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Twins GM Jeremy Zoll: No plans to trade All-Star Byron Buxton
Buxton holds a full no-trade clause as part of his contract, which runs through the 2028 season, but it hasn’t stopped his name from popping up in trade rumors....
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Questions raised about Mike Lindell’s pillow, book giveaways while campaigning
To put it lightly, Mike Lindell is a non-traditional candidate for governor. He has the unique backstory of going from a crack addict to the founder and CEO of one of Minnesota’s best-known companies. Now he also has an unusual method of campaigning. He’s giving away free pillows...
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Europe record heatwave turns deadly after 40 drownings reported in France
A record-breaking heatwave that is sweeping across Europe has killed 40 people in France so far, according to French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu.
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HCSO paying thousands to send inmates away, jail staffing concerns spike
Despite adding dozens of deputies to fully staff their jail, the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office is still considered understaffed at the detention center. The staffing level is also back to a point where inmates are being sent to other jails, costing the county thousands eac...
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Penny-a-day challenge offers simple way to save
Even though they’re not being made anymore, saving your pennies can really add up. Because your Money Matters, we’re taking a look at how the “Penny-a-Day Challenge” can help motivate you to invest in the future. Here’s how it works. You start out saving a penny the first ...
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Woman pleads guilty to softball attack during ICE protest, gets $25 fine
A woman charged with throwing a softball during a protest against immigration enforcement officers has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor resulting from the incident....
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Special Olympics is ‘happy place’ for Milaca soccer player Kendra Busch
The result was not the point for Team Minnesota in its opening match of the USA Games in Blaine. “I’m so glad I found a place where I can just be me,” Busch said....
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Jury finds woman accused of fatally stabbing boyfriend not guilty
A St. Paul woman accused of fatally stabbing her boyfriend in 2024 was acquitted on Tuesday. A jury found 51-year-old Josephine Arlanda Edwards not guilty on a charge of second-degree murder on Tuesday morning, according to court records. Edwards was charged in February of ...
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Justice Department announces hundreds of charges in multi-billion-dollar healthcare fraud crackdown
The Justice Department announced criminal charges Tuesday against 455 people as part of a two-week healthcare fraud crackdown that officials say involved more than $6.5 billion in false claims submitted to insurers....
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Minneapolis woman claims ‘inhumane and discriminatory treatment’ by ICE; DHS alleges ‘smear’
A Minneapolis woman is accusing federal immigration officers of “inhumane and discriminatory treatment” during Operation Metro Surge, an allegation Homeland Security is pushing back against. It’s the latest filing alleging improper actions by federal law enforcement during the...
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Metro Blue Line trains shutting down June 29–Aug. 19 between Target Field, Mall of America
Major upgrades are coming to Metro Transit’s Blue and Green Lines, and that means riders will need to hop on buses instead of trains for part of the summer....
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KS95’s Staci and Hutch are out as Twin Cities afternoon-drive radio hosts
Their contracts were not renewed by Hubbard’s pop-music station.
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Minnesota car insurance rates: Summer storms could send your bill back up
Severe summer storms in Minnesota can leave more than just physical damage — they can also put a strain on your wallet.
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MN weather: Storms roll in, prompting warnings near metro
After a day of patchy sun and a high in the 70s, scattered thunderstorms are rolling across Minnesota Tuesday afternoon and evening.
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Felony protest case ends with misdemeanor plea, $25 fine for Minneapolis activist
U.S. District Judge John Tunheim said Isabel Lopez has “suffered the sentence already.” Though the charges were downgraded, it’s Minnesota’s first federal conviction for an anti-immigration protester during President Trump’s second term....
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‘Muerte por mil cortes’: reglas más estrictas significan que los solicitantes de asiloenfrentarán mayores cargas económicas y más obstáculos para trabajar
Luis, un solicitante de asilo venezolano de 30 años, corre bajo la lluvia mientras realiza entregas de paquetes en Winter Park, Florida, el martes 19 de agosto de 2025. Luis, quien huyó de Venezuela tras haber sido activista político de la oposición durante su etapa como estudian...
