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Wisconsin Enbridge natural gas pipeline rupture, haze covers site
A truck collided with a pipe at a Wisconsin natural gas pipeline excavation site Tuesday, spilling liquids and covering the site in a haze as crews responded....
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Vikings’ leading preseason receiver suspended three games by NFL
Jeshaun Jones leads the Vikings in catches and receiving yards this preseason as he competes for a roster spot following an offseason arrest.
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5 EYEWITNESS NEWS, 45TV, Minnesota Live and Twin Cities Live at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair
KSTP can’t wait to see you at the Great Minnesota Get-Together in 2026. Come find us at our building on Chambers Street near Carnes Avenue, by the Grandstand and next to Dan Patch Park. The KSTP building will be open daily during the 12 days of the fair for visitors and viewers t...
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Man sentenced to 40 years for fatal shooting at Boom Island Park
A man is facing decades in prison for his role in a fatal shooting that killed one and injured multiple others at Boom Island Park last summer. Marquez Demar Hill-Turnipseed, 24, was sentenced to 40 years (480 months) in prison after pleading guilty to one count of second-degree ...
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Annunciation shooting: Minneapolis to hold day of remembrance and service on Aug. 27
Thursday, Aug. 27 will be a day of service and remembrance in Minneapolis to mark one year since the deadly mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School....
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Judge rules Legislature improperly diverted $6M from Anoka County after leader sought ‘revenge’
“Anoka County was singled out solely as an act of ‘revenge,’” the order says.
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New Prague man missing since Aug. 9 found dead
A missing man has been found dead weeks after he was last seen in St. Peter.
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Judge sides with Anoka County in $6.2M ‘revenge politics’ funding fight
A Minnesota state judge says a law that takes more than $6 million from Anoka County and gives it to the City of Anoka is unconstitutional. The county called the effort revenge politics. “These dollars can’t be diverted to personal revenge politics projects. That this has to be w...
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Bream: Remembering Dolly Parton, from her quick-wit to lip syncing
Our music critic reflects on his encounters with the giant of country music.
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Minnesota bans firearms in all court facilities starting Sept. 1
Starting Sept. 1, firearms and other weapons will be banned in all Minnesota court facilities under a new statewide order.
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Dolly Parton to be laid to rest beside late husband Carl Dean in Nashville: Report
Dolly Parton’s final resting place will reportedly be next to her late husband, Carl Dean, in Nashville. Details about her private farewell and her final days have now emerged....
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Wisconsin man gets life in prison for killing roommate in South St. Paul
A Wisconsin man will be behind bars for life after he shot and killed his roommate in St. Paul last year. Dakota County Attorney Kathy Keena announced Tuesday that 37-year-old Jacob Audie was sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole for the death of 72-year-old M...
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16,000 pounds of flour and one of the State Fair’s longest lines
Peachey’s Baking Co. made its Minnesota debut four years ago with an oversized glazed doughnut, and the line went viral. This year, the company built a second trailer just to keep up....
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Man dressed in Spider-Man costume at Jake Lang protest charged with assault
A Jake Lang counter-protester dressed in a Spider-Man costume is facing assault charges after an incident in downtown Minneapolis on Saturday turned violent....
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Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies at 80
Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and acclaim, has died. She was 80 years old....
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Our top 10 artworks at the Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition
The number of entries this year topped an all-time record at 3,185 total.
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Minnesota primary recount deadline passes with no filing from Mike Lindell, state officials say
The Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office has no statewide recount planned for the Republican gubernatorial race after it did not receive a formal request and payment from Mike Lindell. Lindell, a GOP gubernatorial candidate, announced last week he will fund a statewide recount o...
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Randy Shaver’s high school football video podcast debuts
“Varsity Insiders With Randy Shaver,” a weekly show during the Minnesota high school football season, will start with several special episodes this preseason....
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Texas federal judge to hear arguments on extradition of ICE agent to Minnesota
A federal judge on Tuesday will consider whether to grant Minnesota’s request to compel Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to extradite an ICE agent charged with shooting a man in Minneapolis. The hearing on Christian Castro’s extradition comes one day before the clock runs out on his detent...
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Dolly Parton, music icon, dies at 80
Dolly Parton, a country music icon, has died at 80 after health struggles. The legend leaves behind a towering legacy.
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Live: Vikings roster cuts are coming. Which players are making a final push for a job?
With the 53-man roster deadline looming and Friday’s preseason finale against Denver up next, Vikings hopefuls have little time left to make their case. Follow our updates from training camp today....
