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Poll reveals Americans' favorite sports to watch in 2026
America’s longtime favorite sport may be losing its grip. New polling reveals Americans' favorite sports to watch in 2026.
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Hugo woman avoids prison time for threatening voicemails sent to House Speaker Demuth
A Hugo woman will serve probation and community service for sending a number of threatening voicemails to House Speaker Lisa Demuth earlier this year. Rachel Welsch, 43, pleaded guilty in July to one felony count of threats of violence and was sentenced in Washington County court...
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Doctors strike: Allina Unity, Mercy Hospitals to see 4-day picket starting Monday
A group of doctors at two Allina hospitals is heading to the picket line after years of what they call unsuccessful negotiations.
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Rogers adopts preliminary 19.28% tax levy increase
A city in the northwest metro could increase its property tax levy by nearly 20% for next year. On Tuesday, the Rogers City Council approved a preliminary levy increase of 19.28%, which would represent a $276 tax hike for a home with a median value of $466,800. Growing pains Acco...
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Massive bird migration: Most over Wisconsin, 550M across US
Woah! Hundreds of millions of birds were migrating across the country on Wednesday night, with the highest concentration over Wisconsin.
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Newly Renovated Radisson Blu Mall of America
If you have ever dreamed of a luxurious staycation right next to Mall of America, now is the perfect time to book your stay. The Radisson Blu Mall of America just completed a jaw-dropping refresh of all 500 guest rooms and suites across every single one of its 13 floors. Reporter...
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Bedtime Ritual
With the State Fair behind us, a new season brings a good opportunity to reassess daily habits and try something new. Yoga instructor Annie Marlenga joined us to share an easy wind down yoga routine you can add to your evenings. Instagram YouTube The post Bedtime Ritual first app...
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Here's where – and what – schools are required to teach about 9/11
As 9/11 becomes history for younger Americans, states are taking different approaches to teaching students about the attacks and their lasting impact.
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Back to School Snacks with Coborn’s
Back-to-school season is here, and parents everywhere are celebrating the return of routines, packed lunches and busy after-school schedules. Twin Cities Live reporter Kelli Hanson is a mom of two high school athletes, so she knows firsthand how important it is to keep kids fuele...
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9/10 Host Chat
Ben and Elizabeth wager a friendly bet on the Vikings/Packers game on Sunday. The post 9/10 Host Chat first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
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4 players with Minnesota ties join US Hockey Hall of Fame 2026
Minnesota hockey’s presence in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame will grow again with four players tied to the state joining the Class of 2026. USA Hockey announced Thursday that former University of Minnesota standouts Amanda and Phil Kessel, Warroad native T.J. Oshie, and former Min...
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Minneapolis may require a person in every self-driving car to protect jobs
Minneapolis leaders are weighing on a new rule that would require self-driving cars to have a “human safety monitor”during operations. The Minneapolis City Council announced Thursday that it is considering the “Workers Drive Minneapolis” ordinance. Some council members said it wo...
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Two arrested in sweeping human trafficking operation in Bloomington involving 18 victims
The arrests were announced one day after another human trafficking investigation unfolded in Brooklyn Center.
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Report: Minnesota saw an across-the-board drop in crime in 2025
Violent crime in Minnesota declined in every major category last year, according to new data released by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Instances of murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault all decreased in 2025, and overall violent crime dropped for the four...
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Northern Minnesota wildfires: All wildfires now 100% contained
The wildfires that burned in northern Minnesota for months have now been 100% contained, fire officials report.
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Michigan man missing at Isle Royale National Park
A Michigan man has been reported missing in Isle Royale National Park. A search operation is currently underway by the National Park Service.
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General Election Primer
The general election will take place on Nov. 3, 2026. This year, the election outcome will not only determine the balance of power in the Minnesota Legislature and Congress, but also the statewide constitutional offices. Below is a quick look at what’s at stake on Election Day an...
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Building a Lettuce-Free Salad
Summer is the perfect season for fresh, vibrant salads, but recent food recalls have many people steering clear of lettuce. The good news is that a delicious, satisfying salad doesn’t need a single leaf of it. Jamie Preuss from So Happy You Liked It stopped by with some creative ...
