Yordan Alvarez’s grand slam highlighted a six-run fourth inning and the Houston Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4 on Tuesday night. With Houston facing a three-run deficit after three innings, Cam Smith and Taylor Trammell singled in the fourth. With runners at the corners, Yainer Diaz hit a...
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Minnesota’s Weather Authority has placed a Forecast First Alert in the forecast for strong storms on Wednesday, and heat on Thursday. WEDNESDAY STORMS: Wednesday is the main day to watch for severe weather. A Level 3 out of 5 Enhanced Risk includes the Twin Cities metro and southern Minnesota...
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Yordan Alvarez’s grand slam highlighted a six-run fourth inning and the Houston Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4 on Tuesday night. With Houston facing a three-run deficit after three innings, Cam Smith and Taylor Trammell singled in the fourth. With runners at the corners, Yainer Diaz hit a...
In one of the most consequential decisions Tuesday, the Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship and rejected President Donald Trump’s executive order proposing restrictions.
Minnesota is stepping up efforts to protect pets and livestock by tightening rules on animals coming from states where New World Screwworm has been found.
Clark was first elected as a state representative in 1980, and retired as the longest-serving openly lesbian state legislator in the nation.
The Minnesota Legislature passed many new laws this year and with the state’s fiscal year kicking off on July 1, here is a closer look at some of the laws going into effect on Wednesday, including over $1 billion for critical infrastructure projects and some new school safety requirements. Cli...
Richfield is bracing for a major shift in its commercial tax base after a big assessment change for Best Buy’s corporate campus.
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Former State Rep. Karen Clark, Minnesota’s first openly lesbian legislative member, dead at 80 Karen ...
Tenants at a north Minneapolis apartment complex are struggling to stay cool as broken air conditioning and other problems remain unresolved during another day of high temperatures.
A 10-year-old boy who allegedly robbed a Dollar Tree store in Pennsylvania is also accused of stabbing multiple times one of the employees trying to detain him.
On Monday, a federal judge sided with Attorney General Keith Ellison and other states to block the changes to federal funding.
Former House Representative Karen Clark, who made history in the state for her activism and being the first openly gay legislator, died on Tuesday at the age of 80.
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
The United States national team has grown tired of hearing about its traditional shortcomings in World Cup knockout matches. The Americans will look to change that narrative on Wednesday as they attempt to win their first World Cup elimination game in 24 years when they face Bosnia-Herzegovina in...
Minneapolis is making it easier for cyclists to navigate the city with a newly updated interactive bikeway map.
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Helping unsheltered Minnesotans during extreme heat wave As dangerous heat grips Minnesota, unshelter...
Michael Byrne, an actor known for his work in “Harry Potter," “Braveheart" and “Indiana Jones," has died, according to reports. He was 82.
A man found guilty of 27 criminal sexual conduct charges has been sentenced to over 100 years in prison. According to the Office of Minnesota’s Attorney General, Jacory Dante McCalpin was sentenced to 1,276 months (106.33 years) in prison for multiple sexual assaults that took place from July ...
Some Minneapolis beaches are closing temporarily due to E. coli being found in the water.
A source tells KSTP’s Darren ‘Doogie’ Wolfson that the Wolves are re-signing guard Bones Hyland to a 1-year veteran minimum contract. Hyland seems to have found a home in Minnesota after joining the team at the end of the 2024-2025 season. He then re-signed for the minimum last offseason. He w...
A crash in Ham Lake on Monday afternoon left four people injured, one of whom was a juvenile driver who was airlifted to the hospital. At about 3:36 p.m., multiple agencies responded to Crosstown Boulevard Northeast and Vickers Street Northeast for a two-vehicle crash, according to the Anoka C...
U.S. customs officers are being celebrated for saving the life of a toddler who was suffering a seizure at a Baltimore airport and started choking.
The 3M Open is about a month away as some of the best PGA Tour pros will come to TPC Twin Cities in Blaine. For now, that includes the No. 1 player in the world, Scottie Scheffler.
An investigation reveals that technology from U.S. organizations is being used to fuel a revolution in the scam industry, playing a key role in global fraud.
A South St. Paul man will spend nearly a decade in prison for shooting into a Minneapolis clothing store, wounding one person. Valentino John Gaudalupe Salinas-Avery, 19, was sentenced Monday to 117 months (just under 10 years) at the St. Cloud Correctional Facility, with credit for 292 days s...
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The Minnesota Wild are keeping Bobby Brink around next season after signing him to a one-year extension for $2.75 million, according to the club on Tuesday. The 24-year-old recorded 30 points (15-15=30), three power-play goals and 104 shots on goal across 68 games last season between his time ...
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Delano: A tiny Minnesota town that becomes the Fourth of July capital every summer Delano’s Fourth of...
The Supreme Court’s decision on transgender athletes could have ripple effects in Minnesota, even though the state’s rules aren’t directly impacted right now.
A one-of-a-kind Ferris wheel that once defined the Betty Danger’s experience is now available for purchase, offering a unique opportunity for a new owner.
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Brink could have tested free agency after the Wild didn’t make him a qualifying offer.
A technical issue knocked Channel 5, KSTP-TV and some other local channels off the air late Tuesday afternoon. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is working to fix the issue as quickly as possible. However, in the meantime, some viewers who watch over-the-air may not see 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS, but you can still wa...
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@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Comedian & Actor Cedric YarbroughComedian & Actor Cedric Yarbrough A Minnesota native is making seriou...
Independence Day weekend is here, and Minnesota is going all out with fireworks, festivals, farmers markets, and a massive sci-fi convention taking over the Twin Cities.
Over 100 Minnesota National Guard members are on a voluntary deployment to Washington, D.C. to help with celebrations taking place later next month. Air Force Maj. Nathan Wallin, Deputy State Public Affairs Officer of the Minnesota National Guard, told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that 107 soldiers from ...
A woman found dead in her Maplewood apartment has led to the arrest of her teenage daughter, who has since been charged with murder in connection to her death.
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } St. Paul leaders are exploring new ways to close a record budget gap without raising taxes The city o...
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