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St. Paul man pleads guilty to murdering the mother of his child

A St. Paul man arrested last year after reportedly murdering his child’s mother has pleaded guilty. Joseph Davis, 35, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder with intent. His sentencing date will be Oct. 26, and prosecutors are seeking a 480-month sentence (40 years),...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Sep 2, 2026

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Remaining warm, humid, and unsettled – Chris

Good Tuesday night to one and all! We’re keeping a few spotty showers and storms in the forecast tonight, especially south of the metro. Not everyone will see rain, but a few scattered showers or storms may pass through as skies stay mostly cloudy and muggy. Lows fall into the up...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Sep 2, 2026

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Here’s why some Minnesota school districts are starting before Labor Day this year

In Minnesota, public schools typically don’t hold the first day of class until after Labor Day. It’s not just tradition — it’s the law. The Legislature passed a mandate in 1985 that “a school district shall not commence an elementary or secondary school year prior to Labor Day.” ...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Sep 1, 2026

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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....

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)Sep 1, 2026

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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...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Sep 1, 2026

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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...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Sep 1, 2026

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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....

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)Sep 1, 2026

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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...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Sep 1, 2026

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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...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Sep 1, 2026

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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 ....

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Sep 1, 2026

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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....

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)Sep 1, 2026

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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...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Sep 1, 2026