State confirms 436 open investigations into publicly funded daycares as new attendance system begins
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Isanti County eyes wheelage tax for highway department building
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Isanti County eyes wheelage tax for highway department building Isanti County is considering a higher...
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State confirms 436 open investigations into publicly funded daycares as new attendance system begins
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Walz blasts Trump post of Minnesota kindergarteners wearing hijabs
Gov. Tim Walz is responding after President Trump posted a video on Truth Social Monday morning of a Minnesota kindergarten graduation showing students wearing hijabs.
St. Paul bicyclist dies from injuries after being hit by open car door
A bicyclist has died from his injuries more than a week after being hit by an open car door in St. Paul. St. Paul police say that at 3:22 p.m. on June 27, officers were called to the 1600 block of Highland Parkway for a crash between a car and bike. Authorities said that the vehicle was in ...
Overnight shooting outside Minneapolis recording studio leaves teen injured, 3 men hurt
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting that injured a 17-year-old boy and three men overnight on Monday. Law enforcement was called to the 1300 block of Water Street around 2:35 a.m. on a report of a shooting. Officers found a 17-year-old boy with an apparent non-life-threatening guns...
7-Eleven sues Nike over new Air Max 95s set for July 11 release
7-Eleven found something a little too familiar about the new orange, green, and red-striped Nike sneakers set to be released next week, and the convenience store chain is asking a federal court to do something about it.
Minneapolis Mounted Patrol Unit fighting for funding
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Minneapolis Mounted Patrol Unit fighting for funding The future of the last remaining mounted police ...
Evaluating security at Minnehaha Falls after teen pulled from water in critical condition
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Evaluating security at Minnehaha Falls after teen pulled from water in critical condition 5 EYEWITNES...
Opinion: As the American experiment turns 250, we are still perfecting its promise
In one of his last speeches as president, Ronald Reagan said: “Anyone, from any corner of the Earth, can come to live in America and become an American.” This is a phenomenal strength of our country, unmatched in its impact. As an immigrant and a citizen of the United States, I am filled with ...
Integrity of World Cup is questioned as Trump, FIFA defend actions surrounding Balogun suspension
Soccer leaders questioned the World Cup's integrity on a chaotic and unprecedented day in the event's modern history Monday.
Video shows damaged Tesla in alleged Paul Pelosi hit-and-run
Newly released video shows the damage to a parked Tesla following an alleged hit-and-run crash involving Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in Yountville.
Kerr Kriisa, former NCAA basketball star, arrested for alleged fraud scheme
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Trump’s pardons for Jan. 6 rioters don’t apply to DC pipe bomb suspect, judge rules
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s mass pardons for supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol don’t apply to a Virginia man charged with planting pipe bombs near the national headquarters of the Democratic and Republican parties on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot, a federal judge ruled Mo...
Hugo woman pleads guilty to threatening House Speaker Lisa Demuth
A Hugo woman accused of making threats against Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth has pleaded guilty to a criminal charge against her. Rachel Marie Welsch, 43, pleaded to one count of threats of violence on Monday. RELATED: Charges: Hugo woman threatened House Speaker Demuth in series of v...
Minnesota gun deaths fall in 2025, but firearm suicides hit new high
New data shows that Minnesota saw a slight drop in gun deaths in 2025, but firearm suicides rose to make up 77% of those deaths.
Daily storm chances return to start the week – Chris
Good Monday evening to one and all! It’s a very warm and muggy evening across Minnesota, with partly cloudy skies continuing tonight. Most of the metro stays fairly quiet, though a stray shower or storm cannot be ruled out. The better chance for stronger storms tonight will be across northern ...
Man seriously injured after allegedly running red light, hitting 2 cars
Law enforcement is investigating after a man reportedly ran a red light in Minneapolis on Monday morning, hitting two cars and receiving serious injuries. Police say that around 10:45 a.m., a car ran a red light at the northeast intersection of Marshall and Broadway streets and struck a car he...
