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Marisa Simonetti gets 90 days in tarantula tossing incident
A Hennepin County judge on Tuesday sentenced Marisa Simonetti to jail time and probation after she was convicted of harassment and domestic assault for throwing a tarantula at her house mate in 2024....
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Justice department orders prosecutors to focus on ‘birth tourism’ cases
The Justice Department has ordered federal prosecutors to prioritize “birth tourism” cases, signaling a quiet demur to the Supreme Court’s decision.
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Minneapolis has a word of caution for July 4 revelers
Thousands are expected for the “Red, White and Boom” fireworks celebration. Officials say visitors will see a heavy law enforcement presence after violence marred past holidays....
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Empire State Building climbers display quote on banner: What does it say?
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday afternoon and unfurled a banner.
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What’s a siren ‘growl test’? This is why you may hear one in Hennepin County.
The tests are part of a siren upgrade that will give the county more precise control over where sirens sound in an emergency.
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Fairmont officer accused of sexually assaulting wife, threatening to slit her throat
A Fairmont man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he sexually assaulted a woman over several years and threatened both her and a child....
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University of Minnesota scientists made a cell with most of the hallmarks of fife. Here’s what to know.
Although it’s not the first synthetic cell ever created, SpudCell is the first to complete a full life cycle — from birth to division into next-generation cells — after having been created from the “bottom up” using laboratory chemicals...
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University of Minnesota scientists made a cell with most of the hallmarks of life. Here’s what to know.
Although it’s not the first synthetic cell ever created, SpudCell is the first to complete a full life cycle — from birth to division into next-generation cells — after having been created from the “bottom up” using laboratory chemicals...
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Grocery giant buyout: Kroger agrees to buy family-owned Giant Eagle for $1.25B cash
The Kroger Co. announced Wednesday it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Giant Eagle, a move that will expand the retail giant’s footprint across five states in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions....
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July 4th ‘zero tolerance’: Twin Cities authorities outline holiday weekend enforcement
As Twin Cities communities plan Fourth of July festivities, law enforcement officials are focusing on safety and strict enforcement policies this year....
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Rare Pokémon cards worth up to $30K stolen from Eagan arcade, police investigating
An Eagan, Minnesota claw machine arcade is asking for the public's help after two people reportedly broke into the store and stole rare Pokémon cards worth an estimated $25,000 to $30,000....
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Minnesota Supreme Court takes up case over ‘Airbnb-style’ backyard pool rentals
The Minnesota Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case questioning whether the state can regulate private backyard pools the same way it can regulate public swimming facilities if they are rented out through online platforms. The legal showdown of Hittner v. Minnesota Departmen...
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2 people hang banner about 'the power of love' on Empire State Building antenna
Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about ''the power of love'' at midday Tuesday, before starting to descend, embracing and taking selfies, news helicopter video showed....
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9-year-old drowns at Wisconsin campground water park
A child died at a campground water park in northwestern Wisconsin on Tuesday night. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, emergency crews responded around 8:15 p.m. to a report of a 9-year-old drowning at Campfire Cove Aqua Park, near Balsam Lake. First responders ...
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Some afternoon Sun and Muggy then T-Storms around 7pm but only in areas of the Metro south of Minnesota River.
Look for Skies to become Partly Cloudy in the Twin Cities around Noon and it will be Muggy with dew points in the 60s and highs in the mid 80s and Southwest Winds at 5 to 15 mph. T-Storms will rapidly fire up south of the Minnesota River around 6 p.m. and just graze the south Me...
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The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts in the Twin Cities area this week
Highlights for July 2-8 include Bob Dylan, Alex Warren, Dirty Knobs, Father John Misty, Ziggy Marley, Wynonna Judd and Taste of Minnesota.
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Medicare GLP-1 Bridge: What to know
Medicare GLP-1 Bridge: What to know The post Medicare GLP-1 Bridge: What to know first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
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Annunciation community asks neighbors to be mindful of July 4 fireworks
As Fourth of July festivities approach, community leaders with Annunciation Church and School, and Minneapolis are reminding neighbors to be mindful of how fireworks can affect those still healing from last summer....
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A new Xcel rate plan could save you money, if you can adjust some habits
One St. Paul resident saved $1,000 over six months on the Time of Day rate, which charges different prices during off-peak and on-peak hours.
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Demonstrators expected at Minneapolis courthouse in support of accused anti-ICE protesters
Demonstrators are expected to gather at the federal courthouse in Minneapolis on Wednesday to rally around 15 protesters who are accused of harassing federal immigration agents in Minnesota earlier this year. All 15 defendants are charged with conspiracy to impede or injure a ...
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Anti-ICE protesters plead not guilty to charges in federal conspiracy case
Fourteen defendants accused of conspiring to impede U.S. immigration officers pleaded not guilty during their arraignment Wednesday at the federal courthouse in Minneapolis. All are charged with conspiracy to impede or injure a federal officer, while others are individually ch...
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Minnesota 4th of July travel: Road congestion, gas prices and flights
The holiday travel rush is underway as millions of people are expected to travel for America’s 250th birthday. AAA projects more than 72 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, July 5, for Fourth of July festivities. Min...
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Minnesota's anonymous school threat reporting system law begins July 1
Minnesota schools are now required to begin setting up anonymous threat reporting systems, aiming to make it easier for students and staff to share safety concerns....
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Live as NHL free agency begins: Wild have needs, especially at the forward position
Some familiar faces likely won’t be back as teams court free agents starting today.