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Hennepin County declines felony charges in connection with Jake Lang rally
Hennepin County prosecutors will not bring felony charges against Edward “Jake” Lang or his associates after a clash with counter-protestors in Minneapolis on Saturday. Lang said he came to Minneapolis for a “peaceful freedom of speech rally” to support Shiloh Hendrix, a woman co...
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Lightning strike sparks cabin fire in St. Louis County
A lightning strike sparked a cabin fire in northern St. Louis County as severe thunderstorms swept across the region Tuesday morning.
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Warm and Breezy with some Strong T-Storms possible this afternoon and evening north toward Duluth and east into Wisconsin.
T-Storms last night and early this morning around the Alexandria area were heading toward the Twin Cities then fizzled out before reaching the Metro area. Parts of northeast Minnesota along the US/Canada border including International Falls and the BWCA picked up 1″ to 2″ of Rain...
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Colorado police officer uses body cam to communicate in Mandarin in traffic stop
A Colorado police officer used a feature on their body-worn camera to help her translate to a driver who spoke a different language.
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Jake Lang won't face felony charges after riot arrest in Minneapolis
Far-right activist Jake Lang will not face charges after he was arrested in Minneapolis on riot charges, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced on Tuesday. However, the protester dressed up as Spider-Man is facing charges....
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Here's when Social Security COLA update is expected to be announced
Retirees can start planning: The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, soon. Here's when....
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Minnesota Vikings unveil new Rivalries uniforms featuring runic helmet and Nordic design
A new Minnesota Vikings uniform will be in rotation this year as the team unveiled their Rivalries uniform for a Dec. 20 home game against the Detroit Lions. The Vikings said the look is meant to reflect “the embodiment of the North” and draws from themes of resilience, unity and...
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Wisconsin Point sees first piping plover nesting in nearly 50 years
For the first time in nearly half a century, piping plovers have been spotted nesting on Wisconsin Point. This shorebird has been endangered for decades....
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Florida sheriff’s office warns students about playing ‘senior assassin’ game
Highlands County deputies and school officials are warning students and parents about the dangers of a game called "Senior Assassin" after learning a large group plans to play....
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St. Paul fire: Woman rescued from burning duplex dies from injuries
A woman who was rescued from a St. Paul duplex fire over the weekend has died from her injuries.
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Justice Department now weighing charges against ICE officer in Minneapolis shooting: report
The Department of Justice is now reportedly weighing charges against the ICE officer Christian Castro as Texas and Minnesota fight over the agent's extradition back to Minnesota....
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Canada strikes back at US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates
Canada struck back at the United States on Tuesday with retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion worth of American goods, including steel, dairy products, appliances and farm equipment, as the trade war between the once-friendly neighbors escalated sharply....
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ICE arrests jumped to nearly 50,000 in July, the highest monthly total of Trump’s second term
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested nearly 50,000 people during July , the highest single monthly arrest total during the second Trump administration, according to new figures. The spike in immigration arrests shows that the administration has cont...
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Want a say in who leads Minneapolis police? Here’s how to join in
Minneapolis city leaders are inviting residents on Tuesday to help search for the next police chief. The Mayor’s Office, Office of Community Safety and Minneapolis City Council will host community listening sessions as part of a national search for the city’s next police chief. R...
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The Vikings have another new look. You just won’t see it in action until they host the Lions.
The team’s latest alternate uniform will debut Dec. 20 against Detroit at U.S. Bank Stadium as part of Nike’s NFL Rivalries series.
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Northern Minnesota man found dead after propane tank explosion leads to fire
A 57-year-old northern Minnesota man is dead after a fire burned multiple buildings in Normanna Township on Sunday, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. A neighbor reported hearing several propane tanks explode at about 1:52 p.m. and when they went to check on it, ...
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Northern Minnesota man found dead after propane tank explosions lead to fire
A 57-year-old northern Minnesota man is dead after a fire burned multiple buildings in Normanna Township on Sunday, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. A neighbor reported hearing several propane tanks explode at about 1:52 p.m. and when they went to check on it, ...
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Target apologizes, pulls Halloween costume over offensive imagery
Retailer chain Target has pulled a Halloween costume off shelves and issued an apology after admitting the offensive nature of the product.
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The Latest: Canada is expected to announce retaliatory tariffs against the US
Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday as relations sharply deteriorate, with President Donald Trump telling Canadian leaders to “fall in line” and Prime Minister Mark Carney accusing Washington of trying to subordinate Canada. Trump threate...
