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The head of Mexico's detective service says his country is the 'champion' of fentanyl production

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The head of Mexico's detective service acknowledged Tuesday that the country is ''the champion'' of fentanyl production, something that appears to run counter to past statements by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.

The first glow-in-the-dark animals may have been ancient corals deep in the ocean

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Many animals can glow in the dark. Fireflies famously blink on summer evenings. But most animals that light up are found in the depths of the ocean.

House fire north of St. Cloud kills man, 76

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There's been no word of a cause for the blaze at the home in Benton County.

Colombia rolls out new incentives to cut electricity consumption as dry weather persists

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Colombia's government on Tuesday rolled out new incentives to reduce electricity consumption in the South American nation, which has been hit by a severe drought that has diminished the capacity of local hydroelectric plants and brought…

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73 years later, St. Peter man finally receiving his Purple Heart

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Earl "Sonny" Meyer's family and attorney have been battling bureacracy for years to recognize his Korean War injury.

Ex-Washington officer wanted in 2 killings found in Oregon with gunshot wound, police say

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A former Washington state police officer wanted in two killings has been found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a chase in Oregon, authorities said Tuesday. His 1-year-old baby was taken safely into custody by Oregon State…

Mark Craig's first-round mock draft: Which teams will try, try again to find their franchise quarterback?

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Our NFL Insider goes out on a limb and predicts offensive players will dominate the 2024 draft. First, the Bears will select QB Caleb Williams. When will the Vikings find their quarterback of the future?

Trump meets with a senior Japanese official after court session in his hush money trial

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Former President Donald Trump is meeting with another foreign leader while he's in New York for his criminal hush money trial.

Ex-Washington officer wanted in 2 killings found in Oregon with self-inflicted gunshot wound; child is safe, police say

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Ex-Washington officer wanted in 2 killings found in Oregon with self-inflicted gunshot wound; child is safe, police say.

Alabama lawmakers advance bill to ensure Biden is on the state's ballot

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The Alabama Senate voted Tuesday for legislation meant to ensure President Joe Biden will appear on the state's November ballot, mirroring accommodations made four years ago for then-President Donald Trump.

Minneapolis City Council declines to endorse Frey's Third Precinct plan

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Council members meeting as a committee did not lend their support to Mayor Jacob Frey's proposal to turn the burned-out police station into a voter center; the mayor says he'll move forward with plans anyway.

Protect kids online

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Efforts underway in a number of states to protect young users of social media deserve support.

Here's how I'd broadly frame the environment that led to my firing as a teacher

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Children deserve our best, and we are not giving it.

Get rid of Minnesota's precinct caucuses, go to primary elections up and down the ballot

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What is perceived as a grassroots engagement of average citizens actually isn't in practice.

Transparency leads to better government

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Minnesota shouldn't change law mandating that public notices be published in newspapers.

Transgender Tennessee woman sues over state's refusal to change the sex designation on her license

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A transgender Tennessee woman sued the state's Department of Safety and Homeland Security on Tuesday after officials refused to change the sex on her driver's license to match her gender identity.

Minneapolis will bid to host Sundance Film Festival

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Sundance organizers have said they're open to moving away from Utah in 2027. Minneapolis wants to try to nab the star-studded festival.

UN calls for investigation into mass graves uncovered at two Gaza hospitals raided by Israel

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The United Nations called Tuesday for ''a clear, transparent and credible investigation'' of mass graves uncovered at two major hospitals in war-torn Gaza that were raided by Israeli troops.

Korean War veteran from Minnesota will finally get his Purple Heart medal, 73 years late

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A Korean War veteran from Minnesota who still carries shrapnel in his leg from when he was wounded in combat will finally get his Purple Heart medal, 73 years late.

Tennessee GOP-led Senate spikes bill seeking to ban LGBTQ+ Pride flags in schools

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A bill designed to ban LGBTQ+ Pride flags in Tennessee public school classrooms was spiked Tuesday after it failed to attract enough support in the GOP-controlled Senate.

Clash brewing over proposed Lino Lakes development that includes mosque

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The project, which would include a large residential component along with a mosque on about 10 acres, would still need approval from Lino Lakes city government.

Douglas C-54 plane with 2 people on board crashes into river outside Fairbanks, Alaska

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A Douglas C-54 Skymaster airplane carrying two people crashed into the Tanana River near Fairbanks on Tuesday and burst into flames, authorities said. No survivors have been found.

US health officials warn of counterfeit Botox injections

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U.S. health officials issued a warning Tuesday about counterfeit Botox injections that have sickened 22 people.

Dean Phillips gains his first delegates. Here's why they'll likely vote for Biden at the convention

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Former presidential candidate Dean Phillips will receive at least three of Ohio's delegates to the Democratic National Convention even though he has dropped out of the race and endorsed President Joe Biden. But they're likely to be…

Auditors say it's hard to tell how Turkey is using EU refugee funds. Some officials aren't helpful

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European Union auditors said on Wednesday that they are unable to establish whether some of the billions of euros the bloc has given to Turkey to help it cope with Syrian refugees is actually having any impact.

Longtime St. Cloud City Council member Carol Lewis to run for mayor

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Last week, Mayor Dave Kleis said he would not run for a sixth term in November.

Live from Timberwolves-Suns: Kyle Anderson game-time decision, Grayson Allen will play

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Star Tribune basketball writer Chris Hine takes you from pregame talk to the final buzzer. Come back to this story before and during the game for his updates from Target Center.