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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,
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@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Isanti County wheelage tax roadmap Isanti County is considering a higher wheelage tax as commissioner...
Authorities have identified the victim of a deadly UTV crash in Crow Wing County.
A new type of investment opened up after July 4 for American kids. They’re called “Trump accounts" and they come with a kickstarter for retirement.
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } State confirms 436 open investigations into publicly funded daycares as new attendance system begins ...
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.
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 ...
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 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.
@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 ...
@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...
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 ...
Soccer leaders questioned the World Cup's integrity on a chaotic and unprecedented day in the event's modern history Monday.
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.
Former college basketball player Kerr Kriisa has been accused of fraudulently obtaining nearly $2.2 million from two victims. Here's what to know.
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...
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...
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.
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 ...
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...
A man lighting fireworks was hurt when one exploded in his hand, sending a projectile into his side.
A new report is revealing the most stressed cities in America. See which cities ranked highest.
CDC: Preventing drowning The post CDC: Preventing drowning first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
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.
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 The post Minnesota BCA: Legislative report first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
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.
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...
@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...
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.
The Minneapolis Police Department is sharing new data on a police team focused on responding to non-fatal shootings in the city.
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...
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
The knockout-round game starts at 7 p.m. and will be on screens big and small across the Twin Cities.
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.
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...
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
Allina hospice nurses staged a rally on Monday as they hold a one-day strike as they fight for a new contract.
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