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Georgia man accused of attacking children aboard Carnival cruise while intoxicated
A Georgia man is facing child abuse charges after authorities say he allegedly attacked two children aboard a Carnival Cruise Line ship while intoxicated....
Minnesota Supreme Court weighs return to paper voter rosters
The city of Oak Grove wants the court to bar Anoka County from forcing it to use electronic voter rolls.
Small-town whistleblower awarded more than $3 million by jury
Good Thunder’s former city clerk argued she lost her job for reporting concerns about the mayor.
FCC chairman defends actions against ABC, says broadcasters must operate ‘in the public interest’
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr on Friday defended his agency’s recent actions against ABC, saying broadcasters have a duty to “operate in the public interest” and the FCC is merely trying to restore that standard. Broadcasters like ABC, Carr said in an in...
Hennepin County election judge button design contest
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St. Paul city council members weigh in on Mayor Her sexual harassment investigation
More elected officials in St. Paul are speaking out about the ongoing sexual harassment investigation into Mayor Kaohly Her.
Thousands of Marvel-themed popcorn buckets and cups sold at movie theaters nationwide recalled
Check your cupboards. More than 55,000 Fantastic Four and Captain America cups sold at movie theaters across the country last year have been recalled due to button cell batteries being easily accessible by children and posing injury risk if swallowed....
Minnesota Mermaid Paddle Boards
Paddle boarding is one of the most beloved ways to soak up everything Minnesota’s stunning lakes have to offer. A creative high school teacher is spending her summer leading imaginative paddle board classes out on the sparkling waters of Prior Lake. Reporter Kristin Haubrich intr...
5 questions on 5 issues: Mike Lindell, Republican candidate for governor
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is continuing a series of one-on-one interviews with statewide candidates for governor and U.S. Senate focused on key issues voters tell us are important to them. RELATED: 5 questions on 5 issues: Kendall Qualls, Republican candidate for governor | 5 questions o...
St. Paul Mayor Her probe: SPPD chief sends email, council member calls lack of transparency ‘unacceptable’
We’re hearing from more St. Paul leaders as the sexual harassment investigation into Mayor Kaohly Her continues. On Thursday, two St. Paul City Council members released statements, noting the “serious allegations” while also slamming the lack of transparency involved in the proce...
Minneapolis Violence Interrupter Dashboard
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Detroit Lakes school leader ‘blindsided’ by vote banning LGBTQ Pride rainbows
“This big decision is made in less than an hour and then makes headlines,” said school board member Julie Smith-Yliniemi.
Mandela Barnes drops out of the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Mandela Barnes dropped out of Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor on Thursday, further shaking up the race less than two weeks before the Aug. 11 election. The former lieutenant governor made the announcement in a video posted on his Facebook page as de...
Primary turnout gives older Minnesotans more influence over November ballot
Some think younger voters might be more engaged in the Aug. 11 primary as a result of the politically turbulent year.
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her says she intends to stay in office amid harassment investigation
Mayor says her “attempts at humor” fell short, but the allegations have raised questions about her leadership style.
Wisconsin primary 2026: Early voting opens ahead of Aug. 11 elections
Here's what you need to know as early in-person voting gets underway for Wisconsin’s primaries.
French man discovers 5 dead babies hidden in boxes in his home after argument with wife: prosecutors
The man discovered remains believed to belong to five newborns hidden inside cardboard boxes in his home after his partner gave birth at home and was taken to a hospital, according to prosecutors....
Trump’s filibuster push splits Minnesota GOP Senate hopefuls
The leading Republican candidates say passing the SAVE Act is a priority, but they are divided on how far they’re willing to go to pass the elections bill....
Minneapolis council member warns of property tax spike amid projected budget shortfall
Minneapolis City Council Member Michael Rainville says without changes to city spending, property taxes could go up 13% next year as the city projects a $30 million budget deficit for 2027....
