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Vikings close with 29 straight points to beat rival Packers as Wentz replaces injured Murray
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Carson Wentz came in after Kyler Murray’s first-quarter concussion in his Minnesota debut and led a spirited comeback against the rival Green Bay Packers as the Vikings scored 29 straight points to close a 39-22 victory to open the season Sunday. Wentz had two ...
Kwan, Bazzana help Guardians beat Twins 9-2, pull within 1/2 game of AL Central-leading White Sox
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Steven Kwan homered to lead off the game, Tanner Bibee had seven strikeouts in 6 2/3 strong innings, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Minnesota Twins 9-2 on Sunday to pull within a half-game of the American League Central-leading Chicago White Sox. The Indi...
Man shot multiple times near Mary Tyler Moore statue in Minneapolis
A shooting near one of Minneapolis's most recognizable landmarks left a man in critical condition Sunday morning.
Vikings QB Murray leaves his debut in the 1st quarter with a concussion after a hit to the head
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings had to hit the reset button at quarterback again, forced into another switch in the first quarter of the season opener when newcomer Kyler Murray took a scary hit to the head. Carson Wentz filled in after Murray was ruled out for the rest ...
Live: Vikings rally behind Carson Wentz to defeat Packers in season opener
Starting QB Kyler Murray was evaluated for a concussion and ruled out in the first quarter. The Vikings still won, 39-22. Read below for analysis, highlights and observations from U.S. Bank Stadium....
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - September 12, 2026 - Mississippi State Linebacker Jalen Smith (#10), Mississippi State Defensive Lineman Trevion Williams (#23) and Mississippi State Tight End Sam West (#87) during the game between the Minnesota Golden Gopher - Mississippi State
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - September 12, 2026 - Mississippi State Linebacker Jalen Smith (#10), Mississippi State Defensive Lineman Trevion Williams (#23) and Mississippi State Tight End Sam West (#87) during the game between the Minnesota Golden Gopher Mississippi State - Official Athlet...
Vikings rally for 39-22 win over Packers after Kyler Murray leaves with concussion
The Minnesota Vikings are hosting the Green Bay Packers for a border battle at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Twins blown out by the Guardians in series finale after a rough outing from Joe Ryan
With top prospects such as Emmanuel Rodriguez getting their shot, the Twins’ youth movement continued in a loss to Cleveland on Sunday at Target Field....
Golden Gophers lose to Mississippi State Bulldogs 38-13
The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers football team opened its 2026 season on Sept. 3 with a routing 59-7 win over Eastern Illinois. The Gophers now take on Mississippi State at Huntington Bank Stadium in search of their second win....
Judge sentences man to prison for killing sex worker over $30, prosecution decries decision
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office is speaking out against the sentencing decision for a man who was found guilty of fatally shooting a sex worker.
Golden Gophers take on Mississippi Bulldogs at Huntington Bank Stadium
The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers football team opened its 2026 season on Sept. 3 with a routing 59-7 win over Eastern Illinois. The Gophers now take on Mississippi State at Huntington Bank Stadium in search of their second win....
Minneapolis data center plan scrapped at former Star Tribune site
Plans for a data center at the former Star Tribune printing plant in Minneapolis have been scrapped as the city’s moratorium on such projects continues. The 600,000-square-foot former printing plant has been empty since last December. Experts said the building would be ideal for ...
Opinion | We’ve come too far to let the Blue Line extension fall apart now
Hennepin County and the Met Council need to stop pointing fingers and find a way to close this $224 million funding gap.
Field Fest at University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Field Fest at University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum The post Field Fest at University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News ....
Sun Country is shrinking its schedule, leaving travelers fewer backup options
Some Twin Cities travel agents are warning their clients that the airline’s less frequent flying makes last-minute cancellations more painful.
Angel Martinez homers and doubles as Guardians rally to beat Twins 5-2
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Angel Martínez hit a two-run homer and his double in the ninth inning keyed the game-winning rally as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2 on Friday night. The Guardians moved two games ahead of Toronto in the race for the AL’s third wild-card s...
9/11 tribute returns to Lake Harriet bandshell for 25th anniversary, but it could be the last
The Minnesota 9/11 Tribute memorial concert returned to the Lake Harriet Bandshell in South Minneapolis after a hiatus of several years to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, but it could be its last....
Bain Boehlke, visionary Minneapolis theater founder, dies at 87
His exacting artistry turned a neighborhood playhouse into a theatrical destination.
Warm and Windy Today then some late night Thunder followed by a Cooler Weekend.
It will be a Warm and Windy Day in the Twin Cities this Friday afternoon with highs in the upper 80s ( average high is 75 and record high is 96 in 1895 & 1931 ) with Gusty South Winds at 15 to 25 mph with Gusts to 30 mph. Increasing Clouds this evening with Spotty T-Storms after ...
