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We stay dry for your Saturday with temperatures running noticeably warmer than yesterday, but not incredibly hot. Expect a high of 84 in the metro with plenty of sunshine. Sunday we’ll be slightly warmer with shower and thunderstorm chances making a return. Forecast First Alert...
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Authorities say at least one person was injured in a shooting in north Minneapolis early Saturday morning.
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Enjoy a sunny and slightly breezy Saturday, because hot and humid weather is coming for the end of the weekend and into next week.
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Heart. Class. Grit. Those were just some of the responses from readers about the Timberwolves fan favorite who was traded this week to the Hornets.
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White water lilies are putting on a show across the state while creating important habitat for fish, birds and other wildlife.
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4th in the Park parade and picnic The post 4th in the Park parade and picnic first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
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Red, White & BOOM! St. Paul The post Red, White & BOOM! St. Paul first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
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The landmark buildings hold special significance in small towns where some residents are willing to wage a long-shot fight against church leadership to prevent demolition....
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Between record applicant numbers and shrinking seasonal openings, the state’s teen unemployment rate continues to climb.
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City officials tapped a Minneapolis law firm to investigate Brian O’Hara following allegations of improper relationships with subordinates last year.
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Its Mainstreet is on the National Register of Historic Places — and it’s where you can find the latest stuff to eat, buy and do.
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A four-time WNBA champion with the Lynx, Reeve will be honored in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday along with Candace Parker and other greats.
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Some index makers have changed their rules for welcoming new listings.
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Tim Connelly’s latest big swing is not without risks, but it could lead to his team having the most exciting backcourt in the NBA.
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A Minnesota expert is digging into the science behind the algae bloom. Washington should ask for his help.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Royce Lewis slipped an RBI single up the middle in the 10th inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Colorado Rockies 9-8 on Friday night after blowing a seven-run lead. Lewis had his first career walk-off hit and Minnesota’s first of the season. Pinch-run...
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his year’s Twin Cities Pride Festival is back at Loring Park, drawing crowds for a weekend of celebration and community.
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Ryanair will "reluctantly" allow parents to sit with their children for free after an investigation into the practice was opened, bringing the airline in line with European industry standards....
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A local couple’s cookie business is getting a lot of attention after a viral social media post, and they’re working hard to keep up with the demand.
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CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Ina Yoon stretched her lead at the Women’s PGA Championship with a 3-under 69 that put her five strokes up on the second-place pack after another strong South Korean showing Friday. Yoon, who shot a record 63 in the first round at Hazeltine National Golf C...
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The U.S. Department of Justice says it is suing Minnesota for failing to hand over Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) data to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). According to the Department of Justice, the lawsuit comes after Minnesota refused to turn over...
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Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin was named the 2025–26 recipient of the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award. Guerin, a first-time finalist, became the first Wild executive to win the honor since it was established in 2009–10. He appeared on 37 of 40 ballots...
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The Nashville Predators selected Moorhead native Wyatt Cullen with their first-round pick in the NHL Draft on Friday night. Cullen, a 17-year-old winger, was taken with the No. 10 overall pick. He is enrolled to play for University of Minnesota Golden Gophers next year. He pla...
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Minnesota’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved electricity rate increases for Xcel Energy customers throughout the state.
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The future Gophers left winger, son of ex-NHL standout Matt Cullen, played last season for the U.S. national team development program.
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NHL draft: Penn State's Gavin McKenna selected No. 1 overall by Toronto Mapl...
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Minnesota’s Weather Authority has placed a Forecast First Alert in the forecast for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday as high heat and humidity build across the region. HEAT: The weekend starts fairly manageable, but humidity will begin increasing Saturday. Highs will r...
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A man admitted in court to taking a rifle bag from an FBI vehicle during a confrontation with federal agents after the shooting of a man in north Minneapolis....
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Minnesota Historical Society Free Admission Day. The post Minnesota Historical Society Free Admission Day first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....
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Draped over the massive cruise vessel's bow was the body of a 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale, prompting a federal investigation into what officials believe was a fatal vessel strike....
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The St. Francis Public Schools are facing a budget crunch this year. “Our general fund balance will go down $3 to $4 million in the adopted budget,” said Superintendent Karsten Anderson. The district isn’t alone in facing a financial shortfall. In this case, the superintend...
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Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidleh and 47 others, were charged in the first indictment tied to the fraud scandal.
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Minnesota's Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is now requiring some child care providers to use an electronic attendance system after widespread fraud was discovered inside child care centers across the state....
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Heritage Park in north Minneapolis is facing mounting repair needs, and a new court-appointed receiver is now tasked with fixing the troubled property....
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Minneapolis officials are urging residents to prepare for a stretch of dangerous heat early next week, along with the possibility of severe storms. Emergency leaders, park staff and HVAC experts say early planning will be key to staying safe. Rachel Sayre, director of the Min...
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Allina Health hospice workers filed their intent to hold an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike on July 6 if no agreement is met.
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One of the biggest players in the Feeding Our Future scheme is now in custody in Somalia, according to the Minnesota U.S. Attorney’s Office. Abdikerm Eidleh, 42, who has evaded prosecution for more than four years, was “was taken into custody” in Mogadishu on Thursday, June 25...
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A group of beagles sent to Minnesota after being rescued from Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin have all been adopted and are now doing well.
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Satellite images captured the devastating aftermath of the deadly back-to-back earthquakes that struck Venezuela late Wednesday.
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Buttigieg compared the incident to swatting in his description when someone calls 911 with a false report of imminent danger at a public figure's home....
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Brian Nicholson, the running mate for GOP-endorsed gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls, confirms to 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS he was present on the U.S. Capitol grounds during the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. “I was one of thousands of patriots who went to Washington DC to support P...
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When Mike Lindell sets his mind to something, he seldom lets go. Whether it’s founding a pillow company or continuing to push discredited claims about electronic voting machines in the 2020 presidential election. “I think people want change,” he said Friday in an interview rec...
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Twin Cities Pride Festival 2026. The post Twin Cities Pride Festival 2026 first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
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One of the alleged ringleaders of the Feeding Our Future fraud was arrested in Somalia after being on the run for years, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Friday afternoon....
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Pride celebrations are underway with a major festival and parade taking over Minneapolis this weekend. Twin Cities Pride will bring its 53rd annual festival back Saturday and Sunday with free events, live entertainment and hundreds of vendors. Celebrations kick off Friday e...
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About 230 jobs at the University of Minnesota will be cut, some through layoffs and others through attrition.
