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Minnesota plans to replace a ‘drowning machine’ with fish-friendly rapids
The Crissy Lake Dam project would improve safety, reconnect more than 100 miles of fish habitat and restore much of the Pomme de Terre River.
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Should LeBron James consider signing with the Timberwolves?
The NBA’s all-time scoring leader is a free agent, and Minnesota has much to offer. Just not a lot of money.
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Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year
President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Tuesday shows, locking in profits while his investors were socked with losses....
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Traffic update: I-94 westbound shut down near I-35W after fatal crash
A portion of westbound I-94 in Minneapolis is closed following a crash that killed one person early on Wednesday morning, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The closure is near Highway 65 and I-35W and state officials say that I-94 westbound will remain closed until inve...
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Maddie Dahlien aims to be the next Minnesotan to represent Team USA at a World Cup
The Edina alum earned her first national team call-up in January and could be the first player from Minnesota on a men’s or women’s World Cup roster since 2007....
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Forecast First Alert: Strong storms expected Wednesday
Minnesota’s Weather Authority has placed a Forecast First Alert in the forecast for strong storms on Wednesday, and heat on Thursday. WEDNESDAY STORMS: Wednesday is the main day to watch for severe weather. A Level 3 out of 5 Enhanced Risk includes the Twin Cities metro and s...
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Alvarez’s grand slam highlights 6-run inning as the Astros beat the Twins 6-4
Yordan Alvarez’s grand slam highlighted a six-run fourth inning and the Houston Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4 on Tuesday night. With Houston facing a three-run deficit after three innings, Cam Smith and Taylor Trammell singled in the fourth. With runners at the corners, ...
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Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, MN advocates react
In one of the most consequential decisions Tuesday, the Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship and rejected President Donald Trump’s executive order proposing restrictions....
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Candidate Forum: Hennepin County Commissioner District 2 - North Loop Neighborhood Association
Candidate Forum: Hennepin County C...
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New World Screwworm: Minnesota restricts dog and cat imports from affected states
Minnesota is stepping up efforts to protect pets and livestock by tightening rules on animals coming from states where New World Screwworm has been found....
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Former Minnesota state Rep. Karen Clark, a fighter for the LGBTQ community, dies
Clark was first elected as a state representative in 1980, and retired as the longest-serving openly lesbian state legislator in the nation.
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Minnesota laws taking effect July 1: What you need to know
The Minnesota Legislature passed many new laws this year and with the state’s fiscal year kicking off on July 1, here is a closer look at some of the laws going into effect on Wednesday, including over $1 billion for critical infrastructure projects and some new school safety req...
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Best Buy campus value cut in half: What it means for Richfield property taxes in 2027
Richfield is bracing for a major shift in its commercial tax base after a big assessment change for Best Buy’s corporate campus.
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Former State Rep. Karen Clark, Minnesota’s first openly lesbian legislative member, dead at 80
Karen Clark, Minnesota’s first openly lesbian legislative member, who served in Minnesota’s House for 38 years, has died. Clark’s death was announced by the Minnesota House of Representatives, which disclosed she passed away Tuesday after a “brief illness” at 80 years old. ...
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North Minneapolis Heritage Park tenants swelter as $500K grant sits locked for furnaces
Tenants at a north Minneapolis apartment complex are struggling to stay cool as broken air conditioning and other problems remain unresolved during another day of high temperatures....
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10-year-old stabbed Dollar Tree employee during robbery in Pennsylvania, police say
A 10-year-old boy who allegedly robbed a Dollar Tree store in Pennsylvania is also accused of stabbing multiple times one of the employees trying to detain him....
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Ellison federal lawsuit victory stops billions in funding cuts to homeless housing services
On Monday, a federal judge sided with Attorney General Keith Ellison and other states to block the changes to federal funding.
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Minnesota Rep. Karen Clark, first openly lesbian state legislator, dies at 80
Former House Representative Karen Clark, who made history in the state for her activism and being the first openly gay legislator, died on Tuesday at the age of 80....
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World Cup what to know: US looks to win first knockout match in 24 years against Bosnia-Herzegovina
The United States national team has grown tired of hearing about its traditional shortcomings in World Cup knockout matches. The Americans will look to change that narrative on Wednesday as they attempt to win their first World Cup elimination game in 24 years when they face Bosn...
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Minneapolis launches updated bikeway map showing newly charted routes
Minneapolis is making it easier for cyclists to navigate the city with a newly updated interactive bikeway map.
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Helping unsheltered Minnesotans during extreme heat wave
As dangerous heat grips Minnesota, unsheltered residents are facing rising health risks with few places to escape the sun. Outreach teams, emergency responders and shelters across the Twin Cities are expanding services to keep people safe, offering water, cooling spaces and real‑...
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Michael Byrne, 'Harry Potter,' 'Indiana Jones' actor, dies: Reports
Michael Byrne, an actor known for his work in “Harry Potter," “Braveheart" and “Indiana Jones," has died, according to reports. He was 82.
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Granite Falls man sentenced to over 106 years in prison on 27 counts of criminal sexual conduct
A man found guilty of 27 criminal sexual conduct charges has been sentenced to over 100 years in prison. According to the Office of Minnesota’s Attorney General, Jacory Dante McCalpin was sentenced to 1,276 months (106.33 years) in prison for multiple sexual assaults that took...
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3 Minneapolis beaches close due to E. coli in the water
Some Minneapolis beaches are closing temporarily due to E. coli being found in the water.
