A Hennepin County judge on Tuesday sentenced Marisa Simonetti to jail time and probation after she was convicted of harassment and domestic assault for throwing a tarantula at her house mate in 2024.
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The tests are part of a siren upgrade that will give the county more precise control over where sirens sound in an emergency.
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board: Minneapolis beaches The post Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board: Minneapolis beaches first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
Minnesota cities are starting Fourth of July fireworks this week with shows planned across the Twin Cities area for the holiday weekend. Shows begin Wednesday as communities mark the nation’s 250th anniversary. Here is a list of over 20 fireworks events near the Twin Cities by county. Anoka...
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Gopher Men’s Hoops Practice 6-30 Niko Medved is entering his second season as the head coach of the G...
The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office is suspending its Conviction Review Unit (CRU) after losing federal grant funding, with Attorney General Keith Ellison expressing disappointment over the decision.
The Minnesota Wild don’t have much cap space to make a big free agency splash this summer, but the team did add a veteran goalie on Day 1 of the carousel. Veteran Calvin Pickard, who spent last season with the Edmonton Oilers, is joining the Wild on a one-year, $1 million deal, the team announ...
Zuccarello was Kirill Kaprizov’s wingman in Minnesota, but now heads to the West Coast and his fourth NHL team.
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that shut down a busy stretch of westbound Interstate 94 in Minneapolis early Wednesday morning.
The FBI believes three ransom notes connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie are fake, according to a report from Reuters.
Data centers have been top of mind for many Minnesotans lately, with new local debates seemingly popping up every week. While some cities have implemented moratoriums on new data center developments, some are already active. With the heat wave across the region this week, 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS ...
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A Hennepin County judge on Tuesday sentenced Marisa Simonetti to jail time and probation after she was convicted of harassment and domestic assault for throwing a tarantula at her house mate in 2024.
The Justice Department has ordered federal prosecutors to prioritize “birth tourism” cases, signaling a quiet demur to the Supreme Court’s decision.
Thousands are expected for the “Red, White and Boom” fireworks celebration. Officials say visitors will see a heavy law enforcement presence after violence marred past holidays.
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday afternoon and unfurled a banner.
A Fairmont man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he sexually assaulted a woman over several years and threatened both her and a child.
Although it’s not the first synthetic cell ever created, SpudCell is the first to complete a full life cycle — from birth to division into next-generation cells — after having been created from the “bottom up” using laboratory chemicals
Although it’s not the first synthetic cell ever created, SpudCell is the first to complete a full life cycle — from birth to division into next-generation cells — after having been created from the “bottom up” using laboratory chemicals
Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about ''the power of love'' at midday Wednesday, before starting to descend, embracing, taking selfies and ultimately being arrested.
The Kroger Co. announced Wednesday it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Giant Eagle, a move that will expand the retail giant’s footprint across five states in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.
As Twin Cities communities plan Fourth of July festivities, law enforcement officials are focusing on safety and strict enforcement policies this year.
An Eagan, Minnesota claw machine arcade is asking for the public's help after two people reportedly broke into the store and stole rare Pokémon cards worth an estimated $25,000 to $30,000.
The Minnesota Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case questioning whether the state can regulate private backyard pools the same way it can regulate public swimming facilities if they are rented out through online platforms. The legal showdown of Hittner v. Minnesota Department of Health, a la...
A child died at a campground water park in northwestern Wisconsin on Tuesday night. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, emergency crews responded around 8:15 p.m. to a report of a 9-year-old drowning at Campfire Cove Aqua Park, near Balsam Lake. First responders found the child a...
Look for Skies to become Partly Cloudy in the Twin Cities around Noon and it will be Muggy with dew points in the 60s and highs in the mid 80s and Southwest Winds at 5 to 15 mph. T-Storms will rapidly fire up south of the Minnesota River around 6 p.m. and just graze the south Metro Counties of S...
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Highlights for July 2-8 include Bob Dylan, Alex Warren, Dirty Knobs, Father John Misty, Ziggy Marley, Wynonna Judd and Taste of Minnesota.
Medicare GLP-1 Bridge: What to know The post Medicare GLP-1 Bridge: What to know first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
As Fourth of July festivities approach, community leaders with Annunciation Church and School, and Minneapolis are reminding neighbors to be mindful of how fireworks can affect those still healing from last summer.
One St. Paul resident saved $1,000 over six months on the Time of Day rate, which charges different prices during off-peak and on-peak hours.
Demonstrators gathered at the federal courthouse in Minneapolis on Wednesday to rally around 15 protesters who are accused of harassing federal immigration agents in Minnesota earlier this year. All 15 defendants are charged with conspiracy to impede or injure a federal officer, while others a...
The holiday travel rush is underway as millions of people are expected to travel for America’s 250th birthday. AAA projects more than 72 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, July 5, for Fourth of July festivities. Minnesota travelers ...
Minnesota schools are now required to begin setting up anonymous threat reporting systems, aiming to make it easier for students and staff to share safety concerns.
“Minnesota Mike” appears to have played his last game in the Timberwolves uniform. KSTP Sports confirmed Wednesday that soon-to-be 39-year-old guard Mike Conley agreed to sign with the Boston Celtics on a one-year, veteran minimum deal. Conley’s departure will leave a big leadership void on...
The top team in the WNBA is getting close to getting its star player back. The Minnesota Lynx announced Wednesday that Napheesa Collier has returned to “team practice activities,” a big step in her rehabilitation. Collier had surgery on both of her ankles during the offseason, which has sid...
President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Tuesday shows, locking in profits while his investors were socked with losses.
A welfare check at a Buckhead home spiraled into a homicide investigation Tuesday afternoon after police discovered a woman dead and detained her barricaded son following a forced entry.
A New York woman has been charged with attempting to support the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches this Saturday, most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open, though consumers should prepare for select closures and modified holiday hours.
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