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Protecting native oak trees is a priority for Bloomington’s park restoration project
Bloomington is moving ahead with a $20 million Nine Mile Creek project that includes tree removal to protect native oak trees. The city said part of the Nine Mile Creek corridor improvements involves removing many non-oak trees that officials believe threaten the health of nat...
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Federal judge blocks Postal Service from carrying out Trump mail-in ballot order
A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Postal Service from carrying out an executive order on mail-in ballots.
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FDA authorizes 20 ZYN nicotine pouches to be marketed with modified risk claim
The FDA authorized 20 ZYN nicotine pouches to carry a modified risk claim. Here's what to know.
safety
Annunciation asks neighbors to be mindful with fireworks this Fourth of July
As Fourth of July celebrations begin across the city, families connected to Annunciation Church and School say the holiday brings renewed anxiety for children who survived last summer’s shooting inside the sanctuary. Kristen Neville, an Annunciation parent of five students, sa...
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Minneapolis launches 'South Side REACT' to shut down open-air drug markets
A major change is underway in how Minneapolis deals with illegal drug sales and use, with city leaders and community partners rolling out a new strategy aimed at shutting down open-air drug markets....
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Minneapolis says it’s cracking down on open-air drug markets
The city said is will increase police enforcement while also expanding treatment services for those who frequent the sites.
safety
Minnesota e-bike crackdown: ER visits up 9x as police push to clarify the rules
A surge in kids riding electric-powered bikes and motorcycles has sparked confusion and concern, with police working to clear up the rules.
safety
St. Louis County deputy and another driver injured in crash near Cook
A St. Louis County deputy was hurt in a crash near Cook on Wednesday night, the sheriff said. According to the post from St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsey, the crash happened at the intersection of Highway 1 and Samuelson Road just before 8 p.m. while the deputy was in a ...
schools
Teacher charged with harassment after sending 16-year-old images on Snapchat
A teacher in northern Minnesota has been charged with allegedly sending sexual images to a 16-year-old student on Snapchat.
schools
As Minnesota schools get new tools to crack down on enrollment fraud, ghost student victims ask for help
“A little scared that I don’t know how anyone would have gotten that much information about me,” said Kara Downer. She’s been fighting to get her identity back from scammers for six months now. It’s something she says could happen to anyone. The only reason she knew someone ha...
safety
Video: Small fire sparks at Disney World's 'it's a small world' after portable charger explodes
Guests were briefly evacuated from the typically calm and peaceful "it's a small world" ride at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Wednesday, July 1, after a small fire sparked within one of the ride's boats, according to a witness....
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Victim’s forgiveness was key in pardon of Tou Lue Vang, Hmong man facing deportation
Vang was convicted of raping a child in 2006. A pardon doesn’t automatically save him from deportation.
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Sporadic chances for storms continue into the holiday weekend – Chris
Good Thursday evening! It’s another muggy and very warm evening across Minnesota, with partly cloudy skies and temperatures staying mild overnight. A few storms may develop late tonight, so some areas could wake up to showers or thunderstorms early Friday. Friday brings ano...
safety
Minnesota 4th of July fireworks: Where to watch
This year, the Fourth of July is on a Saturday as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary of signing the Declaration of Independence.
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Fireworks trauma reminders
https://namimn.org/trauma-reminders-fireworks The post Fireworks trauma reminders first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
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Western Wisconsin health clinic in lockdown amid ‘active situation’
A health clinic in western Wisconsin is in lockdown Thursday afternoon as law enforcement responds to an “active situation.” The Barron County Sheriff’s Department confirmed to 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that its deputies are part of a response to a active scene at Marshfield Medical C...
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St. Paul data breach: 12,484 residents, employees notified after July 2025 cyberattack
The City of St. Paul is reaching out to thousands of people whose personal data may have been compromised in a 2025 cyberattack.
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Tech firms and feds push to block Minnesota’s strict new law on prediction markets
Prediction market companies Kalshi and Polymarket say these wagers are just ‘swap’ contracts, while state officials say its gambling.
safety
River Falls man dies in St. Croix County in motorcycle-truck crash
A Wisconsin motorcyclist died Wednesday afternoon after a truck hit him in St. Croix County. According to the Hudson Police Department, emergency crews responded around 1:30 p.m. to a truck-and-motorcycle crash near Hanley Road and Carmichael Road in Hudson, Wis. Authoritie...
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Former Olympian indicted for felony vandalism at DC Reflecting Pool
Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn, 67, has been indicted on a felony charge for allegedly tearing up sealant at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on June 19....
safety
2 fallen Minnesota police officers’ families have mortgages paid off
The families of two Minnesota police officers who lost their lives during active duty have had the mortgages on their homes paid off for them.
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Nancy Guthrie: California man pleads guilty to sending 'imposter ransom demand'
A California man who authorities say sent an "imposter ransom demand" to Nancy Guthrie's family members pleaded guilty to charges on Thursday.
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Sheriff urges caution amid flooding in southern Minnesota
Widespread flooding closed roads and part of Interstate 90 in Mower County on Wednesday night into Thursday as officials warned drivers to stay off flooded routes. Heavy overnight rainfall caused flooding on township roads, county roads and I-90, according to the Mower County ...
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Lynx forward Howard and rookie guard Miles named 2026 WNBA All-Star starters
The WNBA on Thursday announced that Minnesota Lynx forward Natasha Howard and guard Olivia Miles have been named starters for the 2026 All-Star Game. Starters were chosen by a mixture of fan, player and media votes. The fan vote counted for 50% while media and player votes wer...
