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Art stolen by Nazis returned to Wayzata family by Austrian government
A Wayzata woman is now the rightful owner of artwork that was taken from her relatives by the Nazi regime nearly a century ago.
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Camper top breaks off, flies into windshield of vehicle on highway: State Patrol
In a scenario that resembles a horror movie plot, the Minnesota State Patrol says a camper top broke free and flew into the windshield of another vehicle headed the opposite direction on a highway Wednesday evening....
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Lily Peters murder case won’t go to trial, resolution hearing set for Aug. 26
The teenager accused of killing 10-year-old Lily Peters in Chippewa Falls back in 2022 will not stand trial, 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS has confirmed. The Chippewa County District Attorney’s Office confirmed that a resolution hearing is scheduled for the end of August. A jury trial was sc...
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Three people charged with making threats in Nolan Wells case
Three people have been charged for making threats to a judge, a witness and local officials tied to the investigation of Nolan Well’s death.
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Republicans see fraud as their path to victory. Now they’re battling over who can sell it.
Plus: What the Michigan results mean for Minnesota’s Democratic Senate primary.
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Trump administration moves forward with Head Start overhaul, proposing to eliminate regulations
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration said it plans to overhaul Head Start , tossing out many of the regulations that are the hallmark of the early education program for the nation’s poorest children. Officials from the Department of Health and Human Services,...
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New era for USA Basketball with Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers set for World Cup debuts
NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will make their World Cup debuts as members of the U.S. women’s national team next month. The trio will try to help the U.S. win its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title. The young stars will be joined by Olympic med...
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Minnesota weather: Hazy sunshine and a touch more humid Thursday
Warmer weather and hazy sunshine return to Minnesota Thursday before a cold front brings isolated storm chances.
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MNL Lives Well: Ways to Build Confidence
Minnesota Live is diving into the powerful world of mental performance with a remarkable guest who has coached some of the biggest names in sports. Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a performance psychologist and professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato, who has worked with Olympian...
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MN State Fair Sneak Peek
The Minnesota State Fair is just three weeks away, and the excitement is already building on Minnesota Live. Michelle Sharp, creator of Meet the Minnesota Makers, stopped by to give viewers a colorful sneak peek at some of the incredible vendors who will be selling their goods at...
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Visit Marshall, Minnesota
Minnesota Live loves shining a spotlight on the incredible destinations waiting to be discovered across the state. Today the show heads southwest to the vibrant city of Marshall in Lyon County. Cassi Weiss, director of Visit Marshall, stopped by to share what makes this corner of...
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Green Crew
Young conservationists in Bloomington are making a real difference for Minnesota’s waterways through the Green Crew, a youth-led program with the Isaac Walton League’s Minnesota Valley Chapter. One passionate member is taking the mission to exciting new heights by designing a rob...
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Pyrotechnics Guild International Convention
This week on Minnesota Live, Jason Davis is tracking down the most driven, passionate Minnesotans who stop at nothing in their pursuit of excellence. Today’s spotlight shines on a dazzling group that has truly mastered the explosive art of pyrotechnics. The Pyrotechnics Guild Int...
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New kind of flu shot is on the way as the FDA approves Moderna’s mRNA-based vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new kind of flu vaccine for older people, the first made with the same mRNA technology that was key to ending the COVID-19 pandemic, manufacturer Moderna said. The shot, named mFlusiva, is intended for adults age 5...
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US filings for jobless benefits rise to 199,000 last week, but layoffs remain historically low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week but layoffs remain in the historically healthy range of the past few years. U.S. filings for jobless aid in the week ending August 1 rose by 1,000 to 199,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday. The pre...
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Pedestrian walking on I-94 in St. Paul struck, killed by SUV driver
A pedestrian walking on Interstate 94 in St. Paul was fatally struck by an SUV driver early Thursday morning.
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The Latest: Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over refusal to answer questions
A Senate committee voted Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fauci invoked his Fifth Amen...
Local
Great Summer Weather Today then some Spotty T-Storms possible on Friday.
Sunshine Today in the Twin Cities with Low Humidity and highs this afternoon in the low 80s with Southwest Winds at 5 to 10 mph then Partly Cloudy Tonight with Isolated T-Storms possible after 4 a.m. through 9 a.m. Friday with lows in the mid 60s and Southwest Winds at 5 to 15 mp...
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Testing is underway on vaccines to intercept brewing colon cancer before it takes root
Dr. Stacy Norton was only 7 years old when her mother died of colon cancer, one of several family members struck by aggressive tumors at unusually young ages. Decades later, Norton rolled up her sleeve to help test if a new kind of vaccine might protect her and her own children f...
business
Busy Baby, which became one of the faces of tariff woes, receives $50K tax refund
Oronoco-based importer Beth Benike said the money helps, but the tariffs caused long-term damage to the company.
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Trina Swanson bets federal experience can overcome long odds in Minnesota’s 8th District
The Democrat’s insider view of President Donald Trump’s immigration policies has fueled her run to unseat Republican Rep. Pete Stauber.
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Southdale vs. Galleria: Mall competition heats up again in Edina
Plus: An (illuminated) sign of revitalization in downtown St. Paul.
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The perfect order at Sweeney’s Saloon in St. Paul
Scratch-made food, throwback prices and a welcoming neighborhood vibe keep these two regulars coming back to Sweeney’s more than 100 times.
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Sandstone wildcat sanctuary saves a Ukrainian lion — twice
Rescued from the war zone as a cub, a 3-year-old lion named Taras is recovering at The Wildcat Sanctuary after a near-fatal illness.
