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Cambridge fatal crash: SUV driver dies after collision on Highway 95
Authorities are investigating a deadly crash between a van and an SUV in Cambridge Township on Wednesday.
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St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her says she intends to stay in office amid harassment investigation
Mayor says her “attempts at humor” fell short, but the allegations have raised questions about her leadership style.
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Between prices and a diarrhea-causing parasite, lettuce is causing hard times at some restaurants
It’s been a choppy year for restaurants that lean into lettuce. Lettuce prices rose sharply in the first half of 2026 due to hot weather in Arizona, where about one-third of America’s lettuce is grown. Now, restaurants are dealing with the fallout from a cyclospora outbreak linke...
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2-vehicle crash in Isanti County leaves 1 dead
One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash in Isanti County on Wednesday. At around 11:30 a.m., Isanti County officials responded to a crash between a van and SUV at Highway 95 Northeast and Vickers Street Northeast in Cambridge Township. The Minnesota State Patrol said the van...
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Minneapolis Police Department's 'FAST' unit already making impact
A new Minneapolis police unit is taking aim at non-fatal shootings in the city, and leaders say it’s already making a difference.
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MPD: Newly launched non-fatal shooting unit making a difference
Minneapolis police have a stern message: if you pull the trigger in the city, they’ll find and arrest you. That confidence stems from the newly launched Firearm Assault Shoot Team, or FAST, in March. The Minneapolis Police Department said the unit has 15 detectives, including sev...
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Highway 62 ICE agent gun incident: Victims to plead Fifth unless granted federal immunity
New details are emerging about a confrontation on Highway 62 involving an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent and another driver, as the victims stating they will invoke their Fifth Amendment rights unless they receive immunity....
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Anoka County Fair draws highest attendance in 15 years with nearly 45K guests
The Anoka County Fair just wrapped up a record-breaking year, drawing thousands of guests and making a big splash both in person and online.
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Data center developer signs deal to buy Minnesota Star Tribune’s shuttered North Loop printing plant
The 13-acre property is one of downtown Minneapolis’ last large industrial sites.
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Frozen burritos sold by Costco mislabeled, spurring public health alert
A labeling error has led the U.S. Department of Agriculture to issue a public safety alert for frozen burritos made by a popular brand and sold in Costco stores....
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Twins place Buxton on 10-day injured list
The Minnesota Twins announced Wednesday that they have placed outfielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list with right hip impingement. He left Tuesday’s win over Kansas City early with the injury. Buxton was reinstated from the injured list on July 20 after missing nine gam...
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These are the happiest industries to work in, according to new data
New data is revealing the careers with the happiest workers in America in 2026. See the list here.
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Elon Musk launches bank-like X Money, with 'X'-branded debit cards
X is taking a major step into personal finance with X Money, where users get a “X"-branded Visa debit card that they can use at ATMs, and a feature that allows them to make money transfers....
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Man sentenced to 12 years for role in drug trafficking, kidnapping in the Twin Cities
One of 11 people accused of drug trafficking and kidnapping in the Twin Cities was sentenced in federal court Tuesday. Richar Mujica was sentenced to serve 144 months (12 years) in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release. Mujica was previously facing state ch...
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Willie Nelson slams ‘water thieving’ data centers in Texas
Willie Nelson is urging residents to oppose an AI data center planned near his hometown of Abbott, Texas.
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Judge clears use of police interview in trial for man accused of murdering Tupac Shakur
A judge ruled that a 2008 interview with Duane “Keffe D" Davis can be used in his upcoming trial in August. Davis is charged with murder in rapper Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing....
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MN lawmakers confident nudification ban will survive challenge from Elon Musk's AI company
Minnesota lawmakers say they are confident that a ban on nudification technology – AI tech that allows users to make nude photos – will survive a challenge being brought by Elon Musk's company....
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Kavinsky, the electro-pop composer known for “Nightcall," found dead at his home
The French electro-pop composer behind the song “Nightcall" died at the age of 50, the Associated Press reported.
