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Fatal 3-car crash in Grant County Sunday
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal three-vehicle crash near Elbow Lake in Grant County Sunday morning.
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Ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool gets Sept. 28 trial date
WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge in the nation’s capital has set a trial date in September for a former Olympic canoe racer charged with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, the site of a troubled multimillion-dollar renovation project championed by President Dona...
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Semi carrying 800 turkeys overturns on Highway 47 in Dakota County
A semi carrying abut 800 turkeys overturned on Highway 47 in Dakota County, according to the sheriff’s office. Officials on scene say that Highway 47 will remain closed on Monday morning for several hours. The semi was heading southbound when it overturned at 265th Street n...
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Incendiary device erupts outside New York federal building. FBI says person in custody
NEW YORK (AP) — An incendiary device was deployed Monday morning outside a New York federal building and officials have taken a person into custody, the FBI said. The FBI New York Joint Terrorism Task Force was investigating the deployment that happened outside of 26 Federal Plaz...
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Person in custody after starting fire outside New York federal building, FBI says
NEW YORK (AP) — A person set off fireworks and started a fire Monday morning outside a New York building housing an immigration court and other government offices, according to federal authorities. As the flames erupted outside an entrance to the building at 26 Federal Plaza, the...
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Suspect in custody after starting fire outside New York federal building, FBI says
NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of setting off fireworks and lighting a fire Monday morning in front of a New York building housing an immigration court and other government offices is a former U.S. Army soldier, an FBI official said. Andrew Arrabaca, who was a mechanic on Patrio...
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US average gas price rises above $4 a gallon again
Drivers are feeling a financial squeeze at the pump as the national average for a gallon of gasoline went over $4. The surging price eclipses last year's average, which had settled slightly over the $3 mark....
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State record $34M Lotto America lottery ticket won in Minnesota
Someone in Minnesota has won a record lottery prize. The Minnesota Lottery says the jackpot-winning Lotto America ticket from July 18, worth $34.12 million (or $15.15 million in cash), was bought in Coon Rapids. That makes it the largest Lotto America jackpot ever won in Mi...
business
Dollar Tree to shutter 75 stores while growing its overall footprint
Dollar Tree plans to close dozens of stores nationwide this year while continuing to expand its overall footprint.
business
28-Year-Old Man Killed, Four Injured in Shooting Outside of Minneapolis Business Sunday Night
28-Year-Old Man Killed, Four Injured in Shooting Outside of Minneapolis Business ...
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MnDOT will soon pilot speed cameras in work zones
Cameras will be placed on I-35W in Burnsville and Hwy. 65 in Braham.
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Two Minneapolis shootings in less than a day leave one dead, 14 injured
Police say the first shooting erupted after an altercation outside Reign nightclub on Hennepin Avenue. No arrests have been made.
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State Department warns Americans traveling or living abroad to be extra cautious
Americans living or traveling anywhere outside the United States need to be extra cautious and pay attention to the news for any breaking events, the State Department warned in a travel advisory issued over the weekend....
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Don’t Let Fraud and Scams Ground Your Summer Vacation
As you make your summer travel plans this year, or perhaps you’ve already hit the road or you’re on your way to the airport, one thing to keep in mind – without putting too much of a damper on your trip – is to stay financially vigilant when finalizing your vacation plans. The...
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Youth Journalists Report on Youth Mental Health in Minnesota
This July marked the ninth summer that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota has partnered with ThreeSixty Journalism for their Multimedia Storytelling Institute, a partnership aimed to empower the next generation of journalists, change existing narratives, and give voice to th...
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Tucson downtown shooting: 10 critically injured after gunman opens fire
Ten people total, including a suspect, were critically injured following an overnight shooting in Tucson.
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Bernie Sanders sees Minnesota as the next progressive battleground
Plus: Is a possible special session on the horizon?
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2nd Minneapolis mass shooting in 24 hours leaves 1 dead, 4 injured
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and four others injured Sunday evening, just hours after a separate shooting outside the Reign Event Center wounded nine people....
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The World’s Largest Nutcracker in Luverne
The charming southwest Minnesota town of Luverne is home to something truly jaw-dropping — the world’s largest nutcracker, standing a towering 65 feet tall. The giant landmark was inspired by Luverne’s very own nutcracker museum collection, built with the hope of drawing curious ...
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Must See Museum: Minnesota State Capital Quadriga Restoration Project
Minnesota’s most iconic landmarks need a little love too, and right now one of the most breathtaking statues at the Minnesota State Capitol is getting a stunning conservation makeover. Minnesota Live photojournalist Bill Middeke takes you up close and high above the ground for an...
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Summer Book Suggestions
Whether you’re escaping to a lakeside cabin or swaying in a backyard hammock, there’s nothing quite like a great book to make summer feel complete. Keeley Norton, the passionate reader behind the Moonlight Book Club on Instagram, stopped by with a fresh stack of recommendations —...
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NORTH Magazine: “The Lost Art of Porch Sitting”
Front porches hold a special place in American life, and a charming article in NORTH Magazine is bringing that nostalgic tradition back into the spotlight. WDIO’s Baihly Warfield joins Minnesota Live live from her very own front porch to share what caught her eye in the story. ...
business
Money Monday: Top Economic Headlines
It’s Money Monday on Minnesota Live, and the big economic headlines are getting a sharp, expert breakdown today. Professor Tyler Schipper from the economics department at the University of St. Thomas stopped by to make sense of the stories shaping our wallets and our world. You c...
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Minnesota weather: Storms exit early before hot sunshine returns Monday
Morning thunderstorms will move out of Minnesota Monday before hot sunshine takes over, though another round of storms could develop later in the day as a cold front approaches....
