Good Thursday morning! Today is going to be one of the nicest days we’ve seen in a while here in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Morning clouds will hang on for a few hours to start today. Sunshine will mix with the clouds and lower humidity today. The combination of the sun and “normal” July temp...
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A stretch of I-90 in southern Minnesota reopened Thursday after overnight flooding, but high water is still causing problems in Mower County. Austin police confirmed Thursday morning that roads, including I-90, reopened after an additional four-to-six inches of rain overwhelmed part of the int...
Parts of Austin, Minn. saw five inches of rain during Wednesday's storms.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty on Thursday to deliberately damaging the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a politically charged case that his defense attorneys and other Trump administration critics have derided as an abuse of prosecutorial po...
A recorded interview with the roommate of the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk could be played in court Thursday as the preliminary hearing to determine whether Tyler Robinson will stand trial enters its final days.
United States military forces launched a new round of strikes against Iran on Thursday, with Iran responding by targeting U.S. allies in the region.
Make room for these 36 new dishes – don’t worry, the pickle trend is still going strong – and 9 new vendors, including Saturday Dumpling Co.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dipped slightly last week as layoffs in the U.S. remain historically low. U.S. applications for jobless aid in the week ending July 4 ticked down by 2,000 to 215,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday. Analysts survey...
If yard work already feels like a workout, the last thing you need is a gas-powered tool that fights back. Consumer Reports says battery-powered tools are quieter, lower maintenance and many now go toe-to-toe with gas models in performance tests. Paul Hope from Consumer Reports breaks down the be...
July is the perfect time to get your hands dirty and still enjoy a bountiful fall harvest right from your own backyard. The University of Minnesota Extension shares that cold-tolerant vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, kale and spinach not only survive a light frost but actually taste better ...
Tucked along the shimmering shores of Crystal Bay on Lake Minnetonka sits one of Minnesota’s most breathtaking hidden treasures. Noerenberg Gardens is widely celebrated as one of the finest formal gardens in the state. Kristin Haubrich takes us on a beautiful tour of this stunning lakeside gem. ...
Nestled on the serene campus of Normandale Community College in Bloomington is a hidden gem called the Normandale Japanese Garden. Reporter Kristin Haubrich paid a visit to this tranquil and beautiful escape to share a closer look at what makes it so special. The post Normandale Japanese Gard...
A thriving garden can be a beautiful thing, but pesky invaders like rabbits, squirrels and moths can quickly turn all that hard work into a frustrating battle. University of Minnesota Extension horticulture educator Laura Irish Hanson stopped by to share her expert tips on keeping those unwanted ...
Minnesota Live is celebrating all things green and growing with a special In the Garden show. Twin Cities Live host Elizabeth Ries opened up her own backyard garden for a lush behind-the-scenes look at what she’s been tending this summer. Minnesota Live photographer Bill Middeke stopped by to cap...
Minnesota Live is blooming with beauty today as the show heads out into one of the most breathtaking gardens in the entire state. Meg joins us live from the stunning University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska to take us through all there is to see and explore. The post University o...
Good Thursday morning! Today is going to be one of the nicest days we’ve seen in a while here in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Morning clouds will hang on for a few hours to start today. Sunshine will mix with the clouds and lower humidity today. The combination of the sun and “normal” July temp...
The Minnesota State Fair announced there will be nine new food vendors serving up food and drinks to fairgoers in 2026.
The first Freedom Fuel gas station has opened in Philadelphia as part of a White House‑backed effort to offer drivers discounted gasoline.
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2026 New State Fair Foods List The post 2026 New State Fair Foods List first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
From a 7 year old in pajamas to a multiple record holder, anglers reveal how they reeled in the big ones.
The British manufacturer aims to double its production of the generators used to backup computer systems, hospitals and airports.
Many people say they want assimilation, yet choose segregation through charter schools. Trump’s latest attack on Somali children shows this hypocrisy in the culture war.
Bethenny Frankel is ready to turbo charge dpHUE.
Global music superstar Bonnie Tyler, famous for her hits "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," has died. She was 75.
Thursday weather: Partly cloudy with warm temperatures The post Thursday weather: Partly cloudy with warm temperatures first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
Legislative candidates are having to answer for a government fraud crisis during Gov. Tim Walz’s tenure, even as they seek to make the election a referendum on the Trump administration.
The Netflix version is more accurate. It’s also kind of a drag.
The Wolves’ new point guard has become one of the NBA’s biggest off-court personalities, helping fuel the rise of “6-7” as a viral sensation.
Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star whose 1983 chart-topping power ballad “Total Eclipse of the Heart” enchanted succeeding generations with its bombastic charms during solar and lunar eclipses, has died. She was 75. Tyler died unexpectedly in a hospital in Portugal...
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Reeve surpassed former Sun and Mystics coach Mike Thibault with her 380th regular-season victory Wednesday in Connecticut.
A legal battle is taking shape in Eagan after the city’s decision to pause new data center development sparked a lawsuit and raised questions about local authority over electricity regulation.
Community members gathered in south Minneapolis to demand changes to immigration enforcement and show support for local immigrant-owned businesses.
A vacant house fire in Minneapolis left two firefighters with injuries on Wednesday night. The Minneapolis Fire Department says that at around 7:30 p.m., crews responded to the 2600 block of Fourth Street North and found flames coming from the back of the second floor and the roof of a boarded...
The Twins have a four-game win streak and have won seven of their last eight series. They walked off Cleveland Wednesday night, winning 6-5. Outfielder Alan Roden delivered the game-winning hit on a 3-2 pitch with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning in his season debut. Roden finished 2...
A Minneapolis firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion and another was treated for a minor burn after both responded to a fire at a vacant home in north Minneapolis.
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