Come for the Vikings, stay for the Reuben nachos
We sampled this year’s starting lineup of new and returning concessions at U.S. Bank Stadium. Here are our 10 favorites to look for on game day.
Developer scraps plans for proposed data center at Star Tribune site
A Virginia-based data center developer has scrapped its plans to move into the former Star Tribune printing facility in Minneapolis’ North Loop neighborhood....
Data center developer backs out of plans to buy Minnesota Star Tribune’s shuttered printing plant
Legacy Investing terminated its purchase agreement weeks after North Loop neighbors blasted its data center proposal.
Minnesota events to honor the 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
Sept. 11 is now known as Patriot Day, and while much of the nation's attention will be on Manhattan, Washington, D.C. and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, Minnesotans across the Twin Cities are marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks with their own tributes....
Why the Hispanic Heritage Awards left DC for Minneapolis this year
For the first time in 39 years, the Hispanic Heritage Awards left Washington D.C. and came to Minneapolis, shining a national spotlight on the state's Latino community....
4 players with Minnesota ties join US Hockey Hall of Fame 2026
Minnesota hockey’s presence in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame will grow again with four players tied to the state joining the Class of 2026. USA Hockey announced Thursday that former University of Minnesota standouts Amanda and Phil Kessel, Warroad native T.J. Oshie, and former Min...
Vikings 2026 season preview: Hope, Hype and Questions
The Minnesota Vikings open the 2026 season Sunday afternoon against the rival Green Bay Packers. Kickoff is set for 3:25 p.m. at U.S. Bank Stadium. Get ready for kickoff with a special season preview from KSTP Sports, “Vikings 2026: Hope, Hype & Questions,” streaming on the KSTP ...
Twin Cities horse owner Barry Butzow sentenced in 2024 sexual assault case
Twin Cities racehorse owner Barry Butzow was convicted Wednesday in a 2024 sexual conduct case tied to allegations from a private party worker. Butzow, a well-known member of the horse racing community, was sentenced to serve 60 days on work release. In May, Butzow pleaded guilty...
Sunshine Today with Light Winds then Windy on Friday but Warm with T-Storms late Friday into Saturday.
Today’s weather in the Twin Cities will be very comfortable for outside activities with Sunshine, Light Southwest Winds at 5 to 10 mph and highs in the low 80s. Side note: – watch out for those aggressive Yellow Jacket Wasps this afternoon as they will have an easy time flying ar...
Man accused of killing Minneapolis cashier goes before a judge Thursday
A judge is set to hear arguments in the case against a man accused of killing a Minneapolis cashier after he waived his right to a jury trial. 47-year-old Taylor Schulz faces first-degree and second-degree murder charges in the Dec. 8, 2023 killing of 66-year-old Robert Skafte. P...
Man accused of killing Minneapolis cashier found not guilty by reason of mental illness
A Hennepin County judge found 47-year-old Taylor Schulz not guilty by reason of mental illness in the killing of Minneapolis cashier Robert Skafte. The ruling stems from the Dec. 8, 2023 killing of the 66-year-old Oak Grove Grocery employee. Prosecutors said Schulz beat and impal...
The Giants of Otter Tail County
Just northwest of the Twin Cities, Otter Tail County has been drawing curious travelers all summer long with something truly larger than life. The Giants of Otter Tail County has become one of the season’s most exciting regional attractions, pulling in visitors eager to experienc...
A big transition for two Twin Cities agency leaders
Plus: Sen. Amy Klobuchar joins CEOs of Target and Timberwolves at a Boys & Girls Club event.
Latest shooting at a Twin Cities apartment building highlights risk property managers face
Front-line workers from management to maintenance are seeing more harassment and violence and worry about their safety.
Minneapolis 11-year-old shreds State Fair stage alongside Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
Mateo Castillo-Bonde is 11 years old, plays guitar like a seasoned pro and just performed in front of thousands at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand....
'We can't basically afford it': Minneapolis residents react to proposed tax hike, budget
Minneapolis residents are pushing back on a proposed double-digit property tax hike — and some say it could force them out of their homes.
Medicaid fraudster’s corporate bank account off limits, judge rules
A Hennepin County judge has denied the State of Minnesota's attempt to drain more than $650,000 from a corporate checking account to pay down the massive restitution debt of a convicted Medicaid fraudster....
Apple Orchard’s to visit near the Twin Cities
Fall is officially here and that means it’s time to grab a basket and head to the orchard because apple picking season in Minnesota is on! Ferguson’s Minnesota Harvest in Jordan is a family-run gem loaded with apple picking and a whole lineup of activities to keep the fun going a...
Agritourism
Fall is officially here and that means it’s time to get out to the farm and soak up everything Minnesota has to offer this season. Rachel Wandrei from Minnesota Grown stopped by Twin Cities Live to let us in on all the fun agritourism adventures waiting for you across the state —...