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Minneapolis City Council to vote on Lyndale reconstruction next week as business concern grows
Uptown business owners say a planned Lyndale Avenue rebuild could threaten their shops as Minneapolis leaders weigh whether to move ahead. Business owners along Lyndale Avenue raised concerns Thursday about the city’s $24 million reconstruction project. They said a long constr...
MN officials warn dogs adopted from South Dakota show 'high prevalence of canine brucellosis'
The Minnesota Board of Animal Health is warning that some dogs adopted from South Dakota are testing positive for canine brucellosis, a contagious and uncurable infection....
Farmers win right-to-repair settlement, but more reform sought
Minnesota, Federal Trade Commission and other states settle lawsuit claiming John Deere’s business practices prevented farmers from fixing their own tractor equipment....
Consumers shouldn't expect prices to fall anytime soon, top economist warns
Conference Board Chief Economist Dana M. Peterson says consumers are abandoning big-ticket items as housing, healthcare, ad insurance costs influence spending....
Federal election agency frozen after commissioners removed
A decision made by the Trump administration to remove all members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission has left the agency effectively unable to operate as the 2026 election cycle ramps up....
Justice Department to send election monitors to Minnesota for 2026 primaries
Agency officials say there will be “an even more expanded program for vote monitors” for the general election in November.
Passenger partially sucked out of plane after ‘window dislodged in-flight’
A passenger on board a flight from Greece to Germany was reportedly partially sucked out of a window when it broke mid-flight.
U.S. deports Hmong man who was pardoned by Minnesota officials
The Minnesota Board of Pardons granted clemency to Tou Lue Vang last month as he faced deportation for raping a 10-year-old girl more than two decades ago....
Donald Trump ousts election commission members in latest push to reshape US voting process
President Donald Trump has ousted members of a bipartisan federal election commission that resisted his efforts to require would-be voters to document their U.S. citizenship before registering....
More focus on Minnesota’s clemency panel meeting following controversial pardon
The panel that considers Minnesota clemency applications met again Friday after facing federal scrutiny over the pardon of a child sex offender. The Minnesota Clemency Review Commission (CRC) met at 9 a.m. at the Minnesota Department of Corrections to review clemency cases. Th...
Cuisinart recalls more than 12,000 gas grills over shattering glass hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that the new recall covers Cuisinart Propel+ Four Burner 3-in-1 Gas Grills sold in stores and online between 2024 and 2026....
Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will let the bipartisan housing bill approved by Congress become law without his signature, saying Friday that he was refusing to put his name on it because of the little progress made in passing a strict voter ID bill that he has been pus...
Osseo resident on property taxes to fund proposed cannabis dispensary: ‘It’s disgusting’
The Osseo City Council held a town hall with public discussion Thursday night on a proposed dispensary, and comments got heated over a proposed tax abatement to help fund it....
Minnesota voter registration review finds county record errors
A new state evaluation found Minnesota’s voter registration system mostly works as intended, but some counties did not update their records accurately. On Wednesday, the Office of the Legislative Auditor published a summary of new voter registration applications submitted in t...
Faribault council extends data center environmental review to 2027 after court ruling
Faribault city leaders have agreed to give a data center developer more time to complete the added environmental review for its massive project. The city council voted Tuesday to extend the supplemental environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) for Archer Datacenters to March 3...
Fraud shadows Minnesota Democrats as they head toward midterm elections
Legislative candidates are having to answer for a government fraud crisis during Gov. Tim Walz’s tenure, even as they seek to make the election a referendum on the Trump administration....
Delta rolls out cheaper first-class, business fares with fewer perks: 'More ways to choose'
The fares include the same onboard premium experience but with added restrictions.
Minnesota voter registration audit: Counties missed deadlines, made errors in key cases
A new report highlights how Minnesota counties handled voter registration in 2024, showing strong performance overall but spotlighting some areas that need attention before the next election....
