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Oprah Winfrey taps a ‘riveting’ debut novel for her book club
NEW YORK (AP) — A debut novel about a 12-year-old girl’s struggles to find herself amid poverty and family strife is Oprah Winfrey’s new book club pick. On Tuesday, Winfrey announced that she had chosen Amanda Rizkalla’s “Hungered,” which came out in May. Winfrey said in a statem...
Cool start this morning then a very nice Fall Day.
Temperatures just north of the Twin Cities were Frosty this morning with many spots in the 30s but it stayed in the 40s inside the 494/694 loop and most of the suburbs. The Coldest readings in the state occurred in the often Coldest area on the Iron Range with morning temperature...
‘Last Day’ shares what to do if a loved one struggles with substance abuse
A new book by Stephanie Wittels Wachs is an offshoot of podcast she and Jessica Cordova Kramer made about their brothers’ deaths.
Opinion | DOJ attack on Minnesota judges takes page from authoritarian playbook
In their interviews with the New York Times, U.S. District Judges Patrick Schiltz and John Tunheim stood up for judicial independence ― which is what they’re supposed to do....
Super El Niño 2026: What it means for Minnesota's fall, winter weather
A climate event so unusual it's driving scientists wild is already rewriting the record books — and it could reshape Minnesota's weather in the months ahead....
Audio Books for a Road Trip
Road trip season is in full swing on Minnesota Live, and the show is serving up the perfect soundtrack for your next big adventure. Whether you’re hitting the highway with the family or embarking on a college tour across the country, a great audio book can make every mile fly by....
Molly says to plan on a scattered showers throughout your Saturday afternoon
Our Next WeatherMaker is the rain that is moving in from the south and will continue to do so with scattered showers spreading across the metro by the late morning and into dinnertime. We dry out for your Sunday however the clouds will hang around so don’t expect much in the way ...
It’s officially Dolly Parton Day, with parades, pink lights and book drives
Pour yourself a cup of ambition. It’s Dolly Parton Day. Across the world, communities are dedicating Friday to honoring the beloved country singer . The day is falling on Sept. 25, a wink at Parton’s hit song “9 to 5.” Parton, who died of cancer last month at age 80, built an imp...
Meet the Minnesota legend in everything from ‘Chinatown’ to ‘Seinfeld’
A memoir by 97-year-old James Hong, “You’ve Seen Me Before,” is on bookstore and library shelves now.
Man returns library magazine 132 years late, avoids $12,055 fine
A man returned a September 1894 issue of “The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine” to the Concord Public Library after keeping it for decades.
Newly Renovated Radisson Blu Mall of America
If you have ever dreamed of a luxurious staycation right next to Mall of America, now is the perfect time to book your stay. The Radisson Blu Mall of America just completed a jaw-dropping refresh of all 500 guest rooms and suites across every single one of its 13 floors. Reporter...
Everybody Sucks Sometimes
If you’ve ever scrolled through social media and felt like everyone else is thriving while you’re barely keeping up, therapist and mental health leader Erin Pash wants you to know you’re not alone. Her new book, Everybody Sucks Sometimes: Coping with the Hard Stuff and Embracing ...
Treatments For Aging Eyes With Chu Vision
As we age, our bodies go through some inevitable changes — and one of the most common is presbyopia, the gradual loss of near vision that makes reading a dimly lit menu feel like a real challenge. The good news is that there are effective treatments available, and Dr. Ralph Chu f...
Minnesota business leaders are captivated by this philanthropy manual
Why a new book by Bush Foundation’s Jen Ford Reedy is resonating.
Your fall reading list just got 24 books better
These fiction and mystery titles have something for everyone, from Deesha Philyaw’s church scandals to Jodi Picoult on moms and daughters.
The Minnesota canoeing books that launched a thousand journeys
From Boundary Waters classics to harrowing expeditions and coffee-table favorites, these are the books every paddler should know.
Booker Prize winner Marlon James on his most personal book and Prince
The former Macalester prof’s “The Disappearers” draws on his youth to explore homophobia and the power of music.
