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150 new US citizens sworn in during special 4th of July ceremony at Mount Vernon
One hundred fifty people from 50 nations gathered Saturday at the home of the United States’ first president to celebrate not only the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding but also their first day as American citizens....
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Thousands lose power during stormy Fourth of July night
There is plenty of light and noise coming from the sky, but in the form of lightning and thunder instead of fireworks this Fourth of July. Storms that have battered Minnesota have caused thousands to lose power Saturday night. According to Xcel Energy’s outage map, nearly 10,0...
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St. Cloud roadways closed near Highway 23 bridge due to flooding
The city of St. Cloud is warning residents to stay away from 9th and 10th Avenues after flood waters covered the roads. According to the city, flooding has closed 9th and 10th Avenues under the Highway 23 bridge; vehicles are advised to find another route. According to St...
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Teen in critical condition after being pulled from Minnehaha Falls
A 16-year-old boy was pulled from the water at Minnehaha Falls after going missing while swimming with family.
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Turn it off or turn it up? How to save on that A/C bill
The age-old debate about what to do with the air conditioning when no one is home is heating up, especially as a record-breaking heatwave grips the eastern United States....
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Twins’ Buxton and Ryan named American League All-Stars
Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton and right-handed starting pitcher Joe Ryan have been selected to the American League roster for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, giving the Twins two representatives for the Midsummer Classic in Philadelphia. Buxton, who was voted in as a...
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Byron Buxton, Joe Ryan run it back to represent the Twins at 2026 All-Star Game
Buxton was voted an American League starter in the outfield for the July 14 game in Philadelphia, and Ryan was selected through the players’ vote.
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16-year-old boy in critical condition after going under the water at Minnehaha Falls
A 16-year-old boy is in critical condition after they reportedly went missing while swimming near the base of Minnehaha Falls. According to Minneapolis Park Police, a 911 call was made to Minnehaha Falls around 5:13 p.m. when the teenager went missing while swimming near the b...
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Josh Bell homers twice as Twins go deep six times in 11-4 victory over Yankees
NEW YORK (AP) — Josh Bell homered in consecutive at-bats and the Minnesota Twins hit six homers in a game for the first time in nearly three years to pull away for an 11-4 victory over the slumping New York Yankees on Saturday. Kody Clemens, Luke Keaschall and Alex Jackson hom...
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With Ryan Jeffers nearing return, Twins offense thrashes Yankees in blowout
The Twins clubbed a season-high six homers, their most in a game since 2023, and beat up on the Yankees in an 11-4 victory Saturday.
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Missing South Carolina 4-year-old girl believed dead; Parents arrested
A South Carolina sheriff announced that investigators now believe 4-year-old Javeayah Harris is dead.
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Nathan's hot dog eating contest champs Chestnut, Sudo win again in 2026
The Nathan’s hot dog eating champions retained their crowns Saturday as both Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo continued their impressive, digestive runs at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest....
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Current Minnesota beach advisories
https://mnbeaches.org/ The post Current Minnesota beach advisories first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
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Paul Pelosi investigated in hit-and-run crash in Yountville
Paul Pelosi, 86, the husband of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is under investigation for allegedly being involved in a hit-and-run crash in Yountville, according to the Napa County sheriff's office....
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Crow Wing County UTV crash leaves 70-year-old man dead
A UTV crash in Crow Wing County left a 70-year-old man dead.
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Red, white, and blue: How to properly display and honor the American flag
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate Flag Day on June 14 and 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country. Here is the proper way to display Old Glory....
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Man, 70, dies in UTV crash in Crow Wing County
Authorities say a 70-year-old man died Friday after he crashed a UTV Friday afternoon in Crow Wing County. According to the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office, the driver crashed the UTV on County Road 22, about half a mile east of Highway 25 and roughly 7 miles southeast of Br...
