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United Taconite fined $23K for missed emissions test at Minnesota plant
United Taconite was fined nearly $23,000 after Minnesota regulators said the company missed required emissions testing at its Fairlane plant. According to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), United Taconite violated its air permit after it failed to complete required t...
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Cheryl Reeve welcomes the Lynx ownership change — and what it says about the WNBA’s boom
Minnesota’s WNBA franchise has climbed from an $85 million valuation in 2024 to $405 million. For Reeve, that rise validates what she’s believed about women’s basketball for years....
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Cambria caught in fallout from lung disease outbreak sickening California workers
Over 600 workers who fashion processed quartz into stone countertops have sued Minnesota-based Cambria and other stone makers after getting diagnosed with a disease called silicosis. The companies deny they’re at fault....
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Brown: Why Duluth needs a $1.8 billion bridge that could snarl traffic for 56 months
Safety and flexibility in Minnesota’s inland port requires a temporary mess.
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Getting to the Minnesota State Fair
Getting to the Minnesota State Fair The post Getting to the Minnesota State Fair first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
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Kohl's addresses double billing issue on recent online orders
Kohl's shoppers are seeing unexpected extra charges and returns on their bank statements after a processing system error impacted online purchases made over a four-week span....
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Zandalasini scores 18 as the Valkyries beat the Lynx for 1st time in franchise history, 80-66
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cecilia Zandalasini scored eight of her 18 points in the fourth quarter, Gabby Williams added 15 points, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Minnesota Lynx for the first time in franchise history, 80-66 on Monday night. Golden State (26-11) entered 0-9 agai...
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Minneapolis sprouts company faces lawsuit after salmonella, E. coli outbreak sickens 55
A food safety attorney is questioning how a south Minneapolis sprouts distributor was still operating after federal inspectors found “serious violations" less than two years before a nationwide salmonella and E. coli outbreak....
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Trial delayed for man charged in the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing that killed 270 people
Defense attorneys said they were notified of new evidence over the weekend and needed time to investigate.
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North Minneapolis author honors late grandfather with children's book series
A North Minneapolis author is honoring his late grandfather through a children's book series that puts history — and healing — in a whole new light.
safety
Man found dead in Normanna Township after propane tank explosion
A man was found dead as authorities were investigating a structure fire in Normanna Township on Aug. 24.
government
Mike Lindell facing deadline for primary election recount filing
Monday night is the deadline for Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell to officially file for a hand recount of this month’s primary election results. The Trump-endorsed candidate did not concede the race after Lisa Demuth won the GOP nomination by 11 points, or about 4...
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State-by-state look where Americans work the longest and hardest
Which states are working the longest hours – and which ones are taking the least time off? A new ranking offers a closer look.
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Target pulls Halloween costume criticized as ‘offensive’
The Minneapolis-based retailer said it was “looking closely at how this happened” after a Halloween costume from one of its private-label brands evoked blackface minstrelsy....
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Concrete-filled tote may contain infant's remains, Minot police say
Officers responding to a domestic violence call Saturday afternoon ended up uncovering what may be an unreported child death from years ago — with the infant's remains believed to be inside a concrete-filled tote....
safety
Smashed vehicle window numbers keep rising in Minneapolis
Car window vandalism continues across parts of northeast Minneapolis as police work to count the growing number of smashed windows. Minneapolis police told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS they are still calculating how many cars have been hit after the damage continued through the weekend and ...
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Trump's beef import plan: Minnesota cattlemen warn it could bankrupt ranchers
Trump's beef import plan could save shoppers — but Minnesota ranchers say it could cost them everything.
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St. Paul Flock cam debate: How does the technology work?
The debate surrounding Flock cameras and other Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) is reaching a fever pitch in St. Paul.
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Canada not a US subsidiary, Carney says; Trump posts ‘fall in line’
The trade war between the United States and Canada became a war of words on Monday. Prime Minister Mark Carney accused Washington of trying to subordinate his nation, while President Donald Trump threatened worse consequences if Canada does not "fall in line."...
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Minneapolis to audit $11M in Public Housing Authority spending
The Minneapolis Audit Committee, on Monday, approved City Council members’ request for an audit of public housing spending as questions grow over conditions at Heritage Park. RELATED: Minneapolis Heritage Park relocation plan covers 83 of the 211 households living there The resol...
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What students see this fall may depend on a policy fix as Anoka-Hennepin Board considers changes
Figuring out what to teach in Anoka Hennepin social studies classes could now hinge on the revamping of a policy designed to make sure students feel heard in the district. It’s called the Respectful Learning Environment Policy, and on Monday night the school board will consider c...
