Minneapolis City Council opposition to Law Enforcement on full display as never before. Mayor Jacob Frey pretends to speak to Somalis in their native language. The Trump-Musk feud. Who do you root for? Patrick Reusse with his weekly sports report. Johnny Heidt with guitar news.

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Minnesota Legislature to go into special session on Monday to finish work on budget

Chemical spill at Pilgrim’s Chicken in Cold Spring sends 26 people to the hospital

D-Day veterans return to Normandy to mark 81st anniversary of landings

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The embarrassment that has become High School graduation ceremonies.

Wayzata graduation shooting suspect faces stiffer sentence after prosecutor filing

The Hennepin County Attorney's Office will seek an enhanced sentence against the man suspected of shooting two people following the Wayzata High School graduation ceremony at Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis.

Hamza Abdirashid Said, 20, of Coon Rapids, is charged with first-degree assault, second-degree assault, and possessing/operating a machine gun in connection to the May 30 shooting.

The Hennepin County Attorney's Office filed a "notice of intent to seek an upward sentencing departure" in the shooting that injured two people outside the Wayzata High School graduation ceremony at Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis.

This means prosecutors will seek a legal penalty that goes beyond the state's typical sentencing guidelines. 

The filing states that the victims in the shooting "were particularly vulnerable based on the location of the incident on a university campus," adding that "the Victims were particularly vulnerable based on the large scale of attendees at the public event, besides the intended Victim there were numerous people present besides the intended victims and Defendant created greater-than-normal danger to the safety of these other people."

The document states that the "sentencing departure issues should be decided by the trial jury." The maximum sentence for first-degree assault in Minnesota is 20 years. 

Trans pitcher hits 2 doubles, throws another complete game to send team to Minnesota state championship

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Will the Trans pitcher for Champlin Park bring about a come to Jesus moment for all the Moms and Dads who have not been paying attention to politics? The complete breakdown in the annoying use of the word right. Right? Johnny Heidt with guitar news. 

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Jury deliberating in trial of man accused of killing 5 in Minneapolis crash

Lottery for recreational cannabis licensing in Minnesota begins Thursday

Governments scramble to understand Trump’s latest travel ban before it takes effect Monday

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Kenny is back from vacation and this week we're joined by the coffee shop's official crooner, Kat Perkins. Kat discusses her journey from performing gospel in a sod hut to performing in front of 40,000 fans with Kid Rock. Learn how she overcame the odds, coming out of retirement to compete on "The Voice" following surgery on her vocal cords. She shared her experience on "The Voice" in 2011, and her subsequent performances for troops. Kat shares the hilarious story of how she got her job as a background singer for Kid Rock, the challenges and rewards of her career, why she has so many tattoos and how she became Kid Rock's hair stylist!

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Giant pencil to be sharpened. For Pride month, Palestinians are celebrating gay films, none of which could actually be show in Palestine. Memories of Jim Marshall the Vikings legend passes away at 87 years old. Johnny Heidt with guitar news.

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Golden Valley police chief suspension sparks backlash

Crowd forms around federal raid in Minneapolis; MPD says it wasn’t related to immigration

Vikings legend Jim Marshall, part of ‘Purple People Eaters,’ dies at 87

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ÉCLAIRCISSEMENT: Texas Teen Wins 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee

Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old from Allen, Texas, clinched the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday, correctly spelling “éclaircissement” to claim the title and over $50,000 in cash and prizes in a dramatic final round.

Zaki, last year’s runner-up, triumphed over eight finalists in the centennial Scripps National Spelling Bee, hosted at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center near Washington, D.C. The contest began with 243 spellers aged 11 to 14, narrowed to Zaki, Sarv Dharavane, 11, and Sarvadnya Kadam, 14. All three misspelled words in one round, forcing a tense additional round.

“I can’t remember the last time we’ve seen this kind of late-round drama here at the spelling bee,” Paul Loeffler, the Bee’s TV analyst, said, per CBS News.

In the 21st round, Zaki faced Kadam and spelled “éclaircissement,” a noun meaning a clearing up of something obscure. He pumped his fists and collapsed to the floor in excitement after finishing the word.

“I’m really happy,” Zaki said afterward. Earlier, he faltered on the spelling of “commelina” but was reinstated after collective missteps by his fellow finalists.

Grief tech: redefining death in the age of AI

Few experiences are as profoundly impactful as losing a loved one. The void left behind can seem insurmountable, leaving us yearning for just a little bit more time with those we miss. This deeply human desire is fueling the rise of grief tech, which promises to forever change how we preserve the memory of those who are no longer alive.

• There is a growing number of grief tech start-ups that allow people to have virtual conversations with AI chatbots of their deceased loved ones.
• While some believe grief tech could help people find closure, there are also concerns that it could have a negative impact on their mental health.
• “There is evidence from multiple studies that proximity seeking [behaviours aimed at restoring a closeness with the person who died] is actually linked with poorer mental health outcomes,” explains Dr Kirsten Smith, clinical research fellow at the University of Oxford.
• “Who gets to decide what ‘helping people grieve’ means?” asks psychotherapist and grief consultant Megan Devine.
• “People have always engaged in various kinds of rituals where things are done with the belongings of the deceased, where certain kinds of possessions are preserved,” remarks Dr Elaine Kasket, bereavement lead at the Digital Legacy Association. “This could be seen as a technological version of these analogue, physical rituals.”

One thing is certain: as AI continues to evolve, so too will our approach to death and remembrance. The challenge lies in harnessing this technology thoughtfully, ensuring that we do not commit further harm in our efforts to help. By extension, we cannot lose sight of our humanity in our pursuit of digital immortality.

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Gay dance for five year olds. Boulder attack was planned for over a year. What else is being planned? DFL caucus system in Mpls destroys their own kind. If you can smell the rain you are sensitive. Is anyone going to stand up for female athletes in Minnesota? Johnny Heidt with guitar news.

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Air quality expected to reach ‘hazardous for all’ level in NW Minnesota, alert extended through Wednesday

BCA: 5 Stearns County deputies on leave after Paynesville shooting that left man dead

Trump torches Rand Paul: "Actually crazy"

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An inside look at the current state of MN High School girls fastpitch. The Twins might be good, and can certainly pitch this year. Plus we officially put a bow on the Timberwolves season.

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What do Minnesotans think of Tim Walz? And why does Tim Walz continue to believe that he is a Presidential frontrunner. Push Back works in San Francisco as schools pause plan to abandon grading. Softball madness.

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1 dead, 6 hurt during shooting and aftermath at Boom Island Park; “hundreds” of evidence pieces found

Thousands of state workers returning to the office Monday as layoff notices also go out

Suspect in Colorado attack told police he researched for a year and targeted ‘Zionist group’

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Oh baby baby it's a wild world. And Mischke knows this well. So does the man sitting behind the thermopane glass, with a love for beer and late night hobbies. So does the man waiting for decades to see a single album returned to his library. Fortunately, there are always old ladies to keep us happy.

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