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Wild video shows person dangling after I-20 crash in Atlanta
A wild crash scene along Interstate 20 in Atlanta is getting plenty of attention on social media after video showed a person's legs dangling from an overpass....
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McCarthy starting season as Vikings QB3; unclear if Harrison Smith will play Sunday
Kevin O’Connell said the Vikings open the season Sunday with excitement, injury optimism and a week-to-week backup quarterback plan. Speaking Wednesday, the Minnesota Vikings head coach said safety Harrison Smith is back with the team but his status for Sunday is still uncertain....
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Crystal drops Flock cams after community concerns
The Crystal Police Department announced Wednesday that it is ending its use of Flock Safety automated license plate readers entirely, following concerns raised by community members....
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Crema Recipes
Fall is the perfect season to shake up your cooking routine and experiment with bold, exciting new ingredients. Amalia Moreno Damgaard stopped by to show us how crema can transform your recipes in the most delicious ways. Click here to print recipe Pimientos Rojos Confitados PREP...
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St. Paul City Council withdraws police drone expansion plan amid privacy concerns
The St. Paul City Council on Wednesday withdrew a plan to expand the police drone program, but the department will keep using its three current drones. The council withdrew a resolution without a vote that would have let the St. Paul Police Department apply for a $200,000 Justice...
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Apple Orchard’s to visit near the Twin Cities
Fall is officially here and that means it’s time to grab a basket and head to the orchard because apple picking season in Minnesota is on! Ferguson’s Minnesota Harvest in Jordan is a family-run gem loaded with apple picking and a whole lineup of activities to keep the fun going a...
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9/9 Host Chat
We’re back from the State Fair and the kids are headed back to school. The post 9/9 Host Chat first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
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Everybody Sucks Sometimes
If you’ve ever scrolled through social media and felt like everyone else is thriving while you’re barely keeping up, therapist and mental health leader Erin Pash wants you to know you’re not alone. Her new book, Everybody Sucks Sometimes: Coping with the Hard Stuff and Embracing ...
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Treatments For Aging Eyes With Chu Vision
As we age, our bodies go through some inevitable changes — and one of the most common is presbyopia, the gradual loss of near vision that makes reading a dimly lit menu feel like a real challenge. The good news is that there are effective treatments available, and Dr. Ralph Chu f...
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Apple Desserts
With the State Fair over and kids back in school, fall is the perfect time to start thinking about apple-based desserts. Jackie Thesing from Sweet Girl Treats MN shared some ideas for embracing the season with apple-inspired treats. Click here to print Apple Crisp Bars Click here...
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Agritourism
Fall is officially here and that means it’s time to get out to the farm and soak up everything Minnesota has to offer this season. Rachel Wandrei from Minnesota Grown stopped by Twin Cities Live to let us in on all the fun agritourism adventures waiting for you across the state —...
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5 ON YOUR SIDE: Midlife wellness
For many women, midlife brings a new focus on staying strong, mobile, and healthy for the years ahead, and a booming wellness industry is taking notice. From weighted vests to walking pads and vibration plates, these products are all over social media. But are they worth your tim...
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Warrants: Daycare received $11.8M in CCAP funds despite early reports of suspicious activity
A St. Paul daycare owner under investigation for fraud directed parents to list a fake business as their employer to qualify for taxpayer-funded assistance, court records show. Search warrant affidavits filed by a Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension special agent indicate D...
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Mother and son killed in accidental Vermont house explosion caused by propane leak
A propane leak caused an accidental house explosion in Granville, Vermont, killing a mother and son and critically injuring another person.
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Federal investigators are interviewing witnesses to Alex Pretti’s shooting, attorney says
The announcement is the latest signal that a federal investigation is ongoing.
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2 women get life in prison for Sam Nordquist murder in New York
A New York judge sentenced two women Tuesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole for their roles in the torture and murder of Sam Nordquist, according to WHEC , KSTP’s sister station. Precious Arzuaga and Jennifer Quijano previously pleaded guilty to charges conne...
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Multiple people detained after Bloomington shooting leaves 1 hurt, police say
One person was hurt in a shooting Wednesday in Bloomington, and officers have detained multiple people as they investigate. According to the Bloomington Police Department, officers responded around 1:50 p.m. to multiple reports of shots fired near American Boulevard and 30th Aven...
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Bloomington police investigating shooting at apartment building near Mall of America
Police in Bloomington, Minnesota are investigating a shooting at an apartment building near the Mall of America.
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Winstock 2027
Winstock 2027 The post Winstock 2027 first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
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Vikings name Carson Wentz QB2 ahead of Packers opener. What’s next for J.J. McCarthy?
McCarthy, the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 draft, has fallen to third on the Vikings’ depth chart and now faces more questions about his development and future....
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Apple unveils foldable iPhone called Duo, iPhone 18 Pro lineup
Apple is making a major move into the future of smartphones. From its first-ever foldable iPhone to upgraded Pro models, here’s what Apple unveiled Wednesday....
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Doctors from Minnesota among the missing in Nepal flooding
U of M expressed ‘deep sadness’ over the tragedy regarding Dr. Ishan Patel, an orthopedic fellow, and his wife, Akanksha Patel, a psychiatrist at Mercy Hospital....
