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Ramsey County sues federal government for evidence in Hmong man’s detainment during Metro Surge
The agents pulled ChongLy Scott Thao from his St. Paul house in his underwear when the windchill was below zero.
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Shot in the line of duty: St. Peter officer’s nonprofit is helping his own department heal
A St. Peter police officer is sharing his story of survival after being ambushed and shot in the line of duty. His nonprofit is now helping his own department heal....
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Group seeks to make Minneapolis’ Warehouse District as iconic as the French Quarter
The Minneapolis Renaissance Coalition unveiled a rebranding campaign with new signs, banners and logos playing up the world-class theater, sports and music in the Warehouse District....
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Senators press UnitedHealthcare and other Medicare Advantage giants over denied care
Demand for more information on prior authorization rules follows a federal watchdog report in June and growing pressure on health insurers grows.
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Hotter nights are costing you sleep: Here's how much
Hotter nights are making it harder for people around the world to get a good night's sleep. A new analysis reveals which cities are impacted the most.
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WEATHER ALERT: Dangerous Heat and Smoky Air continue, Chris says
Minnesota’s Weather Authority has Weather Alerts in the forecast for Thursday and Friday as high heat, humidity, and wildfire smoke continue to overlap. HEAT: Thursday and Friday remain hot and humid, with highs in the low to mid-90s. Heat index values will climb into the 95 t...
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Police recover $60,000 worth of Minneapolis artist Leon Hushcha’s stolen artwork
Two men walked into his North Loop studio and stole $80,000 worth of art. Police recovered 14 paintings, but others are still at large.
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Parasitic illness spreading: How to protect your family in Minnesota
A parasitic infection causing weeks of stomach trouble is spreading across the country, but Minnesota health officials are working to keep it at bay.
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Robbinsdale launches new app for alerts
The City of Robbinsdale is rolling out a new way for residents to connect with police and get city alerts, all through a free mobile app.
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Lynx see out win over Sparks despite Olivia Miles’ early exit with ankle injury
Miles appeared to roll her left ankle in the fourth quarter but later returned to the team’s bench.
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Bemidji police squad hits, seriously injures pedestrian
A man suffered life-threatening injuries Wednesday morning when a Bemidji police sergeant struck him with his squad car, the Minnesota State Patrol said. According to a crash report, the squad, driven by Sgt. Robert Brogren, was headed north on Irvine Avenue when it hit a man ...
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MN fraud: Minnesota DHS continues pause on new providers in high-risk Medicaid programs
The Minnesota Department of Human Services is extending its pause on accepting new providers for 12 high-risk Medicaid programs as it continues its efforts to combat fraud....
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Former DHS agent from Minnesota sentenced in child porn case
A former DHS agent from Minnesota charged in a child porn case has been sentenced after admitting to having sex with an underage girl on multiple occasions....
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Review: ‘Odyssey’ adds scale and beauty to a timeless tale
The imaginative direction and powerful messages bring Homer’s epic to life.
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Ancient 'lost world' could rewrite history for how first Americans arrived 13,000 years ago
New evidence suggests that Americans may not have arrived in the Americas by the previously thought Bering Land Bridge, but actually by boat.
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Minnesota DNR contest: Help design the next state parks plate featuring the North Shore
Minnesotans have a chance to leave their mark on the state’s next parks license plate, with a contest focused on the North Shore and the Lake Superior agate....
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BMW recalls 29,000 vehicles, advises drivers to park outside
German automaker BMW is recalling three of its hybrid models over concerns about an issue with the starter that could cause it to overheat, even when the car is not running. The recall covers more than 29,000 vehicles in all....
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An empty middle seat is the latest perk United Airlines will offer on some flights
NEW YORK (AP) — United Airlines is trying to attract flyers with another luxurious perk: an empty middle seat. The Chicago-based carrier announced plans this week to roll out a new row of its “Economy Plus” seats with no neighbor in the middle spot — and instead use the space for...
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Ash borer lottery grant in Brooklyn Park
Ash borer lottery grant in Brooklyn Park The post Ash borer lottery grant in Brooklyn Park first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
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Cesar Chavez Street is getting a new name
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Tamarack Mining Project
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Minneapolis educator pursuing lawsuit after ICE agents detained him outside school during surge
This story comes to you from MPR News through a partnership with Sahan Journal. Roosevelt High School assistant teacher Quentin Williams remembers trying to keep student morale up on Jan. 7. Just that morning, 37-year-old Renee Good had been shot to death by an Immigration ...
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Minnesota State Fair Employment Opportunities
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2026 State Park License Plate Design Contest
2026 State Park License Plate Design Contest The post 2026 State Park License Plate Design Contest first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
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Woman charged after man hurt, dog killed during Monticello hit-and-run
A St. Cloud woman faces felony charges after police say she struck a man and his dog with her car in Monticello and left the scene, according to a complaint filed in Wright County District Court....
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Treasure hunters recover rare silver bar from legendary shipwreck off Florida Keys
Mel Fisher's Shipwreck Expeditions found the artifact in 50 feet of water off Key West, estimated to be worth up to $100,000.
