Minnesota DFL, GOP conventions begin in Rochester and Duluth
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The Minnesota DFL and the Minnesota GOP are beginning their conventions this weekend. The DFL convention will be held at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester and the GOP convention will be held in the Duluth Entertainment Center. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the details. 

Blue Origin rocket explodes during test in Florida
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A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test at Cape Canaveral on Thursday night. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the explosion is under investigation. 

MN weather: Toasty with filtered sunshine Friday
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A toasty Friday brings highs in the 80s across Minnesota under filtered sunshine and low humidity. Shower chances are possible, mainly for western Minnesota. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the forecast. 

Lawmakers roll out legislation college sports reform
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After months of delays, lawmakers on Capitol Hill have rolled out bipartisan legislation aimed at overhauling college sports amid the growing controversy over NIL payments and rights. FOX's Darren Botelho has more.

U.S. ramping up response to Ebola outbreak
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The U.S. is ramping up its response to what is now the third largest Ebola outbreak on record in central Africa. Four major U.S. airports are now the exclusive entry point for Americans arriving from countries affected by the disease.

MN sued again over ban on prediction markets
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The State of Minnesota has been sued by Kalshi, a prediction market company, over the state's ban of prediction markets. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more. 

Shakopee prayer service shooting: Victim was about to become a father

One day after a man was shot and killed outside an Islamic prayer service in Shakopee, police identified him and arrested a suspect in the shooting.

Shakopee prayer service shooting: Victim was about to become father
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One day after a man was shot and killed outside an Islamic prayer service in Shakopee, police identified him and arrested a suspect in the shooting. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the update.

International Falls man indicted for kidnapping Zimmerman girl, child pornography charges

A federal grand jury has indicted an International Falls man on charges of kidnapping a Zimmerman child and producing child sexual abuse material involving another minor, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

St. Paul ranked No. 11 in WalletHub among cities for hockey fans
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According to a recent WalletHub survey, St. Paul got ranked No. 11 in the nation among cities for hockey fans. Grand Casino Arena is the home of the Minnesota Wild, as well as the annual state high school hockey tournaments.

5 arrested in St. Paul RiverCentre shooting
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Five people were arrested after a shooting at the St. Paul RiverCentre, with authorities saying the shooting was gang-related. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more. 

Josh Metellus takes the mic at Adam Thielen charity softball game
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Adam Thielen is hosting his annual charity softball game Thursday night at CHS Field in St. Paul. Vikings linebacker Josh Metellus took the FOX 9 microphone and talked to teammates in the dugout before first pitch.

Miami prepping for World Cup during amid hurricane season
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June marks the start of hurricane season in Florida, and this year it happens to begin just as the FiFA World Cup gets ready to kick off in Miami. The city is hosting its first of seven matches in just over two weeks. FOX's Amy Galo has more on how they're prepping for storms and soccer.

ICE protesters, agents clash outside New Jersey detention facility
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Anti-ICE protesters and federal agents have been squaring off all week in front of a New Jersey detention facility after reports of inhumane conditions, and a hunger strike inside. FOX's Chelsea Torres has more.

Adam Thielen hosts UNRL celebrity softball game at CHS Field
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Former Vikings receiver Adam Thielen and several current players are at CHS Field in St. Paul Thursday night for the annual UNRL celebrity charity softball game. FOX 9's Jim Rich caught up with Thielen ahead of first pitch.

RiverCentre shooting: St. Paul police make 5 arrests
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Weeks after dozens of rounds were reportedly fired in downtown St. Paul near the RiverCentre during a chaotic scene after a graduation ceremony, police arrested five people and seized several weapons following search warrant raids on Thursday. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest.

Kalshi sues State of Minnesota over prediction market ban

Kalshi is suing the State of Minnesota over a law that was passed earlier this month that bans prediction markets from being advertised or operated.

MN weather: July temperatures in May
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FOX 9's Erika Mrazik has your Thursday evening and extended forecast. Our temperatures continue to feel more like July than May, and we'll continue to see plenty of sun.