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More than 167,000 pounds of beef, pork, and goat meat recalled
The USDA announced the recall of 167,639 lbs. of meat products on Tuesday, after surveillance activities by its Food Safety and Inspection Service discovered the issue....
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‘No one is safe’: Minneapolis families demand answers after federal agent shootings
The emotional toll of Operation Metro Surge played out on Capitol Hill Tuesday as the loved ones of two Minneapolis residents killed by federal agents took their grief and their demands directly to Congress....
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Lynx starters struggle in blowout at Fever, still clinch 1-seed w/ Golden State loss
Caitlin Clark had 27 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and Kelsey Mitchell added 20 points to her WNBA single-season scoring record as the Indiana Fever beat the Minnesota Lynx 96-77 on Tuesday night. Indiana kept alive its faint hopes of earning the No. 4 seed in the play...
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Things to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (Sept. 25–27)
Whether you're into vintage cars, jazz-age cocktails, or community block parties, this weekend has something for every kind of Minnesotan.
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GoFundMe for Alexis Quintanilla Deras
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Minneapolis gang member caught admitting to 2025 slaying on jailhouse calls: Charges
An alleged member of the Native Mob is now charged in a 2025 slaying in Minneapolis after police say DNA and jailhouse calls he made have linked him to the murder....
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Texas Rangers execute search warrants in Camp Mystic deadly flood probe
In a significant development in the investigation into the deadly flooding at Camp Mystic, FOX 4 has learned a judge signed search warrants as part of a criminal investigation into the camp and its leaders....
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Dakota County board pushes forward with 18.5% tax increase: 'This is painful'
The Dakota County board pushed forward on Tuesday with a resolution that set the county's maximum property tax increase for 2027 at 18.5% despite protests by some commissioners....
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Driver sentenced to 4 years in prison for fatal 100 mph crash in Ramsey County
A St. Paul man accused of driving over 100 mph before crashing into another vehicle and killing its driver will be in prison for four years. Paw Moo Htoo, 32, recieved a 48-month sentence (4 years) after pleading guilty to criminal vehicular homicide while under the influence of ...
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Former Stillwater Middle School employee accused of stealing over $90K from ‘sunshine fund’
A former Stillwater Middle School employee faces 12 theft charges for allegedly stealing $90,000 from the school’s “sunshine fund.” Danielle Elaine Heller, 40, is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from Stillwater Middle School (SMS) dating back as far as 2018 and as recent...
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Northeast Minneapolis residents fear winter freeze as water line work drags on
A Minneapolis neighborhood has spent the summer navigating, what one resident calls, construction chaos — and now residents are anxiously watching the calendar as temperatures start to drop....
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Brief lockdown at school in Blaine due to suspect in the area
On Tuesday afternoon, students who were outside at Westwood Intermediate and Middle School were brought into the building, and the doors were secured at the request of law enforcement. Blaine police said that a man they were trying to arrest rode away from them on a bicycle and t...
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Vikings bring back veteran punter Johnny Hekker amid Brett Thorson’s hamstring injury
The Minnesota Vikings have turned to a familiar face at punter, signing veteran Johnny Hekker to the practice squad as regular punter Brett Thorson deals with a hamstring injury. The club also added veteran running back Jaret Patterson to the practice squad as part of a series of...
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Austin ICE shooting: APD releases body cam footage, cellphone video
Austin police are sharing more information and videos from their response to Sunday's ICE shooting in North Austin.
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Lakeville North, South high schools evacuated after threats of guns, explosives
Police are investigating anonymous threats involving Lakeville North and Lakeville South high schools Tuesday, prompting lockdown and evacuation at the schools....
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Metro Surge killings in Minneapolis spotlighted in Washington hearing
Renee Good’s mother, who said she voted for President Trump, appeared at the proceeding, along with the Minneapolis resident who filmed the killing of Alex Pretti. It was not an official hearing....
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Affidavit IDs 2 men killed, another wounded by gunfire in Willmar park
The shooting occurred Monday night, according to police, who have yet to make any arrests.
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Investigation underway after inmate found dead in Stearns County Jail
State officials are investigating after an inmate was found dead in his cell at Stearns County Jail earlier this month. On Sept. 12 at about 3:49 p.m., staff at Stearns County Jail were conducting well-being checks and found an inmate having a medical emergency in his cell. The i...
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New study offers possible explanation for ‘mommy brain’ during pregnancy
Scientists may have found a biological explanation for "pregnancy brain." Here's what to know.
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Walz accepts blame for fraud but says it shouldn’t define his legacy
In a candid exit interview, Walz conceded that fraud “tainted” his record but said his accomplishments will endure.
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Ole Miss confirms 2 students died after bodies found near kratom packages
The University of Mississippi has confirmed the deaths of two Ole Miss students as local law enforcement offers an update on its investigation into how two college-aged students who were found near packaged kratom died....
