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Minnesota Supreme Court upholds state's permit-to-carry law

Minnesota Supreme Court upholds state's permit-to-carry law

Senate requests outside investigation of harassment claim

Senate requests outside investigation of harassment claim

Minnesota COVID-19 update: Wednesday
Minnesota COVID-19 update: Wednesday
Vikings owner on league-low vax rate: 'We're very concerned'
Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer speaks to reporters during the NFL football team's training camp Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Mexico sues US gun manufacturers over arms trafficking toll
FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2016, file photo, handguns are displayed at the Smith & Wesson booth at the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show in Las Vegas. The Mexican government sued U.S. gun manufacturers and distributors, including some of the biggest names in guns like Smith & Wesson Brands, on Aug. 4, 2021 in U.S. federal court in Boston, arguing that their commercial practices have unleashed tremendous bloodshed in Mexico. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Cuomo investigation: What we know and what's next
In this image taken from video provided by Office of the NY Governor, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo makes a statement on a pre-recorded video released, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in New York. An investigation into New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has found that he sexually harassed multiple current and former state government employees. State Attorney General Letitia James announced the findings Tuesday. (Office of the NY Governor via AP )
Target to offer debt-free education to front-line workers
Target to offer debt-free education to front-line workers
Huge California fire grows as heat spikes again across state
Flames leap from trees as the Dixie Fire jumps Highway 89 north of Greenville in Plumas County, Calif., on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021. Dry and windy conditions have led to increased fire activity as firefighters battle the blaze which ignited July 14. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
Grammys commit to more hiring diversity for 2022 show
FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2017, file photo, various Grammy Awards are displayed at the Grammy Museum Experience at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. The Grammy Awards are taking an important step toward making the annual show more diverse. The Recording Academy announced Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, that next year's 64th annual awards will be produced with an inclusion rider. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
CDC issues new eviction ban for most of US through Oct. 3
Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., speaks to crowds that attended a sit-in at Capitol Hill after it was announced that the Biden administration will enact a targeted nationwide eviction moratorium outside of Capitol Hill in Washington on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. For the past five days, lawmakers and activists primarily led by Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., have been sitting in on the steps of Capitol Hill to protest the expiration of the eviction moratorium. (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades)
Violent crime on the rise in Minnesota
Violent crime on the rise in Minnesota
Businesses react to new Olmsted County mask recommendations
Businesses react to new Olmsted County mask recommendations
Report drills NCAA on equity, calls for combined Final Four
FILE - Fans watch from the stands during the first half of the championship game between Stanford and Arizona in the women's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament in San Antonio, in this Sunday, April 4, 2021, file photo. A law firm hired to investigate gender equity concerns at NCAA championship events released a blistering report Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, that recommended holding the men's and women's Final Fours at the same site and offering financial incentives to schools to improve their women's basketball programs. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
VIDEO: National Night Out - Chief Franklin
VIDEO: National Night Out - Chief Franklin
$16.1 million dollars going towards affordable housing in Olmsted County
$16.1 million dollars going towards affordable housing in Olmsted County
VIDEO: National Night Out - Ron
VIDEO: National Night Out - Ron
National Night Out events return Tuesday
National Night Out events return Tuesday
Masks required in Olmsted County buildings effective Wednesday
Masks required in Olmsted County buildings effective Wednesday
Biden to announce new eviction ban due to COVID spread
Photo: AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana. Supporters of Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., camp with her outside the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, as anger and frustration has mounted in Congress after a nationwide eviction moratorium expired at midnight Saturday.

Local Sports

Matthew Hurt lands free-agent deal with Houston Rockets
Byron U15 boys soccer team makes history
Rochester Table Tennis Club qualifies three for U.S. Youth National Team

Politics

Cuomo investigation: What we know and what's next
Cuomo urged to resign after probe finds he harassed 11 women
CDC issues new eviction ban for most of US through Oct. 3

Business

Target to offer debt-free education to front-line workers
Tyson Foods, Microsoft to require vaccination for US workers
PepsiCo to sell Tropicana, other juices, in $3.3B deal

Minnesota Headlines

Minnesota Supreme Court upholds state's permit-to-carry law
Minnesota Supreme Court upholds state's permit-to-carry law
Senate requests outside investigation of harassment claim
Senate requests outside investigation of harassment claim

Iowa Headlines

Iowa teen hurt in fatal park ride accident leaving hospital
Brothers David, from left, Gus and Michael Jaramillo of Marion, Iowa are shown in this undated family photo released by the family's attorney Ryan Best. An accident on a popular boat ride at Adventureland Park in Altoona, Iowa on Saturday, July 3, 2021 killed 11-year-old Michael, left his brother David in critical condition, while Gus suffered minor injuries. (Family photo/attorney Ryan Best via AP)
Judge denies new trial request in Mollie Tibbetts case
FILE - In this July 15, 2021, file photo, Cristhian Bahena Rivera appears during a hearing at the Poweshiek County Courthouse in Montezuma, Iowa. Bahena Rivera was convicted of killing University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts in 2018. The lead investigator in the death, Division of Criminal Investigation agent Trent Vileta expressed confidence Tuesday, July 27, 2021, that the right man was convicted, rejecting defense claims that her abduction could be tied to other local criminal suspects. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette, Pool, File)

Twin Cities Headlines

MDH: 5 new COVID-19 deaths, 936 new cases
$100 vaccine reward request form opens Wednesday in Minnesota
Missing man last seen leaving his North St. Paul home
Target to offer debt-free education to front-line workers
Fatal crash along I-94 in Minneapolis under investigation
Cities and counties are starting to reinstate mask mandates. Here's what you need to know.
Northwestern Minnesota homicide suspect found, arrested
As employers require COVID vaccines, what legal options do employees have?
North Minneapolis church, badly damaged by fire, may now have a future
Stillwater school district considers levy referendum, some voters express frustration

National

This May 10, 2019 photo provided by the Louisiana State Police shows blood stains on the shield and uniform of Master Trooper Chris Hollingsworth, in West Monroe, La., after troopers punched, dragged and stunned Black motorist Ronald Greene during his fatal 2019 arrest. (Louisiana State Police via AP)

AP: Police brass eyed in probe of Black man's deadly arrest

MONROE, La. (AP) - Federal prosecutors are investigating whether Louisiana State Police brass obstructed justice to protect the troopers seen on long-withheld body camera video punching, dragging and stunning Black motorist Ronald Greene during his fatal 2019 arrest.

Unvaccinated, hospitalized: Patient now advocates for shots
EXPLAINER: Will new CDC moratorium keep tenants housed?
Forecasters: Hurricane season to be busier than 1st thought
US Rep. Billy Long of Missouri announces 2022 Senate bid
Mexico sues US gun manufacturers over arms trafficking toll
Stocks slip as investors weigh corporate earnings, jobs data
Hot, gusty weather could mean explosive fire growth in West
Political pressure grows on Cuomo; prosecutors eye him, too
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Businesses react to new Olmsted County mask recommendations
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Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer speaks to reporters during the NFL football team's training camp Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
CDC issues new eviction ban for most of US through Oct. 3
Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., speaks to crowds that attended a sit-in at Capitol Hill after it was announced that the Biden administration will enact a targeted nationwide eviction moratorium outside of Capitol Hill in Washington on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. For the past five days, lawmakers and activists primarily led by Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., have been sitting in on the steps of Capitol Hill to protest the expiration of the eviction moratorium. (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades)
Minnesota State Fair may require masks indoors, possible capacity limits
Minnesota State Fair may require masks indoors, possible capacity limits
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