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Smoke from fireworks displays contains potentially harmful metals, study finds

Jul 4, 2024 7:33 pm

A team at Brigham Young University looked? at particulate matter for two years and found higher concentrations of metals like copper and barium left following fireworks displays.

Patrick Bertoletti wins Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest with 58 as Miki Sudo sets new women's division record with 51

Jul 4, 2024 5:46 pm

It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo has set a new record and retained the women's division title.

Missing 19-year-old last seen Monday in Moorhead, authorities say

Jul 4, 2024 5:36 pm

Authorities in Moorhead are asking for help in finding a missing 19-year-old man. He's described as "having minimal life experience and a very small social network."

How difficult is weather forecasting in the Midwest? NWS data has the answer.

Jul 4, 2024 4:51 pm

New data from the National Weather Service shows how accurate weather forecasting is depending on where you live in the U.S. For Minnesota, the seven-day forecast's accuracy rate tends to trail off a...

68-year-old hurt when home near Milwaukee exploded has died

Jul 4, 2024 1:51 pm

Leland Holden, 68, was found Tuesday afternoon by first responders in the basement of the home in Lafayette, a rural community about 45 miles southwest of Milwaukee. He later died of his injuries.

Stormy Fourth of July expected in Twin Cities, many other parts of Minnesota

Jul 4, 2024 10:36 am

Cookouts and fireworks may be a no-go this Fourth of July, with several rounds of rain and storms on tap for parts of Minnesota.

Safety a concern during Fourth of July celebrations in Minneapolis after past chaos

Jul 4, 2024 3:24 am

Memories of last year have stayed with Gail Runge, who lives near Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis in a neighborhood where young people chaotically shot off fireworks toward people, homes and vehicles.

New Ulm man run over by tractor while removing trees at campground

Jul 4, 2024 2:41 am

A man suffered serious injuries Wednesday evening after being run over by a tractor in southern Minnesota.

Gov. Tim Walz after White House meeting says President Biden is "fit for office," and has his support

Jul 4, 2024 1:52 am

After a meeting at the White House Wednesday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said President Biden is "fit for office" even as some fellow Democrats called for him to withdraw from the race amid co...

Tobacco manufacturers underpaid Minnesota $10 million per year since 2019, motion claims

Jul 4, 2024 1:21 am

A 1998 settlement restricted the largest tobacco manufacturers' marketing of tobacco products and required annual payments to Minnesota.