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Minnesota paid leave program: 75,000 approved to receive payments so far
Since the Minnesota paid leave program has been implemented, nearly $600 million has been paid to Minnesotan applicants.
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Minneapolis police want to use drones. Here’s how to share your thoughts about the proposal
Minneapolis officials are weighing residents’ concerns about privacy and transparency as the city considers whether to use drones during 911 calls. The Minneapolis City Council’s Public Health, Safety and Equity committee will hold a public hearing Wednesday following a presen...
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Somali gang violence: Sheriff calls for action after deadly July 4 weekend
A spike in violence over the July 4 weekend has Ramsey County’s sheriff urging the community and law enforcement to address growing Somali gang activity across the metro....
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Appeals court upholds dismissal of lawsuit against state troopers who killed Ricky Cobb
The judges agreed with a lower court’s decision to throw out the claim brought by Cobb’s mother against troopers Ryan Londregan and Brett Seide.
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Over 600 drones have now been seized near World Cup sites
More than 600 drones have been seized near FIFA World Cup venues since the tournament began, according to the TSA.
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U.S. launches new strikes against Iran after three ships were hit in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military launched new strikes against Iran early Wednesday, hours after three merchant ships were struck in the Strait of Hormuz, in the latest exchange of fire to threaten the interim deal to end the fighting between the two countries....
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St. Louis County faces federal lawsuit over blocked free campsite for veterans
Veterans and a Lake Vermilion landowner are pushing back against St. Louis County’s restrictions on a charity campsite.
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Houston shooting: Man killed by ICE officer near Canal Street, Wayside Drive
A man was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Houston on Tuesday morning, officials confirm.
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Play-Doh, trivia, and a teen on a mission to fix science scores
Wayzata senior Megan Helm is testing her student-written science program aimed at getting younger students more interested in science. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS sat in on a summer school session in Plymouth where Helm is volunteering, using the science book and curriculum she created ...
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Last-minute money-saving tips for summer vacation road trips
With the Fourth of July holiday now behind us, time is starting to run out to take a summer vacation road trip. For a family of four with a budget of $500, hitting the road can be costly, but there are ways to save by planning ahead. Families can save hundreds of dollars by...
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Former Tinucci’s co-owner gets probation for crashing into bicyclist with company car
The former owner of a Newport restaurant will avoid prison time after he pleaded guilty to hitting a bicyclist with a catering vehicle and leaving the scene. Mark Thomas Tinucci Sr., 70, pleaded guilty in April to criminal vehicular operation in connection with the Aug. 16 cra...
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Environmentalists sue Hennepin County over ash from HERC trash incinerator
A lawsuit filed Tuesday accuses Hennepin County of violating state law by not developing plans to reduce the quantity and toxicity of the ash produced at its garbage incinerator in downtown Minneapolis. The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA) says the state’s l...
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3 of 5 kids hurt in Chippewa County crash not wearing seatbelts, state patrol says
A crash Monday evening in Chippewa County sent five children to the hospital, three of which the state patrol says were not wearing seatbelts at the time it occurred....
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Winona plane crash: Investigation shows wing was replaced before flight
A new report following a fatal plane crash near the Winona Municipal Airport in June shows that the pilot of the plane had recently replaced a wing, though it stopped short of blaming it for the cause of the crash....
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2 men guilty in deadly 2025 Minneapolis bar shooting
Two men were convicted with multiple charges Tuesday after a deadly mass shooting in downtown Minneapolis last year. The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office said Arlonzo Williams Jr., 26 and Dantrell Clark, 25 were both found guilty of the 2025 Bar Zia shooting, that killed one...
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Pounded yam recall issued after “temporary breakdown,” FDA says
Packages of pounded yams were recalled across multiple states this week because a “temporary breakdown” between the maker’s production and packaging processes resulted in an allergen not being included in the ingredient list....
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Byron Buxton to miss All-Star Game after landing on injured list
Minnesota Twins star Byron Buxton will be in Philadelphia next week for the MLB All-Star Game, but he won’t play. Buxton will miss the chance to play in the Midsummer Classic because he’s being placed on the injured list due to a nagging hip injury, KSTP Sports confirmed. I...
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Twins center fielder Byron Buxton headed to injured list, will miss All-Star Game
Buxton aggravated his right hip injury against the Yankees last week and will be out at least 10 days.
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Storms tonight and Wednesday, then heat builds – Chris
Good Tuesday evening! It’s another very warm and muggy evening across Minnesota, with scattered showers and storms developing tonight. Not everyone will see storms, but a few could be strong as they move through. Storm chances continue Wednesday with a few rounds of showers...
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Environmental group sues Hennepin County over garbage burner - Star Tribune
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St. Peter releases body cam footage of deadly officer-involved shooting
The City of St. Peter released new body camera footage Tuesday of an exchange of gunfire last month that left an officer injured and a suspect dead. On June 18, the shooting began with a vehicle stop in Mankato of a man fleeing from police. Officers followed the vehicle to a h...
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GoFundMe: Honoring Kenneitha and Khalil’s Beautiful Lives
GoFundMe: Honoring Kenneitha and Khalil’s Beautiful Lives The post GoFundMe: Honoring Kenneitha and Khalil’s Beautiful Lives first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....
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McConnell speaks to Republican leaders as speculation swirls about his health, remains hospitalized
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate’s top two Republicans have spoken individually to Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, according to aides, as the former GOP leader remains in the hospital more than three weeks after being admitted for undisclosed health issues. Aides to McConnell have dec...
