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An environmental advocacy group on Tuesday announced plans to sue Hennepin County over its trash incinerator. The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy plans to file a lawsuit against the county over toxic ash from the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center’s (HERC) trash burne...
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Gov. Tim Walz and U.S. Sen. Tina Smith withdrew their support from the Maine Democratic Senate nominee after he was accused of rape.
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A woman has died after being pulled from the water on Monday at a swimming area in northern Minnesota, according to the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office. First responders arrived to Lake Andrusia, about 10 miles east of Bemidji, after reports of an unresponsive person near Mis...
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The deal was criticized when it happened a couple weeks ago, but the recent Jaylen Brown and Walker Kessler trades paint it in a different light.
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New federal data shows changes in each state’s insured population led to around 2.6 million fewer Americans having Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance plans in February compared with the same time last year....
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The Twin Cities Marathon is moving the date of the race to mid-October in 2027 and beyond because of the warm weather Minnesota has been experiencing in early October in recent years, organizers announced Tuesday....
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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — With Democrats across the U.S. abandoning their support of Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner following an allegation of sexual assault, party leaders found themselves Tuesday scrambling to determine next steps in their effort to win a high-stak...
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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Sen. Bernie Sanders on Tuesday became the latest and most notable lawmaker to pull support for Maine U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner following an allegation of sexual assault, adding to a chorus of calls for him to step aside as Democratic Party leaders ...
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Two separate issues led to Ford Motor Company issuing a recall for over 100,000 Mustangs in the United States.
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This year’s Oct. 4 race is unchanged, but future marathons will start later, improving chances of cooler weather.
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Former Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee and former Tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum was arrested last week in Alabama during a traffic stop after Daphne police say officers searched his vehicle and found marijuana and three packages of a substance that later tested positiv...
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The weeklong preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk enters its second day on Tuesday. Prosecutors aim to show that they have enough evidence against Tyler Robinson to proceed to a trial. After the hearing concludes, state District Ju...
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The weeklong preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk enters its second day on Tuesday. Prosecutors aim to show that they have enough evidence against Tyler Robinson to proceed to a trial. After the hearing concludes, state District Ju...
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A re[port shows the most common outcome for handling misconduct allegations in the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) was coaching, a method some say lacks transparency....
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The week-long preliminary hearing for the Utah man charged in the killing of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk continues today as prosecutors present the evidence they have against Tyler Robinson....
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A hot and tropical Tuesday in Minnesota brings highs near 90 before storms and heavy rain develop late in the day. These storms carry a level 1 and level 2 risk of severe weather....
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It’s prime turtle crossing season in Minnesota, and the roads around Minneapolis parks are buzzing with nesting activity. Ron Schara brings a special Tuesday edition of Minnesota Bound to shine a spotlight on these slow-moving travelers making their seasonal journey. The post...
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Chris and Megan are tested on their knowledge of Stearns County in Minnesota. The post Trivia Tuesday: Stearns County first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....
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Graduation season has a way of bringing out all those cherished jerseys, t-shirts and keepsakes tucked away from years of sports and activities. A talented woman in Maple Plain has found a beautiful way to help families turn those treasured pieces into something they can display ...
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The Minnesota Live mailbag is bursting at the seams, and today every heartfelt card, clever email and sweet note is all about beloved weatherman Ken Barlow. Ken, Megan and Chris opened the messages live on set, sharing laughs and a whole lot of love from the Minnesota Live family...
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National Weather Service teams are heading to the Detroit Lakes area after a suspected tornado damaged homes and businesses and left two people injured. According to the Becker County Sheriff’s Office, numerous trees and power lines came down during Monday night’s storm and su...
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The inaugural Country Club festival, a Yacht Club offshoot, arrives in St. Paul this weekend with a fresh lineup and familiar setting.
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The Becker County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents and visitors to avoid storm-damaged areas.
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A suspected tornado injured two people and caused significant damage near Floyd Lake in Becker County on Monday.
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Elk River city leaders have rejected plans for a 60,000-square-foot data center. Residents pushed back on the proposal as they raised concerns about energy use, noise levels and environmental impact. PREVIOUS: Are data centers making your power bill worse during heat waves?...
