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MPD credits use of automatic license plate reader in shooting arrest
A man was arrested in connection to a shooting after Minneapolis police say they used an automatic license plate reader to track him down.
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Vikings’ young defenders needed a better showing. Several rookies delivered against the Ravens.
Jake Golday piled up tackles, 322-pound Domonique Orange dropped into coverage and Caleb Banks flashed the talent that made him a first-round pick.
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Far-right agitator Jake Lang arrested on suspicion of rioting in Minneapolis
Two vehicles drove towards a crowd outside of City Hall before a planned rally by Lang.
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McCarthy’s misfires at QB stand out for the Vikings in a 13-3 preseason loss to the Ravens
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — J.J. McCarthy had an erratic start for the Minnesota Vikings, completing 5 of 10 passes for 81 yards in a 13-3 exhibition-game loss to Baltimore on Saturday, after undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano threw a touchdown pass to LaJohntay Wester for the Ravens. McCarthy ...
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Far-right activist Jake Lang arrested for riot after protest in Minneapolis
Far-right activist Jake Lang and others with him were arrested for riot after protests in downtown Minneapolis.
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Karmelo Anthony’s bid for new trial denied by newly appointed judge
A judge on Saturday denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial in the fatal stabbing of Frisco student Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year....
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J.J. McCarthy flashes big-play ability but familiar issues remain in Vikings’ loss to Ravens
McCarthy delivered a 50-yard highlight but struggled to turn opportunities into points. Carson Wentz followed with a much more efficient second quarter....
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Freedom 250 Grand Prix: How does IndyCar qualifying work?
Qualifying for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix takes over the National Mall on Saturday. Here's what you need to know.
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Judge quashes Trump administration pause on visa processing for 75 countries
A federal judge ruled the State Department’s order pausing visa applications from 75 countries violated Congressional requirements and intent.
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More smashed car windows found in Minneapolis after 87-car vandalism spree
More vehicles with smashed windows were found Saturday morning in Minneapolis, following a widespread vandalism spree that damaged dozens of vehicles earlier this week. A 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS crew saw about five vehicles with smashed windows near 700 E. 27th St., with damage concent...
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Semi-truck driver flees scene of fatal crash involving motorcycle: Charges
A Pennsylvania man is charged with criminal vehicular homicide in Cass County after witnesses say he fatally struck a motorcycle rider and fled the scene of the crash....
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Opinion | I’m a rural Democrat. Here’s why I disagree with Walz’s executive order on mining.
As a lawmaker representing all sides of the mining divide, I believe we should trust our state’s rigorous review process to yield the correct path forward....
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MPD investigating after 87 vehicles have windows smashed
Minneapolis police say they are investigating after at least 87 vehicles were damaged in nine separate incidents.
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Jake Lang rally in Minneapolis draws some clashes with counter-protesters
Far-right activist Jake Lang planned a rally outside Minneapolis City Hall as a counterprotest gathered across the street in downtown Minneapolis. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS chopper and crews were on the air and ground on the scene. At one point, some supporters and protestors clashed, pu...
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Police face backlash for using electric shock gloves in Nebraska schools
The gloves are known as G.L.O.V.E.s or Generated Low Output Voltage Emitters, and police say they can help an officer quickly get control of someone who is refusing commands....
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Live: J.J. McCarthy is likely to start for Vikings today against Ravens. How will he look?
The Vikings play the Ravens at noon. Follow our ongoing updates, analysis and observations from the action at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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Minneapolis sprouts distributor linked to salmonella, E. coli outbreak in 15 states
A salmonella and E. coli outbreak has been traced to a Minneapolis sprouts distributor, with 55 infections reported across more than a dozen states.
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Watch live: Minnesota Vikings vs. Baltimore Ravens NFL preseason game
The Minnesota Vikings are taking on the Baltimore Ravens at U.S. Bank Stadium for the team's second preseason game. Watch live on FOX 9 or FOX LOCAL.
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Sexy ‘Dirty Dancing’ finds its groove in new stage version in St. Paul
The Ordway launches a hot-blooded new production of the hit movie, with screaming fans, rippling abs and a Broadway dream riding on that famous lift.
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France homers, drives in 3 runs as Padres beat Twins 6-2
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ty France homered and drove in three runs and Randy Vásquez and two relievers combined on a two-hitter as the San Diego Padres beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 Friday night in the opener of a three-game series between teams fighting for wild-card berths. The Padres h...
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Dry, sunny weekend before rain arrives Monday
Dry air and sunshine are setting up a comfortable weekend with highs near 80 degrees and lower humidity across Minnesota. Saturday will be a little breezy in the afternoon, still humidity will drop through the day as a northerly wind moves in. Sunday will bring low humidity, temp...
