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Minnesota hemp industry gets a lifeline as US Senate votes 61-32 to delay federal ban
A Senate vote has put a pause on the looming federal hemp ban, giving Minnesota’s hemp industry more time to find a lasting solution.
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Thousands welcome Uptown Art Fair’s return along Lake of the Isles
Attendance at this signature event is seen as a bellwether for the the area’s vitality. Proceeds will be reinvested into the Uptown community.
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Florida man allegedly abused kittens in front of daughter to punish her
The suspect is reported to have told investigators that he would harm the family's kittens in front of his daughter as punishment.
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Behind prison walls, incarcerated men organize basketball event for youth impacted by incarceration
The Justice 4 Us basketball tournament brought youth and families impacted by incarceration together at Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park. The event was organized by the Wrongly Incarcerated Family Council (WIFC) and men incarcerated in the Minnesota Department of Corrections ...
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Cellphone outage appears to be affecting multiple Verizon users across the country
A cellphone outage appears to be affecting multiple Verizon users across the United States. According to Downdetector, a website that monitors reports of cellphone outages, starting around 3 p.m., multiple Verizon users reported issues making phone calls or sending text messages....
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Larry Fitzgerald Jr. puts spotlight on Minneapolis, Vikings and family in Hall of Fame speech
The former Arizona Cardinals receiver who was a Vikings ballboy and played football at Holy Angels honored his family and his hometown in Canton, Ohio, on Saturday....
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Klobuchar, Senate make midnight move to end hemp ban
A plan to delay the Nov. 12 hemp products ban could allow lawmakers to overturn it permanently.
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Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri and Roger Craig enter the Hall of Fame
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Drew Brees stood on stage next to his bronze bust, in front of Who Dat Nation, and took his place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Getting benched three times in the NFL helped him get there. “Marty Schottenheimer, one of the greatest coaches and motivators t...
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Olivia Miles, Napheesa Collier shine as the Lynx top the Aces 98-87 to clinch a WNBA playoff spot
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Olivia Miles scored 26 points, Napheesa Collier added 22 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Las Vegas Aces 98-87 to clinch a WNBA playoff berth. Natasha Howard added 17 points, nine rebounds and six assists for the Lynx, who improved their record to a league-best ...
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Iran reveals demands as 60-day peace talks window winds down
Iranian leadership published a new list of its demands before Tehran would allow the Strait of Hormuz to open again.
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Lynx clinch a spot in the playoffs with Napheesa Collier back to help slow down A’ja Wilson
The Lynx are the first WNBA team to qualify for the postseason and maintained their lead over the Las Vegas Aces for the No. 1 seed.
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Rash: Minnesota cyberattacks add to Trump’s summer of water woes
From Reflecting Pool algae to recent cyberattacks on municipal water systems, the Trump administration is navigating a higher-than-usual number of water issues....
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Decades of heartbreak and hope unfold in new Jacob Wetterling documentary
The film, “Echoes in the Night: The Search for Jacob Wetterling” will screen in central Minnesota and the Twin Cities metro this month.
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Over 1300 join A Breath of Hope’s lung cancer walk
More than 1,300 people joined A Breath of Hope’s annual lung cancer walk and run in Minneapolis to raise awareness and support research. The 20th annual A Breath of Hope lung cancer walk and run happened at the Lake Harriet Bandshell in Minneapolis. Organizers aimed to raise $300...
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Minneapolis police investigating homicide in Whittier neighborhood
The fatal shooting occurred on Friday night on the city’s south side.
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MN wildfires: Authorities report continued containment progress as sections reopen to public
Firefighters continue to battle the wildfires caused by the July Lightning Incident across northern Minnesota and neighboring Canada, where fires have burned a combined 73,585 acres....
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Anxiety, financial stress drive record use of Minnesota’s 988 mental health lifeline
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) reports 988 Minnesota Lifeline centers have answered more than 370,000 contacts since launch. The lifeline is the national suicide and crisis hotline, providing free, 24/7 mental health support. In Minnesota, contacts climbed from about 25...
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Scoggins: This is why Larry Fitzgerald Jr. was just inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
His incredible work ethic separated the wide receiver from the pack and earned the admiration of all-time greats like Jerry Rice and Cris Carter.
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St. Paul shooting near Maryland Avenue leaves 2 men hurt
Two men were hurt in a shooting Friday in St. Paul near Maryland Avenue. According to the St. Paul Police Department, officers responded to a shooting around 9:20 p.m. near the 400 block of Maryland Avenue West. Officers found a man with a gunshot wound, and first responders took...
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Todd Blanche is narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in an overnight Senate vote
The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a vote early Saturday, cementing the command of President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer at a Department of Justice that Trump has sought to bend to his will....
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Twin Cities Day Trips: Shop, sip and savor spooky-good downtown Anoka
With places to eat, shop and explore year-round, Anoka is not just for Halloween anymore.
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Nationwide recall issued for dog, horse medications after glass fibers found in vials
A nationwide recall has been issued for certain veterinary medications after glass fibers were discovered in some injection vials during routine testing....
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Man shot and killed inside a vehicle in south Minneapolis
Minneapolis police are investigating a deadly shooting Friday in the Whittier neighborhood. According to the Minneapolis Police Department, officers responded to a shooting around 10:30 p.m. near the 2000 block of 3rd Avenue South. Officers found a man in his 30s inside a vehicle...
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South Minneapolis shooting: Man dies after being found shot inside vehicle
Police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead in south Minneapolis.
