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After cutting his St. Paul concert short, Lionel Richie postpones his next two shows
Upon doctors’ orders, he’ll rest before performing again on Tuesday.
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Minnesota Bound: Mussels of the St. Croix
Minnesota’s waterways are teeming with hidden life, and the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway is home to an incredible 41 native species of freshwater mussels. Laura Schara ventured out on a one-of-a-kind “Mussels of the St. Croix Paddle” for this week’s Minnesota Bound. Catch t...
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How to Keep your Pup Calm on the Fourth of July
With the Fourth of July just around the corner, the dazzling fireworks that light up the night sky can be a source of real stress and anxiety for your furry family members. Matt Lindberg from Village Animal Hospital in Minnetonka stopped by Minnesota Live with helpful tips to kee...
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Top-ranked Minnesota players for the 2026 NHL draft this weekend
Wyatt Cullen of Moorhead and Victor Plante of Hermantown should be the state’s first players off the board.
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Minnesota weather: Nice Friday before heat and humidity return this weekend
Comfortable weather sticks around Friday before the heat and humidity return to Minnesota this weekend.
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Pilot killed in plane crash in southeast Minnesota
No one else was on board. The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating.
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Comfy Temps Today then Hot and Humid Sunday through the 4th of July.
Heat Wave on the way for the Twin Cities starting on Sunday and going through the 4th of July as air temperatures will be in the 90s with dew point temperatures in the 70s producing Heat Index Values in the 100s. During the Hot Weather especially in the overnight hours will be t...
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Summer Dakota camp gives students a window into a language and a worldview
After the smudging ceremony that began the day, and before breaking into small groups to practice Dakota language skills, Neil McKay gave his campers a pep talk. “I did not start becoming conversational till I was 25,” he told the participants of Dakota Language Camp in Bloomi...
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Hmong Freedom Fest, Pride and album release shows pack Twin Cities weekend
Three festivals this weekend will bring soul food to a Minneapolis farmers market, Hmong sports tournaments to Como Park, and queer pride to Loring Park, marking a busy start to summer in the Twin Cities. If you’re looking for live music in Minneapolis this Saturday, you may ...
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Personality is what turned Naz Reid into ‘Naz Reid’ with the Wolves
The popular forward drew people to him with his genuine, jovial and humble nature.
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Scoggins: Lynx rookie Olivia Miles’ signature move is already drawing imitators
Miles, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA draft, has played a huge role in her team’s success thanks to her one-handed layups.
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MSP’s new Portal Lounge has a robot bartender. Here’s what it’s like.
Unlike many airport lounges reserved for premium travelers, Portal is open to anyone willing to pay for a pass.
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Northeast Minneapolis home, built with sustainability at its core, lists for $1M
Tim and Amy Eian built their forever home up to international standards, but are now moving to Germany, so it’s on the market.
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Minneapolis repealed its gay bathhouse ban. What’s next?
No adult bathhouses can open tomorrow. The city needs to set up regulations.
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How to vote in Minnesota’s primary election this summer
Early voting is now open for the Aug. 11 primary, which will decide which Republicans and Democrats advance to November’s crucial midterm with the governor’s office, a U.S. Senate seat and the entire Legislature up for grabs....
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Eden Prairie firefighters who saved infant from burning townhome honored with Hometown Hero award
Firefighters braved flames, heat and smoke so thick they couldn’t see during the 2024 rescue.
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Ramstad: It’s no wonder Minnesotans don’t like data centers
Tech executives and big investors seem clueless as to why the public distrusts them.
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The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities this week
We’re all about the meats: From food truck finds to comfort food with a twist, these are the dishes we couldn’t stop talking about.
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Minnesota risks millions in SNAP fines over rising payment errors
Minnesota could have to spend millions of dollars to provide food aid to lower-income residents, if they don’t cut down on payment errors in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). According to a USDA report, Minnesota is in the top half of all states for SNAP ov...
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Detour ahead: Portion of westbound I-94 closed in east metro this weekend
A section of westbound Interstate 94 from St. Paul to Maplewood will be closed for the weekend. The closure starts at 10 p.m. on Friday, June 25, and the interstate will reopen by 5 a.m. on Monday, June 29. Westbound drivers will be detoured in Maplewood to I-694 to I-35E a...
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At least 1 dead in plane crash near Winona Airport
Authorities say that at least one person was killed in a plane crash at Winona Municipal Airport on Thursday evening, according to KSTP’s sister station KAAL. Officials didn’t confirm how many were killed, but said there was at least one fatality. They also said it was a sm...
