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Minnesota Wild single-game tickets on sale for upcoming season

Minnesota Wild single-game tickets are now on sale as the team gears up for its home opener against the Boston Bruins on Oct. 3. Tickets went on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday with theme nights such as SpongeBob Night, Star Wars Night and Educator Appreciation Night now available to f...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 21, 2026

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Jam with Sahan Journal at the Minnesota State Fair

Are you ready for an unforgettable show at the Minnesota State Fair? Join Sahan Journal from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, August 28, as we present the uplifting rhythms and grooves of Brandyn Lee Tulloch and Poetic Roots at the Minnesota Public Radio stage. The Black music collec...

Sahan JournalAug 21, 2026

business

Timberwolves and Lynx ownership being sold to businessman Marc Stad

Just one year after Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez officially took control of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx from longtime owner Glen Taylor, they’re selling their majority stake in the franchises. KSTP Sports has confirmed that businessman Marc Stad is becoming the ...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 21, 2026

parks

Ruling pauses Gophers addition of former New Mexico kicker, who was in NFL minicamp

UPDATE: A federal appeals court on Friday temporarily halted a ruling giving thousands of athletes who left college after last season an extra year of eligibility. The latest twist at least temporarily stops Drzewiecki from joining the Gophers, who open the season on Sept. 3. Les...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 21, 2026

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Enrollment in SNAP grocery aid is dropping faster than expected

PHOENIX (AP) — Enrollment in the biggest federally funded food aid program in the U.S. dropped by more than 13% in a 12-month span — a decline far steeper than the government estimated as work requirements and other provisions of President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill” take...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 21, 2026

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Heirloom Tomatoes in your Summer Garden

Heirloom tomatoes are the crown jewels of any summer garden, and Minnesota Live is digging into exactly what makes them so special. Master Gardener and Northern Gardener Magazine contributor Eric Johnson stopped by to share his passion for these vibrant, flavorful summer treasure...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 21, 2026

parks

Park Picks: Forestville State Park

Another exciting edition of Park Picks is here on Minnesota Live, and this week the adventure takes us to the stunning landscapes of Fillmore County. Forestville State Park is the destination, offering a beautiful escape waiting to be explored. Naturalist Greg Anderson joined us ...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 21, 2026

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KidCast: Carla is Back

Minnesota Live has been lighting up the forecast with a heartwarming weekly segment called Kid Cast, where young guests team up with chief meteorologist Ken Barlow to deliver the weather. Today’s special guest is the remarkable Clara Carlin, a spirited 10-year-old who received gr...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 21, 2026

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Minnesota Bound: French Portage Outpost by Totem Resort

Minnesota Bound visits the French Portage Outpost by Totem Resorts in Canada in today’s episode. Bill Sherck explores why old cars are submerged in Lake of the Woods and shares what is described as a once-in-a-lifetime muskie catch. The newest episode of Minnesota Bound airs Sund...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 21, 2026

Local

What’s Happening This Weekend: 8/21

The weekend is packed with exciting things to do across the Twin Cities, and Minnesota Live has everything you need to plan your perfect outing. Kelli Hanson stopped by with a lively roundup of can’t-miss events happening this weekend. Sounds of Summer Festival Pickle Fest at For...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 21, 2026

Local

Killen’s Irish Pub in Minneapolis

The North Loop just got a whole lot more festive with the arrival of a brand new authentic Irish pub. Killen’s Irish Pub in Minneapolis is already turning heads and raising glasses. Reporter Kristin Haubrich takes us inside to see what all the excitement is about. The post Killen...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 21, 2026

safety

Boom Island Park area hit by mass car window smashing on NE 2nd St.

A bunch of car windows were smashed outside the Sawyer and Huck apartment buildings near Boom Island Park on Friday morning. Our 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS photographer captured the destruction and reported seeing at least 19 cars on NE 2nd St. with damage. We reached out out to Minneapol...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 21, 2026

schools

NASA is funding aerospace job training for thousands in Minnesota

Minnesota is now one of seven new NASA workforce hubs across the U.S., opening a new path for aerospace job training across the state. The Transportation Center of Excellence in Rosemount will lead the three-year effort focused on connecting students from Minnesota State and othe...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 21, 2026

safety

Active scene outside north Minneapolis home that caught fire

Members of the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office were on scene at an overnight house fire in north Minneapolis. Our 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS team was at 47th Avenue North and Colfax Avenue North in the Lind Bohannan neighborhood on Friday morning where fire crews were active. Of...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 21, 2026

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Ken Barlow is forecasting a beautiful weekend!

Good Friday morning! Skies will start sunny today followed by puffy afternoon clouds. It is still a bit humid this morning, but the humidity will drop as the day moves along. Humidity will be lower today than it was yesterday. This fresh blast of air will last right through the u...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 21, 2026

safety

Charter plane crash kills 8 near remote radar site in western Alaska, military says

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A charter aircraft carrying eight people crashed at a remote radar site in western Alaska on Thursday, killing all on board, the U.S. military said. The crash happened near Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport, approximately 450 miles (725 kilometers)...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 21, 2026

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Motorcyclist run over by semi in Cass County

A motorcyclist is dead after being run over by a semi in Cass County on Thursday afternoon. State Patrol officials said just before 4 p.m., a semi was driving south on Highway 371 in Shingobee Township when it made a “sudden maneuver” onto the right shoulder toward a motorcycle. ...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 21, 2026

Local

The Scoop – August 20

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. says he played a role in helping the University of Minnesota recruit freshman running back Ryan Estrada, according to local reporter Darren Wolfson. Jones and Estrada are both from El Paso, Texas. Wolfson reported that Estrada, consi...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 21, 2026

government

St. Paul City Council president looking to end Flock camera contracts in city

St. Paul council members are moving to end city and county contracts for Flock license plate readers, setting up a debate over safety and surveillance. The St. Paul City Council released its meeting agenda on Thursday evening for next week’s meeting. It included a resolution from...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 21, 2026

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Paramount wants Minnesota, other states to post huge bond that could cost taxpayers

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and 11 other Democratic attorneys general across the country filed suit last month to block Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Now Paramount is asking a judge in California to force the states to post a $1.88 billion bond to cover the...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Aug 20, 2026