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More than 1,000 climbing ropes recalled over potentially deadly fall hazard
More than 1,000 climbing ropes are being recalled due to a potential safety hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
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Molly says we keep the rain out of the forecast with plenty of sunshine and low humidity
I’m expecting dry and comfortable conditions for you Saturday with normal afternoon high temperatures, climbing into the low 80’s in the metro. Sunshine will dominate and dewpoints will stay in the 50’s. Enjoy the low humidity while it’s here. Some of us will see showers and a fe...
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Dragon Divas of Minnesota
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Minnesota Burger Week
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Underground at the Michigan nickel mine shaping Minnesota’s mining debate
Talon Metals says the newly acquired Eagle Mine offers a blueprint for its proposed Tamarack project. Critics question the long-term environmental risks....
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Democratic divide fuels last-minute spending spree in Minnesota’s Second District
The influx of outside spending indicates donors may be worried a progressive candidate could hurt their chances in November.
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Ramstad: How Peter Carter, Delta’s new president, sees the airline’s next era
Delta, the biggest airline at MSP, has made it so that passengers no longer choose airlines based on price alone.
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Larry Fitzgerald Jr. prepares for ‘bittersweet’ Hall of Fame induction without ‘Big Fitz’
Larry Fitzgerald Sr. died just months before his son’s induction. Now the Minnesota football legend will celebrate a career shaped by his parents’ sacrifices without either able to witness it....
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More Sun Country flight cuts ahead at MSP as Allegiant fixes post-merger woes
Sun Country Airlines may lose additional market share to its competitors after enough junior pilots left for Delta Air Lines to disrupt operations.
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Savannah Bananas take over Target Field: Inside the baseball spectacle’s weekend in Minnesota
The viral Banana Ball phenomenon brought its unique rules, trick plays and showmanship to Twins territory. Here’s what fans saw on Day 1 — and what’s still ahead....
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Burcum: Putting Flanagan and Craig to the test on health care
The DFL candidates’ responses to four pressing Minnesota health care issues provide a more detailed look at how they’d approach the job in the U.S. Senate....
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Kaelen Culpepper homers in debut as Twins beat MLB-best Brewers
Culpepper hit a solo homer in the fourth inning, and the Twins rallied from an early four-run deficit in their 8-6 win against the Brewers.
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Culpepper homers in MLB debut as Twins top Brewers 8-6
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Josh Bell went 4 for 5 with a homer and Kaelen Culpepper also went deep in his major league debut as the Minnesota Twins erased a four-run deficit and beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-6 on Friday night. Minnesota trailed 4-0 after two innings before scoring two runs ...
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Urban exploring danger: Chaska, Minneapolis incidents put spotlight on trespassing risks
Police are urging people to stay away from the shuttered Oak Ridge Hotel and Conference Center, highlighting the risks of urban exploring in the west metro....
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Savannah Bananas bring sold-out banana ball spectacle to Target Field in Minneapolis
The Savannah Bananas are turning Target Field into a baseball party, and tickets are nearly impossible to get.
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Beachgoers warned after deadly 'flesh-eating' bacteria kills 5 in southern state
A potentially deadly "flesh-eating" bacteria has killed five people in Louisiana this year, a sharp rise from the state’s typical death toll.
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Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke's cause of death revealed
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has determined the cause and manner of death for former Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, who died at the age of 29 in May....
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Wayzata accused of writing, printing manifesto threatening to kill a judge found guilty
A federal jury has found a Wayzata man who wrote a manifesto in which he threatened to kill a judge guilty on all counts. Robert Phillip Ivers, 73, was found guilty on two counts of mailing threatening communications and one count of threatening murder to a United States District...
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Hwy 169 closing Friday night in Jordan for weekend construction
A portion of northbound Highway 169 between St. Lawrence Township and Jordan will be closed for the weekend. Starting at 10 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, northbound Highway 169 will be closed from County Road 59/Delaware Avenue in St. Lawrence Township to Creek Lane in Jordan. The road...
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Family holds 'no ill will' after woman hit by car driven by young brothers in Oakland
A woman who was struck by a car in Oakland driven by two young boys, ages 4 and 6, has begun responding to basic commands, though her family warned she faces a long recovery....
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Minnesota primary primer: 5 questions with GOP governor candidates Mike Lindell, Lisa Demuth, Kendall Qualls
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS conducted a series of 1-on-1 interviews leading up to the Minnesota primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Below are the interviews with the Republican candidates for governor, Mike Lindell, Lisa Demuth and Kendall Qualls. The extended interviews are below them. ...
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Minnesota primary primer: 5 questions with DFL US Senate candidates Angie Craig and Peggy Flanagan
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS conducted a series of 1-on-1 interviews leading up to the Minnesota primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Below are the interviews with the DFL U.S. Senate candidates, Angie Craig and Peggy Flanagan. The extended interviews are below them. RELATED: 1-on-1 with l...
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Minnesota primary primer: 5 questions with GOP US Senate candidates Adam Schwarze, Royce White, Tom Weiler
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS conducted a series of 1-on-1 interviews leading up to the Minnesota primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Below are the interviews with the Republican U.S. Senate candidates Adam Schwarze, Royce White and Tom Weiler. The extended interviews are below them. NOTE:...
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Back on track: Minneapolis neighborhood with hundreds of train delays may finally get a fix
The Camden neighborhood in north Minneapolis faces more than 550 train crossing delays each year, with some lasting 15 minutes and others lasting over an hour....
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Minnesota nurse, 91, still teaching and volunteering 69 years after she started
A 91-year-old woman has not stopped working, even after she was forced to retire from nursing after hospital closures.
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Can art help us heal? Four Twin Cities artists say yes
They offer tips on how art can be a means to finding comfort.