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July is the perfect time to get your hands dirty and still enjoy a bountiful fall harvest right from your own backyard. The University of Minnesota Extension shares that cold-tolerant vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, kale and spinach not only survive a light frost but actua...
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Tucked along the shimmering shores of Crystal Bay on Lake Minnetonka sits one of Minnesota’s most breathtaking hidden treasures. Noerenberg Gardens is widely celebrated as one of the finest formal gardens in the state. Kristin Haubrich takes us on a beautiful tour of this stunnin...
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Nestled on the serene campus of Normandale Community College in Bloomington is a hidden gem called the Normandale Japanese Garden. Reporter Kristin Haubrich paid a visit to this tranquil and beautiful escape to share a closer look at what makes it so special. The post Normand...
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A thriving garden can be a beautiful thing, but pesky invaders like rabbits, squirrels and moths can quickly turn all that hard work into a frustrating battle. University of Minnesota Extension horticulture educator Laura Irish Hanson stopped by to share her expert tips on keepin...
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Minnesota Live is blooming with beauty today as the show heads out into one of the most breathtaking gardens in the entire state. Meg joins us live from the stunning University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska to take us through all there is to see and explore. The ...
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Good Thursday morning! Today is going to be one of the nicest days we’ve seen in a while here in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Morning clouds will hang on for a few hours to start today. Sunshine will mix with the clouds and lower humidity today. The combination of the sun and “...
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The Minnesota State Fair announced there will be nine new food vendors serving up food and drinks to fairgoers in 2026.
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The U.S. launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, hours after President Donald Trump said recent Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz signaled the end of the ceasefire and threatened to escalate the conflict if they didn’t stop. Iran responded by targeting...
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An American official said Thursday that the U.S.-brokered framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon soon will shift to technical discussions in Rome. The deal had been stagnant for several weeks. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive diplomati...
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The first Freedom Fuel gas station has opened in Philadelphia as part of a White House‑backed effort to offer drivers discounted gasoline.
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The Minnesota State Fair is adding 36 new food and drink options and nine new vendors to its lineup for 2026 as a tradition like no other gets ready to kick off next month. Some of the new foods include Pickle Pie at LuLu’s Public House, a Surf ‘N’ Turf Burger at Cafe Caribe a...
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Make room for these 36 new dishes – and 9 new vendors – in between your perennial fair favorites.
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2026 New State Fair Foods List The post 2026 New State Fair Foods List first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
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The three children who died in a boating accident on Geneva Lake on Friday have been identified.
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From a 7 year old in pajamas to a multiple record holder, anglers reveal how they reeled in the big ones.
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The British manufacturer aims to double its production of the generators used to backup computer systems, hospitals and airports.
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Many people say assimilation, yet choose segregation through charter schools. Trump’s latest attack on Somali children shows this hypocrisy in the culture war....
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Bethenny Frankel is ready to turbo charge dpHUE.
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Redevelopment of Les Bolstad Golf Course in Falcon Heights, the region’s largest urban development site, illustrates the pitfalls of having too many cities....
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Global music superstar Bonnie Tyler, famous for her hits "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," has died. She was 75.
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Legislative candidates are having to answer for a government fraud crisis during Gov. Tim Walz’s tenure, even as they seek to make the election a referendum on the Trump administration....
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The Wolves’ new point guard has become one of the NBA’s biggest off-court personalities, helping fuel the rise of “6-7” as a viral sensation.
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The Netflix version is more accurate. It’s also kind of a drag.
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Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad “Total Eclipse of the Heart” in 1983, and seeing new generations succumb to its bombastic charms during solar and lunar eclipses, has died. She was 75. Tyler ...
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A legal battle is taking shape in Eagan after the city’s decision to pause new data center development sparked a lawsuit and raised questions about local authority over electricity regulation....
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Community members gathered in south Minneapolis to demand changes to immigration enforcement and show support for local immigrant-owned businesses.
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A vacant house fire in Minneapolis left two firefighters with injuries on Wednesday night. The Minneapolis Fire Department says that at around 7:30 p.m., crews responded to the 2600 block of Fourth Street North and found flames coming from the back of the second floor and the ...
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The Twins have a four-game win streak and have won seven of their last eight series. They walked off Cleveland Wednesday night, winning 6-5. Outfielder Alan Roden delivered the game-winning hit on a 3-2 pitch with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning in his season debut....
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A Minneapolis firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion and another was treated for a minor burn after both responded to a fire at a vacant home in north Minneapolis....
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Good Wednesday night to all of you! After several rounds of heavy rain over the last week, many areas across Minnesota are still dealing with lingering flooding concerns. The good news is that our pattern is finally starting to quiet down. Tonight stays mostly cloudy, mild,...
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Persian Gulf. The strikes c...
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Persian Gulf. The strikes c...
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Persian Gulf. The strikes c...
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting Gulf countries in an exchange of fire that threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Middle East. Back-and-forth attack...
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied Mideast countries in an exchange of fire that threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Middle East. Back-a...
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The fares include the same onboard premium experience but with added restrictions.
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Kayla McBride scored 23 points, and Minnesota beat the Connecticut Sun 86-80 on Wednesday night to give Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve the WNBA record for career wins. Reeve has 380 regular-season wins, one more than Mike Thibault, whose son Eric Thibault is Minnesota’s associate hea...
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Police are investigating after a man was found shot inside a north Minneapolis home Wednesday afternoon.
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Reeve, the longtime Lynx coach, set the record with a road win over the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday.
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The advance notice was given to minimize harm, but one service provider said it will not solve root problems of homelessness.
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Minnesota’s paid leave program has paid out far more than it has brought in so far, as some applicants say they are still waiting months for approval. In its first six months, the state paid out $598 million while bringing in $344 million through a new wage tax known as “premi...
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Dozens of community members flooded Minneapolis City Hall Wednesday to express concerns about a proposed drone program for Minneapolis police. Nearly 50 people signed up to speak at the City Council’s public health, safety and equity committee meeting. Residents filled all of ...
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A new report is ranking the best U.S. cities for renters in 2026 – and here's which cities dominate the list.
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The city of St. Paul announced it plans to close multiple encampments beginning next month due to health and safety concerns. Closures will begin on Aug. 5, when the encampment at Pig’s Eye Park will be cleared out. Afterward, additional encampments will close on a rolling bas...
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A man who led a large-scale drug trafficking operation moving methamphetamine and fentanyl into the Midwest has been sentenced to more than 16 years in federal prison....
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In September, eight Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) providers were federally charged, stemming from accusations of Medicaid fraud. RELATED: Federal prosecutors announce fraud charges for 8 Housing Stabilization Services providers Now, one of the men indicted, connected...
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Hennepin County Master Gardener Tour is an oppor...
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The fight between a Minneapolis home care company and the state over suspended payments is headed to federal court at the state’s request. This is one of several lawsuits against the Department of Human Services (DHS) over payment suspensions due to suspected fraud. The own...
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The lawsuit alleges the toy was ‘silently removed’ from Target shelves after two children nearly died, but not recalled until months later when a baby girl died in Wisconsin....