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Strokes come up short and other takeaways from MN Yacht Club 2026
An hourlong headlining set wrapped an otherwise successful if still imperfect run of St. Paul’s third annual rock fest.
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Becoming their own village: Native birthing group helps new moms build confidence, connection
For the last two and a half years, Kaija Longcrow has spent Wednesday afternoons with her baby, Sunflower, and a group of other mothers, making crafts, learning Native wisdom and practices, and “breaking generational cycles of dysfunction and trauma,” she said. She didn’t gro...
safety
Lost in the Minnesota wildfires, too: Summer business
Businesses from grocers to resorts and outfitters in Ely are assessing the loss of recreation-driven money.
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Minneapolis buckthorn singles club uproots invasives, cultivates love
Fed up with dating apps? These sweaty work sessions convene conservationists and weed out players.
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Minnesota’s Weather Authority has issued an Alert for more heat this afternoon
Good Monday morning! *MINNESOTA’S WEATHER AUTHORITY HAS ISSUED AN ALERT DAY FOR TODAY DUE TO THE HEAT* Today will be the last day with temperatures in the 90’s before a big swing toward windy and cooler weather late today and tonight. Any leftover showers or thunderstorm...
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US military identifies 2 soldiers killed in Iranian attack on Jordan as from Texas and Hawaii
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military on Monday identified two soldiers killed in action last week as part of the war with Iran. The Defense Department said in a statement that 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Tex...
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US soldiers killed by Iran were from Texas and Hawaii, military says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two U.S. soldiers killed in Jordan by Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks were identified on Monday, the first troop deaths from direct Iranian fire since the opening days of the war. The Defense Department said in a statement that 1st Lt. Tyler James Fe...
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St. Louis Park Emergency Program
St. Louis Park Emergency Program The post St. Louis Park Emergency Program first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
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Thrown together, Tom Pohlad and the Twins’ new leaders face their first defining test
Pohlad, Jeremy Zoll and Derek Shelton didn’t choose one another. Now the trade deadline will show whether their alignment can produce a winner and restore confidence in the franchise....
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Kurt Kitayama struck gold at the 3M Open last year. Can he do it again?
The defending champion was struggling near the cut line before he shot 60-65 on the final two days of the tournament to win the PGA Tour event.
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Gun violence prevention roundtable
Gun violence prevention roundtable The post Gun violence prevention roundtable first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
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Minnesota high school sports teams Strib Varsity is excited to watch in 2026-27
There’s plenty to be excited about heading into the upcoming school year. Here are five high school sports teams Strib Varsity reporters are looking forward to seeing....
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US gas prices hit an average of $4 a gallon again as the US and Iran launch attacks
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. gas prices jumped to an average of $4 a gallon again Monday as the U.S. and Iran launched more attacks. According to motor club federation AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now back to $4. The average price a year ago was $3.14 a g...
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US gas prices back up to an average of $4 a gallon as Iran war heats up
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. gas prices jumped to an average of $4 a gallon again Monday as the U.S. and Iran launched more attacks. According to motor club federation AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now back to $4. The average price a year ago was $3.14 a g...
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US gas prices back up to an average of $4 a gallon again as the US and Iran launch attacks
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. gas prices jumped to an average of $4 a gallon again Monday as the U.S. and Iran launched more attacks. According to motor club federation AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now back to $4. The average price a year ago was $3.14 a g...
government
The Latest: Andy Burnham replaces Keir Starmer as UK prime minister
LONDON (AP) — Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester and new leader of the Labour Party, took the final steps on Monday to succeed Keir Starmer and become Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade. The affable Burnham returned to Parliament in June by winning a ...
safety
Minneapolis mass shooting: 5 shot in Stevens Square neighborhood
Minneapolis police said they are investigating a mass shooting after five people were shot in the Stevens Square neighborhood, marking the 2nd mass shooting in the city over the weekend. According to the Minneapolis Police Department, officers responded around 8:20 p.m. to rep...
schools
As defaults on student loans surge, millions are trying to get their lives back on track
Life after college did not go as Ashley Dreahn planned. After starting out as a teacher, she went back to school — and took out more loans — in hopes of landing a higher-paying job in the chemical processing industry. It never materialized, and then came Hurricane Harvey, a job ...
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Smoke, Storms, and Heat Ahead of Cool & Quiet Week
Sunday had poor air quality across the Metro and other parts of the state from the wildfires up north. We are going to clear out most of that tonight, but we welcome new smoke from the Pacific Northwest behind a cold front Monday. Tonight into tomorrow morning, a cluster of st...
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Reign Event Center mass shooting: Witness says she was 3 feet from gunfire
A night out in Minneapolis turned chaotic when gunfire erupted outside a downtown nightclub, leaving nine people wounded.
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Founder of Untiedt's Vegetable Farm remembered for life rooted in generosity
Family and friends are honoring a Minnesota farming icon. Jerry Untiedt’s legacy is rooted in much more than the fresh produce his farm provided.
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Minnesota wildfires: BWCA fires grow to over 70,000 acres
Wildfires across northeastern Minnesota have burned nearly 69,000 acres, with evacuations and closures in effect in multiple counties as of 10 a.m. Sunday, July 19. Fire crews are working on containment, structure protection and monitoring, but changing weather may increase fire ...
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Vice President JD Vance’s wife Usha gives birth to couple’s fourth child
Vice President JD Vance’s family just got a little bigger. On Sunday, Second Lady Usha Vance gave birth to a baby boy.
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$11K reward for Florida murder suspect Isabelle Johnson as search widens
A multi-state manhunt is intensifying across Florida, Georgia and Alabama for 38-year-old Isabelle Rose Johnson, who is wanted for murder.