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Boelter files flurry of motions ahead of next state court hearing

The man already sentenced federally for the deadly attacks on Minnesota lawmakers last year has filed a flurry of motions ahead of his next state court hearing. Among the motions and documents filed Friday, Vance Boelter’s attorney: Asks for a change of venue, saying “Twin Cities...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 28, 2026

A day of service and remembrance honors Annunciation community at Pearl Park

People gathered at Pearl Park on Thursday to honor the Annunciation community by volunteering and donating as they continue healing together. The event happened on the one-year anniversary of a day many in Minneapolis are still grieving. RELATED: Annunciation Remembrance Day hono...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 27, 2026

Lake Monster Brewing to close St. Paul taproom

Lake Monster Brewing in St. Paul says it is closing its taproom after this weekend, with new owners set to take over the space soon. The brewery announced its final day will be Sunday , ending more than a decade at its location in the St. Anthony Park neighborhood. “It’s really n...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 27, 2026

Minnesota autism provider is paying staff out of pocket amid approval delays

Scott Carlson is worried about a gap in services for his son. “He has profound autism, he’s severely disabled,” he explains. “He hits himself. There’s a lot of different things going on.” 19-year-old Grant is now among 150 clients of Behavioral Dimensions, a St. Louis Park provid...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 27, 2026

GoFundMe to support Bonnie Pierce’s family

https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-bonnie-pierce-support-her-children-family?attribution_id=sl:3d1f1237-12bf-4de8-bb96-548143ab1334&lang=en_US&ts=1787681803&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp30-treatment-3&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=facebook The post GoFundMe to ...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 27, 2026

Honoring Harper and Fletcher 1 year after Annunciation shooting

Minneapolis is marking Annunciation Remembrance Day with a public service event and tributes honoring Harper Moyski and Fletcher Merkel, the two children killed in the 2025 church shooting. A day of service and remembrance will be held Thursday at Pearl Park from 1-5 p.m. In addi...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 25, 2026

Man sentenced to 40 years for fatal shooting at Boom Island Park

A man is facing decades in prison for his role in a fatal shooting that killed one and injured multiple others at Boom Island Park last summer. Marquez Demar Hill-Turnipseed, 24, was sentenced to 40 years (480 months) in prison after pleading guilty to one count of second-degree ...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 25, 2026

Lakes Makerie

A local fabric store owner is proving you can absolutely be both sides of the brain at once. She went from saving lives in an operating room to sparking creativity in the community by teaching people the art of sewing at Lakes Makerie . Reporter Kelli Hanson takes us inside this ...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 25, 2026

Travel Tuesday: National Park Service 110th Anniversary

This week marks a remarkable milestone as the National Park Service celebrates its 110th anniversary. Paul Coussan, vice president of government relations at the National Park Foundation joins Minnesota Live via Zoom to share the story of the national park system. Make a donation...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 25, 2026

Some vets upset over cost to get name on future Veterans Memorial in Bloomington

Some veterans are upset over a new Veterans Memorial being built in Bloomington. Those who served our nation say they shouldn’t have to pay the $350 price tag to get their name on the Veterans Memorial in Harrison Park. “I think it’s outrageous,” Veteran Richard Skinn said. “They...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 24, 2026

Coon Rapids Fill the Boot Campaign

https://filltheboot.donordrive.com/teams/22769 The post Coon Rapids Fill the Boot Campaign first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 24, 2026

St. Paul Movies in the Park

St. Paul Movies in the Park The post St. Paul Movies in the Park first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 24, 2026

Supporting leaders to make our region better for everyone

This summer we announced the 2026 Bush Fellows, a group of 30 community leaders from around the region who have been making things happen in their communities and have a plan for their Fellowship that will help them spark bigger, bolder change. We’ve been featuring the work of ea...

Sahan JournalAug 24, 2026

National Parks in the Midwest you can visit free Aug. 25

August 25th is the 110th birthday of the National Park Service and to celebrate, all parks will have free admission. Here are some of the parks around the Midwest that you can visit....

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)Aug 23, 2026

More smashed car windows found in Minneapolis after 87-car vandalism spree

More vehicles with smashed windows were found Saturday morning in Minneapolis, following a widespread vandalism spree that damaged dozens of vehicles earlier this week. A 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS crew saw about five vehicles with smashed windows near 700 E. 27th St., with damage concent...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 22, 2026

Tafoya campaign to focus on fraud, while DFL ties her to Trump

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michele Tafoya makes it clear she will make her campaign against DFL opponent Peggy Flanagan primarily about what she did or didn’t do about fraud in Minnesota. “We, of course, are going to talk about fraud, fraud and fraud,” Tafoya said in an int...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 21, 2026

Ruling pauses Gophers addition of former New Mexico kicker, who was in NFL minicamp

UPDATE: A federal appeals court on Friday temporarily halted a ruling giving thousands of athletes who left college after last season an extra year of eligibility. The latest twist at least temporarily stops Drzewiecki from joining the Gophers, who open the season on Sept. 3. Les...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 21, 2026

Park Picks: Forestville State Park

Another exciting edition of Park Picks is here on Minnesota Live, and this week the adventure takes us to the stunning landscapes of Fillmore County. Forestville State Park is the destination, offering a beautiful escape waiting to be explored. Naturalist Greg Anderson joined us ...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 21, 2026

Corn, crowds and a comeback: Twin Cities Maze returns this fall

The Twin Cities Maze will return this fall after moving to a new location in Brooklyn Park. The Twin Cities Harvest Festival and Maze will be back in October. Operations Manager Shirley Bouwman told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that they moved to 8901 101st Avenue North, a few miles away fr...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 20, 2026

Grassfield Radio Control Club

Tucked away in Brooklyn Park, the Grassfield Radio Control Club has been thrilling aviation enthusiasts and model builders since 1982, making it one of the third largest R-C clubs in the entire Upper Midwest. This Saturday, the club throws open its doors for National Model Aviati...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 20, 2026

Duluth’s Bayfront Festival Park

Duluth’s stunning Bayfront Festival Park is coming alive this weekend with a vibrant celebration of art, creativity and community. Flock Artfest promises a colorful lineup of artistic experiences for everyone to enjoy. Lucie Amundsen, communication manager at the DECC, joined Min...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 20, 2026

Family Camps

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 18, 2026

Minneapolis asks for help after 5 copper wire thefts hit street lights

Minneapolis is asking neighbors to watch for copper wire thieves after repeated street light thefts in several neighborhoods. The city said thieves have hit street lights in Minneapolis neighborhoods, including along East Minnehaha Parkway, in five cases in recent weeks. The dama...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 18, 2026

Chik-Wauk Museum in Grand Marais

The stunning Gunflint Trail stretches deep into the heart of northeastern Minnesota, and if you’ve never made it to the very end, now is the perfect time to go. Baihly Warfield from sister station in Duluth visited the Chik-Wauk Museum in Grand Marais, where an exciting new exhib...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 17, 2026

Park Picks: Temperance River State Park

Minnesota Live is venturing north to one of Cook County’s most breathtaking natural treasures this morning. Temperance River State Park is a stunning destination packed with rugged gorges, rushing waterfalls and endless outdoor adventure. Park supervisor John Palmer joined us via...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 17, 2026