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Minnesota sues Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over delayed extradition of ICE agent charged in shooting
Christian Castro, the federal agent accused of shooting Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis during Operation Metro Surge, has been held in a Texas jail for nearly three months....
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Buc-ee's opens first Arkansas location as chain expands across US
Buc-ee’s planted its flag in Arkansas on Monday, opening its first location in the Natural State as the Texas-based travel center chain continues an aggressive expansion across the U.S....
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North Minneapolis house fire injures 3 firefighters, 2 residents displaced
The Minneapolis Fire Department says three firefighters were injured Monday battling a house fire on the city's north side.
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Vaccination rates for US students entering kindergarten fall as exemptions climb to a new high
Vaccination rates for U.S. children entering kindergarten during the 2025-2026 school year decreased according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with vaccination exemptions hitting a record high....
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Minnesota AG to file lawsuit to bring ICE agent back to Minnesota
Minnesota’s attorney general is suing to bring a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent charged in a Minneapolis shooting back to the state. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is set to announce the lawsuit at 11:15 a.m, joined by Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moria...
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Merriest Christmas Towns – Bemidji
https://merriestchristmastownscontest.hallmarkchannel.com/vote/02 The post Merriest Christmas Towns – Bemidji first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News ....
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Minnesota AG suing to extradite ICE agent held in Texas: Watch live
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is set to hold a news conference on Tuesday as he files new litigation to support the extradition of an ICE officer being held in Texas....
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Disney sues FCC over ABC broadcast license review
Disney filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Trump administration’s Federal Communications Commission, alleging a violation of its First Amendment rights. The suit comes after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr recently defended the agency’s actions against ABC, saying broadcasters have a d...
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State Farm dividend checks are in the mail: See if you qualify for a payout
If you’re a State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company auto insurance customer, you may have some money coming your way as the company begins a one-time $5 billion cash-back dividend to qualifying customers....
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Disney sues FCC over challenge to broadcast licenses, claiming retaliation over ‘Jimmy Kimmel’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Disney filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Trump administration’s Federal Communications Commission alleging a violation of its First Amendment rights. The suit comes after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr recently defended the agency’s actions against ABC, saying broa...
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ABC sues FCC over challenge to its broadcast licenses, saying actions present ‘existential threat’
Further escalating its battle with the Trump administration, ABC on Tuesday took the rare step of suing the Federal Communications Commission on First Amendment grounds, saying the agency’s demand for early review of broadcast licenses posed an “existential threat” to its operati...
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Walz signs executive order restricting mining near Boundary Waters
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at blocking nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, following Congress' move to roll back federal protections for the region....
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Declassified FBI docs reveal Swalwell had sex with 'Fang Fang' multiple times
Disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., admitted to FBI agents that he had "physical relations" with suspected Chinese intelligence operative Christine "Fang Fang" Fang on a "handful of occasions," newly declassified FBI records show....
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Feeding Our Future defendant facing more jail time for witness tampering
A Lakeville man tied to the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme could face additional prison time after he admitted to tampering with a witness during his wire fraud trial that involved more than $5 million. Abdinasir Abshir, 33, is now the 37th defendant to plead guilty in the case ...
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Walz halts mining permits near Minnesota Boundary Waters
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has taken executive action to stop certain state mining near the Boundary Waters. The order directs the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to stop issuing leases and permits and to review all existing mining le...
business
The Might Tonka Company Movie
Few toys have left a mark on American childhood quite like the iconic, unmistakable Tonka Truck. A brand-new documentary is bringing the beloved story of this iconic toy to life. Producer David Howell and Director Patrick Bentz joined Minnesota Live to share exciting details abou...
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Finding and Living out Your Purpose
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed can make it hard to see what truly matters most in life. Entrepreneur and keynote speaker Amanda Brinkman stopped by to help viewers connect the dots to finding and living their purpose. She also shared details about an exciting upcoming event, with t...
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Women’s Drum Center in St. Paul
Kristin takes us to the Women’s Drum Center where women in St. Paul encourage you to try your hand at drumming. The post Women’s Drum Center in St. Paul first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News ....