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Lynx beat the Sparks 96-87 behind Kayla McBride’s 5th straight 20-point game
Kayla McBride scored 24 for her fifth straight 20-point performance, Courtney Williams added 19 points, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks 96-87 on Wednesday for their fourth straight victory. Minnesota went on a 19-3 run, scoring on 10 straight possessions, to...
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Trump drops political bomb on Minnesota Republicans with Lindell endorsement
President Trump’s endorsement of Mike Lindell is a five-alarm fire for many in the GOP. The MyPillow CEO is widely seen as the worst candidate to take on U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar....
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Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that he is rolling out a new screening program for “testosterone deficiency” among troops, calling it necessary to allow them to operate at their “absolute best.” The new screenings will be conducted annually as...
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Wisconsin DNR buys new equipment with restitution from kayaker who faked his death
The Wisconsin DNR announced Wednesday that restitution from a kayaker who faked his death paid for brand new equipment for underwater searches. The agency said it used restitution money for the search for Ryan Borgwadt, who staged a boating fatality on Big Green Lake in August...
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Former federal agent sentenced 7 years in prison for child sex crimes in Minnesota
A former federal agent from Eagan was sentenced to seven years in prison after admitting to producing child sexual abuse material. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Minnesota announced that 53-year-old Timothy Gregg was sentenced to 84 months in prison for his role in transportin...
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Ramsey County sues Homeland Security over refusal to share evidence in ICE arrest
Ramsey County officials are suing the Department of Homeland Security for evidence related to an arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents that’s under investigation for potential kidnapping charges. In April, Ramsey County Attorney John Choi and Ramsey C...
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Minnesota takes over Crystal nursing home amid closure fears
State officials are now in charge of a Crystal nursing home after a judge granted an emergency petition for temporary receivership amid concerns over resident safety. A Ramsey County judge gave the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) temporary ownership of...
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Ramsey County officials sue Homeland Security over treatment of St. Paul Hmong man
Ramsey County officials are suing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to compel the agency to cooperate in a local investigation into how federal agents treated a St. Paul man when they dragged him out of his house in January while he was half-clothed. Ramsey County Attor...
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Duluth man hit by Bemidji PD squad, has life-threatening injuries
A 36-year-old Duluth man suffered life-threatening injuries after being hit by a Bemidji Police Department squad car early Wednesday morning, according to the Minnesota State Patrol....
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US Mint produces a $1 coin bearing Trump’s face to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Mint has begun producing a new $1 coin bearing President Donald Trump’s face to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the Treasury Department said Wednesday. The final design for the commemorative coin, being released in the fall, was approved earlie...
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Brehm: Minnesota Republicans, please ignore Trump’s endorsement of the MyPillow guy
Nominating Mike Lindell would give Democrats a cakewalk to holding the governor’s office, making another disastrous DFL trifecta likely.
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Molly says a plume of heavy smoke is on its way to the metro while the extreme heat continues
MINNESOTA’S WEATHER AUTHORITY HAS ISSUED AN ALERT DAY FROM TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY We’re in Day 3 of a five-day Alert stretch for dangerous heat across central Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The “feels like” temps will be well into the 90s and near 100 degrees again today an...
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Minnesota sues e-cigarette maker over deceptive vape marketing tactics
Minnesota is taking legal action against a prominent e-cigarette manufacturer, citing violations of state laws on deceptive vaping products and consumer protection as teen vaping remains a national epidemic....
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Klobuchar grills AG nominee Blanche on ICE raids, election security
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar pressed Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general on immigration enforcement tactics and election security during a confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill Wednesday...
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Wildfire evacuations: Campers and residents near Ely and Winton ordered to leave
Several wildfires in the Boundary Waters have prompted evacuations for campers and Northland residents, including in the Superior National Forest. Recently, people east of Ely and Winton were told to evacuate away from the smoke, heat, and rapidly changing conditions, WDIO-TV rep...
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Boundary Waters wildfires could smolder until snow falls
Fueled by dry fir and spruce trees, the larger forest fires are too intense for firefighters to extinguish without help from the weather.
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The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for July 16-22 include Pavement, Yeat, Carla Thomas, Liv Warfield, 5 Seconds of Summer and Minnesota Yacht Club.
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Video: Carter Cupito balances touchdowns and three-pointers in summer heat
Summer Vibes: The incoming Minnehaha Academy freshman is coming off a section semifinal appearance in football and a state title in basketball.
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DHS: ICE officer on way home from work renders lifesaving care to driver involved in crash
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer on his way home from work is being hailed a hero after he helped rescue a seriously injured driver from a crash in Missouri....
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US reimposes blockade and steps up strikes as Iran threatens to halt Mideast energy exports
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 and wounded hundr...
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President Trump endorses ‘Pillow Man’ Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor
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 add...
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13-year-old boy riding bike killed in hit-and-run crash in Farmington
Police are searching for the driver who ran from the scene of a crash in Farmington, Minn. Tuesday night that left a 13-year-old boy dead.
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Ramsey County sues DHS over treatment of St. Paul Hmong-American man during arrest
Ramsey County officials are announcing a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security over a lack of cooperation throughout an investigation into an arrest during Operation Metro Surge....