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New Minnesota school bus safety laws begin this school year
A new law requires drivers to stop at least 20 feet from a bus when red lights are flashing, even if the stop arm isn't fully extended.
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Minneapolis gang members slapped with lengthy sentences in Bar Zia shooting
A judge handed down two lengthy prison sentences for two Minneapolis men for a deadly mass shooting linked to gang violence at Bar Zia last October that left one man dead and three hurt....
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Minnesota man charged in food truck scheme involving 37 customers
A man is facing charges after dozens of Minnesotans say they paid him for food trucks that never showed up. Investigators found money spent on vacations, plane tickets, entertainment, food, and strip-club ATM withdrawals along with wire transfers to Mexico....
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Vikings set to host free agent pass rusher
The Minnesota Vikings continue to tinker with the roster ahead of the club’s Sept. 13 season-opener against Green Bay, and a free agent pass rusher could be the next addition. KSTP Sports confirmed that veteran edge Kyle Van Noy is scheduled to visit Minnesota as early as Tuesday...
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Few Americans support 'Lake America' name, poll finds
A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.
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Minnesota renters: Check if you qualify for share of RealPage settlement
Minnesota renters who lived at properties using RealPage software from 2018 through 2025 may qualify for a share of a proposed $360 million settlement....
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Bessent pitches US-backed financial literacy competition to world’s largest economies
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Driven in part by his own experience with poverty as a child, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is pitching a financial literacy campaign to leaders of the world’s largest economies and suggesting an investment account program begun under President Donald Tr...
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121 arrested in ICE raid at Memphis nightclub
A massive raid on a Memphis nightclub led to the arrest of more than one hundred people accused of being in the country illegally, including those who have a criminal record, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported....
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Teen who livestreamed California mosque shooting charged with murder
A 17-year-old girl faces a murder charge for allegedly livestreaming a San Diego mosque shooting that killed three people and circulating the attackers’ writings....
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Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall as Texas hit with heavy rain, gusty winds
Tropical Storm Edouard has made landfall as it slams Texas with heavy rain and gusty winds Tuesday.
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Golden Valley drug bust: Man charged after 59 pounds of meth found in apartment
A 44-year-old Golden Valley man is facing multiple charges after a drug bust netted about 59 pounds of methamphetamine and two pounds of cocaine at his apartment....
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Sanford Health finalizes merger with North Memorial Health
Sanford Health has finalized its merger with North Memorial Health, the Minnesota healthcare system that oversees Robbinsdale Hospital.
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Video: Expectations follow Lakeville South’s pursuit of volleyball state three-peat
Despite graduating seven players, Lakeville South remains the favorite to win the Class 4A state title, led by two of Minnesota’s top players.
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South St. Paul daycare worker charged with pulling child's ear, leaving bruise
A South St. Paul daycare worker is facing charges after a young child was found with bruising on her ear, and the child told investigators the worker pulled it....
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Minnesota voters could boost funding for public schools — without raising taxes
A constitutional amendment on the November ballot has bipartisan support and would give schools more funding by increasing the amount of money drawn from a trust....
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MLB’s Los Angeles Angels to be sold to Rams and Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Kroenke Sports and Entertainment has reached a deal to purchase controlling ownership of the Los Angeles Angels from Arte Moreno, expanding its sprawling empire of teams across every major U.S. professional sport with the addition of the beleaguered basebal...
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Things to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do for Labor Day weekend (Sept. 4-7)
From the Minnesota State Fair to a dog-friendly day at the Renaissance Festival, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the unofficial end of summer this Labor Day weekend....
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Opinion | While we’re at it, let’s rename Lake Superior, too
As debate flares over Lake America vs. Ontario, there’s another Great Lake whose name we should reconsider.
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Couple arrested in Florida, accused of keeping 4 children captive, abused in tractor-trailer cab: Officials
A Georgia couple was arrested and charged with child neglect for allegedly abusing four children they kept confined in the cab of a tractor-trailer that frequently traveled through Florida....
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Robots for rural schools? Minnesota State University, Mankato program hopes to boost STEM
Minnesota ranks poorly in computer science education, education advocates say.
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US strikes targets in Iran as hostilities flare again after a month without military action
The U.S. military hit targets in Iran on Tuesday after it said Tehran tried to attack commercial ships and American forces in the Middle East, as hostilities flare once again in an intermittent war that has lasted more than six months....
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Wabasha County crash: Minneapolis man dies after motorcycle hits guardrail
A 27-year-old Minneapolis man died Sunday after losing control of his motorcycle on Highway 60 in Wabasha County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol....
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Sanford, North Memorial complete merger
North Memorial Health’s merger with South Dakota-based Sanford Health is now finalized, the healthcare systems announced on Tuesday. The deal means North Memorial facilities will now operate under the Sanford banner as one nonprofit system. As part of an oversight agreement broke...
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National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program in Minnesota
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program in Minnesota . The post National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program in Minnesota first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News ....