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Weekend Getaway at Radisson Blu Mall of America
Enter to win a 2 night stay The post Weekend Getaway at Radisson Blu Mall of America first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
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U of M doctor, 3 family members declared missing in Nepal glacier flood that killed 1,300+
A doctor who recently completed a fellowship at the University of Minnesota and three family members, including his wife who was a former psychiatrist at Mercy Hospital – Unity Campus, were reported missing Tuesday after catastrophic flooding in Nepal....
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Here are the top transfer athletes who switched Minnesota high schools this year
From football to basketball and hockey and more, these top athletes are likely to make an immediate impact at their new schools this year.
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RandBall: A ‘huge deal’ for Quinn Hughes? Here’s what he and his brother said about his Wild future.
As a critical week begins for Quinn Hughes’ future, the Wild star made clear he won’t be rushed into a new contract: ‘I don’t feel backed up against a wall.’...
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Opinion | The laws to stop the Loring Park shooter were on the books. Nobody used them.
Several Minnesota statutes should have kept the alleged Shoreline Plaza shooter from having a firearm in the first place.
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Fall Color Finder
Fall Color Finder The post Fall Color Finder first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
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Rogers faces potential 19.28% tax levy increase in 2027
The Rogers, Minnesota, City Council approved a proposed preliminary tax levy on Tuesday that would increase the city’s levy by 19.28% in 2027.
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US bans Canadian motorcycle, dairy, alcohol imports amid trade war
The U.S. is banning Canadian alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles starting in late September as a retaliatory trade battle between the nations intensifies....
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High school student hospitalized after ingesting chemical mixture, officials say
A 15-year-old student was hospitalized Tuesday after authorities said he mixed and ingested several chemicals he brought to Benson Polytechnic High School in Portland, Oregon....
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Marching band community mourns loss of Iowa student who collapsed at Hawkeye game
A University of Iowa marching band member was pulled off life support after he collapsed on the field during the Sept. 5 game amid high temperatures. Memorials and tributes have been pouring in from college marching bands from across the Midwest...
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Minnesota Vikings add veteran linebacker Jihad Ward to the practice squad
The Minnesota Vikings have signed outside linebacker Jihad Ward to the practice squad, marking his second stint with the Vikings and his 11th NFL season. In the Vikings’ 2024 season when they went 14-3, the 32-year-old played in all 17 games where he made 10 total tackles, includ...
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Eden Prairie community photo contest
Eden Prairie community photo contest The post Eden Prairie community photo contest first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
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Mooni Mooni brings the jiggly craft of Japanese cheesecake to Edina
Plus King Coil’s cocktail room hits pause, energy drink dirty sodas coming to Stadium Village and a handful of restaurant closures.
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2 women who killed transgender Minnesota man are sentenced to life in prison in New York
They are among seven people indicted in connection with the death of Sam Nordquist, 24, in February 2025.
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Dog supplement recalled over possible salmonella contamination
A dog supplement brand is recalling two of their supplements after tests showed they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
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Live: The Twins still have a playoff pulse. Can Zebby Matthews deliver a crucial series win?
The Twins enter today 4½ games out of the final AL wild-card spot with 17 games remaining, putting the ball in Matthews’ hands with little margin for error....
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Major burger chain In-N-Out changes two key ingredients, sending fans into a frenzy
In-N-Out, which operates in 10 states, said it recently altered two ingredients. Here's what to know.
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Ryder Cup points for Americans only available in 2027 under new qualifying criteria
The U.S. team is changing qualifying criteria for the Ryder Cup for the third straight time, announcing Wednesday a system based entirely on points that can only be earned during the year leading up to the 2027 matches in Ireland. Qualifying will start at The American Express, th...
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I-394 eastbound ramp to I-94 closed Sept. 11–14 during Vikings home opener
Drivers headed to the Vikings game against the Packers this Sunday could expect delays, as I-394 ramp to eastbound I-94 will close Friday night through early Monday....
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‘Ferris Bueller gone bad’ helps unravel $240M bitcoin theft
A group of young men scammed an unsuspecting person out of millions of dollars’ worth of bitcoin, but their extravagant spending caught the attention of authorities leading to charges against them....
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Rabies testing concerns prompt investigation from Minnesota health officials
The Minnesota Department of Health is searching for customers of a Twin Cities company that it suspects has not been consistently submitting rabies tests for testing....
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Congressional watchdog clears Ilhan Omar over financial disclosure errors
The Office of Congressional Conduct recommended dismissing allegations that Omar filed false or incomplete information.
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Holiday bakers, start your ovens: It’s cookie contest time
With the blue-ribbon baking of the State Fair behind us, it’s time to turn your attention to the Star Tribune’s annual cookie contest.
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Home prices fall in most major US cities as housing market cools: See where
Home prices fell year over year in most major U.S. metro areas in August as high mortgage rates continued to challenge affordability and the housing market cooled....
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2 doctors with Minnesota ties declared missing in Nepal floods
Two doctors with Minnesota ties and family members were declared missing on Tuesday after catastrophic flooding in Nepal two weeks ago. In a social media post , the University of Minnesota Department of Orthopedic Surgery said Dr. Ishan Patel traveled to Nepal on a pilgrimage aft...
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Members of the Lindsay Clancy jury open up on the holdout juror
Three jurors in the Lindsay Clancy case are speaking publicly for the first time about the highly publicized murder trial that ended in a mistrial last week....
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79 missing kids found in Ohio during monthlong operation
The Marshals Service says the operation focused on children reported missing through sex trafficking, physical and emotional abuse, neglect, runaways “and other forms of endangerment."...