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Throw a hot dog party for the holiday or, frankly, any day
Ketchup on hot dog trivia before creating the ultimate loaded hot dog for your cookout.
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Molly says we stay dry until late afternoon and early evening for our 4th of July
Expect warm and muggy conditions under partly cloudy skies with a high of about 85 in the metro on this Independence Day. By mid-afternoon and early evening many of us will have a shot at a few showers and thunderstorms. Any activity should clear up by the firework display timef...
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Where to watch 4th of July fireworks
Where to watch 4th of July fireworks near Twin Cities – KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News The post Where to watch 4th of July fireworks first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....
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A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared
NEW YORK (AP) — Doctors and others are sounding an alarm: More U.S. children have been drowning in recent years. “When drowning occurs, seconds matter,” said Dr. Rohit Shenoi, the lead author of a recent American Academy of Pediatrics warning. “Quick rescue and resuscitation can ...
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Accelerating inflation is pinching Minnesota food shelves and their recipients
One Minneapolis food shelf has seen plastic bag prices double and is struggling to afford frozen meat beyond chicken drumsticks.
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Could the Mississippi River run wild through the Twin Cities again?
As federal officials study the future of two aging dams, river advocates are asking Minnesotans to imagine a restored Mississippi Gorge.
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As summer festivals beef up security, Twin Cities suburbs confront the bill
Burnsville will pay for extra security at its annual summer festival over the objections of some council members who fretted about the expense.
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Minnesota tries to put politics aside at Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture sent three crop art pieces to the state showcase in Washington, D.C.
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Ramstad: America’s founding was an economic revolution, too
From the Pilgrims’ arrival to the settling of the Midwest to exploration of space, America’s story is one of risk-taking by individuals and the government....
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In Minnesota’s dwindling mom-and-pop resort culture, Ten Mile Lake keeps it in the family
No small Minnesota resort has stayed in one family as long as this one in Otter Tail County.
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Souhan: Reflecting on 36 years of scoops, spats and Minnesota sports history
My sports journalism career is coming to an end. I’ll miss a lot of people who may not miss me, but I will fondly remember the state’s biggest stars and other less-heralded ones....
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Cheers & Jeers: Oops, all cheers! An extra-long list of things worth celebrating this July Fourth.
Times are tough, so raise an iced beverage and cheer the good stuff.
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Rice hits go-ahead 2-run homer as Yanks stop 7-game skid with 5-2 victory over Twins
NEW YORK (AP) — Ben Rice hit go-ahead two-run homer in the third inning after a rain delay and the New York Yankees ended a seven-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. Trent Grisham hit a leadoff homer and had a sacrifice fly in his re...
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New York Liberty beat Minnesota Lynx 99-86, denying Cheryl Reeve a WNBA wins record
NEW YORK (AP) — Breanna Stewart scored 36 points and the New York Liberty beat Minnesota 99-86 on Friday night, spoiling Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve’s first attempt to become the WNBA’s career wins leader. Reeve is tied with Mike Thibault at 379 regular-season victories. Her next ...
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New York Liberty’s size too much for Lynx; Cheryl Reeve’s quest for WNBA victory record delayed
The Lynx dropped just their second game on the road, 99-86, after dominant performance from Breanna Stewart.
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3 dead and others rescued after boat capsizes on Wisconsin lake amid storms
LAKE GENEVA, Wis. (AP) — Three people died and seven others were rescued Friday after a boat capsized in Geneva Lake as a strong storm passed through southern Wisconsin, an official said. Many injuries were reported in Wisconsin’s Walworth County after the storm toppled trees, kn...
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Chisholm police arrest 3 juveniles in city truck theft, school break-in
Police in Chisholm are urging parents to stay engaged in their children's activities after three boys were arrested for stealing a city vehicle and breaking into a local school....
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Who is the 'redhead named Abigail,' Taylor Swift's high school BFF?
Abigail Anderson Berard, Swift's longtime close friend, was spotted leaving the Ritz-Carlton in New York City, likely heading to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding....
