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The 100,000-pound carp cleanup that revived an urban lake
Once plagued by nutrient pollution, Upper Prior Lake now offers a blueprint for restoring troubled waters.
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Senate panel expected to advance Blanche’s attorney general nomination after deal with GOP holdouts
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate committee is expected to vote Tuesday to advance acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to lead the Justice Department after the former personal lawyer for President Donald Trump secured the support of Republican senators who threatened to bl...
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Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle after deal with GOP holdouts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche cleared a critical hurdle Tuesday in his bid to be confirmed to the post after swaying Republican holdouts on a Senate committee to advance his nomination for a floor vote. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12-10 along par...
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Powerball jackpot climbs to $786 million: Winning numbers, next drawing date
The Powerball jackpot has climbed again after no tickets matched all the winning numbers drawn on Monday night.
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AM Spotty Thunder Showers then Patchy Smoke through the day.
Spotty Thunder Showers will be possible in the Twin Cities until 8 a.m. but most areas should be Dry by 7 a.m. with Thunder Shower risk mainly on the south of the Minnesota River. The rest of Today will bring a chance for Isolated Showers south of the Minnesota River otherwise Cl...
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From grocery store to Minnesota: What you don’t see when an NHL trade comes together
Olli Maatta’s arrival gave the Wild a chance to explain the behind-the-scenes process that starts the moment a deal is done.
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Burcum: Q&A with U President Cunningham on Trump admin threats to science
As Senate leaders weigh a controversial OMB rule, Rebecca Cunningham explains what’s at risk if political appointees, not experts, decide where federal funding goes....
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National Night Out in St. Paul
National Night Out in St. Paul The post National Night Out in St. Paul first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
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St. Paul Public Schools Job Fair
St. Paul Public Schools Job Fair The post St. Paul Public Schools Job Fair first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
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Arson suspect arrested as Spokane battles devastating wildfires
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A man from Spokane, Washington, was arrested and charged with setting one of the three devastating wildfires that are burning through the region. The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office said Aaron F. Farinacci, 37, was arrested Monday and booked on suspicion of ...
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Man charged with setting Spokane’s largest wildfire went to prison for manslaughter in dad’s death
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A man who went to prison for manslaughter in his father’s 2010 killing in Arizona has been charged with setting the largest of the wildfires that have destroyed hundreds of buildings in and around Washington state’s second-largest city and forced tens of tho...
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Man charged with setting Spokane’s largest wildfire went to prison for killing his father
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A man who went to prison for killing his father in 2010 has been charged with intentionally setting the largest of the wildfires that have destroyed hundreds of buildings in and around Washington state’s second-largest city and forced tens of thousands of pe...
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Family of In-N-Out worker killed in Idaho mourns “an amazing, beautiful soul"
"Heartbroken and devastated" were the words used by the family of the In-N-Out Burger employee who was killed Saturday in a mass shooting in southern Idaho....
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Michigan Democrats pick between moderate and progressive in high-profile Senate primary
Michigan Democrats vote Tuesday in a closely watched Senate primary between moderate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed, with the winner heading to a November contest critical to the party's hopes of reclaiming the Senate majority....
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Man arrested for arson in Spokane, WA Old Trails Fire
A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson for allegedly starting the Old Trails Fire, one of three wildfires in Spokane County burning thousands of acres....
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Twins make good on vow to improve their bullpen at the trade deadline
The ability to add payroll was key to the club acquiring four pitchers in recent weeks, including one of their top targets, reliever Jeff Hoffman from the Blue Jays....
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Edina park shooting: Police struggle to find witnesses after Yancey Park gunfire
Residents in Edina are demanding answers after a park shootout left the community shaken and investigators struggling to get witnesses to talk.
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St. Paul cop killer up for parole: What the Board will consider
A man convicted of killing a St. Paul police officer more than 50 years ago is set for another parole hearing, sparking strong reactions from the officer's family and state officials....