An upcoming November vote would reportedly increase school funding without raising taxes
“They don’t have funding for proper teachers and programs that they need because their funding was cut.” Abby Robinson homeschools two of her four kids, in part because of budget problems at her local public school. Education leaders think they’ve found one way to help with that ...
Flock camera debate continues in Fridley as officials explain data access changes
The debate over Flock cameras and automated license plate readers continued at a Fridley City Council meeting Monday as residents voiced concerns and officials outlined changes made to who can access the data....
Wisconsin voters begin casting ballots at the polls in chaotic Democratic governor’s race
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Early in-person voting begins Tuesday in swing state Wisconsin’s chaotic Democratic primary for governor, with a democratic socialist trying to overcome the incumbent governor’s choice to replace him . Democrats are hoping to retain control of the governor’s ...
Wisconsin Democrats casting early ballots are divided over whether democratic socialist can win
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democrats casting in-person absentee ballots Tuesday in Wisconsin’s chaotic Democratic primary for governor are divided over whether a democratic socialist could prevail in the swing state’s general election, echoing concerns of those who are backing the incu...
Senate expected to confirm Jay Clayton as next intelligence director
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is expected to confirm Jay Clayton on Tuesday to become head of the nation’s intelligence agencies, ensuring that a permanent director is in place as the midterm elections approach. Clayton is expected to be confirmed along party lines after a content...
Federal judge blocks law banning prediction markets from operating in Minnesota
A federal judge has blocked a law that would have banned prediction markets from operating in Minnesota starting next month. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez granted a preliminary injunction to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Kalshi and Polymarke...
Craig vs. Flanagan debate: Immigration votes, fraud ties, and a senator in the ICU
The race for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate is heating up as early voting begins and candidates face off in a tense debate.
Minnesota law banning prediction market wagers put on hold
The biggest platforms, Kalshi and Polymarket, were joined by their fedeal regulator, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, in challenging the state law....
Mayor Her: ‘Impossible’ to resolve St. Paul’s $26 million deficit without raising taxes
St. Paul residents should expect some form of a property tax increase as the city works to close a $26 million budget deficit for next year. St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her said she is still making final changes before presenting her budget to the St. Paul City Council. She said the ci...
Trump administration urges Supreme Court to allow order targeting mail-in voting before midterms
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to clear the way for an executive order from President Donald Trump that could dramatically change mail-in voting ahead of November’s midterm elections. The Justice Department asked the justices to halt ...
In this battle over an Edina bike lane, the cars won
A unanimous vote to largely preserve parking on Wooddale Avenue in Edina reflects the growing tension between long-term bike plans and established neighborhoods....
Lynx voices help shape WNBA’s biggest conversations — from player safety to league leadership
The WNBA’s record-setting growth has brought heightened scrutiny over online abuse, officiating, political attention and the future of Commissioner Cathy Engelbert....
Robbinsdale schools seek support on bond referendum as pushback grows
Pushback is growing surrounding a metro school district’s ask to voters for what could be a more than $400 million bond referendum. Locking in the figures this last week, the Robbinsdale Area School Board approved three ballot questions for voters this November, possibly increasi...
Forest Lake card shop broken into: owner loses up to $50K in Pokémon collectibles
A Forest Lake card and video game store is picking up the pieces after an early morning break-in left a boarded-up window and big questions about security....
In the GOP primary, Tafoya and Demuth are betting that money matters
Their campaigns have drawn the kind of financial support rarely seen in Minnesota Republican politics. It sets up a test in the upcoming primary election of whether fundraising prowess can outweigh endorsements and grassroots enthusiasm....
Data Center debate in Pine Island as judge pauses development
A lawsuit has paused a planned data center in Pine Island. Construction was supposed to start this month on Project Skyway near Highway 52. Earlier this year, the Pine Island City Council approved a conditional use permit to develop at least 100 acres on nearly 500 acres of land....