Starbucks baristas in Edina vote to unionize, joining growing Minnesota movement
The baristas at the coffee shop in the 50th and France retail district join 16 other Starbucks locations in Minnesota in Starbucks Workers United.
Feds leave Minnesota to fend for itself on election security
Secretary of State Steve Simon says classified briefings, intelligence sharing and joint election-security planning have vanished as the Justice Department presses Minnesota over its voter rolls....
Rochester City Council takes steps to build possible stadium at Silver Lake Power Plant Site
A stadium could be coming to the city of Rochester, with a proposal to redevelop the Silver Lake Power Plant Site. As first reported by KAAL-TV, a resolution passed the city council’s consent agenda, granting Landmark Development exclusive negotiations to construct the potenti...
Lynx Guard Courtney Williams Named 2026 WNBA All-Star Reserve
The WNBA announced on Tuesday night that Lynx guard Courtney Williams has been voted a reserve for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game by WNBA head coaches. This is Williams’ third All-Star selection (2021, 2025) and her second consecutive appearance. The 2026 WNBA All-Star Game will...
Elk River City Council blocks data center plan
Elk River city leaders have rejected plans for a 60,000-square-foot data center. Residents pushed back on the proposal as they raised concerns about energy use, noise levels and environmental impact. PREVIOUS: Are data centers making your power bill worse during heat waves?...
Evaluating security at Minnehaha Falls after teen pulled from water in critical condition
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is looking into whether the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB) might update security measures at Minnehaha Falls after a 16-year-old was pulled from the water Saturday. At last check, the teen was still in critical condition at a hospital. In a sta...
Harry Singh, who introduced generations of Minnesotans to fiery Caribbean cuisine, dies at 81
The Trinidad-born restaurateur operated his Minneapolis restaurant and popular Minnesota State Fair stand for decades, earning a devoted following.
What you need to know about Minnesota’s primary election, and how to vote early
Early voting is underway for Minnesota’s primary election, when voters whittle larger pools of candidates down to top candidates who will face off this fall. Voters will find competitive races as Democratic-Farmer-Labor and Republican candidates seek state and federal offices...
Outsiders won Minnesota GOP endorsements, but are they well-known enough to win elections?
Minnesota’s Republican-endorsed candidates for governor and U.S. Senate are banking on an anti-establishment streak seen around the country to overcome their lack of name recognition....
Ready to pick the next Hennepin County Attorney? We’ve got a quiz to help!
What are you doing on August 11?If you live in Hennepin County, you could be casting a primary vote for the most influential legal official in town. It’s a position that doesn’t always get as much attention as other elected offices. But it has an outsized impact for residents of ...
Reusse: Saluting ‘good kid’ Jim Souhan after 36 years as teammates in Minnesota sports
Souhan was lightning quick on the keyboard and had the good legs to cover the Masters. But that’s not how he earned one of his nicknames.
Twins’ Buxton and Ryan named American League All-Stars
Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton and right-handed starting pitcher Joe Ryan have been selected to the American League roster for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, giving the Twins two representatives for the Midsummer Classic in Philadelphia. Buxton, who was voted in as a...
Byron Buxton, Joe Ryan run it back to represent the Twins at 2026 All-Star Game
Buxton was voted an American League starter in the outfield for the July 14 game in Philadelphia, and Ryan was selected through the players’ vote.
Attorney General files lawsuit against Mankato residents who targeted dogs with rat poison
The Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against two Mankato residents who put rat poison in their yard, reportedly to keep dogs away from their house. According to the Attorney General’s office, the lawsuit is on behalf of Minnesota’s Agriculture Commissioner Thom Peterson, w...
Minnesota officials face backlash over victim-supported pardon
Minnesota officials are facing criticism for pardon of man set to be deported after being convicted for sexually abusing a child. The Minnesota Board of Pardons says a victim-support letter made the difference in decision to grant pardon to Tou Lue Vang....
Meet Cusi: Como Park Zoo's baby sloth gets a name after campus-wide vote
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory’s newest sloth has a name, and it’s bringing plenty of smiles to the community.
