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Residents evacuated after train carrying ethanol derails, catches fire in Raymond, Minn.

MINNEAPOLIS — A BNSF train carrying ethanol and corn syrup derailed and caught fire in the west-central Minnesota town of Raymond early Thursday, and residents living near the scene were being evacuated, the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office said.

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Derailed train bursts into flames in Minnesota forcing residents to flee homes

The train derailed in the town of Raymond, about 100 miles west of Minneapolis, at about 1am on Thursday local time

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In 2020, CBS made a landmark deal with the NAACP. So where are the TV shows?

LOS ANGELES — The 2020 murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police horrified the country, sparking massive protests and propelling the Black Lives Matter movement demanding justice for Black people in the face of systemic racism and violence.

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Matt Boldy scores second hat trick in five games as Wild rout Seattle 5-1

MINNEAPOLIS — One down, eight to go.

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Minnesota sisters tackle flood, fire and storm damage on HGTV's 'Renovation 911'

MINNEAPOLIS — In one episode, a fire destroys a Twin Cities area family's kitchen, living room and garage. In another, a washing machine floods a home. Then there's the one where a tree falls through the roof, bursting the radiators and backing up the sewer.

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Watch Aaron Colton And His Electric Bike Take Over The Minneapolis Skyway

Riders in the midwest don't always get out much in the winter, but Aaron Colton is here to show off his stunt riding electric skills on the Minneapolis Skyway.

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Foshay Tower observation deck touts panoramic views of the Twin Cities year round

MINNEAPOLIS — The Foshay Tower may be one of the most iconic buildings in downtown Minneapolis, but few people may know that they can score a bird's-eye view from the top.

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Photos of new Panthers WR Adam Thielen

25 photos from the NFL career of new Panthers WR Adam Thielen

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Fix to stop leak at Xcel's nuclear plant Minnesota did not work, prompting shutdown

MINNEAPOLIS — Xcel Energy started shutting down its Monticello nuclear power plant Friday after the company's repair of a leaking pipe did not fully do the job — causing more radioactive water to seep into the ground.

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Minnesota nuclear plant shuts down for leak; residents worry

A Minnesota utility has begun shutting down a nuclear power plant near Minneapolis after failing to stop the release of radioactive material

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Radioactive water leaks at Minn. nuclear plant for 2nd time

The company that owns a nuclear power plant northwest of Minneapolis says water containing a radioactive material is leaking from the plant for a second time

The Independent UK

Minnesota Senate panel approves trio of gun bills

MINNEAPOLIS — A trio of bills aimed at curbing gun violence received the endorsement of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday, a giant victory for supporters of gun safety measures who have seen similar proposals languish for years under Republican control of the Senate.

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Chip Scoggins: Karl-Anthony Towns returns and the only drama was on the court

MINNEAPOLIS — He didn't ride into Target Center on a white horse Wednesday night, though Karl-Anthony Towns' introduction with the starting lineup carried a theatrical flair befitting his loooooooong-awaited return.

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Karl-Anthony Towns comes up clutch for Timberwolves in 125-124 win vs. Hawks

MINNEAPOLIS — Karl-Anthony Towns made his long-awaited return to the Target Center floor on Wednesday night, and there were seemingly few restrictions or rust on him. That was tested in a major way when Towns stepped to the free-throw line to win the game with 3.6 seconds left.

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He’s ‘questionable’: Could Karl-Anthony Towns return to Timberwolves after 52-game absence?

MINNEAPOLIS — Another turn of the wheel in the Timberwolves' recent injury drama came Tuesday as fans were teased with the prospect that Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards might both play in Wednesday night's home game against the Hawks — only for coach Chris Finch to throw water on that…

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$9.25 million settlement announced in 2020 protest lawsuits

Philadelphia city officials have announced a $9.25 million settlement with hundreds of people in lawsuits challenging the police response to protests in 2020 that followed the police custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis

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How (not) to watch viral videos of police brutality

WASHINGTON — Angela Blount doesn't watch videos of police violence. She didn't watch the video of Memphis, Tennessee, police beating Tyre Nichols, a Black motorist who later died of his injuries. She didn't watch the video of a Minneapolis police officer murdering George Floyd.

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Attack on transgender woman in Minneapolis shows difficulty of prosecuting hate crimes

MINNEAPOLIS — As a transgender woman continues her recovery from a brutal assault and robbery at a Minneapolis light rail station last month, an ongoing investigation looks to determine if the attack was a hate crime — and motive can be a challenging thing for prosecutors to prove.

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Parents of kids with disabilities push for accessible restrooms

MINNEAPOLIS -- Tram Nguyen has used restroom floors, the grass at city parks and the back of her van to change her 7-year-old daughter's diapers.

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Wild bounce back from rare loss with 5-3 victory over Capitals

MINNEAPOLIS — The Wild quickly hit the reset button after having their franchise-record 14-game point streak snapped earlier this weekend, holding off the Capitals 5-3 on Sunday afternoon at Xcel Energy Center while getting three regulars back in their lineup.

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Derek Chauvin, Minneapolis officer who killed George Floyd, pleads guilty in tax case

MINNEAPOLIS — The former Minneapolis police officer imprisoned for the murder of George Floyd plead guilty Friday in Washington County District Court to two counts of tax evasion.

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Officer who killed George Floyd pleads guilty in tax case

The former Minneapolis police officer serving time for the 2020 murder of George Floyd has pleaded guilty to two counts of tax evasion

The Independent UK

Derek Chauvin pleads guilty to tax evasion charges as he remains behind bars for murder of George Floyd

Disgraced former Minneapolis police officer and convicted killer entered a guilty plea on two counts of tax evasion

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Xcel is cleaning up radioactive water spill at Minnesota plant

MINNEAPOLIS — A broken pipe at Xcel Energy's Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant leaked about 400,000 gallons of water containing radioactive tritium, and the utility is working to clean up the contaminated plume, state regulators said Thursday.

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Timberwolves mount big rally but fall short against Celtics, 104-102

MINNEAPOLIS — Wednesday at Target Center, against the Boston Celtics — one of the better teams in the league — the Timberwolves played some very good defense. They took care of the ball. They outshot the efficient Celtics.

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