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What's the most popular Halloween candy in Minnesota?

As Halloween approaches, the excitement in Edina is palpable. Children eagerly anticipate dressing up in costumes, while parents prepare to stock up on treats for trick-or-treaters. But amidst the spooky decorations and festive atmosphere, one question looms large: what’s the most popular Halloween...

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Thanksgiving meal deals compared: Costco, Walmart, Sam's Club, Target

As holiday meal planning gets underway, major retailers are launching heavily discounted Thanksgiving dinner packages. Here's what you need to know.

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Antique Shopping in Anoka

@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Antique ShoppingAntique Shopping Kristin Haubrich embarks on a treasure hunt at four of the top vintage and antique stores in the heart of downtown Anoka. Antiques On Main The Big White House Amore Antiques Maj...

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Mauer Nice Ride: Mobile Service Plus

@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Mauer Nice Ride: Mobile Service Plus 1029 If your car plays a trick on you (or just needs its regular maintenance!) this Halloween season and beyond, enjoy the treat of having the service station come to you...

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Nearly 6 million coffee makers recalled after dozens report burn injuries

Nearly 6 million French press coffee makers sold at Target, Walmart and other major retailers nationwide are being recalled following dozens of reports of burn injuries.

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Avoiding fees when holiday shopping

@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Avoiding fees when holiday shopping Soon you ll be buying for the holidays. Perhaps you ve been wanting to shop local. By now, you might know businesses can charge a small additional percentage if you use a credit...

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Business•Yesterday

Patrick Stewart, stage giant also of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, the classically trained stage actor who scaled the Shakespearean canon and added gravitas to a “Star Trek” franchise and the “X-Men” films, has died. He was 86. Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following “a brief and poignant journey” with Alzheimer s disease and Lewy Body...

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Business•Yesterday

State, federal agents raid 2 autism centers suspected of Medcaid fraud

The Minnesota Attorney General's Office confirmed that search warrants were executed Thursday morning at businesses in St. Louis Park and Edina.

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Federal law enforcement officers in Twin Cities Thursday for "court-authorized investigative activity," FBI says

Federal and state law enforcement agencies are "engaged in court-authorized investigative activity at several sites" in Minnesota Thursday, according to the FBI.In a statement to WCCO, Supervisory Special Agent Matthew Vogel, a public affairs officer with FBI Minneapolis, says the Minnesota...

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Business•Yesterday

Chicago Bears acquire DT Jeffery Simmons in pricey trade with the Tennessee Titans

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears acquired All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons in a blockbuster trade with the Tennessee Titans on Thursday. The Bears sent their first-round picks in 2027 and 2028, along with a fourth-rounder in next year s draft, to the Titans for Simmons and a fifth-round...

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Business•Yesterday

Chicago Bears acquire DT Jeffery Simmons in trade with the Tennessee Titans, AP source says

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears have acquired All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons in a blockbuster trade with the Tennessee Titans, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday. The Bears sent their first-round picks in 2027 and 2028, along with a fourth-rounder in...

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Business•Yesterday

Feds raid businesses as part of apparent Medicaid fraud investigation

The FBI and other federal authorities are raiding multiple sites across the Twin Cities metro on Thursday as part of an investigation.

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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are a combined $1.2 billion this week

article Mega Millions drawings are conducted at 11 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesdays and Fridays and Powerball drawings are every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. (Mega Millons - Powerball) The Brief The combined Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots have grown to $1.2 billion this week.Friday’s Mega...

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