A man found guilty of 27 criminal sexual conduct charges has been sentenced to over 100 years in prison. According to the Office of Minnesota’s Attorney General, Jacory Dante McCalpin was sentenced to 1,276 months (106.33 years) in prison for multiple sexual assaults that took place from July ...
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Karen Clark, Minnesota’s first openly lesbian legislative member, who served in Minnesota’s House for 38 years, has died. Clark’s death was announced by the Minnesota House of Representatives, which disclosed she passed away Tuesday after a “brief illness” at 80 years old. Courtesy: Minneso...
On Monday, a federal judge sided with Attorney General Keith Ellison and other states to block the changes to federal funding.
Former House Representative Karen Clark, who made history in the state for her activism and being the first openly gay legislator, died on Tuesday at the age of 80.
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
Minneapolis is making it easier for cyclists to navigate the city with a newly updated interactive bikeway map.
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Michael Byrne, an actor known for his work in “Harry Potter," “Braveheart" and “Indiana Jones," has died, according to reports. He was 82.
A man found guilty of 27 criminal sexual conduct charges has been sentenced to over 100 years in prison. According to the Office of Minnesota’s Attorney General, Jacory Dante McCalpin was sentenced to 1,276 months (106.33 years) in prison for multiple sexual assaults that took place from July ...
Some Minneapolis beaches are closing temporarily due to E. coli being found in the water.
A source tells KSTP’s Darren ‘Doogie’ Wolfson that the Wolves are re-signing guard Bones Hyland to a 1-year veteran minimum contract. Hyland seems to have found a home in Minnesota after joining the team at the end of the 2024-2025 season. He then re-signed for the minimum last offseason. He w...
A crash in Ham Lake on Monday afternoon left four people injured, one of whom was a juvenile driver who was airlifted to the hospital. At about 3:36 p.m., multiple agencies responded to Crosstown Boulevard Northeast and Vickers Street Northeast for a two-vehicle crash, according to the Anoka C...
U.S. customs officers are being celebrated for saving the life of a toddler who was suffering a seizure at a Baltimore airport and started choking.
The 3M Open is about a month away as some of the best PGA Tour pros will come to TPC Twin Cities in Blaine. For now, that includes the No. 1 player in the world, Scottie Scheffler.
An investigation reveals that technology from U.S. organizations is being used to fuel a revolution in the scam industry, playing a key role in global fraud.
A South St. Paul man will spend nearly a decade in prison for shooting into a Minneapolis clothing store, wounding one person. Valentino John Gaudalupe Salinas-Avery, 19, was sentenced Monday to 117 months (just under 10 years) at the St. Cloud Correctional Facility, with credit for 292 days s...
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The Minnesota Wild are keeping Bobby Brink around next season after signing him to a one-year extension for $2.75 million, according to the club on Tuesday. The 24-year-old recorded 30 points (15-15=30), three power-play goals and 104 shots on goal across 68 games last season between his time ...
Delano’s Fourth of July celebration turns the small Minnesota town into a major holiday destination each summer. For most of the year, Delano is described as a small, quiet town. Residents say that changes for a few days every July when the community becomes the focus of its annual Fourth of J...
The Supreme Court’s decision on transgender athletes could have ripple effects in Minnesota, even though the state’s rules aren’t directly impacted right now.
A one-of-a-kind Ferris wheel that once defined the Betty Danger’s experience is now available for purchase, offering a unique opportunity for a new owner.
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Brink could have tested free agency after the Wild didn’t make him a qualifying offer.
A technical issue knocked Channel 5, KSTP-TV and some other local channels off the air late Tuesday afternoon. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is working to fix the issue as quickly as possible. However, in the meantime, some viewers who watch over-the-air may not see 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS, but you can still wa...
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Independence Day weekend is here, and Minnesota is going all out with fireworks, festivals, farmers markets, and a massive sci-fi convention taking over the Twin Cities.
Over 100 Minnesota National Guard members are on a voluntary deployment to Washington, D.C. to help with celebrations taking place later next month. Air Force Maj. Nathan Wallin, Deputy State Public Affairs Officer of the Minnesota National Guard, told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that 107 soldiers from ...
A woman found dead in her Maplewood apartment has led to the arrest of her teenage daughter, who has since been charged with murder in connection to her death.
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Police say a teenage girl has been arrested and charged after a 43-year-old woman was found beaten to death last week at an apartment in Maplewood. Maplewood police officers found Georgina Lee Monk dead Friday morning while performing a welfare check at an apartment complex on the 1800 block o...
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Five companies are accused of conspiring to drive up the price of eggs, the Justice Department announced on Tuesday.
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Paris Deputy Mayor Audrey Pulvar released a lengthy statement blaming the United States for the deadly heat wave over France this past week.
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Authorities say a man has been arrested after a woman and her young son were attacked on a trail in remote Wisconsin during an alleged kidnapping attempt.
From new crime and threat reporting requirements in schools, to anti-fraud efforts, state lawmakers approved a wide range of new laws that will go into effect this summer. Here's what you need to know:
President Donald Trump didn't get what he wanted in some of the biggest Supreme Court cases this year: tariffs, birthright citizenship and the attempted firing of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook.
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