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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. 5H 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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DNA analysis at Hennepin Co. forensics lab stopped after finding contamination At least 75 DNA samples at the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office forensics lab have potentially been contaminated. 9H ago

Man, 25, found guilty in fatal road rage shooting A New Brighton man was found guilty of murder Thursday in a 2023 fatal road rage shooting near downtown Minneapolis 12H ago

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. 8H ago

2 in critical condition after shooting inside home near St. Cloud Two men are in critical condition after being shot inside a central Minnesota home on Sunday afternoon. 17H ago

St. Paul postal employee allegedly shoots co-worker inside USPS office, police say St. Paul police are investigating a shooting involving two postal workers on Sunday that left one with life-threatening injuries. 15H ago

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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. 5H 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. 9H 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

Neighbors bond over breast cancer journeys as rates rise among AAPI women New data shows the breast cancer rate is growing each year in women under 50, with the highest increase in Asian American and Pacific Islander women. Oct 9

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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