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Hastings sues 3M over PFAS contamination in 5 city drinking wells

The city of Hastings is suing 3M, alleging PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” from the company’s Cottage Grove facility contaminated five city drinking water wells. According to court documents filed Wednesday, Hastings alleges that 3M released these chemicals through smokestack emiss...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 31, 2026

Xcel Energy outage leaves 1,200 Cannon Falls customers without power

More than 1,200 Xcel Energy customers in Cannon Falls are without power as crews are working to restore service in the area on Monday morning. As of 7 a.m., Xcel Energy’s outage map showed about 1,200 customers without power. According to the company, power went off just before 8...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 31, 2026

Juul gets OK to sell updated vaping device with age-gating technology

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vaping company Juul Labs on Friday received federal permission to sell an updated version of its e-cigarette, which includes an optional age-verification system designed to prevent underage use. The decision from the Food and Drug Administration allows the compa...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 28, 2026

Fed Chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed with inflation still elevated

JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Friday that inflation is still too high and suggested the central bank may have to raise interest rates in the coming months to bring it down, a clearer signal than he had sent previously about his economic outlo...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 28, 2026

Northern Minnesota bar owner, girlfriend accused of arson

A northern Minnesota couple is accused of burning down their bar in April 2025 as part of an attempt to cash in on a $700,000 insurance policy after getting upside down in the business, court documents allege....

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)Aug 27, 2026

Twin Cities Live in Your Town: Northfield, September 24

The week of September 21st, Twin Cities Live is highlighting some of the unique spots, restaurants, shopping, and people who call Northfield home. All week, we’ll bring stories that feature this area – then on Thursday, September 24th, Reunion will open their doors for our viewer...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 26, 2026

United Taconite fined $23K for missed emissions test at Minnesota plant

United Taconite was fined nearly $23,000 after Minnesota regulators said the company missed required emissions testing at its Fairlane plant. According to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), United Taconite violated its air permit after it failed to complete required t...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 25, 2026

The Latest: Trump administration announces new sanctions against Iran

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday that new U.S. secondary sanctions in the pipeline aim to block all potential sources of revenue for Iran , telling nations to cut economic ties to Tehran or face U.S. retaliation. Tehran has withstood nearly five decades of punishing A...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 24, 2026

Timberwolves and Lynx ownership being sold to businessman Marc Stad

Just one year after Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez officially took control of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx from longtime owner Glen Taylor, they’re selling their majority stake in the franchises. KSTP Sports has confirmed that businessman Marc Stad is becoming the ...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 21, 2026

MDH shuts down assisted living homes managed by sex trafficking suspect’s company

Two assisted living facilities managed by a woman charged in an alleged sex trafficking conspiracy will be permanently shut down, the Minnesota Department of Health said Thursday. Charging documents filed last week reveal multiple “commercial sex houses” in Minneapolis were repur...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 20, 2026

A new look and fresh merch are winning customers back at Target as sales rebound

NEW YORK (AP) — Target reported its second straight quarter of comparable sales gains on Wednesday, saying that a merchandising overhaul under the retailer’s new CEO is attracting more customers and boosting sales throughout its stores. The retailer also benefited from a tariff r...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 19, 2026

Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 US cities

Millions more people may be able to get smaller, lightweight Amazon packages delivered by drones by the end of the year under a plan the company announced Thursday to expand the airborne shipping to suburban areas in nearly 500 U.S. cities. Customers could receive the drone deliv...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 19, 2026

The Might Tonka Company Movie

Few toys have left a mark on American childhood quite like the iconic, unmistakable Tonka Truck. A brand-new documentary is bringing the beloved story of this iconic toy to life. Producer David Howell and Director Patrick Bentz joined Minnesota Live to share exciting details abou...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 18, 2026