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Twin Cities gas prices drop 15 cents in one week, now averaging $4.04 per gallon
Twin Cities drivers are getting a little relief at the pump, but it may not last long.
Hot and Humid Today then Less Humid Tuesday and Strong T-Storms possible early Wednesday morning.
Hot and Humid Today in the Twin Cities with highs near 90 degrees and dew points near 70 degrees will produce Heat Index Values in the low 90s with Northwest Winds at 5 to 10 mph. Clear this evening and Less Humid with dew points falling into the low 60s and air temperatures by T...
Live: Zebby Matthews throws 5⅔ perfect innings as Twins try to keep their playoff hopes alive
The Twins have lost seven of eight and sit four games out of an AL wild-card spot. Matthews is on the mound vs. the White Sox with a chance to finish August unbeaten today at Target Field....
Minneapolis church trades pews for brews to build community beyond Sunday worship
Mount Olivet Lutheran Church wants to replace its aging chapel with a coffeehouse and taproom as it looks for new ways to combat social isolation.
Federal cuts push Minnesota food shelves to lean on community
Food distributors will spend around $10 million to account for lost state and federal dollars. A new food shelf model being tested in north Minneapolis could make a difference....
Major reconstruction of Central Avenue would add bus lanes and roundabouts to busy thoroughfare
Minneapolis and Columbia Heights must approve totally redoing Central Avenue to reduce lanes and transform intersections.
Montgomery hits 28th homer in AL Central-leading White Sox’s 7-4 win over Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Colson Montgomery hit his 28th homer and Andrew Benintendi drove in two runs to help the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 7-4 on Friday night. Chicago took advantage of shaky pitching early by the Twins. Montgomery’s three-run homer...
1-on-1 with University of Minnesota President Dr. Rebecca Cunningham
As the Minnesota State Fair gets underway, the University of Minnesota President Dr. Rebecca Cunningham sat down with 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS for an exclusive interview. Cunningham said her connection to Minnesota started long before she became president, for voer 25 years. She said sh...
University of Minnesota State Fair: Play Tetris, help researchers study how your brain plans
The University of Minnesota's State Fair Research Building is back, and this year it's bringing its biggest lineup of studies yet — including one where your Tetris skills could help scientists understand how the brain makes planning decisions....
Vance Boelter attorneys file 'double jeopardy, justifiable taking of life' motions ahead of state trial
Attorneys for Vance Boelter filed a series of motions Friday arguing for double jeopardy and justifiable taking of life, as well as a request to move his trial out of the Twin Cities....
Live: Twins top prospect Walker Jenkins makes his MLB debut with season at a crossroads
The 21-year-old arrives as Minnesota begins a pivotal 15-game stretch against AL Central opponents, starting tonight with the first-place White Sox at Target Field. The Twins’ playoff hopes are on the line....
Twins officially announce Walker Jenkins promotion, send Alan Roden to AAA-St. Paul
The Minnesota Twins announced Friday afternoon that they have selected the contract of top prospect and outfielder Walker Jenkins from Triple-A St. Paul. He’s expected to be in the Twins’ lineup Friday night vs. the White Sox at Target Field. To make room for Jenkins on the 26-ma...
DHS suspends Christian Castro after Texas release, sheriff says jail followed the law
An ICE agent charged in connection with the shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis has been suspended without pay, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed Friday to 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS. Christian Castro was charged in Minnesota with four felony counts of second-degree as...
Target boycott: Activists demand answers over offensive Halloween costume imagery
Minnesota civil rights leaders held a protest outside Target headquarters in Minneapolis to "demand answers about how a racially offensive children's Halloween costume made it through the retailer's internal review and approval processes," according to a news release from Nationa...
Nice and Warm Today then Very Humid this Weekend with T-Storms at times especially Saturday morning.
Sunshine for the Twin Cities until 3 p.m. then becoming Mostly Cloudy but Dry into the evening hours. Highs Today in the low to mid 80s with Low Humidity ( dew points in the 50s ) and Winds from the Southwest at 5 to 15 mph. Cloudy Tonight with Scattered Showers and T-Storms deve...
Minneapolis landlord fined $750 a day after skipping court, breaking repair promises
A Minneapolis landlord racked up $750 per day in fines after refusing to follow through on promises made to tenants, court records reveal.
