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For all 57 years Becker High School has fielded a football team, Dwight Lundeen has been the one leading the charge on the sidelines. Alec Ausmus caught up with the legendary coach for this season’s emotional first day of practice, a moment that felt a little different than the 5...
Local
Just northwest of the Twin Cities, Otter Tail County has been drawing curious travelers all summer long with something truly larger than life. The Giants of Otter Tail County has become one of the season’s most exciting regional attractions, pulling in visitors eager to experienc...
safety
A crash in the eastbound lanes of I-394 has been cleared after traffic was backed up near the I-94 interchange in Minneapolis early on Thursday morning. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a motorcyclist lost control and crashed causing a Volvo to rear end a Nissan. The moto...
News
Today marks one year since Charlie Kirk was killed in front of a crowd at Utah Valley University. Here's where the murder trial against his accused killer stands....
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Sunshine and comfortable temperatures return to Minnesota Thursday before a warmer, more humid Friday brings isolated evening storm chances.
government
Republicans at their midterm convention know that history is not on their side this election season, but they are counting on President Donald Trump and his two-day extravaganza in Dallas to rally voters to protect their House and Senate majorities....
News
As Canada and the U.S. accelerate their clash over tariffs, places like International Falls, Minnesota, and Fort Frances, Ontario, are clinging to a longstanding kinship....
News
The $5,500 decrease can help with sticker shock, Concordia officials said, as they implement the strategy for the second time.
Local
Plus: Sen. Amy Klobuchar joins CEOs of Target and Timberwolves at a Boys & Girls Club event.
News
The Forest Lake native has put up big numbers in the minors, but sees no path back with the Twins. He remains confident he can succeed in the majors — somewhere else....
Local
Front-line workers from management to maintenance are seeing more harassment and violence and worry about their safety.
schools
The district severely lacks counselors, but it’s implementing new tools in its response to tragedy as grieving moms seek accountability.
schools
The welcoming new Italian American restaurant has housemade pasta, clever drinks and plenty of ambition.
News
What if we acknowledge the need for computing power without giving a blank check to massive companies?
News
Good Thursday morning! After just a bit of fog in spots this morning, sunshine returns in full force today along with comfortable temperatures in the upper 70s and lower 80s. Friday will start out sunny and then clouds will increase as the day moves along. A gusty south wind tomo...
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Apple’s latest iPhones, unveiled this week, come with new features, better cameras and hefty price tags — including a folding model with a starting price of $1,999. If you’re planning to splurge on a new iPhone 18, you will want to take care of it to make it last as long as possi...
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BANGKOK (AP) — Shares in Europe and Asia were mostly lower Thursday following a retreat on Wall Street as the price of crude oil again traded above $100 a barrel. The future for the S&P 500 rose 0.2% and that for the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.4%. In Germany, the DAX f...
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NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices are climbing again Thursday and are back to where they were before the summer as the war with Iran keeps clogging the global flow of crude. That’s worsening worries about inflation and cranking up pressure within the bond market , helping to send stocks...
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NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices keep climbing as the war with Iran keeps clogging the global flow of crude, and they got back to where they were before the summer on Thursday. That’s worsening worries about inflation and cranking up pressure within the bond market , helping to send st...
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NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices keep climbing as the war with Iran keeps clogging the global flow of crude, and they leaped Thursday to their highest levels since before the summer. That worsened worries about inflation and cranked up pressure within the bond market , helping to send ...
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Minnesota United FC fell to Dallas FC Wednesday night in St. Paul, 2-1. The winning goal came in the 83rd minute as Dallas sub striker Santi Moreno got in between Michael Boxall and Carlos Harvey for an easy tap-in goal. The Loons have just one MLS win in their 14 matchups. They ...
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SEATTLE (AP) — Sam Darnold left the game injured, the offense was stagnant and sloppy mistakes put Seattle in a hole through three quarters. Then the Dark Side defense took over, Drew Lock made a few big plays and the Seahawks capped a Super Bowl banner-raising night with another...
Local
Mateo Castillo-Bonde is 11 years old, plays guitar like a seasoned pro and just performed in front of thousands at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand....
News
Good Wednesday night! We’re enjoying a quiet and comfortable stretch across Minnesota, with mostly clear skies and low humidity. Tonight stays seasonable, with lows falling into the upper 50s. Thursday looks great, with mostly sunny skies, warm temperatures, and humidity remainin...
business
For the first time since FOX 9 started comparing grocery prices in 2020, costs have more or less leveled as we went back through the aisles to break down what's changed and how shoppers can keep more money in their wallets....
Local
Minneapolis residents are pushing back on a proposed double-digit property tax hike — and some say it could force them out of their homes.
government
President Donald Trump pledged Wednesday to send every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections, an extraordinary gambit to reverse his party’s sagging fortunes in November. The dubious promise would likely cost more tha...
government
President Donald Trump pledged Wednesday to send every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections, an extraordinary gambit to reverse his party’s sagging fortunes in November. The dubious promise would most likely cost mor...
safety
Days after St. Paul police used a drone to locate and rescue a child struggling in a pond, St. Paul’s city council blocked the police department’s effort to expand its docked drone program....
