As more schools begin classes, police in Minneapolis are getting help from other agencies for extra patrols in the wake of this week’s deadly shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School. MPD is calling on county sheriffs, state troopers and surrounding municipalities to help patrol close to schools and houses of worship.

A federal judge in Minnesota has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to block abortion access in the state.

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Authorities continue to investigate possible motivations of the suspected shooter after two children were killed and 18 other people wounded in Wednesday's shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in south Minneapolis.

Several vigils for the victims and the community were held last night in Minneapolis.

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West Nile virus cases are increasing across the state. The Minnesota Department of Health reports 20 cases of West Nile virus so far this year. Two of the affected people have died.

Monday's daily attendance at the Minnesota State Fair hit a record. The daily attendance creeped just past 145,000 people yesterday -- about 500 more people than the record set in 2017.

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Will Gov. Tim Walz run for a third term? That’s still up in the air.

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