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So Minnesota: Bigger than Big Ben, Minneapolis City Hall Clock Tower
A legendary landmark has been looking down on Minneapolis for more than a century. The Minneapolis City Hall clock tower is larger than Big Ben in London. “It is definitely, I think, the most iconic building in the city,” Jerry Jennings, Municipal Building Commission superv...
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Community reacts to growing Blue Line extension budget and timeline
Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County officials held the first community meeting since the higher budget for the Blue Line Light Rail Extension project was announced....
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Early voting information for August Primary
https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/voting-locations-before-election-day The post Early voting information for August Primary first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....
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Minneapolis NAACP demands housing chief's resignation over 'shameful' Heritage Park conditions
Concerns are mounting over the living conditions at Heritage Park apartments in north Minneapolis, with calls for leadership changes and both sides pointing fingers....
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Ina Yoon opens the Women’s PGA Championship at Hazeltine with a record-tying 63
CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Ina Yoon matched the best score in the history of the Women’s PGA Championship with a 9-under 63 to take a two-stroke lead over Karis Davidson on Thursday in the third major of the season. Yoon, a 23-year-old South Korean seeking her first LPGA Tour victor...
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Man dead after crashing car into tree in Duluth Township
Authorities are investigating a fatal crash that left a Duluth Township man dead after his car struck a tree and spun out on Homestead Road.
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Brothers accused of mishandling dozens of decomposing bodies at Colorado funeral home
Former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Lee Cotter and his brother, Christopher Aaron Cotter, were arrested in Colorado and face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, with a judge setting their bond at $1 million....
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USDA issues health alert for boneless chicken breast product sold at Kroger and Fred Meyer stores
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for raw honey Dijon boneless chicken breast products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens....
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Minnesota reacts to Naz Reid leaving Timberwolves: Honks, billboards and heartbreak
Naz Reid may be leaving the Timberwolves, but Minnesota fans are making sure he knows he’s still loved.
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Detour alert: weekend closure of Highway 62 in Edina
In Edina, people will need to take a detour this weekend. Highway 62 between Highway 100 and I-35W will be closed in both directions starting Friday night at 10 p.m. It will reopen by 5 a.m. on Monday, June 29, before the morning rush hour. During this time, workers will be...
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Tell us why you love Naz Reid in two words (or more)
Reid arrived in Minnesota six years ago and became a fan favorite with the Wolves, inspiring a two-word refrain for tattoos, towels and more at Target Center and beyond....
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Minnesota families plan earlier for back‑to‑school shopping as prices rise and demand grows
Back‑to‑school shopping is still weeks away for most Minnesota families, but many are already planning for it as prices for basic supplies continue to rise. New national data shows families expect to spend more this year, and experts said the pressure is hitting households earlie...
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Most data centers paused, business impact emerging
Action aimed to protect Minneapolis resources is getting pushback from the business community working to boost a slumping downtown. For the next five months, most data center projects in Minneapolis cannot move forward. The moratorium was passed by the council Thursday — thos...
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Father-daughter wedding dance gets an upgrade
Nostalgia and technology are pushing the demand for dance lessons and tailored choreographies.
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Minnesota Attorney General’s Office laying off 17 employees, rising costs a factor
The Office of the Minnesota Attorney General confirmed to 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that it is letting 17 employees go as part of a “general restructuring of the office.” Of those 17 employees, three are attorneys. The office says that the decision was made based on “numerous factors,...
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Highway 62 closure in Edina: What drivers need to know this weekend
Drivers in Edina should prepare for a weekend closure of Highway 62 as crews work to replace the Rosland Park pedestrian bridge.
government
Uber board sued over compliance failures that led to sexual abuse lawsuits
A new lawsuit targets Uber’s board of directors, alleging that executives and board members cut critical compliance corners, ultimately paving the way for a wave of sexual assault and harassment lawsuits against the company....
safety
4 Eden Prairie firefighters recognized with national award for saving infant from burning townhome
Four Eden Prairie firefighters have been recognized for saving an infant from a burning townhome two years ago. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota recognized Assistant Fire Chiefs Justin Johnson and Matt Worthington, who was a captain at the time, and fir...
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Driver had alcohol, marijuana and cocaine in system during fatal bicyclist crash: Charges
A Minneapolis man has been charged after he allegedly hit and killed a bicyclist while under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
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Judge orders Minneapolis mayor to meet legally required police officer staffing level
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey was ordered by a Hennepin County judge to bring the number of city police officers to the mandatory minimum ordered by the city charter....