News
An Oakdale man is facing a long road to recovery after a group of teens and young adults attacked him at the Minnesota State Fair, leaving him with a broken jaw, missing teeth and serious trauma....
safety
A man acquitted of killing a St. Olaf Football player during a botched robbery in 2025 has been sentenced for illegal possession of a firearm. Terrell Anthony Ranzy, 20, was sentenced to 60 months in prison for possession of a firearm by an ineligible person. Ranzy had previously...
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President Donald Trump headlined the opening night of the inaugural Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday.
News
The Vikings are settling into their regular routine as they prepare for Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers.
News
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is kicking off autumn with its 2026 fall color forecast, the popular Fall Color Finder webpage, a weekly newsletter and tips for getting outside to enjoy the season....
safety
Federal investigators say a cockpit recording from the Amazon cargo plane that crashed near Miami International Airport shows one pilot repeatedly warned the aircraft was approaching too fast and urged a go-around moments before the crash....
safety
The council decided not to vote and instead to withdraw a proposal to expand the Police Department’s drone program. Police were applying for a $200K federal grant....
safety
The post St. Paul Police Department Drone Flights Map first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
safety
One man is dead after a multi-vehicle crash in south Minneapolis sent cars into a building Wednesday morning.
News
Thousands of Republicans from around the country are converging on Dallas, Texas, for the first-ever National Republican Midterm Convention. Among them are a delegation of mostly rank-and-file Minnesota Republicans representing their party. “Republican strategists are worried abo...
business
A Minnesota pest control company may have left its customers in the dark about rabies exposures, and state officials are urging anyone who used its services to reach out to the health department to assess any possible risk....
schools
Despite decades of effort, Minnesota has made little progress in closing the educational gap across geography, income, race and ethnicity. In many communities, the biggest need is making sure kids are actually present in class, both mentally and physically, on a regular basis. Th...
safety
The Minneapolis Fire Department (MFD) says PTSD leave is driving up overtime costs and forcing city leaders to rethink the agency’s budget. Public safety leaders told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS they have a plan to bring that spending closer to reality as Minneapolis debates its 2027 budge...
safety
Minneapolis police learned of shooting threats made by a gunman hours before he killed two people and shot five others, including two officers, at an apartment building in Loring Park a week ago. New reporting from 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS confirms an officer filed a report about the th...
News
Considering how the Minnesota Vikings celebrated Harrison Smith, his finish to last season felt like a farewell . Smith’s performance down the stretch and the fun he had along the way kept him from closing the door on his decorated career , though, and he was back at practice on ...
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A couple who pleaded guilty for their roles in the massive $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme have been sentenced. The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Wednesday that Mekfira Hussein, 42, was sentenced to nearly five years (57 months) on one count of conspiracy t...
safety
One person is dead after a multi-vehicle crash in south Minneapolis on Wednesday morning. At around 9:45 a.m., Minneapolis police officers responded to East Lake Street and Fourth Avenue South for a crash involving multiple vehicles and a building. Police say that one car hit ano...
News
There are concerns that Minnesota’s assisted living facility rating system has major issues and it involves two state agencies. A new report by the Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor found the Department of Human Services’ assisted living report cards do not incorporate ...
Local
A Hennepin County judge has denied the State of Minnesota's attempt to drain more than $650,000 from a corporate checking account to pay down the massive restitution debt of a convicted Medicaid fraudster....
parks
The retired Nordic skiing star says she has “wanted to run 100 miles for a long time.” This weekend, she’ll tackle the rugged Superior Hiking Trail.
safety
Crystal Police Chief Brian Hubbard announced that the department has canceled its contract with Flock and removed its cameras. According to Hubbard, the department made the decision based on community members’ concerns raised over the last few weeks, including at a community info...
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Colt Keith homered and the Detroit Tigers ended a seven-series losing streak with a 7-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday afternoon. The Tigers hadn’t won a series since taking two of three from the Cleveland Guardians Aug. 11-13. They had lost 16 of their last 24 games b...
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Democrats, headlined by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, gathered at Dallas City Hall to denounce the Republican midterm convention as a "Trumpapalooza" smoke-and-mirrors distraction. The Dems are planning protests and local community events as counter activities....
schools
Several Connecticut towns are installing AI-powered license plate readers on school buses to catch drivers who illegally pass stopped buses.
News
A husband and wife have been sentenced for their role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme.
News
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) fined Schwing Bioset, Inc. for air permitting and waste management violations that went undetected for years....
safety
A former forensic analyst was sentenced to prison after tampering with DNA evidence in cases, upending convictions and forcing reduced sentences for defendants....