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Woman hit and killed by SUV on I-94 in St. Paul overnight
A woman has died after being struck by an SUV on I-94 just after midnight on Thursday morning, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. Investigators say the 26-year-old victim was in the center lane under the 7th St. bridge when she was hit by a 2016 Lincoln MKX that was travell...
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Florida man accused of cutting off diver's air supply in fight over coveted lobster diving spot
A battle over a lobster diving spot off the Florida coast allegedly escalated into an underwater nightmare after a man was accused of shutting off another diver's air supply, a confrontation that landed him behind bars on an attempted murder charge....
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The Vikings aren’t for sale, owner Mark Wilf says, and the goal remains: Win a Super Bowl
The co-owner also dismissed the idea of private-equity investment and celebrated Minnesota’s selection to host the 2028 NFL draft.
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Twins vs. Phillies Field of Dreams game: TV, tickets, uniforms and what to know
The Iowa filming location of the 1989 classic starring Kevin Costner will host its third major league game — and first since 2022 — on Aug. 13.
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A house, a car, a little breathing room: Why middle-class life feels increasingly out of reach
The U.S. economy is good on paper, but middle-income Americans have never felt so pessimistic about it.
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Burcum: A ‘zombie’ that could slash abortion access may be lumbering to life
A long-dormant federal law could become the next front in the abortion fight. Sen. Tina Smith saw it coming.
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Youngest Black professor at Cambridge resigns as university investigates allegations of plagiarism
LONDON (AP) — A British sociologist who became famous as the youngest Black professor ever at the University of Cambridge has resigned after the university opened an investigation into “new information” about his academic qualifications. Professor Jason Arday, who was 37 when he ...
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Possible Strait of Hormuz deal, Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon and other news in the Mideast
Iran says it’s in the final stage of drafting an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz waterway with Oman, while two Israeli soldiers have been killed in Lebanon. Here’s a look at the latest developments in the Iran war and the wider Middle East on Thursday. Full coverage can be foun...
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Possible Strait of Hormuz deal, a large attack in Yemen and other Mideast news
Iran says it’s in the final stage of drafting an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz with Oman, while two Israeli soldiers have been killed in Lebanon. Here’s a look at the latest developments in the Iran war and the wider Middle East on Thursday. Full coverage can be found here . ...
parks
Review: Noah Kahan evokes summertime sadness at Target Field
Wednesday’s sold-out ballpark concert by the “Stick Season” hitmaker was a weepy one, but somehow also still a blast.
government
Senate panel to vote on holding Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer questions
A Senate committee is set to vote Thursday on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic....
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Dean Kremer has solid Twins debut overshadowed by loss to Royals
Noah Cameron silenced the Twins bats as Kremer gave up three hits in five innings. A.J. Minter surrendered the winning home run.
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Northwest Airlines turns 100: Twin Cities Museum preserves the iconic carrier's legacy
A century after Northwest Airlines took to the skies, a group of dedicated Minnesotans is working to keep its story alive for generations to come.
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Hennepin County sheriff threatened with federal charges over access to inmates
Federal officials are threatening criminal charges against two county sheriffs who they say declined to give immigration agents access to inmates subject to deportation, according to the New York Times . Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt and Cook County, Illinois, Sheriff Tom ...
business
Federal hemp ban: What Twin Cities businesses stand to lose
Hemp businesses in Minnesota are bracing for major changes as a federal ban on intoxicating hemp products looms.
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Jalapeños linked to Salmonella outbreak in 27 states; Chipotle & Qdoba affected
More than 300 people have gotten sick as a result of a Salmonella outbreak that has spread to over two dozen states and ensnared two popular restaurant chains, the Food and Drug Administration reported....
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Kremer pitches well in Twins debut, but Royals prevail 2-1
Michael Massey led off the seventh inning with a go-ahead home run, Noah Cameron had nine strikeouts in eight innings of one-run ball and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Wednesday night. Massey hit a 422-foot shot off reliever A.J. Minter (1-2) to right cen...
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GOP-endorsed Adam Schwarze makes his pitch to voters in Minnesota Senate race: Full interview
FOX 9 has extended an invitation to all the candidates polling above 5% in both the Minnesota Governor and Senate primary races to appear on our All Day program for an interview. On Wednesday, GOP-endorsed Republican Adam Schwarze is running for one of Minnesota's seats in the U....
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ICE threatens Hennepin County sheriff with federal prosecution over access to inmates
Sheriff Witt could face federal prosecution for not granting ICE agents broad access to inmates held in Hennepin County Jail.
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Farmfest 2026: Governor and Senate candidates clash over farming, immigration, and tariffs in Redwood County
Candidates for Minnesota’s top offices took the stage at Farmfest, hoping to win over the state’s influential farm community.
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At Farmfest, Senate hopefuls stick to familiar scripts — and take a few detours
Democrats Peggy Flanagan and Angie Craig sparred with Republicans Michele Tafoya and Royce White a week before the primary election.
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Health warning at Cedar Lake beaches for blue-green algae
The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board says there is a hazardous algae warning at all three beaches at Cedar Lake. It’s the highest risk warning for blue-green algae . The warning is based on water samples taken Monday, which were higher than the standard to close the beach a...
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Activist pressure pushes Eagan-based Solventum to divest billion-dollar business
Activist investor Trian had been pushing the 3M spinoff to make changes, including the divestiture.