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Vikings Return: Harrison Smith is back for a 15th season with Minnesota, agreeing to a one-year deal reported at $12.25 million (up to $16.25 million with incentives), a major boost to a safety room shaken by injuries. Public Schools Funding: Minnesota voters will see a constitutional amendment this fall that would increase annual distributions from the Permanent School Fund, with supporters saying it adds money without new taxes and critics warning it won’t cover wider district pressures. Road Safety: A crash in Wabasha County killed a 69-year-old Pine Island man after a collision on Highway 60; in northern Minnesota, a separate Highway 53 head-on crash killed three people. Crime & Safety: Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting tied to I-94 that left an adult man critically injured. State Fair & Community: Fair attendance rebounded to 155,204 on Friday, while crop art at the fair reflected public reactions to ICE operations. Weather/Travel: Gas prices hovered near $4 statewide for Labor Day travel, and storm chances lingered across Minnesota into Tuesday.

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Aug. 26, 2026

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The Political Insider |

Owner: Christopher Ward & Jeff Misenti info about owner

The Political Insider

Right-wing

Owned By	Christopher Ward & Jeff Misenti through The Publisher Desk Inc
Year Founded	2006
Website	www.thepoliticalinsider.com
Domain Registration Year	2006
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Virginia, Reston
Owner Country	United States

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Portland 5, Minnesota 4

The Madison Courier - Indiana |

Owner: Paxton Family info about owner

The Madison Courier - Indiana

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Owned By	Paxton Family through Paxton Media Group
Year Founded	1837
Website	www.madisoncourier.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Indiana, Madison
Owner Country	United States

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Vincent Janssen scores first 3 MLS goals in Timbers’ wild 5-4 victory over Minnesota United

Lethbridge Herald |

Owner: Madison Venture Corp & David Radler info about owner

Lethbridge Herald

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Owned By	Madison Venture Corp through Glacier Media (59%) & David Radler (41%) through Alta Newspaper Group
Year Founded	1905
Website	www.lethbridgeherald.com
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Canada, Lethbridge
Owner Country	Canada

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BREAKING: Harrison Smith is RETURNING to the Minnesota Vikings

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Owner: H.I.G. Capital info about owner

BVM Sports

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Owned By	H.I.G. Capital (Sami Mnaymneh, Founder, Executive Chairman & CEO; Tony Tamer, Founder & Executive Chairman) through Best Version Media, LLC
Year Founded	2018
Website	bvmsports.com
Domain Registration Year	2018
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Wisconsin, Brookfield
Owner Country	United States

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Dry days, rainy nights to close out Minnesota State Fair

KSTP - Minnesota |

Owner: Stanley S. Hubbard info about owner

KSTP - Minnesota

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Owned By	Stanley S. Hubbard through Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc.
Year Founded	1948
Website	https://kstp.com/
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Minnesota, St. Paul
Owner Country	United States

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Which former Southeast Minnesota area high school athletes will be active on Monday, Sept. 7?

SE Minnesota News |

Owner: Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron info about owner

SE Minnesota News

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Caution	Pseudo-journalism: Pink-slime
Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2020
Website	https://seminnesotanews.com/
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Minnesota,
Owner Country	United States

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4 hours ago

Vincent Janssen scores first 3 MLS goals in Timbers' wild 5-4 victory over Minnesota United

Santa Maria Times - California |

Owner: Santa Maria California News Media Inc. info about owner

Santa Maria Times - California

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Owned By	Santa Maria California News Media Inc. (Terri Leifeste Vice-President & Publisher)
Year Founded	1882
Website	https://santamariatimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, California, Santa Maria
Owner Country	United States

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Vikings legend Harrison Smith is returning to Minnesota ...

The Political Insider |

Owner: Christopher Ward & Jeff Misenti info about owner

The Political Insider

Right-wing

Owned By	Christopher Ward & Jeff Misenti through The Publisher Desk Inc
Year Founded	2006
Website	www.thepoliticalinsider.com
Domain Registration Year	2006
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Virginia, Reston
Owner Country	United States

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