate reader cameras this week after community members expressed concerns.

A Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate is thanking first responders for helping him after the plane he was in had to make an emergency landing.

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25 years ago today on September 11th, four planes changed the course of American history, leaving millions in mourning. And in Minnesota, you'll be able to look to the sky for a memorial to the first responders who gave their lives that tragic day.

Students and teachers at Providence Academy marked the 25th Anniversary of the terror attacks in silence today. More than 19 departments across Hennepin County participated in a silent procession, passing nearly 3,000 flags lining the school's drove and entrance.

Four Minnesotans died on 9/11. They were: Tom Burnett Jr., Gordy Aamoth Jr., Gary Koecheler and Master Sergeant Max Beilke.

And if you're looking to get out in the community, we'll tell you about a number of ways you can pay your respects in and around the Twin Cities.

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0:12 Remembering 9/11

7:11 NEXT Weather Forecast

7:35 More to Know

11:08 Minnesota Sports

13:15 Bright Spot

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Today a father goes on trial for the murder of his teenage son. 16-year-old "Manny" Collins was missing for nearly two months before his remains were found in a landfill in June of 2025.
We're also following a Minnesota State Fair assault. Police are still looking for the people who seriously hurt a 45-year-old man in a fight Saturday night.
Children's MN says they received a $35M gift from a philanthropist. This is believed to be the largest donation of its kind toward pediatric care in Minnesota.
And nursing home workers across the state have a higher minimum wage. It's part of Minnesota's plan to turn around the nursing home shortage in rural areas.
Plus — Maria and Johnny talk about if the new foldable iPhone is on their wish list in today's Bright Spot.

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Two Brooklyn Center motels were stormed by police this morning. 23 people were arrested. Police say it's related to an investigation involving suspected human trafficking, drugs and firearms offenses.
A woman who was involved in the murder of a transgender Minnesota man will spend the rest of her life in prison without the possibility of parole. She admitted to torturing and killing Sam Nordquist.

A doctor with ties to the University of Minnesota — along with three family members — are missing amid the Nepal flash floods. The hotel they were staying in was swept away.
And Concordia University in St. Paul announced they will lower tuition by $5,500 dollars.
Plus in today's Bright Spot.. girl scout cookies for your pups?
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School is back in Minnesota, and student safety is top of mind. Today, we break down a new school bus law drivers need to know, how St. Paul schools are recovering from last year’s ICE surge, and new security measures in Anoka-Hennepin schools. Plus, University of Minnesota officials respond to safety concerns in Dinkytown following a recent shooting.

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The man suspected of killing two people and injuring six others in a mass shooting at a downtown Minneapolis apartment complex Wednesday was facing eviction after a string of incidents including assault and allegedly showing a gun to apartment management, according to court documents. The shooting happened at an apartment complex near Loring Park and the Minneapolis Convention Center.

Plus, the Justice Department has charged the ICE officer accused of lying about shooting a Venezuelan man in Minnesota. Court documents allege federal immigration officer Christian Castro shot Julio Sosa-Celis through the door of his home during Operation Metro Surge and then lied to investigators about it.

And happening today: a Pool Contractor faces justice for scamming Twin Cities families out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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We're officially halfway through the great Minnesota get together. And law enforcement says things are going better than they could have hoped for. They've made it this far without any major issues, and they plan to keep it that way.
Today the man sentenced in federal court for the murders of Mark and Melissa Hortman will be back in front of a judge on state charges. Vance Boelter's hearing is this afternoon.
We have new details about a minibike crash in Brooklyn Center that killed one little girl and left another fighting for her life. Police think the driver that hit them may have been intoxicated.
A Minnesota teenager has been honored for stopping a planned school shooting states away.
And today's Bright Spot: Can you guess the State Fair foods that bring in the most money?
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