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Nationwide recall of pet food issued over salmonella concerns
Food and Drug Administration officials said the latest pet food recall covers Northwest Naturals Frozen Chicken Recipe and Northwest Naturals Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe sold in stores across the country....
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3 people found dead in Inver Grove Heights double-murder suicide identified
Authorities have identified the three people found dead in an Inver Grove Heights home on Sunday, and have ruled the incident a double-murder suicide.
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Teen shot near Lovell Square Park in Minneapolis
A 13-year-old was shot near a Minneapolis park late on Monday night, police say. The victim was found near Lovell Square Park around Eighth Avenue North and Emerson Avenue North and was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Officers later found bullet cas...
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Map: Here's how much hotter fall has gotten in your county
Fall is supposed to bring a cool-down. But, new data suggests that’s becoming less true in nearly every corner of the country.
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Opinion | What the Lindsay Clancy trial can teach us about postpartum mental health
If these illnesses are treatable, why do so many women go without care? Part of the problem is structural.
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US military completes latest strikes against Iran, while Trump vows more for Tehran’s retaliation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military hit targets in Iran on Tuesday and Tehran fired missiles and drones at various sites across the region in response as hostilities flare once again in an intermittent war that has lasted more than six months . One U.S. strike hit a home hosting ...
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RandBall: New Wolves ownership inherits a contender. Keeping it together won’t be cheap.
The Timberwolves could face more than $50 million in luxury-tax penalties next season as they try to maximize the championship window around Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball....
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Inver Grove Heights police: 22-year-old man suspected in double-murder suicide
Police have released more information about a suspected double murder-suicide that happened Sunday in Inver Grove Heights. Law enforcement says evidence indicates Jaymison Samuel Shaw, 22, killed 43-year-old Jamie Lee Charles and 19-year-old Willie Samuel Shaw Jr. RELATED: 3 foun...
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Where Midwest airports rank for on time departures
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics compiled a ranking of 30 U.S. airports by their percentage of on-time departures between Jan. 2026 and June 2026. Here's how the airports stacked up, including some in the Midwest....
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Three 13-year-old children injured in Minneapolis, St. Paul shootings overnight
Three 13-year-old children were injured in two separate shootings in Minneapolis and St. Paul overnight.
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Mangoes sold at Walmart recalled for possible salmonella contamination, FDA says
The new recall affects Martina-brand mangoes sold at Walmart stores in four states, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
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Watch: Brawl breaks out between coaches at youth football game
Two football coaches have been suspended after a fight broke out at a game between two youth teams.
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St. Paul shooting: 2 teens hit in the leg, no arrests made
A 13-year-old boy and girl were shot in the leg early on Tuesday morning near Sherburne Avenue and Marion Street in St. Paul, according to police. Officers responded to the scene at around 2 a.m. where they found the two teens with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. Investigato...
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New State Fair baking competition crowns its first blue-ribbon winner
Aperol Spritz Shortbread Cookies won the Land O’Lakes Best-Ever Shortbread Contest.
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Minnesota weather: Twin Cities experiences 5th warmest summer on record
Meteorological summer is over, and if you thought this summer was unusually hot and dry, you were right. It was officially the fifth-hottest summer on record for the Twin Cities metro, and also one of the driest....
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Barrel Theory to take over Lake Monster brewing site
The brewery plans to close its St. Paul Lowertown site by October and will gain a much bigger facility across town.
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Hot today but not as humid; potential for strong T-storms early Wednesday in Twin Cities
Today will again be Hot but not as Humid as it was yesterday in the Twin Cities – highs this afternoon in the upper 80s to near 90 degrees with dew point temperatures in the low to mid 60s ( Muggy ) and Hazy Sunshine with West Winds at 5 to 10 mph. Cloudy Tonight and Muggy with T...
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Halloween candy pulled over potential allergy risk
A Halloween candy sold in multiple states is being recalled because its packaging failed to disclose a milk allergen.
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Secretary of the Army resigns after clashing with Hegseth over firings
The resignation of Daniel P. Driscoll, the secretary of the Army, had been expected but comes at a tumultuous time for the service.
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Nepal phone number for concerned U.S. citizens
Nepal phone number for concerned U.S. citizens The post Nepal phone number for concerned U.S. citizens first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
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Live: Minnesota State Fair Day 6
It's the halfway point of the Minnesota State Fair! Tuesday is Military Appreciation Day, with discounted admission tickets for active military and veterans and their families. Rock Tribute band Hairball plays a free show at the Grandstand tonight. The fairgrounds are open from 7...
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Charlie Kirk murder: Suspect Tyler Robinson back in court for hearing, may finally enter plea
The man accused of killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk is back in court Tuesday for a hearing where prosecutors will make their final arguments that they have enough probable cause to support the aggravated murder charge that puts the death penalty on the table and the...
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3-year prison sentence upheld for mom who tried poisoning her son
The prison sentence given to the ex-wife of DOC Commissioner Paul Schnell has been upheld by the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Julie Myhre-Schnell, 65, pleaded guilty in 2025 to trying to kill their vulnerable adult son by putting crushed lorazepam into his feeding bag. She was giv...
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