President Donald Trump’s administration announced Wednesday that it is now investigating the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) over claims that transgender dolls are being used in schools. The announcement comes two days after 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS highlighted the University of Minnesota gender...
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Jefferson avoided a long-term injury after leaving Sunday’s victory early. But tight end Josh Oliver will undergo surgery for a torn bicep following the Week 3 win....
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Justin Jefferson is the focal point of the Minnesota Vikings offense, but it’s still unclear if he’ll be available for Week 4. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said Monday that Jefferson suffered an ankle sprain on Sunday in Tampa Bay. Fortunately, O’Connell said testing reveal...
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The Timberwolves enter the 2026-27 season after adding LaMelo Ball. As the players, Chris Finch and Tim Connelly discuss what’s ahead today at Target Center, follow the latest news and updates....
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The deadline for millions of people with the student loan SAVE plan is quickly approaching. Those who don’t switch by the end of September could see their bills double or even triple. Because your money matters, we’re looking into the best way to prepare financially. April Sander...
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McCarthy, the No. 10 pick in the 2024 NFL draft, started just 10 games for the Vikings. He lost the starting job this summer to Kyler Murray, whom Minnesota signed to a one-year deal this offseason....
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She’ll be at the State Theater Nov. 17-18 for no-phones, no-set list shows. Tickets go on sale this week.
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The legal market isn’t perfect. That’s why it should be regulated rather than driven back underground.
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The Minnesota Wild and local sports reporters have launched a new award honoring Jessi Pierce and her three children, who were killed in a fire in White Bear Lake earlier this year. In a press release, the team said the Jessi Pierce Media Beauty Award will be given each year to t...
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The Minnesota Twins have fired their two major-league pitching coaches and an assistant athletic trainer after another disappointing season that ended without making the playoffs. Pitching coach Pete Maki and assistant pitching coach Luis Ramirez were let go on Monday, the club a...
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The Twins finished 25th in MLB with a 4.56 ERA after ranking among the bottom 10 in each of the past three seasons.