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Mike Conley leaving Wolves, signs with Boston
“Minnesota Mike” appears to have played his last game in the Timberwolves uniform. KSTP Sports confirmed Wednesday that soon-to-be 39-year-old guard Mike Conley agreed to sign with the Boston Celtics on a one-year, veteran minimum deal. Conley’s departure will leave a big l...
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Lynx star Napheesa Collier returns to practice
The top team in the WNBA is getting close to getting its star player back. The Minnesota Lynx announced Wednesday that Napheesa Collier has returned to “team practice activities,” a big step in her rehabilitation. Collier had surgery on both of her ankles during the offseas...
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Nancy Guthrie: FBI determines ransom notes are fake, report says
The FBI believes three ransom notes connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie are fake, according to a report from Reuters.
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Mother of former Atlanta Falcons player found dead, brother arrested
A welfare check at a Buckhead home spiraled into a homicide investigation Tuesday afternoon after police discovered a woman dead and detained her barricaded son following a forced entry....
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New York woman accused of sending $30K in crypto to Palestinian terrorist group
A New York woman has been charged with attempting to support the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
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July 4th: What's open and closed
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches this Saturday, most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open, though consumers should prepare for select closures and modified holiday hours....
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Actor and activist Danny Glover says he has Alzheimer’s disease
NEW YORK (AP) — Actor and activist Danny Glover, best known for starring as an easygoing police officer in the “Lethal Weapon” franchise, has revealed he has Alzheimer’s disease. The four-time Emmy Award nominee, who turns 80 on July 22, told “Today” and People magazine that he w...
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Timberwolves lose veteran guard Mike Conley to Celtics in free agency
Conley was traded during the middle of last season, then returned to help the Wolves in the playoffs.
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Minneapolis officials stress safety during July Fourth holiday, increase patrols, close roads - CBS News
Minneapolis officials stress safety during July Fourth holid...
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Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People and co-wrote ‘Y.M.C.A.,’ dies at 74
NEW YORK (AP) — Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People, co-wrote the disco group’s classic hits “Y.M.C.A.,” ″Macho Man” and “In the Navy,” and delighted crowds while dressed as the band’s helmeted and mustachioed police officer, has died. He was 74. “We are profoundly s...
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General Mills to cut billions in costs as food maker struggles to lift sales
The Golden Valley-based company’s fourth quarter results were a bright spot at the end of an otherwise challenging fiscal year.
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Red, white, and blue: How to properly display and honor the American flag for the 4th of July
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate 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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4th of July deals and freebies
Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.
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Man robbed and assaulted in Brooklyn Park parking lot
A man was robbed and assaulted in Brooklyn Park before police say one of the suspects fired two gunshots on Tuesday morning in a parking ramp near Target Parkway North. According to investigators, the victim told them that he knew the suspects and they took off in a car before...
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Judge blocks Trump administration from cutting Hennepin County DEI federal funding
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting off federal funds to Hennepin County and several other local governments over a dispute regarding new policy mandates. The ruling bars the administration from withholding federal grants from communit...
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Chanhassen 4th of July Celebration Schedule
Chanhassen 4th of July Celebration Schedule The post Chanhassen 4th of July Celebration Schedule first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
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Minnesota weather: Two rounds of scattered storms possible Wednesday
Minnesota is in for a warm, muggy Wednesday with two rounds of possible storms. Parts of the Twin Cities metro and southeastern Minnesota are under a level 3 enhanced risk for severe weather this evening....
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Westbound I-94 in downtown Minneapolis reopens after fatal crash
One person died in a wreck that happened about 2:30 a.m., the State Patrol said.
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Westbound I-94 in downtown Minneapolis reopens after fatal crash - Star Tribune
Westbound I-94 in downtow...
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Review: R&B stars Usher and Chris Brown deliver entertaining but flawed show
Their Minneapolis show was entertaining but needs to smooth things out.
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Political foes Minneapolis mayor and City Council president partner in unlikely improv show
Mayor Jacob Frey and City Council President Elliott Payne engaged in tense exchange on their different political philosophies but kept it cordial.
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A Forecast First Alert for possible severe storms later today
Good Wednesday morning! *A FORECAST FIRST ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR LATE TODAY AND TONIGHT FOR POSSIBLE SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS* *A FORECAST FIRST ALERT FOR THURSDAY EVENING AND NIGHT FOR POSSIBLE SEVERE STORMS* A few showers and thunderstorms will move through the area this m...
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Slowdown in DACA renewals leaves recipients vulnerable to deportation
Carmen, 31, worked at a major statewide food bank as a program supervisor for five years. She loved her job; the mission of food justice is close to her heart. “Nobody should go hungry in a quote-unquote first world country,” she said. But since April 10, Carmen hasn’t been a...
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ICE says it’s after the ‘Worst of the Worst,’ but didn’t detain this sex offender
Federal immigration officials decided that a Minnesota parolee facing deportation should instead be subject to remote monitoring - after he was diagnosed with cancer....
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They lost Fletcher in the Annunciation shooting. His favorite song helps them grieve.
Fletcher Merkel’s family and friends head to a concert Thursday to join hands and sing together.
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Roper: This July 4th, tell the Park Board to show George Washington some respect
A Minneapolis statue of Washington has languished in storage since vandals yanked it down in 2020. It’s time to rectify that.
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Some Twin Cities ad agencies determined to stay independent in quickly consolidating industry
As advertising becomes more competitive, Minneapolis firms Preston Spire and Broadhead are among those determined to stay independent.
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Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks across Minnesota
As America turns 250, celebrate with food trucks, live music, festivals and sparkling displays all weekend long.