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Source: Wolves to re-sign Hyland to 1-year deal
A source tells KSTP’s Darren ‘Doogie’ Wolfson that the Wolves are re-signing guard Bones Hyland to a 1-year veteran minimum contract. Hyland seems to have found a home in Minnesota after joining the team at the end of the 2024-2025 season. He then re-signed for the minimum las...
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Juvenile driver seriously injured, 3 others hurt in Ham Lake crash
A crash in Ham Lake on Monday afternoon left four people injured, one of whom was a juvenile driver who was airlifted to the hospital. At about 3:36 p.m., multiple agencies responded to Crosstown Boulevard Northeast and Vickers Street Northeast for a two-vehicle crash, accordi...
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Customs officers use Heimlich maneuver to save choking toddler
U.S. customs officers are being celebrated for saving the life of a toddler who was suffering a seizure at a Baltimore airport and started choking.
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3M Open ready to welcome Scottie Scheffler: ‘It shows we’ve arrived’
The 3M Open is about a month away as some of the best PGA Tour pros will come to TPC Twin Cities in Blaine. For now, that includes the No. 1 player in the world, Scottie Scheffler....
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How US tech is being used globally to scam Americans of billions
An investigation reveals that technology from U.S. organizations is being used to fuel a revolution in the scam industry, playing a key role in global fraud....
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Man sentenced to almost a decade in prison for attempted murder
A South St. Paul man will spend nearly a decade in prison for shooting into a Minneapolis clothing store, wounding one person. Valentino John Gaudalupe Salinas-Avery, 19, was sentenced Monday to 117 months (just under 10 years) at the St. Cloud Correctional Facility, with cred...
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Minnesota Wild keep Bobby Brink on 1-year, $2.75 million contract
The Minnesota Wild are keeping Bobby Brink around next season after signing him to a one-year extension for $2.75 million, according to the club on Tuesday. The 24-year-old recorded 30 points (15-15=30), three power-play goals and 104 shots on goal across 68 games last season ...
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Delano: A tiny Minnesota town that becomes the Fourth of July capital every summer
Delano’s Fourth of July celebration turns the small Minnesota town into a major holiday destination each summer. For most of the year, Delano is described as a small, quiet town. Residents say that changes for a few days every July when the community becomes the focus of its a...
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Minnesota trans athlete policy faces new pressure after Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court’s decision on transgender athletes could have ripple effects in Minnesota, even though the state’s rules aren’t directly impacted right now....
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Betty Danger's iconic revolving dining Ferris wheel in Minneapolis is now for sale
A one-of-a-kind Ferris wheel that once defined the Betty Danger’s experience is now available for purchase, offering a unique opportunity for a new owner....
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A new way to speak up could help keep Minnesota schools safer
“I think I heard tidbits about it.” Ruby Babst’s grandkids attend one of the elementary schools in the Elk River district. She’s also a former teacher who knows just how important safety in the classroom is. “You can never do too much to be on the safe side,” she said. S...
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Not getting Channel 5? Here’s how to watch.
A technical issue knocked Channel 5, KSTP-TV and some other local channels off the air late Tuesday afternoon. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is working to fix the issue as quickly as possible. However, in the meantime, some viewers who watch over-the-air may not see 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS, but...
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AAA: Tow to Go
AAA: Tow to Go The post AAA: Tow to Go first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
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Things to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this Fourth of July weekend (July 3–5)
Independence Day weekend is here, and Minnesota is going all out with fireworks, festivals, farmers markets, and a massive sci-fi convention taking over the Twin Cities....
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Over 100 Minnesota National Guard members in Washington, DC to help at Freedom 250
Over 100 Minnesota National Guard members are on a voluntary deployment to Washington, D.C. to help with celebrations taking place later next month. Air Force Maj. Nathan Wallin, Deputy State Public Affairs Officer of the Minnesota National Guard, told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that 1...
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Maplewood teen charged with murder following death of mother
A woman found dead in her Maplewood apartment has led to the arrest of her teenage daughter, who has since been charged with murder in connection to her death....
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St. Paul leaders are exploring new ways to close a record budget gap without raising taxes
The city of St. Paul is facing a $26 million budget deficit for 2027. City leaders said they are looking at options beyond raising taxes as they begin discussing solutions. Factors including inflation and reduced state and federal aid are some of the reasons for the shortfall....
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Maplewood teen arrested on suspicion of beating 43-year-old woman to death
Police say a teenage girl has been arrested and charged after a 43-year-old woman was found beaten to death last week at an apartment in Maplewood. Maplewood police officers found Georgina Lee Monk dead Friday morning while performing a welfare check at an apartment complex on...
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5 companies conspired to drive up egg prices, Justice Dept. says
Five companies are accused of conspiring to drive up the price of eggs, the Justice Department announced on Tuesday.
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Paris deputy mayor blames the United States' carbon emissions for deadly heat wave
Paris Deputy Mayor Audrey Pulvar released a lengthy statement blaming the United States for the deadly heat wave over France this past week.
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Woman fights off kidnapping attempt while pushing infant, Fond du Lac County man arrested
Authorities say a man has been arrested after a woman and her young son were attacked on a trail in remote Wisconsin during an alleged kidnapping attempt....
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Takeaways from Supreme Court term: Trump's power is enhanced, but he lost some high-profile cases
President Donald Trump didn't get what he wanted in some of the biggest Supreme Court cases this year: tariffs, birthright citizenship and the attempted firing of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook....
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Pokémon card theft at Eagan shop: $25K stolen in break-in
A break-in at an Eagan business left more than $25,000 in stolen items and prompted the owners to ask the public for help. DUCK! (Duck Entertainment) shared on social media that this past Saturday, June 27, two people broke into its Eagan location around 3:45 a.m., stealing mu...