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He was in seriously good voice, and casual fans could recognize some of his reimagined classics.
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Good Tuesday morning! Showers and thunderstorms moved through the state overnight. Today will be partly to mostly sunny and hot as temperatures rise well into the 80’s to near 90-degrees. Another round of showers and thunderstorms is expected later tonight. We may see a few...
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On the East Side of St. Paul, Dr. Maisee Lor is getting ready to open a new clinic that she hopes will help patients facing high health care costs. Lor’s clinic, called My Healthy Family, is using a model called direct primary care, also known as DPC. Instead of billing insur...
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A state-funded study could pave the way for new nuclear power plants, reviving a decades-old debate reshaped by new technology and shifting politics.
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The health system overhauled its flagship hospital, adding autonomous robots and AI-ready patient rooms.
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Find out what’s up with Marc Heu, Sara’s Tipsy Pies and Uffda Donuts. Plus: The Lagniappe space has been filled and an immigrant cooking series returns....
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The Twin Cities’ original coworking company has a new owner.
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Reeve’s team could go on a deep playoff run if Olivia Miles and Napheesa Collier are healthy by the end of the year.
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With the point guard sidelined with a right calf strain, Minnesota struggled in a loss to the Connecticut Sun at Target Center.
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More than 100 people attended a candlelit vigil at the Philando Castile Peace Garden on Monday.
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Storms bringing hail, strong winds and a reported tornado have moved across parts of Minnesota, bringing a night of severe weather to many communities....
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brittney Griner scored a season-high 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Kennedy Burke added 16 points off the bench, including two 3-pointers in the final three minutes, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Minnesota Lynx 90-89 on Monday night. Burke made a 3-po...
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Authorities have identified the victim of a deadly UTV crash in Crow Wing County.
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A new type of investment opened up after July 4 for American kids. They’re called “Trump accounts" and they come with a kickstarter for retirement.
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Gov. Tim Walz is responding after President Trump posted a video on Truth Social Monday morning of a Minnesota kindergarten graduation showing students wearing hijabs....
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A bicyclist has died from his injuries more than a week after being hit by an open car door in St. Paul. St. Paul police say that at 3:22 p.m. on June 27, officers were called to the 1600 block of Highland Parkway for a crash between a car and bike. Authorities said that th...
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SEATTLE (AP) — The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal berth. While the U....
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Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting that injured a 17-year-old boy and three men overnight on Monday. Law enforcement was called to the 1300 block of Water Street around 2:35 a.m. on a report of a shooting. Officers found a 17-year-old boy with an apparent non-life...
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7-Eleven found something a little too familiar about the new orange, green, and red-striped Nike sneakers set to be released next week, and the convenience store chain is asking a federal court to do something about it....
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The future of the last remaining mounted police unit in the state is in question. Minneapolis City Council has cut funding over the last couple of years, and the team behind the unit says that this August, the contract expires. You can typically see them at busy events, inc...
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5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is looking into whether the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB) might update security measures at Minnehaha Falls after a 16-year-old was pulled from the water Saturday. At last check, the teen was still in critical condition at a hospital. In a sta...
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In one of his last speeches as president, Ronald Reagan said: “Anyone, from any corner of the Earth, can come to live in America and become an American.” This is a phenomenal strength of our country, unmatched in its impact. As an immigrant and a citizen of the United States, ...
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The Trinidad-born restaurateur operated his Minneapolis restaurant and popular Minnesota State Fair stand for decades, earning a devoted following.
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Newly released video shows the damage to a parked Tesla following an alleged hit-and-run crash involving Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in Yountville....
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Former college basketball player Kerr Kriisa has been accused of fraudulently obtaining nearly $2.2 million from two victims. Here's what to know.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s mass pardons for supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol don’t apply to a Virginia man charged with planting pipe bombs near the national headquarters of the Democratic and Republican parties on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot, a feder...
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A Hugo woman accused of making threats against Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth has pleaded guilty to a criminal charge against her. Rachel Marie Welsch, 43, pleaded to one count of threats of violence on Monday. RELATED: Charges: Hugo woman threatened House Speaker Demu...
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New data shows that Minnesota saw a slight drop in gun deaths in 2025, but firearm suicides rose to make up 77% of those deaths.
