This retired journalist changed professional wrestling from Mankato
Norm Kietzer was a pioneer in professional wrestling journalism for 40 years.
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Several south metro cities tackling elevated radium levels
Inver Grove Heights, Savage and South St. Paul are dealing with high radium in their water supply, using a range of short-term fixes and expensive solutions.
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Police recover 124 cats from Crystal home; woman charged with felony animal mistreatment
Cat hoarding is common but vet says this is one of the worst cases in the state.
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After stints as a swimmer, actor and boxer, Amberley Shaw has found a home in women's professional wrestling.
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Minnesota State professors ask lawmakers for more academic freedom protections
Union leaders say they're worried about restrictions passing in Republican-led states, where lawmakers are limiting what professors can teach about race, gender, other issues.
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This is the first 4/20 that weed is legal in Minnesota. How can you celebrate legally?
There are only two dispensaries in the state that sell marijuana flower. But THC-infused drinks and other edibles offer alternatives.
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Deputy shoots wanted man during arrest in Montrose, sheriff says
The deputies used "less than lethal" measures before shooting, according to the Sheriff's Office.
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Brooklyn Park City Council member censured for 2nd time
Boyd Morson was censured after a 5-1 vote for violating the city's Code of Conduct for elected officials and terms of a 2022 censure.
Man agrees to 6-year sentence for fatally shooting Hopkins man on edge of downtown Minneapolis
Victim died less than an hour after being shot in the chest.
Record delayed but not denied, southern MN softball coach keeps winning
Winona Cotter's Pat Bowlin broke Bob Mertz's mark for victories on opening day and leads the third-ranked team in Class 2A.
Ludacris and T-Pain to stand up together at Minnesota State Fair grandstand in 2024
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13-year sentence for man who fatally hit other driver while fleeing police in Oakdale
With credit for time in jail since his arrest, Scott Hardy is expected to serve the first 6½ years of his term in prison and the balance on supervised release.
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Racist slur on pedestrian bridge in Rochester prompts investigation
The slur appeared over East Circle Drive near Century High School.
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Spring's hot gift book features gorgeous found-nature photos
4,000 images later, this Shoreview photographer is still searching for the beauty we usually miss.
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Victim in north Minneapolis shooting identified as man from Chicago
The shooting happened Friday night near 36th and Penn avenues N.
Baseball Metro Player of the Year packs up his five tools and leaves
Drew Rogers left Mounds View for Arizona. Also, a Minnetonka standout is injured, and "the Ohm boys eat, sleep and breathe baseball" at Zumbrota-Mazeppa.
Prep baseball 2024: 35 Minnesota stars who the recruiters covet
College plans include the Gophers and many of the nation's top conferences. Also included: Twin Cities and outstate teams to watch — and a player who shares a name with a Hall of Famer.
Police searching for St. Paul home intruder who raped, robbed woman
Investigators have processed the scene in hopes of finding crucial evidence.
Friend heard money, relationship woes from man tied to Chanhassen killing who took his own life
Daniel Balto was a "person of interest" in the death of Erik Berger, who investigators say was stabbed and shot.
Prep Athletes of the Week: Anoka golfer wins at the head game, too
Tyler Gandrud secured the Bunker Hills Invitational title as his coach helped him "minimize the mental interference."
Minnesota child care providers struggle to fill more than 700 open positions
Difficulty finding qualified employees means fewer children served, including more than 2,000 unavailable child care slots statewide, a new survey showed.
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Supreme Court says no to Lindell's request for hearing on cellphone confiscation
The MyPillow founder's phone was seized in a Hardee's drive-thru.
DFL disavows endorsed House candidate accused of harassing GOP incumbent
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Small fire atop Masu Sushi and Robata in Minneapolis leaves dining spot uninhabitable
The fire on Sunday afternoon was quickly extinguished, according to the Minneapolis Fire Department, but left the popular Japanese restaurant uninhabitable for the time being.
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Man, 19, pleads guilty to attempted murder for shooting of Minneapolis police officer
The 19-year-old admitted to firing a dozen shots Aug. 11.
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Authorities ID woman fatally stabbed in downtown Duluth
It is believed to be an isolated incident between people who knew each other.
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Sen. Tina Smith says American women 'won't be conned' by Trump on abortion
The former president says states should decide their own abortion laws as the U.S. Supreme Court considers a case that would curb the availability of some drugs.
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