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Minneapolis Public Schools Supt. Gives Update Ahead of School Year Start

The head of one of the largest school districts in the state gave the community an update Monday on where things stand just ahead of the new school year...

In this Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018 file photo, Pope Francis prays for the victims of the Kerala floods during the Angelus noon prayer in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican. Pope Francis has issued a letter to Catholics around the world condemning the

Pope on Sex Abuse: 'We Showed No Care for the Little Ones'

Pope Francis issued a letter to Catholics around the world Monday condemning the crime of priestly sexual abuse and its cover-up and demanding accountability, seeking to respond to new revelations in the United States of decades of misconduct by the Catholic Church...

Big Lake Police: 18-Year-Old Oklahoma Man Charged in Connection to Assault of 7-Week-Old

This Week's Lane Closures Mark Start of I-35W Minnesota River Bridge Replacement Project

KSTP Traffic Round-Up: Crash on WB Hwy 610 Causes Significant Backups

Scattered Showers, Cooler Start to the Week

Pence to Return to Minn. for Fundraising Event

Vice President Mike Pence is returning to Minnesota at the end of August for a fundraising event...

Vice President Mike Pence arrives at MSP.

Local

Ramp in Bloomington Reopens Following Semi Crash

The ramp between eastbound Interstate 494 and northbound Highway 169 in Bloomington reopened Monday morning after a semi truck crash...

Man, 64, Killed in Fillmore County Motorcycle Crash

The Minnesota State Patrol has not identified the man, but said he lost control and left the roadway on Highway 43 in Preble Township ...

Minneapolis Scout Troop Celebrates 100-Year Milestone

A Minneapolis Boy Scout troop celebrated a rare milestone...

Semi Truck Rolls on Highway 169 in Bloomington

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the incident occurred just before 6:30 p.m. on the ramp from northbound Highway 169 to eastbound Interstate 494 ...

A semi trailer hangs over the edge of the exit ramp from Highway 169 to Interstate 494 after the truck rolled.

Fort Snelling Commemorates 100th Anniversary of World War I

Organizers have transformed the fort, taking guests back to World War I with military drills, costumed re-enactors, military gear and much more ...

Minnesota Sports

Lindsay Whalen in the Lynx huddle before her final regular-season game.

Lynx Beat Mystics in Whalen's Final Regular-Season Home Game

Rosario's Homer Helps Twins Take Three of Four From Tigers

Whalen Ready for Final Regular Season Game at Target Center

Twins Place Ervin Santana on Disabled List

Dayton Proclaims Sunday 'Lindsay Whalen Day' Ahead of Star's Final Regular Season Lynx Game

Jaguars Beat Vikings in Sloppy Preseason Game

Mauer's Pinch-Hit Homer Helps Twins Beat Tigers

Jones Scores 26 as Sun Beat Lynx

Forsyth Goes 5-for-5 in Twins Win Over Detroit

Politics

KSTP 'Vote 2018' Election Coverage

Pence to Return to Minn. for Fundraising Event

Steve Bannon, President Donald Trump's former chief strategist, talks about the approaching midterm election during an interview with The Associated Press, Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018

Steve Bannon Wants GOP to Rally Behind Trump

National News

Pope on Sex Abuse: 'We Showed No Care for the Little Ones'

Quake Swarm Jolts Indonesian Islands, Killing at Least 12

Spanish Police Fatally Shoot Man in Suspected Terror Attack

Hundreds of South Koreans to Enter North to Reunite with Loved Ones

Migrant Spouse of Pregnant Woman Detained on Way to Hospital

Investigative

Fridley Mobile Home Park Breaking Ground on Storm Shelter

A mobile home park in Fridley is about to become safer for the people who live there, as construction crews prepare to break ground on a storm shelter...

Business

US says Conserving Oil is No Longer an Economic Imperative

Conserving oil is no longer an economic imperative for the U.S., the Trump administration declares in a major new policy statement that threatens to undermine decades of government campaigns for gas-thrifty cars and other conservation programs...

In this Dec. 19, 2014, file photo, oil pump jacks work in unison in Williston, N.D.

Medical

Inside Your Health: Lung Cancer

KSTP medical expert Dr. Archelle Georgiou looked deeper at primary lung cancer -- cancer that starts in the lung ...

Technology

A Dog's Life: Fitness Trackers Help Follow Pets' Health

When Czech entrepreneur Robert Hasek began jogging with his dog, Darwin, the three-mile runs were making the bull terrier sick with fatigue...

Czech entrepreneur Robert Hasek attaches a doggy fitness tracker to the collar of his pet bull terrier, during a demonstration in Prague, Czech Republic, Friday, Aug. 10, 2018.

Vikings Fans Adjust to New Ticketing Rules for Home Games

Thousands of fans packed into U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday with high hopes for the Vikings second pre-season game...

Trump says He 'Won't Let' Social Media Target Conservatives

Trump's Saturday morning tweets come as companies have been working to ban right-wing "Infowars" conspiracy theorist Alex Jones from their platforms ...

In this Tuesday, July 24, 2018, file photo, President Donald Trump waves as he walks on the South Lawn after stepping off Marine One

Entertainment

In this Jan. 15, 2014, file photo, Don Henley, left, and Glenn Frey of The Eagles perform on the

Beating King of Pop, The Eagles have No.1 Album of All-Time

The Eagles' greatest hits album has moonwalked past Michael Jackson's "Thriller" to become history's best-selling album of all-time...

Report: MeToo Activist Argento Settled Sexual Assault Suit

In this Saturday, May 19, 2018, file photo, actress Asia Argento speaks about being raped by Harvey Weinstein during the closing ceremony of the 71st international film festival, Cannes, southern France.

'Crazy Rich Asians' Shines Bright at the Box Office

Henry Golding, left, and Constance Wu arrive at the premiere of

Fans Injured in Storm at Backstreet Boys Oklahoma Concert

Brian Littrell, left, and Nick Carter, second from right, of Backstreet Boys, and Brian Kelley, second left, and Tyler Hubbard, right, of Florida Georgia Line, perform at the 52nd annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the T-Mobile Arena.

Ariana Grande Tears Up as she Recalls Manchester Tragedy

In this June 2, 2018 file photo., Ariana Grande performs at Wango Tango at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles.

Traffic

KSTP Traffic Round-Up: Crash on WB Hwy 610 Causes Significant Backups

Traffic was backed up to Highway 10 after a crash on westbound Highway 610 Monday morning...

Ramp in Bloomington Reopens Following Semi Crash

Semi Truck Rolls on Highway 169 in Bloomington

Motorcyclist Killed in Crash with Deer in Northern Minnesota

Plan For Heavy Traffic in the Brainerd Lakes Area this Weekend

Johnson, Walz Participate in First Debate in Nisswa

Candidates for Governor React to Primary Victories

Frey Delivers First Budget Address as Minneapolis Mayor

Contact the Candidates: Tim Walz, Lori Swanson and Erin Murphy

Contact the Candidates: Jeff Johnson and Tim Pawlenty

Swanson Faces Allegations, Fights Back

Mayor Proposes Raises for St. Paul Officers Instead of Additions to the Force

Minnesota Governor Hopefuls Discuss Farming Rules at Forum

Senate Candidates Discuss Trump Tariffs at Farmfest

Pawlenty, Johnson Spar in Televised Debate

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