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Austin Former Pilot Takes Final Flight at 85
A heartwarming story out of Austin captured the spirit of one remarkable man who never let his dreams stay grounded. At 85 years old, former pilot Lew Schaar soared through the skies one final time after spending a decade away from flying. Producer and photographer Chandler Jacks...
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Trivia Tuesday: Wabasha County
Paul and Megan are tested on their knowledge of Wabasha County in Minnesota. Follow Besty on Instagram here . The post Trivia Tuesday: Wabasha County first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News ....
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Live: Gov. Walz signs executive order to prevent mining near the Boundary Waters
The move comes months after Congress voted to end a ban on mining in the area, reviving prospects for a controversial copper-nickel mine.
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Minnesota weather: Cooler but humid Tuesday as clouds and shower chances fade
Minnesota will see a humid Tuesday with patchy sunshine as shower chances and cloud cover slowly diminish throughout the day.
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After a slow spring, Twin Cities home sales surge ahead, along with prices
Closings, a reflection of deals signed months earlier, increased more than 10% during July.
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Peace groups call McCollum’s defense work a ‘betrayal’; GOP rival calls it ‘the swamp’
Without U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum’s advocacy, supporters say other states would benefit at Minnesota’s expense.
business
Har Mar Mall owners want to redevelop property, but they still need to convince Cub Foods
The Roseville shopping center’s owner has been planning an overhaul for four years but is still negotiating with tenants, city records show.
business
After nearly 30 years on the bluff, Swede Hollow Cafe will close shop Aug. 31
Plus a new era in Long Lake, a market favorite goes full time in Falcon Heights, tableside jamón in Cathedral Hill and more food news.
safety
Wildfire smoke is making it harder for Minnesota high school teams to practice
Minnesota wildfire season is getting worse and longer. Here’s how high school sports teams are adapting.
business
Can Minnesota become the capital of the outdoor industry?
Outdoor Retailer conference will draw hundreds of stores and brands to Minneapolis this week.
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Vikings have a ‘coach on the field’ in Minnesota native Blake Cashman. But will they keep him?
The former Eden Prairie and Gophers star wants to finish his career in his home state, but he’s entering the final year of his contract with no extension talks yet....
safety
After an 11-year-old stabbed a stranger, Minnesota’s new juvenile justice law faces an early test
A law raising the age for when juveniles can be charged with crimes went into effect this month.
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Brown: There’s a Gen X-sized hole in our economy, politics and culture
Middle-aged Americans are currently hoisting this scattershot economy over our heads, desperately trying not to be crushed.
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Ken Barlow is forecasting just a few showers today
Good Tuesday morning! A few showers and an isolated thunderstorm are still possible today, but it will not rain all day. While there may be an isolated severe storm today across far Southern MN, no widespread severe weather is expected. Today will be a cooler day than Monday with...
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Josh Bell has early 2-run double and Twins bullpen makes lead hold up for 4-2 win over Braves
Josh Bell’s two-run double started the scoring in a four-run first inning, and the Minnesota Twins held on to beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Tuesday night. The first six batters reached against Atlanta starter Martín Pérez (8-7), with the first four in the order scoring. Bell’s f...
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A looming rock collapse threatens a Swiss village as thawing permafrost destabilizes the Alps
KANDERSTEG, Switzerland (AP) — An unstable mountain rock formation looming above the Swiss village of Kandersteg threatens a landslide that could rival the disaster that destroyed nearby Blatten last year, a collapse scientists linked to thawing permafrost and glacier dynamics. T...
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Opening arguments set to begin in Meta’s federal trial over child safety
Oakland, Calif. (AP) — Opening arguments are set to kick off Tuesday in a pivotal trial for Meta Platforms in a California federal court. Attorneys general from California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey are seeking extensive financial damages plus changes to how the company o...
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Opening statements set to begin in Meta’s federal trial over child safety
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Opening statements are set to kick off Tuesday in a pivotal trial for Meta Platforms in a California federal court, where states are seeking billions of dollars in damages for social media harms to children. Attorneys general from California, Colorado, Kent...