Minnesota lawmakers choose leaders for a new era at the Capitol
Zack Stephenson and Erin Murphy will lead Democrats, while new faces will take over Republican caucuses from the minority.
More from The Minneapolis
View all news →
safety
Two men die after driver flees deputy, crashes into tree in St. Paul
Two men died after a driver fleeing a Ramsey County deputy crashed into a tree in St. Paul early Saturday. According to the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy tried to stop an Acura RDX just after midnight at Rose Avenue East and Burr Street North. Authorities said the driv...
schools
Live: Eagan defeats Lakeville North 1-0 to win big-school girls soccer state title
Tess Triplett scored late in the second half to give the Wildcats their first title in nine years. Up next: Wayzata and Edina meet for the Class 3A boys soccer state championship....
News
Molly says high pressure keeps us dry for the weekend
After a chilly start, light southerly winds help us warm efficiently into your Saturday afternoon with highs in the mid 50’s and a bit more cloud cover. High pressure, our Next WeatherMaker, stays in place through the weekend, keeping us dry and mild. Our next cold front ushers i...
News
Live: Gophers host undefeated No. 5 UCLA. Can they pull off the upset this time?
P.J. Fleck’s team, a week after taking then-No. 4 Indiana to overtime, gets another shot at a top-five team. Follow our updates and observations from Huntington Bank Stadium....
News
Ramstad: This St. Paul doctor opened a medical clinic. She doesn’t take insurance.
After fighting breast cancer, Dr. Michelle Chestovich opened a clinic for women at menopause. She has more time with patients and zero overhead dealing with insurers....
News
Ice cream recall upgraded to highest risk level over Listeria concerns
Gelato sold in nine states and Washington, DC, has been recalled and upgraded to the highest risk level because of Listeria contamination.
News
Kung Fu Zombies vs Southeast Asian Girl Scouts
Kung Fu Zombies vs Southeast Asian Girl Scouts The post Kung Fu Zombies vs Southeast Asian Girl Scouts first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
News
An Opera Theatre Presents opera underground: unexpected songs
An Opera Theatre Presents opera underground: unexpected songs The post An Opera Theatre Presents opera underground: unexpected songs first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News ....
government
Will tiny southern Minnesota city’s feud end after critics sweep election?
Twin Lakes will have a new mayor and council members after voters supported former city officials in Tuesday’s election.
News
What does Anthony Edwards’ knee surgery mean for his future? A surgeon weighs in.
The Timberwolves expect their star to make a full recovery, but a sports medicine expert explains why his knee could require ongoing attention throughout his career....
government
How Operation Metro Surge helped fuel Minnesota’s Democratic sweep
After the DFL’s success in the election, Republicans acknowledged they underestimated how deeply Operation Metro Surge resonated with voters across Minnesota....
government
Split tickets vanish as voters choose party alignment
On Tuesday, voters in just two of Minnesota’s 87 counties selected both Amy Klobuchar and Michele Tafoya. That differs sharply from prior years Klobuchar was on the ballot....