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Minnesota school bus company kept driving buses deemed ‘unsafe,’ but charges were rarely filed
A Minnesota school bus company repeatedly operated buses that inspectors had deemed too dangerous to drive, but prosecutors rarely filed charges, according to state and court records obtained by 5 INVESTIGATES. The findings come after a high-profile crash this past spring involvi...
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Ex-Eagle Lake elementary playground supervisor faces child sexual abuse material charges
A former Eagle Lake Elementary playground supervisor is facing felony charges after investigators reportedly found thousands of AI-generated images and other child sexual abuse materials....
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Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer asks the judge to spare her a second trial for killing her children
BOSTON (AP) — Lindsay Clancy shouldn’t be tried a second time for killing her three young children because prosecutors don’t have enough evidence, her lawyer told a judge Thursday, saying the court should decide she’s not guilty by reason of insanity. Eleven of 12 jurors were rea...
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Vikings 2026 season preview: Hope, Hype and Questions
The Minnesota Vikings open the 2026 season Sunday afternoon against the rival Green Bay Packers. Kickoff is set for 3:25 p.m. at U.S. Bank Stadium. Get ready for kickoff with a special season preview from KSTP Sports, “Vikings 2026: Hope, Hype & Questions,” streaming on the KSTP ...
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The price to tune in to the Timberwolves this season is set. Here’s what it will cost you.
Wolves games on DAZN will start at $19.99 per month or $119.99 for the season, but the service won’t carry every game. Fifteen games will also be available for free....
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Twin Cities horse owner Barry Butzow sentenced in 2024 sexual assault case
Twin Cities racehorse owner Barry Butzow was convicted Wednesday in a 2024 sexual conduct case tied to allegations from a private party worker. Butzow, a well-known member of the horse racing community, was sentenced to serve 60 days on work release. In May, Butzow pleaded guilty...
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Kuminga sees Minnesota as a winning fit, ready to embrace defensive identity of Timberwolves
After a summer filled with uncertainty, conversations, and careful reflection, new Timberwolves forward Jonathan Kuminga said Thursday he arrived at one overriding conclusion: Minnesota gave him the best opportunity to win. Speaking publicly for the first time since joining the T...
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Cheers & Jeers: P.J. Fleck’s game-day drama, clergy abuse settlement, Ilhan Omar’s finances
Plus: Why is watching sports on TV so complicated now?
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Crystal removes Flock cameras after residents raise concerns
Police Chief Brian Hubbard said privacy concerns and community feedback led the city to remove the cameras.
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Former hockey players at University of Michigan sue, say they were sexually abused decades ago
DETROIT (AP) — More than a dozen former hockey players are suing the University of Michigan, alleging their coach and other staff were aware of sexual hazing that included the forced shaving of their genitals and other abuse by teammates decades ago. “The abuse was ritualized, me...
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Watch: Suspect steals police cruiser, crashes into Ohio home
A man in Dayton, Ohio, allegedly fled a crash scene in a stolen SUV, stole a police cruiser and drove it through a home.
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Bloomington sting leads to trafficking arrests, help for 3 sex workers
The Bloomington Police Department announced Thursday they are planning to form a multi-agency unit to investigate and address human trafficking in the Twin Cities metro....
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Sunshine Today with Light Winds then Windy on Friday but Warm with T-Storms late Friday into Saturday.
Today’s weather in the Twin Cities will be very comfortable for outside activities with Sunshine, Light Southwest Winds at 5 to 10 mph and highs in the low 80s. Side note: – watch out for those aggressive Yellow Jacket Wasps this afternoon as they will have an easy time flying ar...
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Data centers have become a key campaign issue — except in the race for Minnesota governor
Lisa Demuth and Amy Klobuchar are generally in agreement on data centers: Local input leads the way.
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Packers running back Josh Jacobs pleads no contest to 2 misdemeanor charges, including battery
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs pleaded no contest Thursday to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property stemming from a May altercation with his girlfriend during which she said he threw her to the ground. Jacobs must pay a ...
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Cream cheese and deli salads recalled over potential listeria contamination
Cream cheese and ready-to-eat deli-style salads are facing a recall over potential listeria contamination. Here's what to know.
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Trump says 1 million Obamacare enrollees in 30 states to get $500 rebate checks- See what states and why
President Trump says an estimated 1 million Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, enrollees in 30 states will be getting $500 rebate checks for what the White House says were exchange fee overcharges by the Biden administration....
