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Minneapolis Park Board warns of layoffs, rec center cuts in 2027 budget fight
Minneapolis city leaders are debating the future of parks and recreation as a $3.1 million budget gap stirs concern about layoffs and service cuts.
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Minneapolis Park Police investigate body found near East River Flats Park
Authorities are investigating after a body was discovered in a wooded area at a Minneapolis park along the Mississippi River.
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Gnome on Selby broken into, $1,300 stolen: Owner says staff was inside during crime
A St. Paul business owner is speaking out after another break-in at The Gnome on Selby, saying the situation has become dangerous and silence is no longer an option....
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Group caught on camera leaving offensive images on Blaine's council member's car
A Blaine City Council member and candidate for the Minnesota House is speaking out after her car was targeted in a late-night incident caught on camera....
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Man charged with killing cellmate at Rush City prison
A man has been charged after allegedly killing his cellmate at the Rush City prison last year. William Davon Hall, 29, is facing one count of second-degree murder, according to Chisago County court records. Court documents state that on Oct. 9, 2025, just before 1:30 p.m., office...
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Trump scales back South Korea military drills, cites 'very good relationship' with Kim Jong Un
President Donald Trump cited his “very good relationship" with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un when revealing the U.S. would scale back its role in military exercises with South Korea....
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Vikings’ Jamal Adams is out for the season after suffering knee injury in preseason game
Adams, the former All-Pro safety, was signed just before training camp to be another versatile piece for Brian Flores’ defense.
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Ramsey County seniors lose $1.2M to fraud since August, sheriff's office warns
Scammers are targeting seniors in Ramsey County, and local authorities want the community to stay alert and take action.
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Authorities reviewing election voting vouching stunt by conservative influencer
Minnesota officials say authorities are reviewing a stunt by a conservative influencer who impersonated voters at Minneapolis polling sites while dressed in an Islamic niqab on primary day....
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Minneapolis Park police: Dead body found in woods near Mississippi River
Officials are investigating after a dead body was found near the Mississippi River in Minneapolis on Saturday night. Minneapolis Park police said that at around 6 p.m., authorities responded to a report of a body found in a wooded area near East River Parkway and Oak Street. The ...
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Indiana storms linked to at least 6 deaths
An onslaught of storms throughout the week have led to at least six deaths in Indiana as well as widespread destruction.
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No arrests after 2 Minneapolis coffee shops burglarized on same night
Two Minneapolis coffee shops are picking up the pieces and making changes after both were broken into on Thursday.
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Marine on St. Croix council member apologizes after taking city’s POW/MIA flag
A member of the Marine on St. Croix City Council under scrutiny for taking a POW/MIA flag in mid-May apologized for his actions to residents at a council meeting last week....
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List of back-to-school supply events in the metro
Free back-to-school supply events helping parents as costs rise The post List of back-to-school supply events in the metro first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News ....
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Built to win now, the Phillies keep showing the Twins how it’s done
The Twins fell to five games under .500 after blowing a five-run lead in a 7-5 loss at Target Field on Sunday to further hamper their playoff position....
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Monarch 5K Run making a difference in cancer research
A St. Paul run raised more than $5,000 to support cancer research and honor the late wife of one of the event’s organizers. The annual Monarch 5K Run took place Sunday morning at Harriet Island in St. Paul. Organizers estimated more than $5,000 was raised for the Rene and Brian M...
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De La Cruz hits go-ahead single, Phillies overcome five-run deficit to beat Minnesota 7-5
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Philles overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 on Sunday and sweep the three-game series. Alec Bohm hit a three-run home run as Philadelphia won for the fifth t...
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Minnesota's first West Nile virus case of 2026 confirmed in Polk County horse
A Polk County horse is recovering after becoming Minnesota’s first confirmed case of West Nile virus in 2026, and officials are reminding owners about the importance of prevention....