His party never lost a statewide race in Minnesota. Running Democrats nationally is a different story.
Ken Martin says he’s running the same playbook that made Minnesota Democrats unbeatable, but donors and fellow Democrats are skeptical. This fall’s midterms could decide whether he gets more time to prove it....
Opinion | My daughter and I read a classic novel together this summer. It didn’t go as planned.
Though we struggled to make it all the way to the end, our reading paid off in other ways.
Bridge to Books
Bridge to Books The post Bridge to Books first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
Imagination Library enrollment
Imagination Library enrollment The post Imagination Library enrollment first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
In landmark settlement, Meta agrees to curtail teen social media use in Minnesota
Minnesota will get at least $214 million from a settlement that is worth a minimum of $12.2 billion. The social media giant that owns Instagram and Facebook is also changing its products in the face of mounting public pressure....
Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction
Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add stronger child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, state attorneys general announced Wednesday....
Meta settlement: New Facebook, Instagram limits for Minnesota teens
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Wednesday that Meta – the parent company of Facebook and Instagram – has agreed to a massive settlement worth up to $17.1 billion that brings major changes to Facebook and Instagram....
Meta reaches $18 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Meta agreed Wednesday to pay up to $18 billion and add stronger child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms as part of a landmark legal settlement that ended a trial over teen social media addiction and settled claims filed by nearly every...
Meta reaches landmark $18 billion settlement with states in trial over teen social media addiction
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Meta agreed Wednesday to pay up to $18 billion and add stronger child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms as part of a landmark legal settlement that ended a trial over teen social media addiction and settled claims filed by nearly every...
How Dolly Parton's childhood literacy legacy lives on in Minnesota
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has gifted more than 300 million free books to more than 3 million children across the U.S. and four other countries, including Minnesota....
North Minneapolis author honors late grandfather with children's book series
A North Minneapolis author is honoring his late grandfather through a children's book series that puts history — and healing — in a whole new light.
Justin Jefferson has another new Vikings QB. Can Kyler Murray help him chase history?
The star receiver has played with seven quarterbacks since Kirk Cousins’ injury. A promising connection with Murray could provide the stability he needs to keep climbing the NFL record book....
Opening arguments set to begin in Meta’s federal trial over child safety
Oakland, Calif. (AP) — Opening arguments are set to kick off Tuesday in a pivotal trial for Meta Platforms in a California federal court. Attorneys general from California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey are seeking extensive financial damages plus changes to how the company o...
Tropes and Trifles Bookstore
Minnesota Live reporter Kelli Hanson takes us on a delightful visit to Tropes and Trifles , Minnesota’s very first romance-only bookstore tucked away in Minneapolis. The story originally aired in celebration of Romance Bookstore Day, and it’s so good the show is bringing it back ...
Midwest Black Book Fair
Midwest Black Book Fair The post Midwest Black Book Fair first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
Timberwolves to retire Kevin Garnett’s No. 21 jersey this season
Kevin Garnett’s will enter the history books as a Minnesota Timberwolves legend later this season when the team retires number 21. Garnett is set to become the second Timberwolves player in franchise history to have their number retired, joining Malik Sealy. The ceremony will hap...
What’s Happening This Weekend: 8/14
The weekend is just around the corner and there are plenty of exciting ways to fill your calendar. Twin Cities Live reporter Kelli Hanson stopped by to share some fun ideas to help you make the most of your time off. Summer Sizzle! Dirty Dancing Tickets Bookstore Romance Day Bayf...
Charges: Suspect admitted he purchased a saw, cut down plate-reading camera in St. Cloud
A suspect has been charged in connection with the destruction of an automated license plate reading camera. Bradley Smith, 18, is facing a felony damage to property charge after he allegedly admitted to investigators that he had cut down the camera in St. Cloud in June. According...
Eyebobs
Your reading glasses might say more about you than you think — Reporter Kelli Hanson visits Minneapolis-born eyewear brand Eyebobs to find out what makes their readers stand out. Eyebobs is open Monday–Saturday from 9:00 AM–5:00 PM and closed on Sundays. The post Eyebobs first ap...