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Rain chances return Thursday night into Friday – Chris
Good Wednesday evening! It’s another warm and humid evening across Minnesota, with mostly clear skies continuing tonight. Temperatures will stay mild overnight, only falling into the mid-70s. Thursday stays hot and humid, with highs near 89 degrees. Skies will be variably cloudy ...
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Trace Adkins survived ex-wife's 'kill shot' after bullet passed through heart and lungs
Trace Adkins is going into detail about how he survived a "kill shot" from one of his ex-wives.
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Wisconsin primary 2026: Early voting opens ahead of Aug. 11 elections
Here's what you need to know as early in-person voting gets underway for Wisconsin’s primaries.
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Wisconsin Deer Hunt for Hunters with Disabilities
Wisconsin Deer Hunt for Hunters with Disabilities The post Wisconsin Deer Hunt for Hunters with Disabilities first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News ....
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French man discovers 5 dead babies hidden in boxes in his home after argument with wife: prosecutors
The man discovered remains believed to belong to five newborns hidden inside cardboard boxes in his home after his partner gave birth at home and was taken to a hospital, according to prosecutors....
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Wage Theft Report Form
Wage Theft Report Form The post Wage Theft Report Form first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
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US Postal Service unveils new series of 10 Barbie Doll stamps
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is honoring Barbie with a new series of 10 forever stamps in different careers — a registered nurse, surgeon, astronaut, firefighter, paleontologist, sign language teacher, robotics engineer, judge, soccer player, and musical artist....
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MN water system cyberattacks: Who might be behind the attacks?
The State of Minnesota is working with federal and private experts to investigate cyberattacks that have targeted water systems belonging to more than 30 communities across the state....
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Minnesota musicians land on Rolling Stone’s best anti-Trump songs list
Collaborations by Paul Metsa and Alan Sparhawk, and Belfast Cowboys and Billy Bragg, were ranked along with Springsteen’s “Streets of Minneapolis.”
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Study suggests the threat of mold-associated illnesses may be underappreciated
NEW YORK (AP) — A first-of-its-kind U.S. study suggests invasive mold infections may be an underappreciated — and potentially deadly — threat. The researchers detected about 450 cases in Atlanta-area hospitals over five years. About a third of the patients died in the hospital. T...
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People are willing to go into debt for beauty products, report shows
From premium skincare to high-end hair products, a growing number of consumers report going into debt to maintain their personal care routines.
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Watch: Great white shark jumps out of water behind surfer at California beach
A surfer had no idea a great white shark was behind him – until his brother-in-law captured the moment on video.
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Medicare Part D will end: Here’s what to know
Medicare Part D, which provides prescription drug coverage for millions of Americans through private insurance plans, will be discontinued in 2027.
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Fed holds key interest rate steady. Here's what It means for your wallet
The Federal Reserve is expected to leave the key interest rate unchanged this week despite persistent inflation and growing concerns about rising energy costs and global instability....
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Trump is set to announce a $22B makeover of Dulles airport that will eliminate the ‘people movers’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is expected Wednesday to announce a $22 billion renovation of Washington Dulles International Airport that will end the use of the widely disliked “people movers,” the mobile lounges that have been used for decades to shuttle travelers to ...
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Trump announces a $22.5 billion makeover of Dulles airport that will eliminate the ‘people movers’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a $22.5 billion renovation of Washington Dulles International Airport that will end the use of the widely disliked “people movers,” the mobile lounges that have been used for decades to shuttle travelers to and from ...
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Trump announces a $22.5B makeover of Dulles airport that will eliminate the ‘people movers’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a $22.5 billion renovation of Washington Dulles International Airport that will end the use of the widely disliked “people movers,” the mobile lounges that have been used for decades to shuttle travelers to and from ...
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Hospitals saw big increase in ER visits during worst of wildfires this month
Emergency department visits for respiratory concerns increased 28% in northeast Minnesota during a recent 10-day period in which wildfire smoke compromised air quality....