Tiger that killed man at wildlife park will not be euthanized, officials say
A tiger named Altai that attacked and killed a man who entered its enclosure will not be euthanized, the park said Sunday.
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Man dies after entering tiger enclosure at wildlife park
A man died Saturday after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park and being attacked, authorities said.
Kīlauea volcano activity prompts trail closures at popular Hawaii national park
Renewed activity at Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano has prompted temporary trail closures at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park after more than 200 shallow earthquakes were recorded beneath the summit and a magnitude-3.4 quake triggered small rockfalls....
Park Rapids cabin on 67 acres, remade with salvaged logs, lists for $650K
The sellers used reclaimed materials to turn a rustic one-bedroom cabin into a four-bedroom retreat.
Lynx rookie Olivia Miles makes WNBA history with MVP runner-up finish
Miles became the first WNBA rookie since Candace Parker in 2008 to finish in the top two in MVP voting. A’ja Wilson won her third consecutive award and fifth overall....
A hot, windy, weekend in store – Chris
Good Thursday evening to one and all! October is in full swing, but mother nature is about to reminisce on summer memories over the next few days. We’re warming up quickly heading into the weekend, and by Saturday, it may feel more like August than October. Highs could reach the ...
Name the Wildwood Zoo’s cougar cubs
Name Our Cougar Cubs | Wildwood Park & Zoo The post Name the Wildwood Zoo’s cougar cubs first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
Israelis mourn Oct. 7 attack as Palestinians in Gaza languish in ruins of the war it sparked
REIM, Israel (AP) — On a field where music festival revelers were gunned down by Hamas-led militants three years ago, Israelis on Wednesday embraced and wept for those lost in an attack that plunged the Middle East into war. Israelis mourned at the site of the Nova Music Festival...
Nature’s Own recalls Hawaiian Bread sold in 5 states
The company that produces Nature’s Own breads is recalling one of its varieties because of an undeclared ingredient that could pose a concern for anyone who is allergic or sensitive to it....
Loring Park gunman made chilling threat before Minneapolis mass shooting: search warrants
Hours before Carlton Johnson carried out a deadly mass shooting at a Loring Park high-rise, he told a security guard he should probably wear his bulletproof vest the following night, new search warrants reveal....
Trump suggests Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles during Nebraska rally
President Donald Trump suggested during a campaign rally Monday that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego.
Apple Valley man sentenced to 40 years for slaying of teen at Minneapolis park
An Apple Valley man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the deadly shooting of a teen at a Minneapolis park in 2025.
Twin Cities Marathon runners find cars towed at the finish line
The Sears parking lot, free parking for runners in past years, started towing this year.
Pool supplies retailer files for bankruptcy, to close 76 stores
Pool and spa service provider Leslie's Inc. announced this week that it entered into a restructuring agreement with a group of its existing lenders and will close some stores while continuing to operate as it restructures through bankruptcy....
Brad Finstad cranks up campaign to defend southern Minnesota seat
Finstad has stood by Donald Trump’s agenda. With the president’s popularity dropping, Democrats see an opportunity to reclaim ground in the red-trending southern Minnesota district....
I hiked the Superior Hiking Trail alone. Then came the trail magic.
Four days on Minnesota’s longest trail tested a first-time solo backpacker’s self-reliance — and showed how the kindness of strangers can help.
51K+ citations issued during summer's '100 deadliest days' campaign
Nearly 300 law enforcement agencies issued more than 51,000 speeding citations during Minnesota's annual "100 deadliest days" summer traffic enforcement campaign....
What to watch this week: Top-five matchup headlines livestream slate
Watch Cretin-Derham Hall vs. Roseville in a conference volleyball matchup Tuesday, No. 5 Blaine vs. No. 4 Champlin Park in a must-see football game Friday, and more highly anticipated action on Strib Varsity....
Man finds 6-carat diamond at famed Arkansas state park: 'We got a big one!'
A diamond-hunting enthusiast who moved to Arkansas just to be closer to the nation’s only public diamond mine has finally found his big rock.
Utica man missing on Mississippi River after boat found unattended near Wisconsin park
Authorities in two states are searching for a 60-year-old Minnesota man after his boat was found unattended along a Wisconsin shoreline.
DC judge permanently dismisses case charging ex-Olympian with vandalizing Reflecting Pool
WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge in the nation’s capital agreed on Thursday to permanently dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool , a move that could prevent federal prosecutors from reviving the case under political pres...
Where to watch the Twin Cities Marathon — and grab brunch along the way
The weather forecast, the app to track runners, the places to cheer: Here are essentials for taking in the metro’s signature autumn road race
St. Louis Park shooting shuts down part of southbound Highway 100
Authorities are investigating a shooting on Highway 100 that has closed part of the highway.
