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Getaway driver in deadly Minneapolis gas station shooting pleads guilty

A 24-year-old man charged in connection to a Minneapolis murder has pleaded guilty to helping the shooter get away. Martaveis Lamier Roberts entered a guilty plea petition at his court hearing on Thursday. His sentencing is now set for Aug. 28. Roberts is charged with murder for ...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 31, 2026

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Man charged with beating mother near death acquitted due to mental illness

A Hopkins man who prosecutors say nearly beat his mother to death last fall has been acquitted of assault due to mental illness. A judge deemed that 57-year-old Nermin Mandal did not understand what he was doing was wrong, and therefore acquitted him of first-degree assault. Char...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 31, 2026

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Minnesota Bound: Loon Calling Contest

Minnesota Bound is taking viewers on a delightful trip back in time with a classic throwback episode from 1997. Ron Schara ventured up north to Ely to capture the charm and excitement of a loon calling contest. Catch the newest episode of Minnesota Bound Sunday nights at 11 on 5 ...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 31, 2026

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Matt Addington Creative

A breathtaking video captured by a Minnesota photographer has taken social media by storm, racking up nearly 40 million views on Instagram. Matt Addington joined Minnesota Live to share more about the heart-stopping moment he captured in Alaska. The post Matt Addington Creative f...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 31, 2026

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On the Road: Northland Resort

Minnesota Live is cracking open the On the Road vault to revisit one of the most delightfully quirky getaways in the state. Jason Davis took viewers up to Leech Lake back in July of 2008 to check out the legendary Paul Bunyan guest house at Northland Resort. The giant cabin has s...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 31, 2026

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Best Backyard Contest: Greenwood Garden

The Best Backyards contest wraps up with a gorgeous Greenwood garden — Debra and Emma Anderson are here to show us how they make the most of their outdoor space all year long. The post Best Backyard Contest: Greenwood Garden first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News ....

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 31, 2026

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Minnesota Mermaid Paddle Boards

Paddle boarding is one of the most beloved ways to soak up everything Minnesota’s stunning lakes have to offer. A creative high school teacher is spending her summer leading imaginative paddle board classes out on the sparkling waters of Prior Lake. Reporter Kristin Haubrich intr...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 31, 2026

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Circus Juventas

Circus Juventas is closing out the week on Minnesota Live with an electrifying visit from some incredibly talented performers. Artistic director Rachel Butler Norris joined hosts Elizabeth and Chris alongside performers Josh Kohler and Willa Swigart to showcase the magic of circu...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 31, 2026

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A discarded SpaceX rocket is on a high-speed collision course with the moon

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A drifting SpaceX rocket is on a collision course with the moon after launching a pair of lunar landers more than a year ago. The rocket’s upper stage will unintentionally slam into the moon on Wednesday, carving out a crater and sending up a plume of ...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 31, 2026

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Gen X remembers when Lollapalooza changed everything

Thirty-five years after the groundbreaking festival landed at St. Paul’s Harriet Island, Minnesotans recall the day alternative rock stepped into the mainstream....

Star TribuneJul 31, 2026

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Twins add reliever in trade with Mets, reports say

The MLB trade deadline is still over three days away but the Minnesota Twins aren’t waiting until the last minute. Days after saying they intend to be buyers at the deadline, the Twins acquired left-handed reliever A.J. Minter in a trade with the New York Mets, according to multi...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 31, 2026

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Ken Barlow is forecasting a damp Friday–but a great weekend on the way

Good Friday morning! Showers will slowly taper off later this afternoon and while there may be a pop-up shower this afternoon—most of the late afternoon and evening will be dry. Very beneficial rain has been falling through the night and many of us will end up with at least 1” of...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 31, 2026

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Minnesota Vikings Training Camp

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KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 31, 2026

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Rechargeable Hand Warmer Recall

Rechargeable Hand Warmer Recall The post Rechargeable Hand Warmer Recall first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 31, 2026

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Anthropic says its AI models hacked 3 organizations during testing

Anthropic said its artificial intelligence models hacked into three other organizations during testing, just days after ChatGPT maker OpenAI raised concerns over AI controls after it disclosed its rogue models hacked another company. Anthropic, the San Francisco-based AI company ...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 31, 2026

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Teenager dies in collision with dump truck in Elk River

A teenager is dead after colliding with a dump truck in Elk River on Wednesday morning. Minnesota State Patrol said that just after 6 a.m., a Mitsubishi Lancer was going south on Highway 169 and a Sterling dump truck was going north. The dump truck was in the left-turn lane to go...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 31, 2026

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Meadows on Fairview in Wyoming, MN, closing Transitional Care Unit in September

The Transitional Care Unit at Meadows on Fairview in Wyoming, Minn., is scheduled to close on Sept. 1 to make way for new renovations. According to Ebenezer, the management company that operates the assisted living facility, the unit’s closure is part of a strategic repositioning...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 31, 2026

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Pearson’s Candy Company closing St. Paul manufacturing plant, laying off 80 employees

A company that has been operating in the Twin Cities for over 100 years is closing its doors later this year. Pearson’s Candy Company notified the State Rapid Response Team on Thursday that it will permanently close its St. Paul manufacturing plant and lay off about 80 employees....

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 31, 2026

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Collier, Miles, Williams help Lynx beat Tempo 104-72 for 9th consecutive win

TORONTO (AP) — Napheesa Collier, Olivia Miles and Courtney Williams each scored 16 points and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Toronto Tempo 104-72 on Thursday night for their ninth straight victory. Kayla McBride added 13 points, Dorka Juhasz had 12 and Natasha Howard finished with n...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 31, 2026

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5 questions on 5 issues: Mike Lindell, Republican candidate for governor

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is continuing a series of one-on-one interviews with statewide candidates for governor and U.S. Senate focused on key issues voters tell us are important to them. RELATED: 5 questions on 5 issues: Kendall Qualls, Republican candidate for governor | 5 questions o...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 30, 2026