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AI may spot deadly heart risk in a routine ECG

UC Berkeley researchers say a new AI model found a hidden ECG signal that could help doctors identify more people at risk before sudden cardiac death.

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)Jun 29, 2026

government

Minneapolis City Council Member Aisha Chughtai takes mental health leave

Minneapolis City Council member Aisha Chughtai has announced that she is taking a one-month mental health leave of absence. Chughtai released a statement saying in part that she will be addressing her mental health through a program for clinical depression and anxiety. She ...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jun 29, 2026

safety

Minnesota teacher, coach arrested for sending explicit Snapchat photos to student

A Minnesota teacher and cross country coach is accused of sending explicit photos of himself to a student on Snapchat, according to a criminal complaint. According to the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office, 26-year-old Sutton Thomas Junkermeier was arrested at his Lake Lillian hom...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jun 29, 2026

safety

Head-on crash in northern Minnesota kills 2 drivers

Two drivers were killed Sunday afternoon in a head-on crash on Highway 169 in Itasca County. The State Patrol did not say what led to the crash but alcohol is not suspected to be a factor....

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)Jun 29, 2026

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Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis are latest to be charged in gambling scandal

NEW YORK (AP) — Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s gambling investigation, authorities said Monday. When he was playing for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024, Beasley agreed to tailor his performance based...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jun 29, 2026

schools

More choices, more time for what matters: improving transportation in Minneapolis

Across Minneapolis, people are juggling work, errands, school drop-offs, and full schedules. Transportation plays a big role in how each day unfolds. As the City and regional partners improve sidewalks, bike routes, and transit service, more people are choosing options that help ...

Sahan JournalJun 29, 2026

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Best Backyards Contest

Win a $500 gift card to By the Yard and be featured on TV! Enter here! The post Best Backyards Contest first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jun 29, 2026

safety

Oakdale Summerfest fireworks show disrupted by teen fights

Oakdale police are investigating several fights between groups of juveniles during the Cities Summerfest fireworks show on Saturday night. According to officers, a large group of teenagers created panic at Walton Park and investigators say that they also received reports of pe...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jun 29, 2026

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Minnesota Aurora Season Update

The electric energy of the FIFA World Cup is sweeping the globe, and Minnesota is feeling every bit of it through the unstoppable Minnesota Aurora. The Aurora are tearing through the USL-W League season with a thrilling undefeated 11-0-0 record, proving that world-class soccer is...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jun 29, 2026

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Money Monday: “Pink Tax”

The so-called “pink tax” is a hot topic among women who often find themselves paying more for certain services than men do. Minnesota Live brought in one of their trusted financial experts to break it all down with Paul Folger on Money Monday. Click here to explore more of Paul’s...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jun 29, 2026

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Must See Museums: New Brighton History Center

The New Brighton Area Historical Society has been passionately preserving the rich history of New Brighton and the old Mounds View Township area since 1980. When the Soo Railroad Line decided to remove their beloved 1880s depot, the historical society swooped in, relocated the ch...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jun 29, 2026

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Crystal Cave

Wisconsin’s longest cave is just a short drive away, and Crystal Cave in Spring Valley is the perfect cool escape from this week’s stifling heat and humidity. Reporter Kristin Haubrich takes us on a thrilling spelunking adventure through the winding underground wonder. And if you...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jun 29, 2026

business

The World’s Largest Nutcracker

A towering new landmark has arrived in southwest Minnesota, and it’s turning heads in the small town of Luverne. The World’s Largest Nutcracker stands an impressive 65 feet tall and is already making waves online. Builder and store owner Vance Walgrave joined Minnesota Live to sh...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jun 29, 2026

safety

Fatal single-car crash in Carlton County leaves 1 dead, 1 critical

A deadly single-vehicle crash in Carlton County killed one man and left another in critical condition on Sunday evening, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies responded to the intersection of Thompson Road and Kangas Road at about 6:30 p.m. where they say the victim’s ca...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jun 29, 2026

safety

A Heatwave begins today!

Good Monday morning! GET READY FOR THE HEAT! *A FORECAST FIRST ALERT IS IN EFFECT FROM TODAY INTO THURSDAY FOR TEMPERATURES IN THE 90s WITH HIGHER HEAT INDEX READINGS. *AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR HEAT INDEX VALUES FROM 100-110 THIS AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVE...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jun 29, 2026

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New SNAP work requirements have ‘chilling effect’ as need for food aid rises

As the prices of groceries, gas and other necessities soar this summer, many Minnesotans also are navigating new requirements for accessing food assistance. Beginning this month, more Minnesotans are being subjected to work requirements in order to receive benefits from the S...

Sahan JournalJun 29, 2026

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Metro Transit Blue Line to close Monday for maintenance upgrades

Metro Transit will shut down the Blue Line starting Monday as crews begin a $175 million maintenance project that will affect riders through Aug. 19. Metro Transit said buses will run along the corridor while crews upgrade signals, systems and worn sections of track. “It’s ...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jun 29, 2026

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Haeran Ryu wins the Women’s PGA Championship for her first major title

CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Haeran Ryu recovered from a rough start to secure her first career major title, winning the Women’s PGA Championship by two strokes over Ina Yoon on a windy Sunday at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Ryu shot a 2-under 70 to finish at 13-under 275 and become ...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jun 29, 2026

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MN weather: Extreme Heat Warning in effect Monday

It's Fourth of July week, and we'll get it started with the hottest temperatures of the year so far. Central and southern Minnesota are under an Extreme Heat Warning on Monday....

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)Jun 28, 2026

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Bill Maher awarded Mark Twain Prize during Kennedy Center ceremony

Those who were looking forward to witnessing one of comedy’s biggest nights of the year on Sunday will get their chance late next month as the presentation of the 2026 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor returns to Netflix....

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)Jun 28, 2026

safety

1 dead in Forest Lake car fire, investigation underway

One person is dead after a car fire in the driveway of a Forest Lake home on Saturday night. At 11:38 p.m., Forest Lake fire officials responded to a vehicle fire on the 100 block of Fifth Street Northwest. In the driveway of a home, crews found a car on fire with one perso...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jun 28, 2026

Local

Prielipp fans 10 as the Twins edge the Rockies 3-2 on Kreidler’s late homer

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Connor Prielipp struck out a career-high 10 in six innings, Ryan Kreidler hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh and the Minnesota Twins edged the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on Sunday. Prielipp allowed two runs and six hits before being relieved by Andrew Morris (...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jun 28, 2026