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University of Minnesota scientists say they’ve created world’s first synthetic cell from scratch
University of Minnesota scientists say they’ve created the world’s first synthetic cell, saying it could transform medicine and provide solutions in a new paper. Researchers at the College of Biological Sciences announced on Wednesday that they have developed the first synthet...
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Minnesota among states to secure settlement with egg producers for price gouging
A multistate investigation found that some of the nation’s largest egg producers illegally to raise prices from June 2022 until March 2025. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, alongside the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), announced the settlement will send $3.3 million...
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MPRB Swimming Classes
MPRB Swimming Classes The post MPRB Swimming Classes first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
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St. Paul Swimming Lessons
St. Paul Swimming Lessons The post St. Paul Swimming Lessons first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donate $26M to charities ahead of wedding
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have donated $26 million to charities this week ahead of their Friday wedding at Madison Square Garden.
safety
Explosion erupts as firefighters investigate apartment complex
Dramatic video captured the moment an explosion erupted inside the electrical room of a Tacoma, Washington, apartment complex as firefighters investigated reports of smoke....
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Record decline in home asking prices offers buyers an affordability boost
Home listing prices are declining at the fastest pace in at least nine years. Here's what to know.
safety
Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas as confirmed cases reach 31
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Tex...
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Tennessee university to pay professor $1.9M after calling Charlie Kirk a 'disgusting psychopath'
A University of Tennessee professor will receive $1.9 million to settle a lawsuit after being disciplined over social media posts criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk....
safety
Crystal police recover flamethrower, fentanyl and firearm following pursuit
A police pursuit in Crystal resulted in several arrests as well as the recovery of weapons and drugs.
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Fourth of July travel: Thursday expected to be busiest day on roads, at airport
The number of people traveling for the Fourth of July is expected to reach a record high this year, with many people hitting the road or heading to the airport on Thursday to start their long holiday weekend....
parks
Man fatally shot after fight over Walmart parking spot
A Florida man was shot and killed by a woman after a verbal argument over a parking spot at Walmart led to a deadly shooting.
government
Minnesota pardon may block deportation of child sex offender
The Department of Homeland Security said a Minnesota pardon could block the removal of a man convicted of sexually abusing a child. The Minnesota Clemency Review Commission voted on June 10 to pardon Tou Lue Vang, whom DHS identifies as an illegal immigrant from Laos. The Minn...
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Lynx rookie Olivia Miles, veteran Natasha Howard named WNBA All-Star Game starters
Miles, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 draft out of TCU, has been a sensation, scoring a team-leading 18.7 points per game. Howard, a free-agent signing this offseason, is grabbing a team-high 8.2 rebounds per game....
schools
Meet 12 Minnesota high school boys basketball prospects having standout AAU seasons
These are the state’s dozen most impressive uncommitted boys basketball players in the 2027 and 2028 classes heading into the July recruiting period.
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Alex Ovechkin re-signs with Capitals for 22nd season: 'I'm back!'
The Washington Capitals announced on Monday that captain Alex Ovechkin has officially signed a one-year contract extension to return for the 2026-27 NHL season....
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Flash flooding closes highways in southern Minnesota
Flash flooding in southern Minnesota led to the closing of part of Interstate 90 (I-90) and Highway 43 as authorities are warning drivers to slow down and follow the instructions of first responders....
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MN Street Style: Minneapolis People’s Pride 2026 - Racket MN
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Wild free agency Day 2: Nick Foligno returns, Jake Middleton traded to Calgary for two veteran players
Winger Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Maatta are headed to Minnesota for Middleton and draft picks.
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Wild trade defenseman Middleton to Calgary for forward Coleman, defenseman Maatta
Defenseman Jake Middleton, a 2027 third-round pick, a 2028 fourth-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick were traded to the Flames from the Wild on Thursday in exchange for left wing Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Maatta, a source confirmed to KSTP. Sportsnet in Canada was...
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Minneapolis leaders target open-air drug markets following gang bust
Minneapolis leaders are announcing a new plan to target open-air drug markets across the city during a news conference on Thursday morning. The push for a new plan comes after 25 people were charged in a fentanyl and cocaine trafficking case involving two Minneapolis gangs. ...
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Minneapolis to ramp up open-air drug market enforcement
A coordinated effort to increase enforcement of open-air drug markets in Minneapolis is expected to be announced on Thursday.
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Why California's 'sell by' label ban could spread nationwide
California has become the first state to standardize food date labels, banning terms like "sell by" on most consumer-facing food packaging in an effort to reduce food waste....
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Water safety: Tips ahead of July 4th weekend
Parents and guardians are urged to take simple water safety precautions ahead of July 4th weekend.
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Minnesota weather: Tropical heat remains Thursday with storm chances overnight
It will be hot and steamy on Thursday with chances of thunderstorms in the evening and overnight, some possibly severe.
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Potato chip recall upgraded to FDA's highest risk level
The Food and Drug Administration has upgraded a popular potato chip recall to their highest risk level over salmonella concerns.
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Minnesota pardons sexual abuser who was set to be deported
The June pardon, criticized by federal officials, provided the 42-year-old man an avenue to fight deportation to Laos.
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16 children rescued from Ohio home: 'Livestock kept in better conditions'
Authorities serving a search warrant at a dilapidated Ohio home found 16 children living in deplorable conditions, surrounded by human waste and confined to one room for the past several years....
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Sony to end physical PlayStation game discs for new releases starting in 2028
Sony is ending production of physical discs for all new PlayStation game releases beginning in January 2028, marking a significant step in the gaming industry's ongoing transition to digital distribution....