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Brush past a jewelweed, and its seed pods might explode
The plant, which can bloom well into the fall, is traditionally used to treat poison ivy and nettle rashes.
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Reusse: Hutchinson’s family football formula spans three generations — and still works
Graydon Rostberg is the quarterback, his father Andy is the coach and grandfather Grady still offers advice. This week, Hutchinson opened its season with a 35-14 victory over Princeton....
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A Twin Cities teen pursued State Fair poultry glory. Hundreds of rural birds stood in her way.
The State Fair Sheep and Poultry Barn is among its most iconic sights. For hundreds of teens competing to have the best chickens, it’s the fair’s main event....
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Rash: The 9/11 lesson America risks forgetting
Allies rallied to America’s side 25 years ago. Nicholas Burns, ambassador to NATO on 9/11, says those friendships — and the trust behind them — should not be taken for granted....
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From pickle pizza to prayer: How the Minnesota State Fair mixes faith and fair traditions
In this photo essay, we captured the ways faith communities show up at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
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Body discovered during search for missing swimmer near Cannon Falls
The Goodhue Sheriff’s Office said they have located a deceased person following a search for a missing swimmer. At this time, the deceased person has not been identified, and the Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner’s Office will release the name at a later time. At 4:39 ...
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Watch live Friday: 'Strib Varsity Live With Randy Shaver' goes back to back on Week 1
Hill-Murray tight end/defensive end Brady Reeves and Annandale defensive lineman Adam Klatt are among the guests expected to join Randy Shaver on the second night of the Minnesota high school football season....
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10-day strike notice issued by some Allina physicians at Unity/Mercy Hospital
On Friday a group of over 150 doctors at Unity and Mercy Hospital announced they have filed a 10-day ULP strike notice. Represented by Doctors Counsil-SEIU, the group said they will strike beginning Sept. 14 and continue through Sept. 17. “It is the unanimous opinion of our barga...
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Influencer Jack Doherty arrested in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, police say
Social media influencer Jack Doherty has been arrested in Florida.
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Colson Montgomery hits a 2-run homer as the White Sox knock off the Twins 4-1
CHICAGO (AP) — Colson Montgomery hit a two-run homer and Erick Fedde pitched five sparkling innings, helping the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 4-1 on Friday night. Miguel Vargas and Braden Montgomery also went deep for AL Central-leading Chicago, which had lost four ...
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Diocese of Winona-Rochester clergy abuse: $30M for 145+ survivors
More than 145 survivors of clergy abuse tied to the Diocese of Winona-Rochester are set to receive additional compensation after the diocese's largest insurer agreed to a $30 million settlement....
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Americans headed for high-risk nation urged to prepare wills, leave DNA samples ahead of time
Americans who may be planning a trip to Libya are being urged to reconsider those plans, as the U.S. State Department has issued its strongest possible travel warning....
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4 juveniles detained after Brooklyn Center shooting, handgun recovered
A shooting in Brooklyn Center involving four juveniles led to a chase and the recovery of a firearm with an extended magazine on Friday evening.
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Family member of Minneapolis downtown apartment mass shooting victim speaks out
A downtown Minneapolis apartment complex became the scene of a mass shooting Wednesday, leaving two residents dead, three officers wounded and a community grieving....
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Records: Greg Bovino retired amid probe tied to alleged remarks about Minnesota prosecutor’s faith
Jewish community leader, federal officials respond Federal officials and a Minnesota Jewish community leader are responding to accusations tied to an internal misconduct investigation into former US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) commander Greg Bovino. Internal CPB records s...
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Pre-teen window-smashing suspects will head to Health & Human Services instead of Attorney’s Office
A new Minnesota law is changing what happens when children under 13 are accused of crimes. Minneapolis police recently detained an 11-year-old and a 12-year-old for smashing car windows. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS asked the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office what will happen next under the...
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Minnesota State Fair: Best Awards announced for 2026
The Great Minnesota Get-Together has announced its annual awards for the fair’s best exhibitors, concessions, attractions and food.
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Live: High school football scores, highlights and updates from around Minnesota
Follow along for scores from more than 70 football games, with live reports from games at Bloomington Jefferson, Hill-Murray and Alexandria.
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Live: Twins look to gain ground in playoff chase as crucial road trip begins against White Sox
Zebby Matthews, who has won five consecutive starts, takes the mound as the Twins enter tonight three games out of the final AL wild-card spot with 22 games remaining....
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Former Ohio officer accepts plea in 2022 shooting death of Black man
A former Ohio police officer who fatally shot a Black man lying in bed agreed to enter an Alford plea.
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Minneapolis shooting renews push to expand Minnesota's red flag law
A mass shooting on the outskirts of downtown Minneapolis is reigniting calls for stronger red flag laws.
