Police: Wis. girl, 14, slits teen's throat in hope of first kill
A 14-year-old Wisconsin girl tried to kill her brother's girlfriend, slitting her throat and telling her during the attack that she was a psychopath looking for her first kill, according to investigators.
La Crosse authorities locate missing plane, find Minnesota pilot dead
A Minnesota pilot was found dead after a small plane was reported missing around La Crosse.
Judge says he may allow cameras in Prince estate proceedings
A Minnesota judge overseeing Prince's estate said Thursday he'll consider allowing cameras in court on a hearing-by-hearing basis, but broader questions of access into business dealings of the late superstar's entertainment empire — and the many potential heirs claiming a stake to it — will have to wait.
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Tornadoes hit Plains; 2 dead, homes destroyed in Oklahoma
Tornadoes destroyed homes, overturned vehicles and stripped the bark from trees as they churned across Oklahoma, part of a strong series of storms that hit the Plains.
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8-year-old struck, killed while biking in Albert Lea
The mother of an 8-year-old girl struck and killed while riding her bike in Albert Lea says her daughter was a shining light in the lives of many.
15-year-old boy stabbed to death outside pizzeria in Rochester
Police say a 15-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in the parking lot of a pizza restaurant in Rochester.
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Woman accused in crash that killed 3 children on trial
A woman accused of texting before a 2013 crash that killed her daughter and two nieces went on trial Monday in western Wisconsin.
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Allina Health offers new contract proposal to union nurses
Allina Health says it's offering a new contract proposal to its union nurses who staff five hospitals in the Twin Cities area.
I-35W bridge collapse survivor linked to ISIL group in Syria
Mohamed Roble was weeks shy of his 11th birthday when the school bus he was on plummeted more than 30 feet as the bridge beneath gave way.
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Minnesota woman survives 100-foot fall during Arizona hike
A hiker from Minnesota has been rescued after falling 100 feet from a cliff in northwestern Arizona and spending 24 hours stranded with serious injuries.
Wis. man who blamed beer-battered fish for his DWI gets 7 years in prison
A Wisconsin man who blamed his beer-battered fish fry after he was pulled over the 10th time for drunken driving is going to prison.
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Two Prince estate claimants object to doing genetic testing
Two people claiming to be heirs of Prince's estate are objecting to having to take blood and genetic tests to prove their relationship to the musician.
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Ex-Milwaukee teacher's aide pleads not guilty to child abuse
A former Milwaukee Public Schools teacher's aide has pleaded not guilty to felony child abuse for pushing a student to the floor in an incident caught on video.
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Retired priest ordered to trial on exposure charges
A retired priest has been ordered to stand trial in Brown County on accusations he exposed himself to a child.
Questions arise about California doctor's response to Prince
Dr. Howard Kornfeld is not licensed to practice in Minnesota and his son, who arrived at Paisley Park, reportedly is a pre-med student.
Bassist: Prince found 'real happiness' as Jehovah's Witness
Music megastar Prince was known for throwing parties that stretched into the wee hours of the morning, but his faith and the Bible could also keep him gabbing until sunrise, according to his longtime friend and "spiritual brother," bassist Larry Graham.
Guthrie Theater plans 9th floor initiative, with $9 tickets
The Guthrie Theater said Wednesday it plans to make its ninth-floor theater into a hub that could host gatherings aimed at engaging underserved members of the community.
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Judge grants new lawyers in North Dakota death penalty case
A federal judge says a new legal team he approved for a man who killed a University of North Dakota student in Minnesota is needed to cut down on expenses for the defendant's appeal of his death sentence.
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