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Indiana storms, flooding leave at least 6 dead as waters peak in Indianapolis
Days of severe storms and flooding across Indiana have left at least six people dead, including a 4-year-old boy, as swollen rivers inundated communities....
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Seniors urge Met Council to scrap Bronze Line bridge near their home
Buses would pass within 50 to 60 feet of the Realife Cooperative on Johnson Parkway 240 times a day.
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D23 announcements: Villains Land, Piston Peak, Tropical Americas, Monstropolis
The latest D23 news and updates on Villains Land, Piston Peak National Park, Tropical Americas, and more coming to Walt Disney World's theme parks.
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Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Towns Contest
https://merriestchristmastownscontest.hallmarkchannel.com The post Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Towns Contest first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News ....
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It's the last season for legal dog meat in South Korea
South Korea’s dog meat restaurants are in the peak of their final busy season as the country’s ban on the slaughter and sale of dog meat takes effect next year....
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Granola designed for breastfeeding moms recalled over Salmonella fears
The makers of Lacnola Lactation Granola recalled certain pouches because of fears they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
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6 people found dead in Northern Michigan: What we know
Authorities made a statement on the ongoing investigation into six deaths in northern Michigan on Friday. Here's what we know so far.
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Minnesota House candidate shares video of vandals plastering her car with middle finger
A Blaine City Council member who’s running for the Minnesota House of Representatives as a Republican says her car was vandalized in her driveway Saturday morning. Home security video shared by Leslie Larson shows a group of four masked vandals taping printed images of a hand dis...
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Tommy John, namesake for a pioneering elbow surgery that saved his career, dead at 83
Tommy John, who won 288 games during a 26-year big league career and became the first pitcher to successfully return following groundbreaking elbow surgery that later was named after him, has died. He was 83....
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FBI investigating after Red Lake police shooting leaves man dead
The FBI is investigating after a shooting involving a Red Lake Police Department officer left a man dead.
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Opinion | When success leaves Minnesota
This isn’t an argument against paying taxes. It’s an argument that every tax has consequences.
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Minneapolis police investigate shooting that seriously injured man
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting that left a man with "potentially life-threatening" injuries.
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3 shot in 2 overnight incidents in Minneapolis
Police say three people were wounded in two separate shootings Saturday night and Sunday morning in Minneapolis. The first shooting happened around 9:38 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of 18th Avenue South and 24th Street East. According to Minneapolis police, two women — one...
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Rush City prison death: Man charged with killing his cellmate in 2025
A man is charged with killing his cellmate in Minnesota's Rush City Correctional Facility last year.
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Family killer Chris Watts seeks prison marriage with new love interest: report
The convicted murderer, who killed his pregnant wife and two young daughters and is currently serving several life sentences in prison, has reportedly found a new love interest, Lizzie Henderson....
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Paddleboarder dies on Colorado reservoir, second death in 9 days
A paddleboarder drowned in a Colorado reservoir Friday. marking the second paddleboarding death there in nine days.
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Tropical Storm Lala batters Hawaii with flooding, powerful winds; 1 dead
Tropical Storm Lala battered Hawaii on Sunday with powerful winds, torrential rain and dangerous flooding after weakening from a hurricane without making landfall....
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California traffic stop leads to $817K cocaine seizure, CHP says
California authorities seized about 30 pounds of suspected cocaine worth an estimated $817,200 during a traffic stop.
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Review: Ed Sheeran confronts the monotony of playing alone in Minneapolis
The highlights of his chatty, 3-hour performance came when he was joined by live musicians, instead of just his looping pedals.
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Pereyra scores in the 89th, Callender has 6 saves for Minnesota in 1-1 tie with RSL
SANDY, Utah (AP) — Joaquín Pereyra scored in the 89th minute and Drake Callender had six saves Saturday night for Minnesota United in a 1-1 tie with Real Salt Lake. Minnesota (6-6-7) is winless in eight straight. Callender, near the penalty spot, played an arcing ball well beyond...