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Primary results force Minnesota GOP to reckon with endorsement tradition
Republicans divided over the party’s endorsement process are finding common ground on moving Minnesota’s primary to shorten intraparty fights and give nominees more time to campaign....
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Many Minneapolis homeowners’ property taxes would jump 20% under mayor’s budget
Here’s why most homeowners will see a higher tax increase than the 11.3% overall levy increase that Mayor Jacob Frey proposed for the city.
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The gear at Outdoor Retailer that made us stop and take a closer look
The national trade show featured more than 275 brands, including an easy-pitch tent, trash-collection for trekkers, a Kevin Garnett tie-in and more.
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Giant prairie plants, blooming now, can live 100 years — and provide chewing gum
Compass plants can also host up to 80 species of pollinators and point you north.
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Scoggins: The Timberwolves and Lynx may have a new owner. But they shouldn’t have a new plan.
Marc Stad inherits two successful franchises worth a staggering $4.5 billion. His priorities should be simple: Keep them in Minnesota, keep investing and don’t mess with what’s working....
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Rash: U.S. allies are assets. Treat them that way.
Trump’s abrupt affronts to South Korea and other partners imperil national security.
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US imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products, and Canada says it will retaliate
The United States imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday, and Canada immediately said it would retaliate, after last-ditch negotiations failed to resolve the latest strain in already tense relations between the historic allies....
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Nearly 40,000 bottles of eye drops recalled nationwide over possible contamination
Nearly 40,000 bottles of eye drops are being recalled nationwide due to potential contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
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Dundas family marks 2 years since daughter with autism vanished at Minnesota state park
A 23-year-old woman with autism and Type 1 diabetes vanished from Savanna Portage State Park in northern Minnesota on Sept. 4, 2024.
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Flock cameras in St. Paul: Sheriff Fletcher says license plate readers cut auto theft 70%
A dispute over license plate reader cameras is heating up between St. Paul's city council president and the Ramsey County sheriff.
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Miles scores 24, Howard adds 21 as Lynx beat Mystics 94-84, win 6th straight
WASHINGTON (AP) — Olivia Miles scored 24 points Natasha Howard added 21 points on 10-of-12 shooting and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Washington Mystics 94-84 on Friday night for their sixth straight win. The Lynx (31-7) have won 16 of 17 have a 4 1/2-game lead on second-place Gold...
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Houston police officers commandeer Uber vehicle during pursuit of suspect
A Houston-area Uber driver has quite the story to tell following an incident earlier this month.
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Highway 280 reopens in time for Minnesota State Fair
Highway 280 has finally reopened after being closed for the last four months. The road was closed from 1-94 to Highway 36/1-35.
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Charges: Semi driver in fatal Cass County crash arrested
A Pennsylvania man has been arrested after he allegedly drove into a motorcycle driver in Cass County Thursday, killing the driver. Timothy William Arthur Hall, 33, is believed to have been the driver of the semi and is now facing charges of criminal vehicular homicide after he a...
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Rapper BigXthaPlug arrested in Collin County on multiple charges
Xavier Landum, the Dallas rapper who goes by the stage name BigXthaplug, was arrested on Friday and booked into the Collin County Jail on multiple charges....
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Ravens WR Rashod Bateman faces family violence charges in Georgia
Rashod Resheavous Bateman, the 26-year-old Baltimore Ravens wide receiver, was arrested in Georgia earlier this summer.
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These are the top city-inspired baby names in the US, data finds
Some of America’s biggest cities are inspiring parents when it comes to baby names. A new analysis reveals the most popular city-inspired names.
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Minneapolis church accuses feds of violating court order with undercover agents
A Minneapolis church says the federal government violated a court order — sending undercover Department of Homeland Security agents to surveil the church campus during and after Operation Metro Surge....
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From 400+ farmers to 46: How Minnesota's hemp industry is already collapsing before the ban hits
Minnesota's hemp industry is hanging by a thread as a federal ban looms.
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Creekview Back to School Ice Cream Social
https://www.minneapolisparks.org/event-calendar/creekview-park-back-to-school-ice-cream-social The post Creekview Back to School Ice Cream Social first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News ....
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St. Paul City Council president wants to end Flock contract
Rebecca Noecker will introduce a resolution Wednesday to end the automatic license plate reader company’s contract in the city.
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Tafoya campaign to focus on fraud, while DFL ties her to Trump
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michele Tafoya makes it clear she will make her campaign against DFL opponent Peggy Flanagan primarily about what she did or didn’t do about fraud in Minnesota. “We, of course, are going to talk about fraud, fraud and fraud,” Tafoya said in an int...
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Brooklyn Center teenager with PTSD has been missing since July 5
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is issuing an endangered missing person alert for a teen who has not been seen since July 5. According to the agency, Amarie Latoya Lumpkin, 15, was last seen on the 6200 block of France Avenue North in Brooklyn Center on July 5, arou...