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How do prescription cost-saving programs work? Rising prescription drug prices can be tough to swallow, but apps and websites can help lower your pharmacy bill. 8H ago

Krispy Kreme plans return to Twin Cities in 2025 Years after Krispy Kreme vanished from Minnesota following a much-ballyhooed opening blitz, the doughnut chain is planning to return to the state. Oct 11

How important are expiration dates? Every year, about a third of all food in the United States goes to waste. A healthy portion of that is due to confusion about labeling dates. Oct 11

St. Paul group helping homeless move into permanent housing An organization in St. Paul is working to get people from tents and shelters into permanent homes. Oct 7

Lunds and Byerlys recalls Lone Star Dip over mold concern Lunds and Byerlys is recalling around 500 containers of their Lone Star Dip because of potential mold contamination. Oct 4

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Former Chick-fil-A manager sentenced for embezzlement On Tuesday, Timothy Hill Jr. of Woodbury was convicted of one count of wire fraud for embezzling more than $144,000 over 13 months. 32M ago

Man accused of dismembering pregnant sister ruled competent to stand trial A Twin Cities man accused of dismembering his pregnant sister in May has been deemed competent to stand trial. 1H ago

St. Paul police investigate city's third homicide in four days A man is dead after a shooting late Monday night in St. Paul's North End neighborhood, marking the city's 22nd homicide of the year and the third in just four days. updated 31M ago

Man, 19, seriously injured after crashing stolen car in Minneapolis, state patrol says A 19-year-old man is in the hospital after crashing a stolen car on Interstate 35 in Minneapolis. 8H ago

DNA analysis at Hennepin County forensic lab stopped after finding contamination At least 75 DNA samples at the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Forensic Science Laboratory have potentially been contaminated. 8H ago

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Walgreens to close 1,200 stores over next 3 years Struggling pharmacy chain attempts turnaround amid low drug reimbursement rates and slower consumer spending. updated 11M ago

How do prescription cost-saving programs work? Rising prescription drug prices can be tough to swallow, but apps and websites can help lower your pharmacy bill. 8H ago

Program helps moms struggling with addiction In Minnesota, around 290,000 people are in need of treatment for addiction, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. Some of those people happen to be women who are pregnant. 20H ago

How "Tommy John surgery" changed our national pastime In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18. Oct 13

Drug overdose deaths in Minnesota drop 1st time in 5 years Drug overdose deaths in Minnesota dropped by 8% in 2023 compared to the year before, preliminary data from the state's health department show. Oct 10

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New lawsuits accuse Diddy of sexual assault of 6 people, including a minor A new wave of lawsuits filed Monday accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy. 19H ago

Al Pacino on becoming Al Pacino One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy." Oct 13

How a Twin Cities event connects the BIPOC community to the film industry An event designed to get more people of color involved in the film and television industry is connecting Minnesotans to career expanding opportunities. Oct 11

CBS announces its 2024-25 prime-time schedule The 2024-2025 prime-time programming lineup of CBS Originals features three new dramas, two new comedies, a reimagined classic game show, special event programming and much more. Oct 10

MLB will broadcast Twins' local games next season Major League Baseball announced Tuesday it will produce and distribute local broadcasts for the Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Guardians and Milwaukee Brewers next year. Oct 9

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