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Midwest Black Book Fair
Midwest Black Book Fair The post Midwest Black Book Fair first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
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YMCA of the North: Greg Coleman Celebrity Golf Tournament
YMCA of the North: Greg Coleman Celebrity Golf Tournament The post YMCA of the North: Greg Coleman Celebrity Golf Tournament first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News ....
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YMCA of the North: BreakAway events
YMCA of the North: BreakAway events The post YMCA of the North: BreakAway events first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
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Snagging a vacation home rental in Duluth is about to become more difficult
The city is looking to ban new single family VRBO and Airbnb vacation rentals and phase out those with existing permits.
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Who decides which Minnesota lands get a second life?
From abandoned mines to former private retreats, new public land can change dramatically. But it isn’t quick or easy.
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After a year of upheaval, Minnesota business organizations regroup to address economic slide
The abrupt departure of the Minnesota Business Partnership’s CEO and a merger vote between two key chambers of commerce are among moves different groups are making....
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These three Vikings rookies used their summer to get a head start on training camp
Jake Golday, Domonique Orange and Caleb Tiernan stayed in Minnesota during the NFL’s quietest stretch. Here’s what they learned from their veteran teammates....
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Betty McCollum became Minnesota’s pipeline to the Pentagon. The defense industry took notice.
With help from a former staffer turned lobbyist, the powerful Democrat and occasional critic of Pentagon spending is helping fund Minnesota’s defense industry. Defense donors are opening their wallets....
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Peggy Flanagan found unexpected strength for progressive agenda in greater Minnesota
In the DFL Senate primary, Flanagan shattered expectations by dominating areas where Angie Craig was anticipated to have strong support.
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Editorial | The governor’s race Minnesota needs
The race for governor should move beyond slogans and political victories. Voters need specifics about how candidates would govern a state under extraordinary strain....
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Miles, Collier power the WNBA-leading Lynx to a 92-87 win over the Aces
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Olivia Miles had 23 points and eight assists, Napheesa Collier added 19 points and the WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx beat the Las Vegas Aces 92-87 on Saturday night. Natasha Howard added 13 points and 11 rebounds for Minnesota (29-7). Kayla McBride scored 13 points...
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Ex-Anoka County prosecutor charged: Expert explains trafficking allegations
A former assistant Anoka County attorney is now facing serious charges for her alleged role in a commercial sex trafficking operation.
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Cass County Sheriff warns residents after bears enter homes, roam campground
The Cass County Sheriff has issued a warning as officials say bears have been getting a little too comfortable around people in the county with incidents of the bears entering homes and going into tents seeking food....
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With Nia Coffey providing a spark, Lynx defeat reigning WNBA champs yet again
Coffey scored 12 points off the bench to help her team beat the Las Vegas Aces 92-87 at Michelob Ultra Arena on Saturday.
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Alec Bohm has 5 hits in the Phillies’ 9-1 victory over the Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Alec Bohm had five hits, Jesús Luzardo pitched 6 2/3 dominant innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 9-1 on Saturday night. Bohm doubled in the second, fourth and ninth innings and singled in the fifth and seventh for his first career fi...
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Vikings preseason opener: 6 takeaways from win over Giants
Kyler Murray's debut, Jamal Adams' injury and a look at the Vikings' revamped run game. Here are six takeaways from Minnesota's preseason win over the Giants....
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Good Samaritan shot during struggle in TJ Maxx parking lot in Alameda
A good Samaritan ended up in the hospital Saturday after being shot outside a TJ Maxx store in Alameda while trying to help someone who was involved in a struggle with the suspect....
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Families of Hopkins daycare double murder-suicide victims release statement
The families of those involved in Wednesday's double murder-suicide in Hopkins , Minnesota, have released a statement through the Hopkins Police Department. The families said in a joint statement: "We are completely heartbroken and devastated over this tremendous loss and tragedy...