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Tucker Carlson says he’s no longer supporting the Republican Party: ‘I’m out’
Longtime conservative commentator Tucker Carlson says he won't support the Republican Party ahead of the November midterm elections. Here's what to know....
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Trump official suggests U.S. takeover of Greenland could bring back Red Lobster's endless shrimp: Report
A Trump-appointed official suggested to The New Yorker that if the United States were to take over Greenland, it could bring back the all-you-can-eat shrimp offer at Red Lobster....
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Dakota County gets new electronic voting system ahead of Aug. 11 primary election
Voters in Dakota County will see new electronic voting equipment at the polls this year, starting with the Aug. 11 primary.
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Gov. Walz files requests to uncover Trump administration 'retribution campaign’
Gov. Tim Walz has filed formal requests to "demand answers" from the Trump administration in an effort to reveal the scope of what he calls a "campaign of retribution against Minnesota."...
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Minnesota restaurants and hotels brace for a lackluster summer
A survey by Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis and Hospitality Minnesota found hospitality businesses had a tough start to the year and are pessimistic it will get much better....
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At first bite: Here’s a breakdown of what it costs to eat and drink at Mystic Lake Amphitheater
A comprehensive look at menu offerings from Minnesota’s newest concert venue. Plus, a nearby restaurant announces a shuttle service.
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Big Tigger arrested; accused of injuring wife during fight
Longtime radio personality and former television host Big Tigger was arrested over the weekend on child cruelty and battery charges in Fulton County after allegedly pushing his wife into an office door during an argument, causing a deep facial cut, according to court documents....
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NCAA approves ‘five-for-five’ age-based eligibility model
Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck is in favor of the rule change, which does away with redshirts and medical and hardship waivers.
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Man charged in Brooklyn Center bus stabbing that left victim ‘likely’ permanently paralyzed
A Minneapolis man is charged after he allegedly stabbed a man on a city bus in Brooklyn Center, leaving doctors to say the victim will likely be permanently paralyzed. According to a criminal complaint, Metro Transit officers responded on June 17 to a bus fight near Brooklyn R...
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Man arrested at Dulles airport after officers allegedly find child sex abuse, bestiality material in phone
A 28-year-old Maryland man arriving from Iceland was arrested after law enforcement allegedly found child sexual abuse and bestiality images on his phone....
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Celebrate the Fourth of July in Saint Paul
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Boy reunited with beloved stuffed dog after MSP airport staff bands together to find it
More than 1,500 items a month end up at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport’s lost and found. Most don’t have quite such a happy ending.
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Mayor Frey outlines timeline for selecting next Minneapolis police chief
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has released his timeline for selecting the city's next police chief following the sudden resignation of former chief Brian O'Hara last month....
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US government to oppose plan to sell Titanic artifacts
The federal government argues that a plan to auction hundreds of artifacts recovered from the wreckage of the Titanic would violate court orders, while the company that owns salvage rights to the Titanic wreck contends that it would not....
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Minneapolis man accused in Brooklyn Center bus stabbing, yelling 'I'll kill you'
A 27-year-old Minneapolis man is facing felony charges after police say he stabbed another man during a fight on a Metro Transit bus, leaving the victim with life-altering injuries....
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Minneapolis man charged in Brooklyn Center bus stabbing: 'I'll kill you'
A 27-year-old Minneapolis man is facing felony charges after police say he stabbed another man during a fight on a Metro Transit bus, leaving the victim with life-altering injuries....
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Minneapolis woman facing manslaughter charges for death of 3-month-old
A Minneapolis woman is facing charges for allegedly taking a sleeping pill and suffocating her 3-month-old daughter in her sleep. Alexsia Brina Miller, 31, was charged Tuesday with one count of second-degree manslaughter. On Jan. 5, Minneapolis police responded to an unspec...
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‘Very disruptive’: Blue Line trains to shut down for seven weeks during major maintenance
Buses will replace trains from June 29 to Aug. 19. Green Line trains won’t run in downtown Minneapolis between July 1-26 and Aug. 16-19.
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7 Minnesota providers among 455 charged in nationwide $6.5B ‘health care fraud takedown’
Seven Minnesota providers are part of the historic “National Health Care Fraud Takedown” announced Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Justice and Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche. Altogether, the DOJ says 455 people are charged in alleged health care fraud and opioid a...
