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Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, treated for skin cancer

NEW YORK (AP) — Singer Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and was recently treated for skin cancer, the singer shared in a statement provided to The Associated Press. “So many people have written to me, kindly wondering about my relative silence, asking how I...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 27, 2026

Belwin Conservancy in Afton

Just east of Saint Paul, Belwin Conservancy in Afton is a stunning nonprofit nature preserve stretching across 1,600 breathtaking acres of open land — and it’s home to free-roaming bison. Reporter Kristin Haubrich takes us on an unforgettable journey through this wild and beautif...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 27, 2026

Court judgments pile up against Lindell’s MyPillow

As Republican Mike Lindell campaigns for governor with backing from President Trump, his company MyPillow faces more than $25 million in creditor claims for unpaid bills....

Star TribuneJul 27, 2026

St. Louis Park best yard nomination

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KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 26, 2026

Support for the Families of MCMC Members killed in St. Paul shootin

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KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 26, 2026

Park Square Theatre’s ‘The Butler Did It’

Park Square Theatre’s ‘The Butler Did It’ The post Park Square Theatre’s ‘The Butler Did It’ first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 25, 2026

Cell tower battle may save a park, but possibly at the cost of taxpayers

A battle over a cell phone tower in one community could impact how your tax dollars are spent. Some Mendota Heights residents appear to have won their fight to keep the tower out of a local park. But at what cost? On a cool summer day, Wentworth Park was filled with kids, darting...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 24, 2026

Help needed to find 34-year-old Brooklyn Park man not seen since Monday

Authorities are asking residents to call if they know the whereabouts of a 34-year-old man who has not been seen since Monday. Jerald Dion Douglas-Hanisch was last seen Monday in the 600 block of 70th Avenue North. It is unknown what Douglas-Hanisch was last wearing when he went ...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 24, 2026

Minnesota named best state for summer road trips by WalletHub

Summer in Minnesota has many perks from its state parks, to the thousands of lakes and trails it houses. Now, Minnesota is being hailed the best state for summer road trips, according to WalletHub. The rankings take 32 key metrics into consideration to find the top road-trip dest...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 23, 2026

Park Picks: Big Bog State Recreation Area

It’s another exciting edition of Park Picks on Minnesota Live, and this week the adventure heads deep into Beltrami County to explore the wild and fascinating Big Bog State Recreation Area . Naturalist Christa Drake joins the show via Zoom to share everything you need to know abo...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 22, 2026

Ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool gets Sept. 28 trial date

WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge in the nation’s capital has set a trial date in September for a former Olympic canoe racer charged with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, the site of a troubled multimillion-dollar renovation project championed by President Dona...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 20, 2026

Minneapolis man charged for driving at 2 Washington County campground workers

A Minneapolis man is charged after he drove at two campground workers in Washington County, court documents show. According to a criminal complaint, 53-year-old Michael Fritz is facing two counts of second-degree assault and one count of fleeing a peace officer. Washington ...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 17, 2026

Northern Minnesota woman found in ditch, sparking ‘suspicious’ death investigation

Itasca County authorities announced Friday they are investigating a Deer River woman’s “suspicious” death. The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded on Thursday around 7 p.m. to a report of a woman lying in a ditch near County Road 39, near Deer River. Authori...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 17, 2026

MLB to have earliest opening day on March 24 in 2027 — if there is a season

Major League Baseball is set to have its earliest opening day next year except for international games, starting on March 24 — if there is an opening day. For the third consecutive season, the Twins will play their earliest Opening Day game ever, beginning the 2027 campaign wi...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 16, 2026

Meet Ume: Minnesota Zoo’s 1-year-old tapir ready to meet visitors

The Minnesota Zoo announced Thursday that visitors can now meet its newest animal. The zoo said Ume, a 1-year-old Malayan tapir, made her public debut at the indoor Tropics Trail. Zoo leaders said Ume was born in Tacoma, Washington, at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium before ...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 16, 2026

BMW recalls 29,000 vehicles, advises drivers to park outside

German automaker BMW is recalling three of its hybrid models over concerns about an issue with the starter that could cause it to overheat, even when the car is not running. The recall covers more than 29,000 vehicles in all....

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)Jul 15, 2026

Ash borer lottery grant in Brooklyn Park

Ash borer lottery grant in Brooklyn Park The post Ash borer lottery grant in Brooklyn Park first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 15, 2026

2026 State Park License Plate Design Contest

2026 State Park License Plate Design Contest The post 2026 State Park License Plate Design Contest first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 15, 2026

Lynx beat the Sparks 96-87 behind Kayla McBride’s 5th straight 20-point game

Kayla McBride scored 24 for her fifth straight 20-point performance, Courtney Williams added 19 points, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks 96-87 on Wednesday for their fourth straight victory. Minnesota went on a 19-3 run, scoring on 10 straight possessions, to...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 15, 2026

US expands offensive with daytime strikes against Iran

The U.S. military launched another wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday, continuing operations that resumed the previous evening. The daytime attacks marked an escalation in the campaign aimed at limiting Iran's ability to disrupt commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz....

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)Jul 15, 2026

Park Picks: Interstate State Park

It’s another exciting edition of Park Picks on Twin Cities Live, and this week the adventure takes us to Chisago County along the stunning border of Wisconsin. Interstate State Park is a one-of-a-kind gem that actually crosses state lines, making it a truly unique destination to ...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 15, 2026