Minnesota elections: Vote early in person
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KSTP/SurveyUSA poll: Expected voter turnout, most important election issues
Turnout for primary elections tends to lag behind November turnout. Based on Minnesotans’ own answers, that appears likely to happen again this year. Results of a new KSTP/SurveyUSA poll show that more people are likely to find time to vote for the November election than the prim...
Thousands of fabric dressers sold on Amazon recalled
The new recall covers Romorgniz 12-Drawer Fabric Dressers sold on Amazon between May 2025 and March 2026, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission....
Wisconsin voters sue to allow for vote to count if absentee ballot is late
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Voters in swing state Wisconsin whose absentee ballots don’t arrive by Election Day should be allowed to cast provisional ballots at the polls to ensure their votes are counted, a lawsuit filed Friday argues. The lawsuit comes amid growing concerns about how ...
Minnesota primary election: Early in-person voting begins
Early in-person voting is now underway for Minnesota’s primary election coming up in August. Starting Friday, voters can cast their ballots in person at local early voting sites across the state. State election officials say that voters can just show up on the spot if they missed...
Sherburne County residents could see their biggest tax hike in 10 years
Sherburne County residents could face the county’s biggest property tax levy increase in a decade as commissioners weigh a 9.6% hike for 2027. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS reporter Harrison Klopp asked county leaders why the increase is needed and found taxpayers are unhappy about it. LaDon...
Nicole Mitchell announces run for Woodbury City Council in November
Nicole Mitchell, the former Minnesota lawmaker convicted of burglarizing her stepmother’s Detroit Lakes home, is officially running for a city council seat in Woodbury....
House again passes resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran as some Republicans defect
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Thursday narrowly passed a resolution to halt U.S. military action in Iran , sending a warning to President Donald Trump for the second time as the war has escalated and the future of the conflict is increasingly uncertain. The 214-208 vote requirin...
House again OKs resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran, but Senate rejects similar one
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Thursday narrowly passed a resolution to halt U.S. military action in Iran , sending a warning to President Donald Trump for the second time as the war has escalated and the future of the conflict is increasingly uncertain. The 214-208 vote requirin...
House again passes a resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran as the conflict escalates
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Thursday narrowly passed a resolution to halt U.S. military action in Iran , sending a warning to President Donald Trump for the second time as the war has escalated and the future of the conflict is increasingly uncertain. The 214-208 vote requirin...
Mike Lindell, now registered to vote, blames state for report that he was not
After registering Monday, the MyPillow CEO and Republican candidate for governor questioned Minnesota’s election system, though state officials stand by their records....
KSTP/SurveyUSA poll: Most Minnesotans trust election security, also support Trump-backed SAVE Act
Election security is again in the spotlight after President Donald Trump again claimed election fraud during a national address last week. Just three weeks ahead of Minnesota’s primary, a new KSTP/SurveyUSA poll reveals that most Minnesotans trust election security in the state, ...
Minneapolis mass shooting: City council evaluating Reign nightclub's liquor license
The Minneapolis City Council is reevaluating the liquor license for Reign nightclub in Uptown after a mass shooting left nine people hurt over the weekend....
Minnesota extend basketball coach Medved after solid first year
The University of Minnesota has extended men’s basketball coach Niko Medved’s contract through the 2032 season, according to the school. The Board of Regents approved the extension at its July meeting. In his first season leading the Gophers, Medved guided a team with two returne...
Ex-Minnesota Sen. Nicole Mitchell runs for Woodbury City Council after burglary conviction
Former Minnesota Sen. Nicole Mitchell is hoping to make a political comeback, bidding for a city council seat after her conviction for burglary a year ago in Becker County. Mitchell announced Tuesday she has officially filed as a candidate for Woodbury City Council. Last year, Mi...
Pig’s Eye Park camp closure: St. Paul seeking public input
Homeless encampments across St. Paul are weeks away from being shut down due to health and safety concerns and city leaders are inviting the public to weight in the plans to clear three major camps on Wednesday afternoon. The special St. Paul City Council meeting at 4:30 p.m. wil...