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Chanhassen native and former NHL player Stu Bickel has been named the newest head coach of the Iowa Wild, the Minnesota Wild’s primary affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL). The 39-year-old
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Minneapolis City Council member Aisha Chughtai has announced that she is taking a one-month mental health leave of absence. Chughtai released a statement saying in part that she will be addressing
A Minnesota teacher and cross country coach is accused of sending explicit photos of himself to a student on Snapchat, according to a criminal complaint. According to the Meeker County Sheriff’s Of
Oakdale police are investigating several fights between groups of juveniles during the Cities Summerfest fireworks show on Saturday night. According to officers, a large group of teenagers created
A deadly single-vehicle crash in Carlton County killed one man and left another in critical condition on Sunday evening, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies responded to the intersection of
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The Minneapolis NAACP is calling for Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) Executive Director Abdi Warsame to resign or be fired, following what the organization describes as widespread neglect
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting after one man was killed and another was critically injured early on Friday morning. According to investigators, officers responded to the 2500 block
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Minnesota could have to spend millions of dollars to provide food aid to lower-income residents, if they don’t cut down on payment errors in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Ac
A string of arsons involving portable toilets at Cambridge city parks has prompted an investigation from police, according to city officials. While some people may see the fires as harmless pranks,
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156 golfers are tackling one of the most iconic Minnesota courses this weekend as the 2026 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship gets underway on Thursday in Chaska. The world’s best women’s golfers take o
Minnesota leaders are sending photos that highlight the state’s landmarks and culture to the U.S. Capitol for a special time capsule. The time capsule gives each state and territory delegation an o
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A pair of powerful earthquakes rocked Venezuela, tearing down buildings, closing the country’s main airport and sending panicked residents of the capital pouring into the str
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A series of armed robberies targeting food delivery drivers across Minneapolis earlier this year was the result of a coordinated months-long scheme, according to newly filed court documents. Minnea
Governor Tim Walz is calling out President Donald Trump and his administration, saying the federal government is terrorizing Minnesotans in “a coordinated campaign of retribution.” Minnesotans are
The Department of Justice says it needs more time to return the car of Renee Good to her widow, according to court documents filed this week. Good, 37, was shot and killed by a U.S. Immigration and
Buses replacing Blue Line trains June 29 – Aug. 19 The post Buses replacing Blue Line trains June 29 – Aug. 19 first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
A Minneapolis area father and son have been indicted for running a multimillion-dollar tax fraud scheme, according to court documents unsealed this month. 44-year-old LaMar Javis Burgess and his 23
A Twin Cities jury has found a Minnesota realtor liable for running a housing scheme that systematically targeted and exploited Muslim homebuyers. Chadwick Banken and his businesses were brought to
2026 Wedge LIVE Cat Tour! The post 2026 Wedge LIVE Cat Tour! first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
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Xcel Energy wants Wisconsin regulators to require large new power users, like data centers, to pay the full cost of the electricity they need. The proposal would apply to new projects or major expa
The Minnesota Timberwolves do not have a first-round draft pick ahead of Tuesday’s NBA Draft following Monday night’s three-team blockbuster trade that sent forward Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets.
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A 9-year-old girl was airlifted to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after an ATV crash on Thursday night, according to the Hibbing Police Department. Officers say that a man was operatin
A Wisconsin man crashed into the ditch and died on Sunday morning, according to the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office. The 63-year-old Dennis D. Swenby was heading west on Badlands Road when the Fo
Multiple people were hospitalized after a shooting caused a frenzy early on Monday morning near University Avenue Northeast, according to the Minneapolis Police Department. Officers responded to th
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Multiple people were hospitalized after a shooting caused a frenzy early on Monday morning near University Avenue Northeast, according to the Minneapolis Police Department. Officers responded to th
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will resign, forced out by his own party after missteps and mistakes soured voters’ goodwill for a prime minister who won a l
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It’s the hottest day of the year so far, according to the National Weather Service. Heat advisory lasts until Tuesday night.
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@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Minnesota’s impact on America at 250: How Spam shaped American history and culture This week, 5 EYEWI...