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Allina Health hospice nurses announce 7-day strike
More than 60 hospice nurses at Allina Health say they will walk off the job on Friday after a final bargaining session ended without a deal.
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$5.1M in business checks stolen in Twin Cities fraud scheme, feds say
Six people are facing federal charges after prosecutors say they ran a years-long scheme to steal millions of dollars in business checks from Twin Cities banks and credit unions....
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Judge finds Loring Park grocery store killer not guilty due to mental illness
A judge has found Taylor Schulz not guilty by reason of mental illness in the 2023 killing of a Loring Park grocery store employee.
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Widow files new suit alleging botched landing maneuvers, aircraft safety failures in Amazon jet crash
The woman's husband was among five people killed when an Amazon-operated Boeing 767 crashed into vehicles and erupted in flames in Miami.
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Man accused of killing Minneapolis cashier goes before a judge Thursday
A judge is set to hear arguments in the case against a man accused of killing a Minneapolis cashier after he waived his right to a jury trial. 47-year-old Taylor Schulz faces first-degree and second-degree murder charges in the Dec. 8, 2023 killing of 66-year-old Robert Skafte. P...
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Man accused of killing Minneapolis cashier found not guilty by reason of mental illness
A Hennepin County judge found 47-year-old Taylor Schulz not guilty by reason of mental illness in the killing of Minneapolis cashier Robert Skafte. The ruling stems from the Dec. 8, 2023 killing of the 66-year-old Oak Grove Grocery employee. Prosecutors said Schulz beat and impal...
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Neal: Jonathan Kuminga joins Wolves with plenty to prove. They’re betting he can push them over the top.
The former No. 7 overall pick gets a fresh start in Minnesota, where his athleticism and scoring could make him an ideal fit alongside Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball....
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August cracks record for hottest month ever recorded
August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern....
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Trump promises $500 Obamacare rebate checks for 1M enrollees in 30 states
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is promising $500 rebate checks to an estimated 1 million Affordable Care Act enrollees across 30 states, who the White House alleged were overcharged by the Biden administration for exchange fees. The promise comes after Trump pledged W...
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Minnesota fall colors 2026: Peak dates, best spots, DNR forecast
Minnesota’s fall color season is starting, with peak colors expected across the state in the coming weeks. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources released its 2026 fall color forecast Thursday and launched an updated Fall Color Finder . The tool lets Minnesotans track chan...
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Murder trial begins for man accused of dumping decapitated son in Elk River landfill
An Anoka County father accused of killing his 16-year-old son last summer and dumping his body in an Elk River landfill will be in court today as jury selection is set to begin on Thursday morning. Jordan Collins Sr., 39, faces up to 40 years in prison for the murder of his son, ...
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Maplewood's iconic Plaza Theater reopens Friday, all tickets still $5
An East Side icon is back — and its second act starts this weekend.
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GOP convention takeaways: Trump’s $5,000 offer, a surprise Democrat and more
At a first-of-its-kind midterm convention, President Trump mostly offered retreads and self-congratulation. Then, he offered to pay Americans $5,000 apiece if Republicans kept power....
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Manny Collins' father faces trial after teen's remains found in landfill
Jury selection is set to begin Thursday in the murder trial of a Columbia Heights father accused of killing his 16-year-old son, Manny Collins, whose remains were found in an Elk River landfill last summer....
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Multistate salmonella outbreak linked to broccoli sprouts, FDA says
Recalled broccoli sprouts are blamed for a multistate salmonella outbreak that has sickened nearly two dozen people.
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5 On Your Side: Packaged Snacks
Packaged snacks may seem like a quick and easy solution for hungry kids, but a revealing new investigation suggests there could be more hiding in those colorful packages than parents realize. Consumer Reports uncovered potentially harmful contaminants lurking in some of the most ...
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Quilting Tradition Comes Alive in Chaska This Weekend
Quilting has deep roots in American history, dating all the way back to 1704, and this weekend the vibrant craft comes alive in Chaska with a spectacular gathering of fabric lovers. Gudrun Erla, founder of GE Designs and host of the event, stopped by Minnesota Live to share all t...
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The Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum Grand Opening
A brand-new landmark is opening its doors in Little Falls, and it’s one that’s been years in the making. The Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum , located near the historic Camp Ripley, is celebrating its grand opening this Saturday. Executive Director Randal Dietrich joined M...