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MDH: 5,945 new COVID-19 cases, 26 new deaths in latest report

Tuesday, the Minnesota Department of Health reported 26 new deaths from COVID-19, as well as 5,945 newly reported positive COVID-19 tests...

Members of the Minnesota National Guard prepare for assisting with the state's COVID-19 response.

More than 400 Minnesota National Guard members to be activated this week to help with COVID-19 response

More than 200 members of the Minnesota National Guard have been activated this week to help with the COVID-19 response throughout the state...

MDH: Minnesota receives small supply of new therapy drug that decreases need for hospitalizations, emergency visits

A Mother’s Plea: Death of 8-year-old exposes 'system failure' and need for change, advocates say

More restrictions likely ahead: Walz to again address state Tuesday as hospitals strain, officials urge Minnesotans to stay home

Woman killed in 'suspicious' Crystal incident identified, arrest made

St. Paul city leaders to unveil plan in effort to curb gun-related crime

Local

Matson family to receive wheelchair-accessible vehicle, check from fundraiser

Wednesday, the family of a Waseca police officer recovering after being shot in the head is set to receive a check from a GoFundMe fundraiser as well as a new, wheelchair-accessible vehicle...

After months of physical therapy stemming from a shooting that happened in January, Waseca Police Officer Arik Matson returned home on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020.

Red Rabbit reopens in North Loop after August fire

Nearly three full months after a kitchen fire forced it to close, Red Rabbit reopened its North Loop Minneapolis location on Tuesday ...

Man charged with killing ex-girlfriend, mother of his child in Crystal

A Robbinsdale man has been charged with killing his ex-girlfriend and the mother of his child in her Crystal home last week ...

Twins cancel 2021 Winter Caravan, TwinsFest due to ongoing pandemic

The Twins said protecting the health of its fans, partners, players, staff and all employees during the pandemic is the team's top priority ...

Brother Justus Whiskey Company distillery, cocktail room to open in Northeast Minneapolis

Minneapolis-based Brother Justus Whiskey Company (BJWC) plans to open its 14,000-square-foot distillery and cocktail room at limited capacity on Nov. 25...

Investigative

A Mother’s Plea: Death of 8-year-old exposes 'system failure' and need for change, advocates say

Despite her pleas for help to Elk River police and county child protection services, Kelsey Kruse was unable to see her 8-year-old daughter in the six months before she died ...

Business

Wall Street taps the brakes following its record-setting run

U.S. stocks are taking a pause on Tuesday from their big rally this month that vaulted them back to record heights...

In this Nov. 5, 2020 file photo, a sign for Wall Street is carved in the side of a building, in New York.

Medical

MDH: Minnesota receives small supply of new therapy drug that decreases need for hospitalizations, emergency visits

A new type of therapy drug that has been shown to decrease the need for hospitalizations and emergency department visits in COVID-19 patients is now available in Minnesota...

Technology

SpaceX capsule with 4 astronauts reaches space station

The three Americans and one Japanese astronaut will remain at the orbiting lab until their replacements arrive on another Dragon in April ...

In this frame grab from NASA TV, the SpaceX Dragon is seen after docking at the International Space Station, late Monday, Nov. 16, 2020.

Twitter: 300,000 tweets flagged over election disinformation

The CEO of Twitter says the social media site flagged some 300,000 tweets as part of efforts to combat disinformation in the period around the 2020 election between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden...

World's last known white giraffe gets GPS tracking device

The only known white giraffe in the world has been fitted with a GPS tracking device to help protect it from poachers as it grazes in Kenya. But despite its singular status, the lonely male doesn't have a name...

In this photo released by the Ishaqbini Community Conservancy, a male giraffe with a rare genetic trait called leucism that causes a white color is darted with a tranquilizer in order to fit a GPS tracking device, seen from a helicopter in the Ishaqbini Community Conservancy in Kenya Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. The only known white giraffe in the world has been fitted with a GPS tracking device to help protect it from poachers as it grazes in the arid savannah in Kenya near the Somalia border.

Entertainment

Twins cancel 2021 Winter Caravan, TwinsFest due to ongoing pandemic

The Twins said protecting the health of its fans, partners, players, staff and all employees during the pandemic is the team's top priority ...

Minnesota Zoo to host drive-thru lights and animal art event

Police: Man accused of punching Rick Moranis attacked others

In this May 1994 file photo, actor Rick Moranis is shown at an unknown location.

Racing officials at Canterbury Park propose 65 racing dates for 2021

Study suggests video games can help mental health

In this Thursday, Jan, 23, 2020 file photo, Nintendo Switch game consoles are on display at Nintendo's official store in the Shibuya district of Tokyo.

Traffic

Semi driver dies in Mankato hotel crash

The driver of a semi has died after his rig left a highway and crashed into a hotel in Mankato...

Woman hit, killed by vehicle in Coon Rapids

State Patrol: 9 injured in 29-vehicle crash on I-94 in Monticello, lanes reopened

State patrol: 125 crashes, 83 spinouts in 9 hours Thursday

I-94 westbound at exit 201 on the morning of Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020.

St. Augusta man run over by truck while blowing snow, taken to hospital

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More than 400 Minnesota National Guard members to be activated this week to help with COVID-19 response

MDH: Minnesota receives small supply of new therapy drug that decreases need for hospitalizations, emergency visits

A Mother’s Plea: Death of 8-year-old exposes 'system failure' and need for change, advocates say

More restrictions likely ahead: Walz to again address state Tuesday as hospitals strain, officials urge Minnesotans to stay home

Woman killed in 'suspicious' Crystal incident identified, arrest made

St. Paul city leaders to unveil plan in effort to curb gun-related crime

Twins cancel 2021 Winter Caravan, TwinsFest due to ongoing pandemic

Cousins, Vikings overcome Patterson return, beat Bears 19-13

Gophers not panicking after 1-3 start

Timberwolves POBO Rosas ahead of NBA Draft: 'There's interest in our picks'

Light reading: Fleck regaling Gophers with pregame kid books

Wild unveil new 'Reverse Retro' jerseys in homage to North Stars

Vikings: 3 keys to a win at Chicago

Dustin Johnson buries some major memories, wins the Masters

St. Cloud State University pauses all women's ice hockey activities due to several positive COVID-19 tests

SpaceX capsule with 4 astronauts reaches space station

Amazon opens online pharmacy, shaking up another industry

Public health programs see surge in students amid pandemic

Governors ratchet up restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving

UPDATE: S&P 500 adds to record, Dow heads for own on vaccine hopes

A Mother’s Plea: Death of 8-year-old exposes 'system failure' and need for change, advocates say

Wall Street taps the brakes following its record-setting run

MDH: Minnesota receives small supply of new therapy drug that decreases need for hospitalizations, emergency visits

Full NIGHTCAST: Monday, Nov. 16

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Full NEWSCAST: Sunday, Nov. 15

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'Why We Give': How JDRF helps in the fight against diabetes

PHOTOS: 29-vehicle crash on I-94 in Monticello