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Brainerd ice fish house company to pay $115K for firing employee on leave for cancer treatment
Instead of finding a new job for ailing worker, Glacier Ice House terminated their employment during alleged downsizing.
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Suspected burglar of The Gnome arrested after seperate alleged burglary attempt in St. Paul
St. Paul police said on Tuesday a suspect accused of two recent restaurant burglaries has been arrested and charged. Jason Lionel Wayne Gatrell, 29, is suspected of breaking into The Gnome Craft Pub on Aug. 16 and attempting to break into The Lexington the following day. The St. ...
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The Latest: Trump says US and Canada reached deal to delay US tariffs on Canadian imports
President Donald Trump says he’s delaying the 50% U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian imports. The countries reached a deal less than two hours before the sanctions were to go into effect, buying time for more negotiations and avoiding for now another strain in already ...
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The Latest: Trump picks top White House aide Dr. Heidi Overton to lead FDA
Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, has been picked to lead the Food and Drug Administration, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday. Overton is a medical doctor and deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council who has worked on several of Trump’s second-...
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‘No serious dispute’ that Comey’s seashell post could be read as a Trump threat, prosecutors say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Justice is defending its prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey , saying “there is no serious dispute” that a social media post of seashells he made last year could be understood as a threat against President Donald Trump . Prosecutors ...
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Minnesota weather: Gorgeous sunshine, comfortable warmth Wednesday
Expect plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures across much of Minnesota on Wednesday.
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Minnesotans turned to faith communities to help during the ICE surge. Some stayed for Sunday worship.
Some churches have seen a renewed interest in worship services since Operation Metro Surge as people seek out connections to the community.
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These 14 Minnesota CEOs took home more than $10M, with one making more than $200M
The Minnesota Star Tribune ranked the 50 highest-paid chief executives for Minnesota public companies. Life Time CEO Bahram Akradi made the most by far....
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11 prix fixe dinners for two that won’t blow your budget
From casual neighborhood spots to date-night destinations, these Twin Cities-area restaurants offer great budget-friendly, multicourse dinners.
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The Star Tribune lip balm is revealed this week; here’s how the flavor is decided
Meet the minds that brought you traffic cone, crop art and pickle lip balm and get ready for what they have in store for 2026.
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Wayzata’s Eli Diane is ready to return after nearly two years away
Recruiting Across Minnesota: Minnesota’s top 2027 football recruit missed all of 2025 with a back injury.
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This Vikings rookie is motivating teammates — with everything from prayers to freestyle raps
Fifth-round pick Chuck Demmings has quickly become an infectious presence in the locker room, earning nicknames such as “The Prophet” and “Chuck D.”
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A new look and fresh merch are winning customers back at Target as sales rebound
NEW YORK (AP) — Target reported its second straight quarter of comparable sales gains on Wednesday, saying that a merchandising overhaul under the retailer’s new CEO is attracting more customers and boosting sales throughout its stores. The retailer also benefited from a tariff r...
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Target doubles profit, boosted by $1 billion tariff refund
The Minneapolis-based retailer reported growth for the second consecutive quarter on Wednesday.
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Black Bike Week takes cycling and history seriously
The metro rides will tie in with the Outdoor Retailer trade show for one event; plus, women sharpen their skills and Winona celebrates summer.
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‘An outlier’: Olivia Miles is mastering the WNBA’s toughest position faster than most
The Lynx handed their rookie point guard one of basketball’s hardest jobs. She has responded by running the league’s best team and challenging expectations for how quickly a young player can take charge....
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Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 US cities
Millions more people may be able to get smaller, lightweight Amazon packages delivered by drones by the end of the year under a plan the company announced Thursday to expand the airborne shipping to suburban areas in nearly 500 U.S. cities. Customers could receive the drone deliv...
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Opinion | To address homelessness, we’ll need to look beyond bulldozers
Dollars and a plan are required.
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St. Paul Public Schools 2033 plan
St. Paul Public Schools 2033 plan The post St. Paul Public Schools 2033 plan first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
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Ken Barlow is forecasting a beautiful day today!
Good Wednesday morning! The sun returns today along with comfortable temperatures in the 70’s to around 80 degrees. Skies will start clear tonight before clouds and a light shower become possible by very early Thursday. However, our next “best” chance for showers will come late T...
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Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios suspended after positive test for cocaine
GENEVA (AP) — Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios revealed on Wednesday he tested positive for cocaine , and cited the doping case as a wake up call after feeling “helpless and alone” as injuries derailed his career. The 31-year-old Australian with a checkered disciplinary rec...
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Jason Arday’s death sparks UK debate over academic rigor, racism after media ‘frenzy’
LONDON (AP) — In 2012, a smiling Jason Arday was photographed by the British press carrying the Olympic flame in the torch relay that preceded the London Games. He was back in the news in 2023 when Cambridge University hailed him as the youngest Black professor in the institution...
government
Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in Florida
As the long, contentious primary season nears its end, Democratic voters elevated another progressive Senate candidate in Florida, while President Donald Trump's chosen candidate in his adopted home state, Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, won the nomination to be the state's first ...