Lynx forward Howard and rookie guard Miles named 2026 WNBA All-Star starters
The WNBA on Thursday announced that Minnesota Lynx forward Natasha Howard and guard Olivia Miles have been named starters for the 2026 All-Star Game. Starters were chosen by a mixture of fan, player and media votes. The fan vote counted for 50% while media and player votes wer...
Minnesota pardon may block deportation of child sex offender
The Department of Homeland Security said a Minnesota pardon could block the removal of a man convicted of sexually abusing a child. The Minnesota Clemency Review Commission voted on June 10 to pardon Tou Lue Vang, whom DHS identifies as an illegal immigrant from Laos. The Minn...
St. Paul School Board member faces backlash over comments on Minnehaha Dog Park debate
An elected St. Paul School Board member is drawing national attention over comments surrounding the Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park. The dog park on the Mississippi River is closing after the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board voted to shut it down because it sits on sacred Da...
3 beaches on lakes in Minneapolis closed due to high E. Coli levels
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 ...
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board: Minneapolis beaches
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board: Minneapolis beaches The post Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board: Minneapolis beaches first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....
Political foes Minneapolis mayor and City Council president partner in unlikely improv show
Mayor Jacob Frey and City Council President Elliott Payne engaged in tense exchange on their different political philosophies but kept it cordial.
Roper: This July 4th, tell the Park Board to show George Washington some respect
A Minneapolis statue of Washington has languished in storage since vandals yanked it down in 2020. It’s time to rectify that.
Candidate Forum: Hennepin County Commissioner District 2 - North Loop Neighborhood Association
Candidate Forum: Hennepin County C...
Paris deputy mayor blames the United States' carbon emissions for deadly heat wave
Paris Deputy Mayor Audrey Pulvar released a lengthy statement blaming the United States for the deadly heat wave over France this past week.
Canoe, kayak and paddleboard: Your ultimate guide to paddling in the Twin Cities
We paddled 13 river, lake and creek routes in the Twin Cities metro. Here’s how to get on the water, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned paddler.
Supreme Court strikes down limits on party spending in federal elections, backing Republican appeal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday erased limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president, striking down a federal election law that is more than 50 years old. Prodded by a Republican-led lawsuit that includes ...
Mpls council member cites 'mass shootings, federal occupation' for mental health leave
Minneapolis City Council member Aisha Chughtai said on Monday that she plans to take a month-long break from city activities to seek care for her mental health, citing stressors such as an election, mass shootings and a federal occupation as stressors for her condition....
Hyundai recalls 96K Tucson SUVs as dashboards may go blank
Hyundai recalled nearly 100,000 SUVs over concerns that the instrument panel could reboot while the vehicle was being driven.
Supreme Court ruling gives a reprieve to states with grace periods for receiving mail ballots
States that allow mail ballots to be counted after Election Day reacted with relief Monday after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a Republican effort to outlaw the practice. A decision favoring the state of Mississippi over the Republican National Committee delivered an immediate ...
1-on-1 with leading Republican candidates for Minnesota governor
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is working to schedule one-on-one interviews with each of the top candidates for the key election races in Minnesota this fall. Below are the full interviews with each of the three leading Republican candidates for governor: Mike Lindell, Lisa Demuth and Kend...
Minneapolis council member taking leave for mental health treatment, cites turmoil in city
Council Member Aisha Chughtai said the city’s various challenges in recent months have taken their toll on her.
Minneapolis City Council Member Aisha Chughtai takes mental health leave
Minneapolis City Council member Aisha Chughtai has announced that she is taking a one-month mental health leave of absence. Chughtai released a statement saying in part that she will be addressing her mental health through a program for clinical depression and anxiety. She ...
Minnesota mail-in ballots still must be received by Election Day after Supreme Court ruling
Many other states have policies that allow mail-in ballots to be counted late if they are postmarked by Election Day, laws the high court upheld Monday....