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Simone Biles, of the United States, waits for her turn to perform during the artistic gymnastics women's final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo.

USA Gym: Simone Biles out of team finals with medical issue

So Minnesota: State's biggest baby

High school runner shares warning about heatstroke after collapsing during meet

Thompson confirms he won't resign, wife denies abuse allegations

Days after Rep. John Thompson apologized for accusing a St. Paul police officer of racially profiling him during a traffic stop, the freshman lawmaker said he will not leave his seat.

Tornado warnings expire, severe thunderstorm watch still in place for several counties

A tornado warning has expired in Beltrami, Cass and Itasca counties but a severe thunderstorm watch is still in place for several counties in northern Minnesota.

Hail at Pike Point Resort on Gull Lake on Monday, July 26, 2021.

Outpouring of support after 2 young men killed in Orono crash

A 24-year-old passenger who died in the crash that killed the son of the Gophers men's hockey coach was identified on Monday.

Crosses are seen near the site of a crash in Orono that killed Mack Motzko and Samuel Schuneman.

Ramsey County commissioners set to vote on Minnesota State Fair security plan

The Minnesota State Fair kicks off in one month. On Tuesday, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote on an agreement for law enforcement services at the fairgrounds.

Man charged with murder in connection with Burnsville hotel shooting

Ricky Elroy Ramirez, 24, has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the incident.

2 adults, 2 children killed in southern Minnesota crash

Deputies learned seven people, all from California, were in a 2012 Ford Expedition when that vehicle collided with a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado.

3 dead in Wisconsin quarry likely knew killer, officials say

Investigators say three men found slain in a western Wisconsin quarry likely knew the person or people who killed them.

Cooling center locations in Hennepin, Ramsey counties to help during hot days

Minnesota will experience some heat for the next few days, with temperatures expected to reach high 90 degrees. Hennepin and Ramsey counties both have cooling centers for people who need help staying cool during the upcoming hot days.

Minnesota adopts 'clean car' rules to foster electric shift

The “clean car” rules will require manufacturers and dealers to supply more electric vehicles for the Minnesota marketplace.

Son of Gophers hockey coach dies in car crash

The son of Gopher men's hockey coach Bob Motzko died in a car accident in Orono late Saturday night. A revered hockey player himself, the community is mourning the loss of Mack.

Police seek help finding St. Paul man last seen July 3

Police say family members last had contact with 50-year-old Kou Yang on July 3. They reported him missing on Friday.

Multiple agencies fight large grain elevator fire in Clinton

Firefighters from multiple agencies battled a large fire at a grain elevator in small western Minnesota city where some residents were evacuated.

MDH: 3 new COVID-19 deaths, 424 new cases

Monday's data shows three newly reported COVID-19 deaths and 424 new positive cases.

Families renew push for justice for children shot in Minneapolis

At a rally near a growing memorial at 36th and Penn avenues where his granddaughter, 6-year-old Aniya Allen, was shot, community activist K.G. Wilson had an emotional yet simple demand for the person responsible for his granddaughter’s death: Turn yourself in.

Excessive heat watch in portions of Minnesota, wildfire warning expires

The National Weather Service (NWS) reports heat index values of up to 105 degrees are possible Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon.

New law ditches statute of limitations for sexual assault cases, lets victims report on own time

Soon sexual assault survivors in Minnesota will be able to report cases on their own time, thanks to lawmakers getting rid of the criminal statute of limitations on sexual violence during this year's legislative session.

Health expert: Get kids vaccinated against COVID-19 now to be protected in time for school

The start of the school year is coming up quickly, and health experts say parents of kids 12 and up should add one more thing to their child's back-to-school checklist: a COVID-19 vaccine.

Registered Pharmacist Ken Ramey with CVS, prepares to give a COVID-19 vaccine, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, at the Isles of Vero Beach assisted and independent senior living community in Vero Beach, Fla. A federal government study last fall found that an average of one death occurred among every five assisted living facility residents with COVID-19 in states that offered data. That compares with one death among every 40 people with the virus in the general population.

13-year-old found dead in Lake Minnewashta in Chanhassen

Authorities say the body of a teenage girl was recovered Saturday afternoon from a lake in Chanhassen.

Families camp out for hours for a glimpse at Aquatennial fireworks show

Mill Ruins Park in Minneapolis was turned into a great gathering place Saturday with the return of the Aquatennial fireworks on the Mississippi River.

Fauci: CDC may back wearing face masks more

Dr. Anthony Fauci says the United States is in an ``unnecessary predicament” of soaring COVID-19 cases fueled by unvaccinated Americans and the virulent delta variant. The nation's top infectious diseases expert tells CNN's “State of the Union” that "we’re going in the wrong direction,’’ and he describes himself as ``very frustrated” with rising infection rate.

Top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci responds to accusations by Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., as he testifies before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Cases of COVID-19 have tripled over the past three weeks, and hospitalizations and deaths are rising among unvaccinated people.

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USA Gym: Simone Biles out of team finals with medical issue

So Minnesota: State's biggest baby

High school runner shares warning about heatstroke after collapsing during meet

Thompson confirms he won't resign, wife denies abuse allegations

Tornado warnings expire, severe thunderstorm watch still in place for several counties

Outpouring of support after 2 young men killed in Orono crash

Ramsey County commissioners set to vote on Minnesota State Fair security plan

Man charged with murder in connection with Burnsville hotel shooting

2 adults, 2 children killed in southern Minnesota crash

3 dead in Wisconsin quarry likely knew killer, officials say

Cooling center locations in Hennepin, Ramsey counties to help during hot days

Minnesota adopts 'clean car' rules to foster electric shift

Son of Gophers hockey coach dies in car crash

Police seek help finding St. Paul man last seen July 3

Multiple agencies fight large grain elevator fire in Clinton

MDH: 3 new COVID-19 deaths, 424 new cases

Families renew push for justice for children shot in Minneapolis

Excessive heat watch in portions of Minnesota, wildfire warning expires

New law ditches statute of limitations for sexual assault cases, lets victims report on own time

Health expert: Get kids vaccinated against COVID-19 now to be protected in time for school

13-year-old found dead in Lake Minnewashta in Chanhassen

Families camp out for hours for a glimpse at Aquatennial fireworks show

Fauci: CDC may back wearing face masks more

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