Minnesota’s wildfire season is changing. The Boundary Waters fires show how.
Summer wildfires, once rare in Minnesota, have increased tenfold since the 1990s as flash droughts and extreme heat reshape the state’s fire season.
Summer wildfires, once rare in Minnesota, have increased tenfold since the 1990s as flash droughts and extreme heat reshape the state’s fire season.
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Lindell, the MyPillow creator, has been an ardent backer of the president over the years.
Water Tower Wednesday is back on Minnesota Live, and this week the spotlight shines on the charming small town of Wood Lake in Yellow Medicine County. The post Water Tower Wednesday: Wood Lake first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
Minnesota Live is buzzing with sweet excitement today as the show shines a spotlight on one of the state’s most golden and delicious natural treasures. Minnesota is a powerhouse honey producer, and there’s so much to discover about what goes into every jar. Rachel Wandrei from Minnesota Grown and...
Summer herb gardens are bursting with fresh flavors right now, and Twin Cities Live is making the most of every leaf and vine. Elizabeth Ries stopped by with a vibrant, garden-fresh pasta dish built around ripe tomatoes and fragrant basil that tastes like a getaway to the Italian coast. Follow he...
Minnesota Live has launched an exciting new weekly segment called KidCast, a heartwarming partnership with Children’s Minnesota where young guests join meteorologist Ken Barlow to deliver the forecast. Today’s special KidCaster is the remarkable Clara Carlin, a 10-year-old who has been part of th...
Minnesota is home to some truly remarkable history, and one of its most treasured landmarks sits right in the charming city of Saint Peter. Joe Mazan takes us inside the historic Church of Saint Peter, the oldest house of worship in the entire state, as our So Minnesota week continues on Minnesot...
It’s another exciting edition of Park Picks on Twin Cities Live, and this week the adventure takes us to Chisago County along the stunning border of Wisconsin. Interstate State Park is a one-of-a-kind gem that actually crosses state lines, making it a truly unique destination to explore. Naturali...
President Donald Trump has endorsed MyPillow founder Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor, praising him as “one of America’s greatest and most hard working Patriots” and giving formal backing to a fellow election denier a day before the Republican president delivers a national address he says will...
President Donald Trump says Immigration and Customs Enforcement should continue traffic stops after recent fatal shootings, seeming to contradict a new policy to halt them.
A maroon air quality alert remains in place over the Arrowhead region of the state while an excessive heat warning is in effect elsewhere.
Another hot day is ahead Wednesday as the heat wave continues and wildfire smoke affects air quality across parts of Minnesota.
The Rock Hall of Famers couldn’t be more disparate, but fans were rewarded at the new Shakopee amphitheater.
Good Wednesday morning! *MINNESOTA’S WEATHER AUTHORITY HAS ISSUED AN ALERT DAY FROM TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY* *AIR QUALITY ALERT ALSO IN EFFECT FOR POSSIBLE SMOKY SKIES LATER TODAY AND THURSDAY* The heatwave, which started on Saturday when we first hit 90 degrees, will continue today and for...
Summer wildfires, once rare in Minnesota, have increased tenfold since the 1990s as flash droughts and extreme heat reshape the state’s fire season.
State officials said the exchange signaled a return to normal communications between the feds and Minnesota.
Sen. Ron Latz’s first serious primary in decades, against former St. Louis Park City Council member Lynette Dumalag, reflects the competing visions shaping the Democratic Party.
Tips and answers to FAQs on what you can and can’t bring to the three-day rock fest this weekend on Harriet Island in St. Paul.
Minnesota regulators are accepting public comments on a proposed nickel mine northeast of Mille Lacs Lake that has drawn opposition from tribes and environmentalists. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting comments on the Tamarack Mine until Sept. 14. It’s the first t...
The Timberwolves have plenty of star power with Ball and Edwards sharing a backcourt. Can they put it all together and win a championship?
The Terrace is scheduled to lose federal funding because of repeated citations for safety and infection control problems, and is at risk for closure without a state takeover.
Top senior prospects Blake Betton and Nehemiah Ombati are joined by potential impact transfers this summer, making the Sabers a team to watch in Class 6A.
Subaru issues recall for more than 500K SUVs The post Subaru issues recall for more than 500K SUVs first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is expected to engulf large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week, exposing millions of people to dangerous air pollution. Minnesota officials issued an air quality alert from Tuesday through Friday for areas in...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. reimposed a naval blockade on Iran and intensified its airstrike campaign Wednesday in retaliation for Tehran’s attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The American strikes hit an Iranian army barracks, killed at least seven troops...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. reimposed a naval blockade on Iran and intensified its airstrike campaign early Wednesday in retaliation for Tehran’s attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The American strikes hit an Iranian army barracks, killed at least seven ...
The Minnesota Department of Revenue announced that four people are being charged with multiple crimes for allegedly failing to pay taxes for years. According to the department, the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office has charged the following people for felony tax crimes: Ali Farah Egal: sev...
Thousands of young soccer players and fans are braving scorching temperatures at the Target USA Cup in Blaine, where organizers are working to keep everyone safe.
A Minnesota man’s fight to stay in the United States has become a matter of life and death as he faces deportation to Laos.
A meeting has been set between community members and Ramsey County officials to discuss Somali gang violence. During a recording of ‘Live on Patrol’ last week, Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher talked about violence over the Fourth of July weekend, saying that some of the community is in deni...
Wildfires have spread across thousands of acres in Superior National Forest, forcing the closure of the BWCAW and evacuations in some nearby areas.
High temperatures across the state dropped from Monday but remained dangerously hot Tuesday.
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Minnesota is set to receive a major payout after a massive genetic data breach involving 23andMe affected thousands of residents.
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Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified on Capitol Hill Tuesday, requesting a major security funding boost in the first Supreme Court testimony in 7 years.
For the fourth time in two to three years, the St. Paul Parks Conservancy says that new saplings on Shepard Road have been vandalized. Ten trees were recently destroyed on July 4. The St. Paul Parks Conservancy president said, “We are mystified as to why the new saplings on this stretch of ...
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has been completely drained as crew members initiate another round of repairs following months of persistent complications at the iconic National Mall landmark.
One U.K.-based Aldi grocery store has removed its Argentinian wine from store shelves in solidarity with England ahead of Wednesday's FIFA World Cup Match.
Minnesota’s Weather Authority has issued Alerts for the combination of high heat, humidity, and wildfire smoke through the end of the week. HEAT: Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect through Thursday night as our stretch of 90-degree heat continues. We are now in the middle of the longest st...
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