Friday, October 3rd. New charges are filed in a heartbreaking case out of Roseville, where a toddler fell from an apartment balcony last year. Now, the child’s parents are facing manslaughter charges. We have the latest details. Then, a Minnesota firefighter is being honored after losing her life on the frontlines in Idaho — we share where you can pay your respects.
Plus, a disruptive passenger forces a Sun Country flight to make an unexpected landing in Chicago. And thousands of runners are lacing up for the Twin Cities Marathon — while Grandma’s Marathon hits a major milestone for next year.
Also: what the federal government shutdown means for Minnesota’s national parks and workers, why Halloween prices are spiking, a Vikings offensive line held together with tape, and a new Taylor Swift album sending fans to stores overnight.
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Wednesday, October 1st – A federal government shutdown takes effect as lawmakers remain gridlocked, leaving thousands of Minnesotans bracing for the impact. A Minneapolis bridge is renamed to honor the late Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic, remembered for her leadership and legacy. Parents in White Bear Lake are demanding accountability after a 21-year-old man posed as a high school student and enrolled using fake documents. And Lynx star Napheesa Collier goes public with sharp criticism of WNBA leadership, calling out “negligent officiating” and a lack of transparency.
Plus, the latest on a Roseville stabbing investigation, Minnesota’s transgender athlete policies facing federal scrutiny, a push for gun reform following a deadly church shooting, new contenders in the race for Minnesota’s Second Congressional District, and speed cameras officially rolling out across Minneapolis.
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Tuesday, September 30th – A deadly crash in Anoka County leaves one person dead after a school bus and truck collide. With just hours until a midnight deadline, Congress remains at a stalemate over government funding as the threat of a shutdown looms. The Department of Justice files a lawsuit against Minnesota, Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Hennepin County over so-called “sanctuary city” policies. And Minnesota Wild superstar Kirill Kaprizov signs the richest contract in NHL history, keeping him with the team through 2034.
Plus, the Trump administration challenges Minnesota’s transgender sports policies, fire investigators update a mosque blaze, the Mall of America’s massive waterpark project moves forward, and the Minnesota Twins part ways with manager Rocco Baldelli. Fans of the Minnesota Lynx gather tonight to celebrate the team after a hard-fought season cut short in the semifinals.
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Monday, September 29th – MnDOT workers across the state pause for a “Safety Stand Down” after two contractor deaths on Minnesota roads in the past week. In St. Paul, a 36-year-old woman is killed in a crash that ended in a neighborhood backyard. Students at Annunciation return to a full schedule for the first time since last month’s deadly school shooting. And Congress faces a looming deadline with less than 48 hours to pass a spending bill and avoid a government shutdown.
Plus, investigators say at least four people are dead after a violent church attack in Michigan, Minnesota firefighters killed in the line of duty are honored at the Capitol, new traffic safety cameras go live in Minneapolis this week, and Bad Bunny is set to headline the Super Bowl halftime show.
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Friday, September 26th – Maplewood police are searching for the driver in a deadly early-morning hit-and-run. Two construction workers are killed in separate incidents just a day apart, leaving families demanding answers about safety on Minnesota job sites. In the state of hockey, a debate over whether youth players can pray on the ice after games sparks pushback from families. And five candidates for Minneapolis mayor take the stage in their first debate, sharing their visions for the city and weighing in on whether they would keep Police Chief Brian O’Hara.
Plus, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer and Minnesota native Chad Smith launches a scholarship at the U of M, the Gophers and Lynx face big games this weekend, Vikings fans take over Ireland, and researchers reveal the secrets behind the world’s oldest woman’s long life.
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Thursday, September 25th – Two brothers are facing federal kidnapping charges in a violent $8 million cryptocurrency heist that forced Mahtomedi Public Schools to cancel its homecoming football game. MnDOT is releasing new details about a construction worker killed on the job in Burnsville. The campaign office of Minneapolis mayoral candidate Omar Fateh was vandalized with a threatening, Islamophobic message. And Governor Tim Walz is still pushing for a special session on gun violence prevention, but Democrats and Republicans remain at odds over what should be on the table.
Plus, an escaped inmate still on the run up north, Adam Fravel’s request for a new trial in the Madeline Kingsbury murder case, a deadly fire in Minneapolis, and how a $250 million project is securing clean drinking water for 14 Twin Cities suburbs.
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Wednesday, September 24th – A deadly shooting inside an ICE facility in Dallas leaves two detainees dead and the FBI investigating the attack as targeted violence. In Savage, police continue investigating the death of a baby at a daycare. Two Texas brothers are charged in a violent kidnapping case that forced the cancellation of Mahtomedi’s homecoming football game. And the Minnesota Board of Pardons commutes a 1998 murder conviction, making Brian Pippit immediately eligible for parole.
Plus, more to know today: a fatal stabbing in St. Cloud, a deadly construction zone accident in Burnsville, community members demanding answers after the sudden death of a 7-year-old boy at school, Congressman Tom Tiffany entering the Wisconsin governor’s race, and a winter favorite, Ice Castles, returns to Minnesota.
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Tuesday, September 23rd – Police in Savage are investigating the death of an infant at Rocking Horse Ranch Childcare, and families with children there are being asked to closely monitor for unusual symptoms. In Minneapolis, one man is in critical condition after a shooting in Dinkytown, raising concerns about safety near the University of Minnesota campus. Former Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell is sentenced to six months in the Ramsey County workhouse after being convicted of breaking into her stepmother’s home. And the Minnesota Lynx are looking to sweep the Phoenix Mercury in their WNBA playoff series.
Plus, why lawmakers want to cut tariffs on coffee as prices continue to climb, and Bill Nye the Science Guy gets his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Monday, September 22nd – Safety is top of mind for University of Minnesota students as Turning Point USA holds an event on campus, just days after its founder, Charlie Kirk, was killed in Utah. A Capitol security panel debates new safety measures, including metal detectors, while St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter pushes for a “yes” vote on Ballot Question 1 as early voting begins. And authorities say alcohol may have played a role in a rollover crash that killed a one-year-old.
Plus, a Minneapolis homeless encampment fight heads back to court, Mahtomedi High School’s homecoming game is rescheduled after a scare, Annunciation’s SeptemberFest carries on with new meaning, and Minnesota brand Love Your Melon relaunches. The Vikings and Lynx notch big wins, and fall colors are showing on the North Shore.
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Friday, September 19th – Law enforcement leaders push back against Hennepin County’s decision to stop prosecuting felony charges from low-level traffic stops. Early voting begins in Minneapolis and across the state, with the mayor’s race already in the spotlight. Governor Tim Walz launches his campaign rally for a historic third term. And a CDC panel debates changes to the MMRV vaccine. Plus, a guilty plea from a pool contractor accused of scamming Minnesota families, St. Paul’s recovery after a cyberattack, rising winter heating costs, the Vikings’ crucial stretch of games, and a sweet new cheesecake shop in Excelsior with ties to Prince.
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