Two of the three beaches at Bde Maka Ska and one beach on Lake Hiawatha are closed due to high levels of E. coli detected by a weekly reading by Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board (MPRB) staff. The North Beach, 32nd Street Beach, and Hiawatha Beach were all tested on June 29 when samples c...
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Minnesota school districts are heading into summer with a new assignment: building cannabis education lessons that will be required in every middle and high school classroom beginning in the 2026 to 2027 school year. The cannabis education requirement was first created in 2023, when Minnesota...
FBI officials say some of the ransom notes received in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has been determined to be "extortion attempts without legitimacy," while noting that other ransom demands received may potentially be legitimate.
Thousands of Minnesota Medicaid providers are still stuck in purgatory because of the rapid revalidation process the state had to carry out this year.
Three of the country’s biggest egg producers have agreed to pay millions and donate millions more in eggs after being accused of working together to drive up prices.
Minnesota’s Weather Authority has placed a Forecast First Alert in the forecast for strong storms Wednesday night. Over the next several days, we are expecting several rounds of thunderstorms across the Upper Midwest. The high pressure over Kentucky and Tennessee is directing Gulf moisture acr...
The Minnesota Department of Human Services was given about five months to review nearly 5,500 social service providers in so-called “high-risk” areas like autism and services for the elderly and disabled. Most other states were given two years to complete a similar task. “Many experienced ...
A newly released investigative report into the conduct of former Metro Transit Police Chief Ernest Morales says the former chief routinely discriminated against female employees and regularly violated department body camera policy. Morales stepped down from his position as chief in September o...
Zuccarello was Kirill Kaprizov’s wingman in Minnesota, but now heads to the West Coast on a deal that could be worth $6 million.
St. Paul police say they are investigating a death on Robert Street.
A death investigation is underway in St. Paul on Wednesday afternoon. St. Paul police are investigating on the 100 block of Robert Street South and add that there is no threat to the public. More information is expected to be released at a later time. Check back with 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS fo...
Two of the three beaches at Bde Maka Ska and one beach on Lake Hiawatha are closed due to high levels of E. coli detected by a weekly reading by Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board (MPRB) staff. The North Beach, 32nd Street Beach, and Hiawatha Beach were all tested on June 29 when samples c...
“Some studies have shown that too much social media use is linked to increased mental health symptoms, including anxiety and depression, as well as harm to diet, sleep, and body image.” That’s part of the warning label that was supposed to start appearing on social media in Minnesota Wednesda...
Las Vegas firefighters helped save a newborn after responding to reports of a woman in labor inside a flood control tunnel.
With the Dylan Larkin drama lurking in the background, it seems as if the Wild’s early plan is to get younger.
A popular beauty brand’s five-year relationship with one of the nation’s largest chains is expected to end next month.
Walker Jenkins, the best Minnesota Twins prospect in years, is no stranger to making great plays on the field. On Tuesday, he finished just a home run shy of hitting for the cycle for the St. Paul Saints, but his best play came before first pitch when he helped a fainting child. During the ...
University of Minnesota researchers have synthesized simple cells that feed, grow, reproduce and compete with one another for food. If these cells are not yet fully alive, they have most of the hallmarks of life.
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } MN United FC Practice 6-30 Minnesota United welcomed captain Michael Boxall back to training this wee...
The tests are part of a siren upgrade that will give the county more precise control over where sirens sound in an emergency.
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board: Minneapolis beaches The post Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board: Minneapolis beaches first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
Minnesota cities are starting Fourth of July fireworks this week with shows planned across the Twin Cities area for the holiday weekend. Shows begin Wednesday as communities mark the nation’s 250th anniversary. Here is a list of over 20 fireworks events near the Twin Cities by county. Anoka...
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Gopher Men’s Hoops Practice 6-30 Niko Medved is entering his second season as the head coach of the G...
The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office is suspending its Conviction Review Unit (CRU) after losing federal grant funding, with Attorney General Keith Ellison expressing disappointment over the decision.
The Minnesota Wild don’t have much cap space to make a big free agency splash this summer, but the team did add a veteran goalie on Day 1 of the carousel. Veteran Calvin Pickard, who spent last season with the Edmonton Oilers, is joining the Wild on a one-year, $1 million deal, the team announ...
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that shut down a busy stretch of westbound Interstate 94 in Minneapolis early Wednesday morning.
Data centers have been top of mind for many Minnesotans lately, with new local debates seemingly popping up every week. While some cities have implemented moratoriums on new data center developments, some are already active. With the heat wave across the region this week, 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS ...
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Minnesota Lynx Practice 7-1-26 The Minnesota Lynx provided positive injury updates Wednesday on forwa...
A Hennepin County judge on Tuesday sentenced Marisa Simonetti to jail time and probation after she was convicted of harassment and domestic assault for throwing a tarantula at her house mate in 2024.
The Justice Department has ordered federal prosecutors to prioritize “birth tourism” cases, signaling a quiet demur to the Supreme Court’s decision.
Thousands are expected for the “Red, White and Boom” fireworks celebration. Officials say visitors will see a heavy law enforcement presence after violence marred past holidays.
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday afternoon and unfurled a banner.
A Fairmont man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he sexually assaulted a woman over several years and threatened both her and a child.
Although it’s not the first synthetic cell ever created, SpudCell is the first to complete a full life cycle — from birth to division into next-generation cells — after having been created from the “bottom up” using laboratory chemicals
Although it’s not the first synthetic cell ever created, SpudCell is the first to complete a full life cycle — from birth to division into next-generation cells — after having been created from the “bottom up” using laboratory chemicals
Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about ''the power of love'' at midday Wednesday, before starting to descend, embracing, taking selfies and ultimately being arrested.
The Kroger Co. announced Wednesday it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Giant Eagle, a move that will expand the retail giant’s footprint across five states in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.
As Twin Cities communities plan Fourth of July festivities, law enforcement officials are focusing on safety and strict enforcement policies this year.
An Eagan, Minnesota claw machine arcade is asking for the public's help after two people reportedly broke into the store and stole rare Pokémon cards worth an estimated $25,000 to $30,000.
The Minnesota Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case questioning whether the state can regulate private backyard pools the same way it can regulate public swimming facilities if they are rented out through online platforms. The legal showdown of Hittner v. Minnesota Department of Health, a la...
A child died at a campground water park in northwestern Wisconsin on Tuesday night. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, emergency crews responded around 8:15 p.m. to a report of a 9-year-old drowning at Campfire Cove Aqua Park, near Balsam Lake. First responders found the child a...
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