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KSTP plans primetime televised debates ahead of election
This election season, 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is committed to letting you hear from the candidates. Next Friday, Oct. 2, 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS will host primetime statewide debates focused on the races for Governor, Senate, and Attorney General. Invitations were sent out after the primarie...
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CVS agrees to $20.5M class action settlement: Here’s who qualifies for a payment
Some CVS customers could be entitled to some money after the pharmacy company reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit.
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Colleges compete for students as enrollment cliff looms
A battle is brewing among many colleges for the next freshman class. “They’re doing things to kind of wave their arms and say to kids like, ‘Look over here, look over here,’” said Cozy Wittman, a financial aid educator with College Inside Track . Between decades of falling birthr...
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Live: Gov. Tim Walz says ‘I should have done more’ on fraud oversight
The governor reflected on his leadership at the North Star Summit, the Minnesota Star Tribune’s second ideas festival.
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Enjoy the sunshine before rain returns – Chris
Good Tuesday evening! What a difference a day makes. After the recent stretch of clouds and gloomy weather, we’re finally enjoying sunshine and much more pleasant conditions across Minnesota. Tonight stays mostly clear and chilly, with temperatures falling into the upper 40s. Wed...
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New Wolves, Lynx owners to seek public assistance for new arena
CEO Matt Caldwell said at the Minnesota Star Tribune’s North Star Summit that the professional basketball franchises would like to stay in downtown Minneapolis....
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Little Canada fatal hit-and-run: Accused driver went to McDonald's after incident
A Little Canada man is charged with criminal vehicular homicide after police say he hit and killed a pedestrian — then drove to a McDonald's drive-thru before returning home....
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Luther Seminary sells St. Paul campus, plans move to downtown Minneapolis in summer 2027
Luther Seminary has sold its historic Upper Campus in St. Paul’s St. Anthony Park neighborhood and is planning to relocate to a new downtown Minneapolis location next summer. The St. Paul property was purchased by Valerian Como LLC, but the school will continue its educational pu...
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Frozen pasta sold at Walmart recalled over listeria fears
The maker of frozen pasta sold nationwide under Walmart’s bettergoods brand has issued a recall after state agencies on opposite ends of the U.S. found that some bags may contain listeria bacteria....
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Fast-food rivalry: Cops arrest 2 Wendys' employees for breaking into a McDonald's employee's car
Two Metro Atlanta Wendy's employees were arrested after allegedly breaking into a rival fast-food worker's car in a McDonald's parking lot.
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Renee Good’s family members testify about her death before Congress
The mother and brother of Renee Good testified before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations on Tuesday afternoon. Their testimony is a part of a public forum on the killings of Ruben Ray Martinez, Renée Nico...
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Former Stillwater school secretary accused of stealing $90K from staff fund
A former Stillwater Middle School employee is facing a dozen felony charges for allegedly taking more than $90,000 from a school staff fund over several years....
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Stillwater alum Drew Gilbert’s homer and 2-run single lead Giants past Twins 5-2 to end 3-game losing streak
Stillwater high school graduate Drew Gilbert homered and hit a two-run single, leading the San Francisco Giants past the Minnesota Twins 5-2 on Monday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Brett Harris singled in a pair of runs for San Francisco in the first inning and Gilber...
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‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer ‘Clavicular’ charged with rape in Massachusetts
Social media influencer "Clavicular" has been charged in Massachusetts with allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl.
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Judge strikes down a Trump policy barring some immigrants from Head Start preschools
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge in Rhode Island has struck down a Trump administration directive that would have barred some immigrants from accessing certain federal programs, including Head Start preschools , community health clinics and adult education initiatives. U.S. Dist...
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Molly says to expect more sunshine and less wind for your Tuesday
After a somewhat gloomy and wet stretch of weather, we clear out most of the cloud cover out, leaving us with dominant sunshine for your Tuesday afternoon. High pressure to the northeast serves as our Next WeatherMaker, keeping us dry and mild today and tomorrow with highs in the...
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MPS parent: The cost of closing Minneapolis schools
Public classrooms are not just where students learn facts. It’s where they learn to be citizens.
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Lindsay Clancy attorney wants holdout juror investigated
A lawyer for Lindsay Clancy is asking a judge to probe the lone holdout juror whose refusal to acquit Clancy led to a mistrial in the murder case involving the deaths of her three children....
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Man charged in shooting outside Blaine gun shop
A man charged in connection with a shooting that wounded one person outside a Blaine gun shop had rented a shooting lane prior to the assault, a criminal complaint states. D’Marco Shane Buckney Jr., 20, of Minneapolis, faces counts of second-degree attempted murder and second-deg...
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Alcohol suspected in semi rollover crash in northern Minnesota
The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says investigators believe alcohol contributed to a rollover crash involving a semi tractor-trailer that was transporting large railroad ties late on Monday night in Embarrass Township. Courtesy: St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. Courtesy: S...
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Major Wendy's franchisee files for bankruptcy
One of the largest Wendy’s franchisees in the U.S. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following a high-stakes dispute with the fast-food chain's corporate parent....