Minneapolis City Council member Aisha Chughtai said on Monday that she plans to take a month-long break from city activities to seek care for her mental health, citing stressors such as an election, mass shootings and a federal occupation as stressors for her condition.
The Wolves are declining their $2.41 million team option on forward Julian Phillips and will not extend him a qualifying offer, thus making him an unrestricted free agent, a source confirmed to KSTP. Phillips joined the Wolves in February, coming in the Ayo Dosunmu trade with Chicago. He playe...
Hyundai recalled nearly 100,000 SUVs over concerns that the instrument panel could reboot while the vehicle was being driven.
A crash involving a UTV and truck in Burnett County, Wisconsin, killed three people after authorities believe the UTV failed to stop at an intersection.
Custom-designed for dining, the wheel hosted everything from business meetings to engagements — including one that went awry.
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A lawsuit accuses California gas station operators of using artificial intelligence software to illegally coordinate and drive up prices at the pump.
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A stretch of extremely high temperatures will work its way across Minnesota this week. Here's a compilation of useful information to stay safe, conserve energy and beat the heat.
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Minnesota’s Weather Authority has Forecast First Alerts in the forecast for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday as high heat, humidity, and storm chances continue across Minnesota. TONIGHT: It stays partly cloudy, muggy, and very warm overnight. Temperatures only fall into the mid-70s, meaning th...
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The Minnesota Twins announced on Monday that they have placed left-handed reliever Anthony Banda on the 15-day injured list with a left lat strain. Update, 5:37 p.m.: Twins manager Derek Shelton told reporters pregame Monday that Banda will be out a long time. He mentioned months vs. weeks. ...
A man in his 60s is dead after fleeing law enforcement and crashing his vehicle on Saturday night. According to the Redwood County Sheriff’s Office, deputies initiated a traffic stop on County Road 7 around 7:20 p.m., but the driver accelerated and fled from law enforcement. After about thr...
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Supporters of Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan see growing evidence that economic populism is reshaping Democratic primaries. Moderates, gravitating toward Rep. Angie Craig, argue the strategy has yet to prove it can win statewide.
Police in St. Paul are asking for the public’s help to find a missing 16-year-old girl last seen on June 27.
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The former Minnesota Republican operative’s attorney said the case only landed in federal court because of Lazzaro’s “outspoken political opinions.”
Recovery Road MN The post Recovery Road MN first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
WASHINGTON (AP) — When U.S. health officials meet next month to reconsider a list of controversial peptide drugs, they will hear from a new set of voices: doctors and pharmacists with deep financial ties to the burgeoning industry of unproven chemicals. The Food and Drug Administration on Monday ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Democrats in 25 states and the District of Columbia on Monday sued the Trump administration over its recent guidance on new Medicaid work requirements, arguing the strict rules will prevent eligible Americans from accessing the care they need. The attorneys general and governors w...
NEW YORK (AP) — Democrats in 25 states and the District of Columbia on Monday sued the Trump administration over its recent guidance on new Medicaid work requirements, arguing the strict rules will prevent eligible Americans from accessing the care they need. The attorneys general and governors w...
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States that allow mail ballots to be counted after Election Day reacted with relief Monday after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a Republican effort to outlaw the practice. A decision favoring the state of Mississippi over the Republican National Committee delivered an immediate reprieve to the 1...
America’s most educated workers aren’t spread evenly across the nation, they cluster in places that offer better job markets, higher wages and better lifestyle rewards for their degrees.
Dangerous heat settles into Minnesota on Monday as temperatures climb into the upper 90s and heat index values approach 110 degrees, prompting an extreme heat warning. A few storms are possible Monday night, with a level 2 slight risk of severe weather.
Aisha Chughtai is the third council member who has disclosed mental health difficulties since last week.
The federal government says it’s seeking the data from Minnesota and three other states to root out waste, fraud and abuse in the nutrition assistance program.
Luigi Mangione's federal trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson will now begin in January, a judge said Monday, delaying it from the fall.
NEW YORK (AP) — Luigi Mangione’s federal trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson will now begin in January instead of the fall, a judge said Monday at a hearing that started late because Mangione got stuck in a courthouse elevator. U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett said she...
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