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![Minneapolis Police Officer Dies in Ambush Shooting](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2021/09/attachment-GettyImages-1220495008.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Minneapolis Police Officer Dies in Ambush Shooting
A Minneapolis police officer responding to a shooting call was ambushed and killed Thursday when he stopped to provide aid to a man who appeared to be a victim. That man instead wound up shooting the officer, authorities said.
![Express Inc. to Close 95 Stores Including St. Cloud Location](http://townsquare.media/site/65/files/2020/10/Crossroads-Center-Stock-Highway-15-Sign.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Express Inc. to Close 95 Stores Including St. Cloud Location
Express Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and the fashion retailer is seeking to sell the majority of its stores.
![Air Force identifies MN Man Among 8 lost in Osprey crash](http://townsquare.media/site/911/files/2023/09/attachment-American-Flag-samuel-branch-ZPVisr0s_hQ-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Air Force identifies MN Man Among 8 lost in Osprey crash
Air Force Special Operations Command said Tuesday it has identified the eight service members lost when their Osprey crashed off the coast of Japan last week and was now focused on recovering all of their bodies and the aircraft debris.
![5-7 Minnesota Gophers Get Last Bowl Spot](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2023/11/attachment-GettyImages-1813854146.jpg?w=980&q=75)
5-7 Minnesota Gophers Get Last Bowl Spot
Football Bowl Subdivision newcomers James Madison and Jacksonville State along with five-win Minnesota are bound for bowls because of a shortage of six-win teams.
![Ex-officer Derek Chauvin stabbed in prison](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2020/06/Derek-Chauvin.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Ex-officer Derek Chauvin stabbed in prison
Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been stabbed by another inmate at a federal prison in Arizona where he's serving time for the murder of George Floyd.
![Rookie QB Jaren Hall Prepares for First Start with Vikings](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2023/11/attachment-GettyImages-1764191606.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Rookie QB Jaren Hall Prepares for First Start with Vikings
Thrust into a regular-season game for the first time, Minnesota rookie quarterback Jaren Hall walked to the huddle deep in Vikings' territory in Lambeau Field on Sunday, trying to keep his team together after Kirk Cousins went down with an injury.
![Vikings Get QB Joshua Dobbs in Deal with Cardinals](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2023/10/attachment-GettyImages-1764261277-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Vikings Get QB Joshua Dobbs in Deal with Cardinals
The Minnesota Vikings agreed to acquire quarterback Joshua Dobbs in a trade with the Arizona Cardinals in the hours before the NFL trade deadline.
![Vikings Confirm Cousins is Done for the Season](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2023/10/attachment-GettyImages-1764173157.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Vikings Confirm Cousins is Done for the Season
Kirk Cousins is out for the rest of the season with a torn right Achilles tendon.
![Update: Tom Emmer Withdraws as GOP Nominee for Speaker](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2020/10/GettyImages-643949018.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Update: Tom Emmer Withdraws as GOP Nominee for Speaker
Republican Tom Emmer has abruptly abandoned his bid to become House speaker.
![Twins Clinch AL Central for 3rd Division Title in 5 years](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2023/09/attachment-GettyImages-1683463867.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Twins Clinch AL Central for 3rd Division Title in 5 years
The Minnesota Twins have the AL Central title in hand.