Man holding mortar firework gets projectile launched into side
A man lighting fireworks was hurt when one exploded in his hand, sending a projectile into his side.
These are the most stressed-out cities in America, data shows
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CDC: Preventing drowning
CDC: Preventing drowning The post CDC: Preventing drowning first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
Twin Cities suburb faces lawsuit over data center moratorium
A data center owner’s lawsuit against Eagan over its year-long pause on such facilities alleges the city doesn’t have the authority to regulate electricity.
Fourth of July fireworks postponed in some Minnesota cities
Weather and other issues caused some of the weekend fireworks shows to be postponed. Lakeville postponed its show to July 12 because of water and wind damage from storms on the 4th. Elk River also reported damage from the storms and hasn’t yet officially set a new date for the show. However...
Minnesota BCA: Legislative report
Minnesota BCA: Legislative report The post Minnesota BCA: Legislative report first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
Revamped old theater puts Minnesota city’s arts ambitions on stage
A former Masonic Temple’s remodel in Winona is the opportunity local arts groups have planned for as part of a citywide push to be known as a cultural destination.
Occupants escape injury after plane crashes on runway in Cass County
No injuries were reported after a plane crash on an airport runway in Cass County on Sunday afternoon. According to Sheriff Bryan Welk, a 1984 Beechcraft Bonanza crashed on the runway at Pine River Airport just before 3 p.m. after it had a problem with its landing gear, causing the plane to sk...
Watch: Record-setting night in play for Lynx, but they’ll be down star rookie Miles
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Minnesota Lynx shootaround interviews, 7-6-26 With a victory over the Connecticut Sun Monday night, M...
Man dies at Lake Ann Park in Chanhassen after kayaking without life jacket
A 36-year-old Eden Prairie man drowned at Lake Ann Park after entering the water from a kayak without a life jacket, prompting renewed calls for water safety, according to the Carver County Sheriff's Office.
Minneapolis PD to share early results of non-fatal shooting team
The Minneapolis Police Department is sharing new data on a police team focused on responding to non-fatal shootings in the city.
Sen. McConnell is ‘continuing his recovery,’ but details are scarce after a lengthy hospital stay
WASHINGTON (AP) — Staff for Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell said last week that the senator is “continuing his recovery” in a hospital while the Senate is out of session. But his office has released no details about the former Republican leader’s condition during his weekslong hospitalization or wh...
Trump confirms a helipad is being built on the White House lawn
Another project will be getting underway at the White House with President Trump confirming Monday that a helipad is being built on the south lawn.
Man who shot victim in face at Apple Valley park enters plea to dodge attempted murder charge
A man charged with shooting someone in the face last year at an Apple Valley park has pleaded guilty to assault. Ibrahim Ali Mohamed, 21, pleaded guilty one count of first-degree assault in exchange for the dismissal of a second-degree attempted murder charge, according to a petition filed on ...
Shampoo recalled over possible harmful bacteria, FDA says
Several lots of Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo are being recalled after officials detected bacterial contamination in the product, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
19 New Jersey deaths linked to extreme heat
Millions of people across the world have been experiencing an unusual and unbearable hot and humid summer as temperatures have impacted various regions since the start of 2026.
Want to party with some World Cup soccer tonight? Where to watch the U.S. take on Belgium
The knockout-round game starts at 7 p.m. and will be on screens big and small across the Twin Cities.
Lauren Bennett, 'Party Rock Anthem' singer, dies
Singer Lauren Bennett, best known for her vocals on LMFAO's global hit "Party Rock Anthem," has died, her former band G.R.L. revealed.
Trump says he’s building a White House helipad for a new, more powerful Marine One
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he’s building a granite helipad on the White House lawn, insisting that the landing area is needed to accommodate new, more powerful presidential choppers. Confirmation of the project came as construction crews had already begun working on...
Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
Allina hospice nurses hold 1-day strike as they fight for new contract
Allina hospice nurses staged a rally on Monday as they hold a one-day strike as they fight for a new contract.