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The Latest: Canada announces retaliatory tariffs against the US
Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs against the United States as relations sharply deteriorate, after President Donald Trump mused about renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America” and insulted Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney by calling him “Governor Carney.” More than 700 U.S....
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Pennsylvania confirms first measles-related deaths in 35 years
Two unvaccinated people in Lancaster County have died after contracting measles, marking the state's first measles-related deaths in 35 years, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health....
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Trivia Tuesday: Wadena County
It’s Trivia Tuesday on Minnesota Live, and today’s lively quiz takes viewers on a fun-filled journey to Wadena County. The post Trivia Tuesday: Wadena County first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News ....
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From Duluth to Off-Broadway
A Duluth native with deep roots in Minnesota theatre, Addy Marsh got his start performing at the Duluth Playhouse and Central High School before making his way to the bright lights of New York City. Now with two impressive off-Broadway debuts to his name, Marsh is proving that bi...
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Lakes Makerie
A local fabric store owner is proving you can absolutely be both sides of the brain at once. She went from saving lives in an operating room to sparking creativity in the community by teaching people the art of sewing at Lakes Makerie . Reporter Kelli Hanson takes us inside this ...
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KidCast: Ean is Here
One of the most heartwarming segments on Minnesota Live is back, as the show teams up with Children’s Minnesota for another inspiring edition of KidCast. Today’s young forecaster is Ean Basset, a thriving teenager who beat incredible odds and now channels his love of trains and w...
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Minnesota Bound Cabin at the Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair is almost here, and excitement is building as the gates open in less than 48 hours for 12 days of food, fun, and tradition. One of the fair’s most popular destinations is the Minnesota Bound Cabin , where stories of Minnesota’s great outdoors come to life...
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Travel Tuesday: National Park Service 110th Anniversary
This week marks a remarkable milestone as the National Park Service celebrates its 110th anniversary. Paul Coussan, vice president of government relations at the National Park Foundation joins Minnesota Live via Zoom to share the story of the national park system. Make a donation...
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Crash near Moorhead sends 2 children, 2 adults to the hospital
Four people, including two children, were hospitalized after a Chevrolet Traverse and a Dodge Ram collided at an intersection near Moorhead on Monday night, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. According to investigators, a Chevrolet Traverse with four people inside, was head...
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Rochester daycare worker faces child punishment charge after slap caught on camera
A Rochester daycare worker is facing a child punishment charge after video shows her hitting a 2-year-old while on the job. According to a criminal complaint, 54-year-old Connie Keller has been charged with malicious punishment of a child after she allegedly hit the child in the ...
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Minnesota weather: More humid Tuesday with isolated late day strong storms
Tuesday turns warmer and more humid across Minnesota, with chances of isolated strong thunderstorms later in the day.
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Zebby Matthews and Josh Bell lift Minnesota Twins to 9-6 win over Athletics
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Zebby Matthews allowed six hits and one run over seven innings, Josh Bell drove in three runs, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Athletics 9-6 on Monday night. Byron Buxton had three hits and scored four times, rookie Kaelen Culpepper had four hits f...
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Mike Lindell stops payment for primary election recount, calls terms ‘unlawful’
Lindell does not agree with the parameters of the recount and is asking the court to intervene. The deadline to pay was midnight Monday.
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Ken Barlow says only an isolated shower or thunderstorm will be possible today
Good Tuesday morning! Although there may be a few passing sprinkles or light showers today, we will not see any widespread rain across the state. An isolated thunderstorm is especially possible over Western and NW Wisconsin. A severe storm is possible in these areas. Otherwise, t...
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From alleged sex house to assisted living: Case raises questions about state oversight
Sex trafficking suspects opened social service programs and billed Medicaid while under investigation.
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Drought and dead wood stacked the deck for the Boundary Waters wildfires
Where the lightning struck was random, but the fires that followed were inevitable. What burned — and how severely — could shape the forest for years.
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Minneapolis vehicle break-ins surge with vandalism spree victimizing at least 87
Police say that nine different streets were targeted late last week in what’s known as vehicle “smash-and-grabs” that have been a recurring problem in Minneapolis....
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Roper: Has Blaine’s $200 million ‘destination city’ gamble gone too far?
The city is pumping subsidies into a new district beside the National Sports Center with shaky plans for how it all gets repaid.
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Lake life heads to the fair with the new Summer Lakes Boat House
The State Fair’s newest building debuts with an official new food, cocktails, mocktails, local beer and live music in a lake-inspired gathering space.
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Summer Santabear leads 2026 State Fair shopping list
Plus: Padde North expansion, Outdoor Retailer’s plans for MN and Hormel’s new CFO.