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Letter to state letters requesting them to act on e-moto bike retailers
Minnesota State Leaders Must Act on E-Moto Retailers The post Letter to state letters requesting them to act on e-moto bike retailers first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News ....
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That cheap e-bike online might not actually be an e-bike, bike safety group calling for change
A Minnesota bike safety group wants state leaders to crack down on electric motorcycles and mopeds being marketed as e-bikes. The Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota sent a letter this week to Governor Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison and the Departments of Health, Commerce and...
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Minnesota man pleads guilty to filing false IRS claims, sought $500K in refunds
A Minnesota man admitted to filing years of false tax returns — and now faces serious consequences.
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Lindsay Clancy's lawsuit against medical providers will continue, attorneys say
The lawsuit accuses Lindsey Clancy’s doctors of failing to diagnose her with bipolar disorder and prescribing medications that "exacerbated her condition and precipitated a severe psychotic break."...
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Ex-NFL player, analyst Mark Sanchez plans to plead guilty in assault case
Former NFL player and sports analyst Mark Sanchez plans to plead guilty rather than go forward with a trial, stemming from an October 2025 fight with a truck driver outside an Indianapolis hotel, according to court records....
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Muggy weekend with more storm chances for some – Chris
Good Friday to one and all, and happy weekend! We’re heading into the final weekend of the Minnesota State Fair with more humidity, some fog, and a few daily thunderstorm chances to track. Tonight looks mostly clear, muggy, and foggy, with lows falling into the upper 60s. That fo...
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Fundraiser for injured Minneapolis Police Officers
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=G88KEWBWBVGA8 The post Fundraiser for injured Minneapolis Police Officers first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News ....
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‘We need a sense of safety’: Loring Park community reels after mass shooting
“It is a beautiful community that needs help,” said Kody Kolb. A Minneapolis community is trying to get its sense of normalcy back after a shooting turned their world upside down this week. For some, that will take a lot of work. The heavy police and media presence is pretty much...
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Minnesota's AI nudification ban remains in effect after legal challenge from xAI
A federal judge has again denied Elon Musk's xAI’s attempt to block Minnesota's ban on AI-generated fake nude images.
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National firefighting crews pull out of Boundary Waters as conditions improve
Three remaining fires are close to containment. More wilderness areas are scheduled to reopen next week.
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Federal judge again rules against Musk’s xAI, allowing Minnesota ‘nudification’ ban to continue
A federal judge has again denied an attempt by Elon Musk’s xAI company to stop Minnesota from enforcing a statewide ban on technology used to “nudify” photos or videos. U.S. District Judge Donovan Frank denied xAI’s request for a preliminary injunction against the state, ruling F...
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Stolen vehicle pursuit leads to arrest of juveniles, smash-and-grab tools
A stolen car linked to a string of smash-and-grab cases in Minneapolis led to a police pursuit, a crash and four arrests early Friday morning.
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Elmo teething toy recalled over choking hazard
The new recall involves Baby Sesame Street Elmo Silicone Teethers which were sold in stores and online between January 2025 and March 2026, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission....
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Minnesota man with 9 convictions gets 20 years for ghost gun
A 36-year-old man was sentenced on Thursday to 20 years in prison for his ninth conviction after his DNA was found in a loaded ghost gun. Minnesota U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen announced Friday that Esau Sago was sentenced to 240 months in prison and five years of supervised releas...
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Minnesota gas prices drop below $4 a gallon for Labor Day weekend
As Minnesotans kick off the Labor Day weekend festivities, AAA says the average gallon of gas in the state has dipped below $4 per gallon. According to AAA, the average price in Minnesota as of Friday morning is $3.98 per gallon for regular gas and the diesel price now sits at $5...
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What happens next after mistrial in Lindsay Clancy murder case?
After more than a week of deliberations, the jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial remained deadlocked, prompting a mistrial and leaving prosecutors to decide what comes next in the case involving the deaths of her three children....
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What we’ve learned so far about the victims of mass shooting at Minneapolis apartment tower
Two residents are among the dead, while police officers and workers at the facility were hurt. Others remain traumatized.
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Walmart berry recall expands over E. coli contamination risk
The new recall is an expansion of one issued in July with federal health officials saying the affected frozen berries were sold at Walmart stores in multiple states including Florida, Illinois, and Minnesota....
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Child squishy dumpling toys recalled over dangerous water beads, CPSC warns
Two squishy toy recalls warn of water beads that can expand if swallowed, posing potentially life-threatening risks to children.
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The biggest, handsomest stars of the State Fair are saying goodbye
Minnesota Zoo Clydesdales Frank and Ritchie have clip-clopped in the fair’s parade since 2018. Now they’re set to retire.
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ICE agent pleads not guilty to making false statements about Minneapolis shooting
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent Christian Castro appeared in Texas federal court Friday, and pleaded not guilty to lying about a January shooting in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge, The Associated Press reports....