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Elite Abilities: Part Four

The Special Olympics USA Games have arrived in the Twin Cities, bringing incredible athletes and unforgettable competition to Minnesota. Sports Director Chris Long takes us inside the action at this beloved and inspiring event. The post Elite Abilities: Part Four first appear...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jun 25, 2026

What’s Happening This Weekend 6/25

The weekend is just around the corner, and there’s plenty of exciting things happening across the great state of Minnesota. Kelli Hanson stopped by Minnesota Live to share her picks for what to do and where to go this weekend. The Great Midwest Rib Fest Twin Cities Irish F...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jun 25, 2026

Heat Wave on the way starting this Sunday.

Today in the Twin Cities will bring another afternoon of comfortable temperatures in the mid 70s which continues the trend of Below Average temperatures we have seen since June 13 ( average highs are in the low 80s ). Last time it was +80 Degrees in the Twin Cities was June 12 a...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jun 25, 2026

Vance Boelter to be sentenced in late July

Vance Boelter, the man who killed a lawmaker and her husband and injured another lawmaker and his spouse, is set to be sentenced next month. On Wednesday, a federal judge set Boelter’s sentencing for July 23 in Minneapolis. Boelter pleaded guilty to the murders of Melissa a...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jun 24, 2026

DOJ requests more time to return Renee Good’s car after Minneapolis ICE shooting

The Department of Justice says it needs more time to return the car of Renee Good to her widow, according to court documents filed this week. Good, 37, was shot and killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in January while inside her SUV on Portland Avenue in...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jun 24, 2026

Live in the Kitchen with Elizabeth: Savory Vegetable Oats

Liz from Twin Cities Live is cooking up something unexpected and delicious in her Minneapolis kitchen this morning. She’s joined by a special guest named Mish, who brings a savory twist to the classic breakfast staple of oatmeal. Catch more with Elizabeth and Ben Leber on Twin Ci...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jun 24, 2026

Minneapolis father and son indicted in multimillion-dollar tax fraud scheme

A Minneapolis area father and son have been indicted for running a multimillion-dollar tax fraud scheme, according to court documents unsealed this month. 44-year-old LaMar Javis Burgess and his 23-year-old son, LaMar Dazjar Burgess, allegedly conspired to file false federal i...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jun 24, 2026

Dodgers pound out a season high-tying 17 hits in 12-3 win over Twins

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages each had three of the Dodgers’ season high-tying 17 hits, Justin Wrobleski worked seven strong innings, and Los Angeles beat the Minnesota Twins 12-3 Tuesday night. Mookie Betts, Alex Freeland, Alex Call and Chuckie Robinson ha...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jun 24, 2026

HCSO paying thousands to send inmates away, jail staffing concerns spike

Despite adding dozens of deputies to fully staff their jail, the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office is still considered understaffed at the detention center. The staffing level is also back to a point where inmates are being sent to other jails, costing the county thousands eac...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jun 23, 2026

Scattered T-Storms this afternoon then Turning Hot this Weekend.

Today will start out Dry in the Twin Cities with some Sunshine before the Noon Hour then Mainly Cloudy with Scattered T-Storms after 2 p.m. and some of the T-Storms could produce Heavy Downpours of Rain. Highs Today in the mid 70s with dew point temperatures climbing into the Mu...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jun 23, 2026

6/22 Host Chat

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jun 22, 2026

Concession workers at Target Field are striking, but food will still be served

Target Field concession workers are set to begin their strike on Monday as bargaining continues for better pay and more affordable health care. The strike comes as the Minnesota Twins get ready to host the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers for a three game se...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jun 22, 2026

Pleasant days before next rain chance

The weekend continues with beautiful weather as we head into Sunday. Clouds will increase overnight and will be thicker farther south. Temperatures start out in the mid 50s for the Twin Cities, colder to the north with many in the northern part of the state falling into the 40s. ...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jun 21, 2026

Stone Arch Bridge Festival open after windstorm damaged tents

A windstorm damaged some artists’ tents on Friday at the Stone Arch Bridge Festival, but organizers said most are ready to welcome visitors this Father’s Day weekend. Organizers said Friday’s brief but powerful windstorm swept through Minneapolis, damaging several artists’ set...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jun 20, 2026