HCMC doctor reflects on treating kids after Annunciation shooting
An HCMC doctor is reflecting on treating some of the most critically injured patients after the Annunciation shooting on Aug. 27, 2025. The most critically injured patients that day were taken to Hennepin County Medical Center, one of the Twin Cities’ only level-one trauma center...
Suspicious death at Minneapolis apartment ruled a homicide
A suspicious death in July at a Minneapolis apartment has now been ruled a homicide.
Magical Oz becomes a ‘Wiz’ of a classroom in north Minneapolis
When Catholic Charities’ Northside Child Development Center in Minneapolis puts on a play, children learn more than just their lines.
Sunshine Today and Friday then Scattered T-Storms into the Weekend with Humid Conditions.
Wonderful Weather Today in the Twin Cities with lots of Sunshine and Low Humidity along with Lighter Winds. Temperatures will be in the low 80s this afternoon with Northwest Winds at 5 to 15 mph. Clear Skies Tonight for the Red Full Moon Lunar Eclipse at 11:12 p.m. ( temperatures...
ICE agent released from Texas jail after court ruling in extradition battle
ICE agent Christian Castro has been released from jail in Texas after a judge denied a motion by Minnesota officials seeking to keep him held as they fight for his extradition in a Hennepin County case....
Metro governments across the Twin Cities mull sizable property tax hikes
Rising costs and state and federal cost shifts are pushing some local governments toward steep levy increases — and service cuts.
Annunciation Light Alliance: Shooting survivors find meaning 'moving their feet'
One year after a mass shooting shook a Twin Cities faith community, families are turning grief into action.
Feeding our Future fraudster sentenced for co-role in fake deli scheme
A Minneapolis man is headed to prison after pleading guilty to his role in a fraud scheme that stole millions during the COVID-19 pandemic, using a deli as a front to falsely claiming to be serving thousands of meals daily....
Judge denies Minnesota’s request to force extradition of ICE agent from Texas
A Texas federal judge has denied Minnesota’s request to compel the extradition of an ICE agent charged in connection with a shooting that wounded a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis. The ruling, handed down on Wednesday, opens the door for Christian Castro’s release from the jail in ...
Judge denies Minnesota bid to keep ICE agent jailed in Texas
A judge has denied an attempt by Minnesota officials to block the release of the ICE agent charged in a January shooting in Minneapolis as the state battles with Texas Governor Greg Abbott over the agent's extradition....
Partly Cloudy and Breezy Today then perfect Fair Weather Thursday and Friday followed by some Possibly Strong T-Storms this Saturday and Sunday.
Today’s Weather in the Twin Cities will bring Partly Cloudy Skies with a few Sprinkles possible and Breezy Northwest Winds at 10 to 20 mph. Partly Cloudy early this evening with some Sprinkles possible then Clear Skies after 12 a.m. Thursday with lows near 60 degrees and Northwes...
A great start to the state fair ahead, but tracking storm chances – Chris
Good Tuesday night to one and all! Once again, storms largely missed the Twin Cities metro this evening, with the more impactful activity staying across northeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. For the metro, we’re settling back into a quieter pattern tonight with partly clo...
Minneapolis man accused of laundering drug sales for a Mexican drug cartel facing charges
A Minneapolis man is facing federal charges after he reportedly used his position at a financial institution to launder money for a Mexican cartel. The U.S. Department of Justice says 46-year-old Christopher A. Bravo Marin, aka Bravo, a Mexican national, is accused of conspiring ...
Minneapolis FBI agent says local partnerships are key to youth gang violence crackdown
The Minneapolis FBI Field Office says they’re tracking a similar trend in youth gang violence in the metro — adding as they adjust to investigate, their local partnerships will be key in cracking down on the issue. Not six months into the role, local Special Agent in Charge, Chri...
Man dressed in Spider-Man costume at Jake Lang protest charged with assault
A Jake Lang counter-protester dressed in a Spider-Man costume is facing assault charges after an incident in downtown Minneapolis on Saturday turned violent....
Texas federal judge to hear arguments on extradition of ICE agent to Minnesota
A federal judge on Tuesday will consider whether to grant Minnesota’s request to compel Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to extradite an ICE agent charged with shooting a man in Minneapolis. The hearing on Christian Castro’s extradition comes one day before the clock runs out on his detent...