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New era: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married, publicist says
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have officially tied the knot. Here's what we know about the ceremony, the star-studded celebration and their “love story."...
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Emilie Kiser announces pregnancy after her son's tragic Chandler pool drowning
Emilie Kiser, an Arizona-based social media influencer, announced she is pregnant with her third child more than a year after her toddler, Trigg, died in a drowning accident....
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Hope lost: Minnesota AG closes unit that freed wrongfully convicted prisoners
Minnesota’s top public law office is shutting down a key unit that investigated wrongful convictions, and those who depend on it say the loss is a major blow for justice....
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Flood relief on the way for Henderson as MnDOT wraps up highway project
A long-running flooding problem in Henderson could ease soon, as a state road project nears completion. For years, flooding from the Minnesota River has closed roads and limited access in Henderson, a community southwest of the Twin Cities. Later this month, the Minnesota Depa...
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Mankato couple hit with AG's restraining order after dogs eat yard poison
A neighborhood in Mankato is on edge after at least two dogs ate rodent poison left in a couple's yard, prompting legal action and raising concerns about community safety....
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Twin Cities family pushes for answers after state patrol says 61-year-old grandmother "fell out" of car
A Twin Cities family is asking for answers after their loved one somehow ended up on the interstate in the middle of the night. The Minnesota State Patrol said 61-year-old Sonja Brown was a passenger in a car and "fell out" before other drivers hit her early Wednesday morning. B...
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West St. Paul death investigation: Body found in wooded area
West St. Paul police are investigating after a body was found in a wooded area, and they are asking the public for help as they work to determine what happened....
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Attorney General files lawsuit against Mankato residents who targeted dogs with rat poison
The Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against two Mankato residents who put rat poison in their yard, reportedly to keep dogs away from their house. According to the Attorney General’s office, the lawsuit is on behalf of Minnesota’s Agriculture Commissioner Thom Peterson, w...
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9 years later, family still seeking answers in Jonathan O’Shaughnessy case
Family, friends and supporters gathered Friday at the corner of 64th Street and 4th Avenue in Richfield to remember Jonathan O’Shaughnessy, who was killed in a random drive‑by shooting nine years ago. RELATED: Family remembers man killed 6 years after drive-by shooting, case r...
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Disney Celebrates America
The post Disney Celebrates America first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
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St. Paul’s free fireworks show returns after nearly a decade
Saint Paul residents are eagerly awaiting their first free fireworks show in nearly a decade, brought back by the local Rotary Club. “The sparklers that kind of go up for a while, and then the big ones, and the ones that kind of, like, fizzle, and all that jazz. So, I think, ...
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World's first synthetic cell that can grow, divide and replicate created at U of M
The U of M has built the world’s first synthetic cell that can grow, divide and replicate, opening the door to new possibilities in medicine and engineering....
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Mobile App: Free Meals for Kids
Mobile App: Free Meals for Kids The post Mobile App: Free Meals for Kids first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
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Minneapolis officer fired after liking Facebook comment that referenced lynching
A former Minneapolis police officer who had served on the force for 18 years was fired after an internal investigation found that he liked a Facebook comment that called for a police shooting suspect to be lynched....
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Man recovering after being shot in Oakdale
A man in his 30s is recovering after being shot while standing near a bonfire in Oakdale on Thursday night. According to Oakdale police, officers responded to a home on the 700 block of Gershwin Avenue around 10:25 p.m. on a report that a person had been shot. At the scene,...
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Fireworks sold nationwide recalled ahead of July 4 celebrations
Fireworks devices sold across the U.S. are being recalled because they can tip over and explode, causing serious injuries.
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Use by, sell by, best by: What’s the difference?
Confused by "use by," "sell by" and "best by" labels? Here's what each one actually means, and how California's new law aims to reduce food waste by simplifying the labels shoppers see....