Texas Hill Country flood recovery begins after 2 killed, hundreds rescued
A long recovery begins after historic South Central Texas rains trigger widespread Texas Hill Country flooding, leaving two dead in Kerr and Uvalde counties.
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Target issues recall of Cat & Jack kids' sandals
Target is recalling about 211,000 pairs of kids’ sandals after federal safety regulators warned of a potential choking hazard from the plastic pearls on the shoes that can become detached.
Toddler kitchen step stools sold on Target, Amazon recalled after tip-over risk
More than 116,000 Boon toddler step stools sold online have been recalled after officials warned they can tip over, creating a risk of serious injury or death.
The Scoop — July 16
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } The Scoop, 7-16-26 Since 2010, our Darren ‘Doogie’ Wolfson has brought us the ‘Scoop’ in video form o...
Re-envisioned historic home in St. Paul’s Macalester Groveland neighborhood lists for $1.6M
The restoration company put more than $1 million into reimagining a 1916 Foursquare-style home.
Menomonie boil water advisory in effect, irrigation ban until August
A boil-or-bottle water advisory is in effect in Menomonie at least through Friday, and the city says a full irrigation ban remains in effect until Aug. 1 as residents continue to deal with water system problems. Menomonie’s water system has been experiencing low water pressure, especially in p...
Feeding Our Future fraud: Abdikerm Eidleh extradited from Somalia to face 31 charges
A Minnesota man accused of being a top figure in the Feeding Our Future fraud scandal has been returned from Somalia to face federal charges.
The latest: Mild relief for Minnesota as rain falls in Ely and smoke clears from Twin Cities
Wildfires spread across thousands of acres in Superior National Forest, forcing the closure of the BWCA as smoke blanketed the state.
Winona Airport Lake incident leaves man dead, sheriff says
A man was found dead after an incident at Airport Lake in Winona, according to the Winona County Sheriff's Office.
Protein on the Go
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Protein on the Go Protein has been taking over grocery store shelves in the most unexpected ways, fro...
So Minnesota: Stillwater Views
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Best Backyard Contest: Zen Garden Oasis
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Funday Friday: TC Gemini
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Funday Friday: Monster Jam
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Funday Friday: Monster Jam Monster Jam is roaring into Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul this weekend, a...
Texas Hill Country flood recovery begins after 2 killed, hundreds rescued
A long recovery begins after historic South Central Texas rains trigger widespread Texas Hill Country flooding, leaving two dead in Kerr and Uvalde counties.
Minnesota Bound: Skate Camp Midwest
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Minnesota Bound: Skate Camp Midwest Summer camp looks a little different at Skate Camp Midwest in Hou...
Live updates: Minnesota wildfires continue burning, officials to give update Friday
Air quality is improving across much of Minnesota as wildfire smoke shifts north on Friday, but hazardous air quality is expected to persist across northeastern regions through the weekend. Officials are expected to give an update on the wildfire response Friday afternoon.
What is Code Purple air quality? What Code Orange, Red and Purple mean
Air quality alerts can change quickly during wildfire smoke events. Here’s what Code Orange, Code Red, Code Purple and Code Maroon mean, and when you should limit time outside.
Police ask for help finding suspect who held woman at gunpoint in Brooklyn Park home
A man entered a woman’s home, held her at gunpoint and sexually assaulted her in Brooklyn Park on Friday morning, according to police. Investigators say the man, unknown to the woman, came to her home near Hampshire Avenue North, woke her up, demanded money and then assaulted her. He ran away ...
Takeaways from Trump’s address claiming election vulnerabilities
Documents released by the Trump administration to support the president’s claims did not back up his most aggressive statements.
Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite
ATLANTA (AP) — Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention late Thursday warned consumers not to ea...
Fairlife production halted across U.S. following network hack
The Coca-Cola Company has temporarily halted U.S. manufacturing operations for its fairlife dairy brand after discovering a cyberattack on its networks. An unauthorized third party gained access to a portion of the company's systems during a recent ransomware event.
Minnesota weather: Heat wave continues as wildfire smoke retreats for some Friday
Wildfire smoke continues to retreat from the Twin Cities Friday, but the heat wave isn't letting up as temperatures soar into the 90s ahead of a slight chance of evening thunderstorms.
Man dies after being pulled from Winona lake
A 22-year-old man died Thursday evening after being pulled from a Winona lake, according to the sheriff’s office. The man was reported missing on Airport Lake just before 8 p.m. and after about 40 minutes of searching, he was located. First responders tried saving his life but he was prono...
Smoke dissipates in the Twin Cities but remains thick up north
An excessive heat warning remains in place for the Twin Cities metro area on Friday.
A late-season rally for Twin Cities home buyers pushes market to record-high prices
Housing inventory is now at a seven-year high in the metro area.
Yuen: Soccer’s biggest barrier isn’t talent. It’s money.
As the World Cup showcases soccer’s universal appeal, why can’t so many American kids afford to play?
Lindell had wages garnished, IRS lien on Texas house in 2024
The Republican candidate for governor said in sworn depositions that a failed COVID-19 investment compounded his financial struggles. He insists the tax dispute will be resolved.
St. Paul parks to stay dark as city runs out of money to replace stolen copper wire
With a $26 million hole in the budget, the city is pausing wire replacement.
Tolkkinen: Smoke is wreaking havoc on vacation plans. It’s also interfering with our livelihoods.
From farmers market sellers to landscapers, those who make a living outdoors are having to weigh income or health.
The 5 best things our food writers ate this week
Light bites and refreshing drinks carried us through this latest stretch of hot summer days.
Roho Collective opens a gallery and business hub for artists of color in downtown Minneapolis
A new cultural arts center in downtown Minneapolis will open its doors Saturday, helping artists of color turn their creative practices into sustainable careers. Organizations like Public Functionary, Indigenous Roots and CLUES’ Latino Art Gallery have long supported artists as they grow thei...
Minnesota’s Weather Authority has issued another Alert for today, Ken says
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CenturyLink meets with landline customers without service since May
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KJ Sauer could be the latest pro from a family hoping for a healthy streak
Hailing from a family of NHL, NFL and MLB athletes, Andover High’s KJ Sauer looks to make his own name for the Philadelphia Flyers.
Chicago’s famous Giordano’s opens at Mall of America
A slice of Chicago is now available at the Mall of America as the world-famous Giordano’s celebrated its grand opening on Thursday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. It’s the second Giordano’s location in Minnesota and the opening comes on the heels of an East Coast expansion in Washingto...
USA Cup updated schedule
USA Cup updated schedule The post USA Cup updated schedule first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
Minnesota election security measures
Minnesota election security measures The post Minnesota election security measures first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
Why American elections are so complicated — and secure
In a speech to the nation Thursday evening, President Donald Trump said Americans deserve secure elections, and he claimed to be using federal authority to prevent them from being “stolen.” In fact, one of the strongest security features of U.S. elections is the fact that they aren’t conducted a...
Independent review of Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's pollution notification in Eagan underway
WCCO Investigates has learned a state watchdog is taking a closer look at the community's concerns surrounding pollution problems at a battery recycling plant and the state agency that oversees it.There's now an independent, special review of when the state pollution control agency notified the p...
So Minnesota: How Delta Airlines is carrying on a tradition started by Northwest Airlines at MSP Airport
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