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Fake website calls out reality of ‘ghost student’ problem at Minnesota colleges
The threat of “ghost students” has become so prevalent at Minnesota’s largest community college that administrators now say nearly a third of all applications to the school are potentially fraudulent. That revelation recently came from Dara Hagen, vice president of Student Affair...
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NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal makes surprise Twin Cities appearance
Four-time NBA champion and Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal made a surprise visit to the Twin Cities on Monday for an appearance at Best Buy headquarters in Richfield....
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Some vets upset over cost to get name on future Veterans Memorial in Bloomington
Some veterans are upset over a new Veterans Memorial being built in Bloomington. Those who served our nation say they shouldn’t have to pay the $350 price tag to get their name on the Veterans Memorial in Harrison Park. “I think it’s outrageous,” Veteran Richard Skinn said. “They...
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Economists don't anticipate reopening US to Mexican cattle imports to lower rising beef prices
The United States reopened a border crossing to cattle from Mexico to reduce surging beef prices, though economists question if the move will provide savings for consumers at the grocery store....
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Seasonable to start to State Fair week – Chris
Good Monday evening! We’re heading into a big week in Minnesota: the start of the State Fair. Tonight stays quiet and seasonable, with partly cloudy skies and lows in the upper 60s. Tuesday brings our next small weather wrinkle, with partly cloudy skies, very warm temperatures, a...
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4-year-old airlifted to hospital after falling from lawn mower, being partially run over
A 4-year-old was airlifted to a Minneapolis hospital after being partially run over by a lawn mower Morrison County.
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Allina hospice nurses authorize 7-day strike amid contract talks
Allina hospice nurses have voted to authorize a seven-day unfair labor practices strike as they fight for a new contract.
safety
Campfire restrictions lifted for all of Superior National Forest
State and federal officials on Monday lifted all remaining campfire restrictions in northeast Minnesota, a sign that the threat of wildfires has subsided — for now. At noon, the U.S. Forest Service and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources gave the green light for the resumpt...
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Trump tells Canada to ‘fall in line' as Carney rejects subordination
President Donald Trump told Canadian leaders on Monday to ''fall in line'' or face consequences that would be ''far WORSE'' than the tariffs he has already imposed, as Prime Minister Mark Carney accused Washington of trying to subordinate Canada....
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Historic Kern Bridge reinstalled over Blue Earth River in Mankato
One of Minnesota's oldest bridges was recently reinstalled in a new spot over the Blue Earth River in Mankato, where crews had to lift the rehabilitated structure into place....
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Convicted Feeding Our Future ringleader argues government failed to prove she knew fraud’s scope
Aimee Bock, the convicted leader of the food fraud scheme, was sentenced in May to over 41 years in prison. She is now appealing.
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Supreme Court clears way for Trump mail-in voting restrictions
The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting.
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Man sets fire in St. Cloud mall food court, gets arrested for arson
A 57-year-old man is facing arson charges after authorities say he intentionally set fire to furniture near the food court at Crossroads Center mall in St. Cloud....
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Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration Monday in a case over President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting, though it remains unclear how much can be implemented before the fast-approaching midterm elections. The decision lea...
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Coon Rapids Fill the Boot Campaign
https://filltheboot.donordrive.com/teams/22769 The post Coon Rapids Fill the Boot Campaign first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
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Campfires now allowed across Superior National Forest, including Boundary Waters
Forest Service lifts ban, citing improved weather conditions as firefighting continues.
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US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States. If it happens, the move would be the largest single mass revocation of vi...
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New to the Minnesota State Fair? We've got you.
A little preparation puts the “great” in the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
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Minnesota wildfires: Burning restrictions lifted in Superior National Forest
Burning restrictions across all three million acres of Superior National Forest, including the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, were lifted Monday afternoon....
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Opinion | Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is harboring a fugitive ICE agent from Minnesota’s justice system
Minnesota should consider criminal charges against Abbott if his irresponsible lawlessness enables Christian Castro’s escape.
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Gov. Greg Abbott asks court to reject Minnesota bid to extradite ICE agent
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is arguing that ICE agent Christian Castro may not qualify as a "fugitive" under law as his office fights an attempt by Minnesota officials to force Castro's extradition to Hennepin County to face assault charges....
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Live: Vikings enter final week of the preseason with cuts looming. Who will make 53-man roster?
Follow updates from today’s practice at TCO Performance Center as players get their last chances to impress before Friday’s preseason finale against the Denver Broncos....
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As Jake Lang remains jailed, ‘Spider-Man’ gives his side of City Hall clash
The controversial Florida-based activist and a man dressed in a Spider-man costume were both arrested Saturday after they tussled in a pickup truck on a Minneapolis City Hall sidewalk....