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'SNL' star Michael Che returns to Minneapolis for surprise show
The ‘Weekend Update’ star seems to have a soft spot for the Twin Cities.
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Another USPS stamp price increase takes effect soon
Your next trip to the mailbox could cost more. Here's when USPS stamp prices are going up – and by how much.
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El Niño surges toward 'monster' territory, signaling an active winter for East and West coasts
The El Niño surge signals an active winter for East and West coasts.
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Highland Parkway crash: St. Paul cyclist taken off life support, dies from injuries
A man has died after being struck by a car door while riding his bike on Highland Parkway in St. Paul late last month, according to police.
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Mom charged with murder of twins after claiming they died from vaccinations
A grand jury indicted an Idaho woman on two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of her 18-month-old twins. The mom is accused of suffocating her children in 2025....
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Officials: Man fatally injured when firework explodes atop abandoned ammunition plant building
The blast happened at the former Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant, according to fire officials.
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Citing climate concerns, Twin Cities Marathon organizers push race to mid-October
Starting in 2027, the Twin Cities Marathon will no longer be held on the first Sunday in October. Organizers say climate change is to blame. Twin Cities In Motion, the group behind the marathon, announced on Tuesday that future marathons will be held between Oct. 10-17, a brea...
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Why two pop stars canceled their July concerts in St. Paul
Melanie Martinez and Meghan Trainor had different reasons for calling off next week’s Grand Casino Arena shows.
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Minnesota’s paid family medical leave surpasses projections in first six months
More than 124,000 Minnesotans have applied for the new state law that went into law Jan. 1.
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Klobuchar opens door to ending nuclear ban while GOP rivals call for repeal
The next governor could help decide whether Minnesota lifts its 32-year moratorium on new nuclear power plants.
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Bar Zia mass shooting: 2 convicted in death of DaMarco Fletcher Jr.
Two men have been found guilty in connection with the deadly Bar Zia shooting in Minneapolis in October 2025, according to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office....
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Twins activate pitcher Woo-Suk Go after trade from Tigers
The Minnesota Twins have activated right-handed pitcher Woo-Suk Go to the 26-man roster. It comes two days after Go was acquired from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for cash considerations. Go has split the 2026 season between Double-A Erie and Triple-A Toledo, combining to go...
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Man dies after firework explodes in his hand at abandoned Shoreview building
A man died after a firework exploded in his hand while he was on top of an abandoned building near Shoreview over the holiday weekend. According to the Lake Johanna Fire Department, emergency crews were called at around 1:30 a.m. July 5 for a man in his 20s who was seriously h...
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Molly says it’s going to be rinse and repeat tonight through Wednesday
We stay dry in the metro throughout the afternoon before another round of showers and thunderstorms move in late this evening and into a good part of your Wednesday. The severe threat includes just west of the metro toward west central and southwestern Minnesota for today and to...
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Watch: Star-spangled skydiver crash-lands into packed rodeo
A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd....
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Hennepin Arts: Wicked at the Orpheum
Hennepin Arts: Wicked at the Orpheum The post Hennepin Arts: Wicked at the Orpheum first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
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A decade after Philando Castile’s death, community marks his legacy and his loss
On the 10th anniversary of Philando Castile’s death, a crowd of more than a hundred people gathered in Falcon Heights on Monday, July 6, at a vigil to honor his life and legacy. It is one of two Restoration Day events marking the anniversary; the second is the Unity Day gathe...
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Some Minnesota cities look for a Fourth of July do-over after fireworks fizzled
Several cities’ festivities suffered amid storms on Saturday, including in Rochester, where the show ended early and left people confused, prompting an apology from organizers....
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Lake St. Croix Beach drowning: Hudson man, 20, dies in July 5 incident
Authorities have released the identity of a man who drowned at Riverfront Park and Lake St. Croix Beach Sunday night, highlighting the importance of water safety as summer heats up....
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Meet 12 Minnesota high school girls basketball prospects having standout AAU seasons
These are the state’s most impressive uncommitted girls basketball players in the 2027 and 2028 classes heading into the July recruiting period.
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Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Kneeland had early stage CTE at time of death
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide in November 2025 after a high-speed chase with police, had early stage chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a brain abnormality linked to repeated concussions, his family announced Tuesda...
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The $5 plastic clip behind millions of Ford Explorer recalls: report
Ford Explorer owners may be surprised to learn that the auto part responsible for a series of recalls isn't related to the SUV's engine, but a $5 plastic clip that can be easily replaced....
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Man dies after firework explodes in his hand in Shoreview
Authorities say a man in his 20s died early Sunday morning after a firework exploded in his hand on the roof of an abandoned building in Shoreview.
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Two Duluth biologists fired by EPA file lawsuit against the agency
Alexander Cole and Stephanie Eytcheson signed a letter critical of the Trump administration and were let go two months later.
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Minnesota orders $150K fine for health insurance company charged in fraud scheme
The Minnesota Department of Commerce fined a company and its owner for repeatedly misleading up to 1,000 Minnesotans about health insurance coverage. The department said it fined Seguro Medico and its owner, Arthur Walsh, $150,000 after Minnesotans complained they believed the...
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Inside the decision to move the Twin Cities Marathon to a later date
Five years of weather data, climate analysis and runner safety metrics convinced organizers it was time to make a change, starting in 2027.