(MNN)-The Pentagon is standing down more than 1,500 federal troops placed on alert for possible deployment to Minneapolis. The alert included active-duty soldiers from the 11th Airborne Division based in Alaska. This follows President Trump’s threat to invoke the Insurrection Act, though no specific mission was announced. Officials say the stand-down comes amid signs of de-escalation after two deadly shootings involving federal officers in Minneapolis.
U.S. launches rescue after claims a fighter jet downed
A U.S. aircraft has gone down in Iran, marking the first loss of American aircraft in Iranian territory. One crew member has been rescued, according to one U.S. official and one Israeli official.
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Watch at noon: 3 congressional candidates vying for their party's endorsement
Friday at noon, a check-in on the only Minnesota congressional race guaranteed to send a new person to Washington. MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst speaks with three candidates seeking to represent the 2nd Congressional District.
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Twins fans gather at Target Field for chilly Opening Day
There was a weather curveball for the Minnesota Twins' Opening Day on Friday, with chilly conditions and a chance for rain - but that didn't stop fans from lining up hours before the first pitch at Target Field.
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Cannabis Sales Strong
(MNN)-Minnesota's legal recreational cannabis market has crossed a major early milestone, with sales now exceeding $50 million, according to state officials. The growth follows the rollout of licensed retail operations that began last fall, marking t...
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