Death penalty taken off table in Utah murder retrial after DNA findings

A man who spent years on death row for a 1985 murder is scheduled to stand trial again after newly analyzed DNA evidence tied to the crime scene didn't match him.

Blue Line extension stalemate: Hennepin County, Met Council debate funding
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Hennepin County Council Chair Irene Fernando expressed frustration with the Met Council over funding for the Blue Line extension project, which has already cost billions.

Minnesota drought: Recent rain brings improvement to Twin Cities, southern Minnesota

Much-needed rainfall over the last week is helping parts of Minnesota chip away at the drought, with the Twin Cities metro no longer experiencing extreme drought conditions.

Dassel's Mushroom Building brings people together, from oil mushroom to community landmark

The Mushroom Building in Dassel is hard to miss. It has been a community fixture since 1931, when it first opened as a White Eagle oil station — complete with large white eagles sitting on top of each pump.

Pittsburgh children's doctor stabbed to death by man who claimed to be God

A Pittsburgh children’s doctor was stabbed to death while sleeping in bed next to his wife, police said. His wife was also stabbed multiple times and sustained critical injuries,

Proposed Minneapolis school closings decried by parents and teachers
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Tough choices could be ahead as the Minneapolis Public School District proposes to close or merge several schools to address a budget shortfall. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest details. 

MN weather: Patchy sun Friday before rain returns
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Friday gets a break from the rain as lingering clouds try to thin for filtered afternoon sunshine. The rain showers return Friday night into Saturday, leading to a damp and gloomy start to the weekend. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the forecast. 

Lynx end regular season with 86-66 win over Indiana Fever
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The Minnesota Lynx closed out the regular season with an 86-66 win over the Indiana Fever Thursday night at Target Center. The Lynx are the No. 1 seed for the WNBA Playoffs, and face the New York Liberty in the first round on Sunday. Cheryl Reeve, Kayla McBride and Natasha Howard spoke with reporters postgame.

Dassel's Mushroom Building brings people together
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A quirky mushroom-shaped building in Meeker County keeps people talking long after summer ends. The Mushroom Building is hard to miss. It has been a community fixture since 1931, when it first opened as a White Eagle oil station — complete with large white eagles sitting on top of each pump. FOX 9's Symone Woolridge has the story.

Mayville State QB Matthew Donovan fights to recover from brain bleed: ‘Just tough as nails’

Matthew Donovan, a quarterback for Mayville State University in North Dakota and a former standout at Kasson-Mantorville High School in Minnesota, remains in a medically induced coma at a Fargo hospital after suffering a severe brain injury during a game over the weekend.

St. Paul police chief seeks full report on harassment investigation, calls summary a 'whitewash'

St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry wants a copy of the full report detailing the city’s investigation into the sexual harassment and retaliation claims he made against Mayor Kaohly Her earlier this year.

College QB from MN recovering from major head injury
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A quarterback at a North Dakota college, Mayville State, suffered a major head injury during a game, but he is slowly recovering. FOX 9's Maury Glover has more. 

St. Paul mayor lawsuit: Full HR report has not been released
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In the lawsuit against St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her, Police Chief Axel Henry calls the HR investigation summary into her conduct a "whitewash." FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more. 

Michigan nurse accused of breaking bones and bruising premature infant at children's hospital

A nurse is accused of beating a prematurely born 4-month-old baby girl at a Michigan hospital, leaving the infant with broken bones and bruises, including injuries to her tongue, according to reports.

Minnesota weather: Gray with light afternoon rain showers Thursday

Thursday brings fairly cloudy conditions and afternoon showers, with the heaviest rain staying across western Minnesota.

Forest Lake man charged after pounds of cannabis, gold found in home

A drug task force uncovered nearly 200 pounds of cannabis flower and a stash of gold inside a Forest Lake man's home after someone told police about his alleged operation running pot from Michigan to Minnesota.