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Bell’s home run, Jeffers’ two-run double push Twins past Braves 4-1
Josh Bell hit a two-run homer, Ryan Jeffers drove in Minnesota’s other two runs, and the Twins beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 on Tuesday night. Bell hit his 17th home run of the year over the right-center field wall in the first inning to give the Twins a 2-0 lead. Jeffers added a t...
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US pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian imports after last-minute deal
The proposed tariffs, which would have gone into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, would have covered around 5% of the goods Canada ships to the U.S. each year....
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Minneapolis ordinance targets velvet rope discrimination at bars and restaurants
Minneapolis city leaders are weighing a new ordinance that could change how bars and restaurants communicate their dress codes.
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Fletcher Merkel proved you can catch fish on Grass Lake. Now, a bench there honors him.
As the one-year anniversary of the Annunciation shooting approaches, well over 100 people attended a dedication for 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel on Tuesday....
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How a Georgia murder probe solved a NASCAR legend's home burglary
A Georgia man has been linked to a burglary at the North Carolina home of late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and it's not his first crime, investigators say....
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Tennessee 'most wanted' man tied to brutal home invasion caught in Georgia
A man wanted for attempted first-degree murder in Tennessee has been arrested in Hapeville, according to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.
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North Loop Neighborhood Association’s Q&A with potential developer about data center
North Loop Neighborhood Association’s Q&A with potential developer about data center The post North Loop Neighborhood Association’s Q&A with potential developer about data center first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News ....
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Mankato man arrested in hotel with teen pleads guilty to child porn charges
A Mankato man has admitted to receiving child pornography after investigators say he forced a teenage girl into making explicit videos for nearly two years....
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San Antonio man gets 21 years for sexually exploiting Minnesota girl, 11
A Texas man will spend more than 21 years in prison for blackmailing a Minnesota child into sending explicit images.
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St. Paul sons restore Cathedral Hill flagpole to honor Korean War veteran father
A St. Paul family found a remarkable way to honor their father’s legacy, turning a simple flagpole into a lasting tribute.
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Ohio couple accused of barging into cruise ship cabin, attacking family and 9-year-old
An Ohio couple was arrested after authorities said they forced their way into a family's cruise ship cabin and attacked two adults and their 9-year-old child after being asked to quiet down....
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St. Paul pub broken into more than a dozen times, pub owner calls for harsher penalties
The owner of a well-known St. Paul pub says he’s reached his breaking point after another costly break-in.
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Prosecutors: ‘Commercial sex and Medicaid-funded enterprise’ billed for $4.65 million over 3 years
Court records link an alleged sex trafficking operation to millions of dollars worth of Medicaid billing and felony theft charges. In a Ramsey County criminal complaint, prosecutors described the alleged operations together as a “commercial sex and Medicaid-funded enterprise.” Tw...
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Minneapolis businesses may soon be required to post dress codes publicly
Minneapolis City Council is moving forward with a plan requiring businesses with dress codes to post them publicly, citing concerns about discrimination. The ordinance , which passed out of committee Tuesday afternoon, would require businesses to post dress codes near their entra...
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Gov. Walz bans new mining near Boundary Waters, splits labor allies
A new executive order from Gov. Tim Walz is putting a stop to new mining projects near the Boundary Waters, sparking strong reactions from both supporters and critics....
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KSTP/SurveyUSA poll: Early frontrunners in governor and Senate races, AG a toss-up
We’re still 11 weeks from Election Day, but in the immediate aftermath of a mostly lopsided primary day, it appears November could bring some very tight races. Results of a new KSTP/SurveyUSA poll show the Minnesota Attorney General race is neck and neck, while the DFL has a slig...
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Evenflo recalls car seats that did not meet federal requirements
Car seat maker Evenflo is recalling one of its products after determining that it did not meet federal standards and offering a repair kit to families who would like to fix the issue....
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Delaware North makes final offer to Target Field concessions union, raises pay to $20 an hour
Delaware North, the global hospitality company that runs concessions at Target Field, says it created a final offer to the union that would raise employee wages to $20 an hour, with a $2.50 per-hour increase over three years for non-tipped workers. Nearly 500 Target Field union m...
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Prior Lake daycare teacher accused of hitting multiple children facing charges
A daycare teacher in Prior Lake is accused of hitting and slapping multiple children, according to court documents filed in Scott County last week. Rachel Ann Lowe, 36, is facing six counts of malicious punishment of a child. According to court records, a witness said that her 4-...
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Wisconsin measles cases reach 36, more than doubling in past week
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has now confirmed 36 measles cases as of Tuesday. This is a jump up from 15 cases last Thursday.