Isle Royale wolves inbred but likely to survive, study says
Researchers found Isle Royale wolves brought to the island in 2018 are likely to survive but are inbred and increasingly isolated. In 2016, the island had only a pair of inbred wolves not having babies. So, between 2018 and 2019, Isle Royale National Park officials, with the help...
Canterbury Park Expo Center shooting: Man indicted for first-degree murder
A grand jury has formally indicted a man in connection with a deadly shooting that happened outside a private prayer service in Shakopee.
Six Flags Magic Mountain retires X2 roller coaster amid brain injury lawsuits
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Six Flags Magic Mountain said Tuesday that it is retiring its famous X2 roller coaster amid lawsuits alleging serious brain injury caused by the ride. The Southern California theme park said it is permanently shuttering the ride after nearly 20 years. Six Flags...
A’s player Zack Gelof sues Tigers for damages after right knee slammed into Comerica Park fence
DETROIT (AP) — Athletics utility player Zack Gelof has filed a lawsuit against the Detroit Tigers, Ilitch Holdings and the Detroit-Wayne County Stadium Authority for damages after his right knee slammed into a Comerica Park fence during a game last summer. “We are aware of the la...
A’s outfielder Zack Gelof sues Tigers for damages after right knee slammed into Comerica Park fence
DETROIT (AP) — Athletics outfielder Zack Gelof has filed a lawsuit against the Detroit Tigers, Ilitch Holdings and the Detroit-Wayne County Stadium Authority for damages after his right knee slammed into a Comerica Park fence during a game last summer. “We are aware of the lawsui...
The Island Club book club recap
[FUEL-SingleVideo id=4032201 embed=on share=on autoplay=3 title=”” desc=”yes” ad_placement=1 preroll=”disable”] The Twin Cities Live Book Club brought big energy this morning with fresh dance moves and a lively conversation about their vibrant summer read. Hosts Ben and Elizabeth...
$745K returned to donors after GoFundMe says elderly couple's daughter made up neighbor's identity
GoFundMe refunded over $745,000 after discovering a viral campaign for an elderly man was organized by his daughter in The Colony, who violated terms by faking her identity as a stranger....
Monticello mobile home park sewage spill: Landlord fined by state for same issue months ago
Residents at a Monticello mobile home park are dealing with raw sewage spilling under their homes and across their lawns, and they said it keeps happening....
12 teens wounded in a shootout at a birthday party in Georgia park, sheriff says
MACON, Ga. (AP) — Two groups of people shot at each other during a birthday party at a Georgia city park, resulting in gunshot wounds to 12 teens, a sheriff said Sunday. The shootout occurred early Sunday morning, shortly after midnight, at Carolyn Crayton Park in Macon, Bibb Cou...
12 teens wounded Georgia shootout at birthday party
Eleven teenagers were shot during a large gathering early Sunday morning at a park in Macon, Georgia.
The Great Pumpkin Trail
The Great Pumpkin Trail The post The Great Pumpkin Trail first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
What’s that giant stone beehive beside Hwy. 100?
The curious structure is a rare remnant of a Depression-era scenic route lined with lilacs and picnic parks.
Morris: Gov. Tim Walz is ready to walk offstage but not out of public life
Walz now wants to trade political combat for a campaign built on community and good neighbors.
Former AFL player Mark Hutchings announces partner’s death after childbirth
Former AFL player Mark Hutchings announced the sudden death of his partner, Hannah Camplin, two days after she gave birth to their daughter, Sofia.
Upper Harbor Park finally reconnects north Minneapolis to the Mississippi River
After decades of industry and infrastructure cut the North Side off from the river, a new park is bringing people back to the water.
Latest office-to-residential redevelopment opens in downtown St. Paul
Thursday marked three openings in downtown St. Paul - an Aldi grocery store, 176-unit Stella Residences and Wabasha Park.
Tiffany campaign blocks Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter from event
The campaign for Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial nominee Tom Tiffany blocked a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter from covering a campaign event.
Meet the Minnesota Democrat not talking about Trump in his run for Congress
Jake Johnson is focusing his campaign on Republican Rep. Brad Finstad in a district the president won three times.
Olson: Inside Chief Justice Hudson’s secretive meeting with border czar Homan during Metro Surge
As she closes out her tenure, Natalie Hudson considers the meeting one of her signature accomplishments.
Molly says enjoy the sunshine and dry conditions while they last
High pressure parked over the Great Lakes region will reinforce ample sunshine and usher in dry air, keeping the rain out of the forecast on this Tuesday. Afternoon highs will climb into the upper 60’s, close to normal for this time of the year. Our dry pattern changes with our n...