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Federal appeals court allows the Trump administration to resume expanded use of speedy deportations
A federal appeals court on Tuesday allowed the Trump administration to resume carrying out speedy deportations of undocumented migrants throughout the United States, not just near the border. A divided three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Ci...
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Is All-Star guard Anthony Edwards unhappy in Minnesota? Here’s what we know.
Despite an exit from the NBA playoffs and the trade of Julius Randle, Edwards is unlikely to request that the Wolves send him to another team.
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Illinois lawmakers finally pass bill to end home equity theft - Illinois Policy
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13-year-old climbs out of Disneyland's Tiana's Bayou Adventure ride, slides down 50-foot drop
A 13-year-old boy was evaluated at a hospital after exiting a Tiana's Bayou Adventure boat mid-ride at Disneyland, prompting a state safety inspection....
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Jury finds Minnesota man liable for predatory loan scheme targeting Muslim community
A jury has found a business owner violated Minnesota's Human Rights Act by targeting members of the Muslim community with predatory home loans following a lawsuit brought by Attorney General Keith Ellison's Office....
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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes 1st player to score in 6 World Cups after goal against Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments by getting a goal in the sixth minute of Portugal’s match against Uzbekistan....
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Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate for the first time approved a war powers resolution Tuesday seeking to block U.S. military action against Iran, as lawmakers warily watch President Donald Trump’s efforts to resolve a conflict that the administration launched on its own and now needs ...
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11th Annual Joe & Bill’s Lemonade Stand
11th Annual Joe & Bill’s Lemonade Stand The post 11th Annual Joe & Bill’s Lemonade Stand first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
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DOJ officials allowed to remain in prosecution of Correspondents Dinner shooting suspect
A judge rejected a bid to disqualify top Justice Department officials from leading the prosecution of Cole Allen, the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner....
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Caught on camera: Baby deer stuck in levee rescued by Chaska PD, DNR officers
The Chaska Police Department and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources came to the rescue of a baby deer Monday morning, and it was all caught on camera....
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Star Tribune retracts article on boating accident
The story was based on reporting that did not meet Star Tribune standards.
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New state-by-state ranking shows where Americans are most independent
As Americans gear up to celebrate Independence Day, a new study reveals the most independent states in the nation, ranking them on everything from financial stability to government dependence....
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Trump says 6 people have been arrested for damaging the Reflecting Pool
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that six people have been arrested for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the iconic Washington, D.C. site increasingly becomes a flashpoint over the president’s $14-million-plus rehabilitation project gone awry...
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Trump says 6 people arrested over damage to the troubled Reflecting Pool project
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that six people have been arrested over damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the president’s $14-million-plus rehabilitation project gone awry increasingly becomes a flashpoint ahead of the country’s 250th annive...
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Trump, without evidence, blames vandals for damage at Reflecting Pool; says 6 arrested
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that six people have been arrested over damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the president’s $14-million-plus rehabilitation project gone awry increasingly becomes a flashpoint ahead of the country’s 250th annive...
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Troubled Reflecting Pool faces fresh scrutiny over vandalism claims and duck deaths
WASHINGTON (AP) — The saga over the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool took a turn as President Donald Trump said Tuesday that six people have been arrested over recent damage. The president’s troubled $14-million-plus rehabilitation project has become a visceral flashpoint over la...
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Is there hope for St. Paul and Michelin?
As another landlocked city is quietly added to the Great Lakes dining guide for 2027, St. Paul continues talks with Michelin about possible “opportunities.”...
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2026 Wedge LIVE Cat Tour!
2026 Wedge LIVE Cat Tour! The post 2026 Wedge LIVE Cat Tour! first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
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Texas 7-year-old saves toddler brother from drowning, earns rare sheriff’s commendation
A 7-year-old North Texas boy has been nominated for a rare police commendation after his quick thinking and bravery saved his unresponsive 1-year-old brother from a backyard swimming pool, authorities said....
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Scoggins: Wolves president Tim Connelly needs to stick the landing after Julius Randle trade
Connelly, who has burned through several iterations of the roster, has to add a point guard with the financial flexibility the Randle deal gives him.