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Mother of man slain in St. Paul shooting says he was trying to help assault victim
Cion Lee Jordan was fatally shot near E. 7th and Wacouta streets in downtown.
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$8 million in grants headed to MN municipal airports for safety upgrades
Minnesota is investing millions to boost safety and modernize dozens of local airports across the state.
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UFC fighter Allan Nascimento dead at 34 after apparent heart attack
Allan Nascimento was found unresponsive after suffering an apparent heart attack.
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Watch: Bison chases child at Yellowstone National Park during terrifying close encounter
A Bison at Yellowstone National Park suddenly chased a child during a close encounter caught on camera.
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Minnesota State Fair tops Yelp's national list for best in the US
The Minnesota State Fair is getting national attention, earning the top spot on Yelp’s list of best state fairs in the U.S.
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Charges dropped against all Reflecting Pool vandalism suspects
Charges have now been dropped against all four defendants who were accused of vandalizing the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
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‘Cash stuffing’ budgeting method growing in popularity
Many are turning to an old-fashioned way to manage their budgets called “cash stuffing.” Every month, you divide cash into labeled envelopes for specific spending categories like groceries, bills, or savings. The goal is to spend no more than that cash you’ve set aside for each c...
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Todd Barnette stepping down as Minneapolis community safety commissioner at end of year
Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette will be stepping down from his position at the end of the year, a city spokesperson confirmed. Barnette will remain interim commissioner until the end of the year while a search for a permanent commissioner proceeds. Over th...
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Todd Barnette to resign as Minneapolis safety commissioner after council stalemate
Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette announced on Monday he will resign his role as commissioner by the end of the year following a standoff with the city council over his appointment....
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Minnesota won $90 million in judgments against Medicaid fraudsters. Only a fraction is actually paid back.
This year, the legislature spent $90 million to upgrade aging technology used by counties administering social services programs. It’s the same amount of money Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says his office has won back in recoveries and judgments from the people who st...
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Data center proposed for former Star Tribune site sparks debate in Minneapolis
A data center is set to move into the North Loop, sparking debate over the future of downtown and the best use of local resources.
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‘An extraordinary situation’: Minnesota GOP questions Mike Lindell’s residency ahead of primary
A Minnesota Republican leader is asking the state to clarify who meets residency rules to run for office as questions surround Mike Lindell. In a letter obtained by 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS, Republican Party Chairman Alex Plechash asked the Minnesota Secretary of State to clarify reside...
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Former Uber driver shot, killed by Polk deputies after racking stolen gun in vehicle: PCSO
A license plate reader in Polk County led deputies to a suspect with an outstanding probation violation warrant before a confrontation ended in a fatal shooting, according to the sheriff....
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Twins acquire reliever Jeff Hoffman in trade with Blue Jays
The Minnesota Twins have added yet another pitcher before Monday night’s trade deadline. Sources say that the Toronto Blue Jays are trading relief pitcher Jeff Hoffman to the Twins. Hoffman spent the first five seasons of his career with the Colorado Rockies, two with the Cincinn...
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Hortman assassin raises health complaints, conspiracies as state murder case kicks off
A convicted assassin faces a new round of charges in Hennepin County court, bringing more pain for the families of his victims and renewed debate about justice in Minnesota....
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Pillows at parades: Mike Lindell’s giveaway lands before a Minnesota judge
A judge is expected to decide this week whether Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell may have violated Minnesota campaign finance law. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS first raised questions in June about Lindell giving away smaller versions of his MyPillow at parades. A citizen late...
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Cubs restock staff at deadline, acquire pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from Mets
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs acquired pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the last-place New York Mets on Monday for touted infield prospect Jefferson Rojas. It was the latest move by the busy Cubs to replenish an injury-depleted pitching staff as they attemp...
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Forest Lake police: Alcohol believed to be factor in serious crash involving state trooper
Alcohol is believed to be a factor in a Forest Lake crash that left a state trooper and another person seriously injured. RELATED: State trooper involved in serious injury crash in Forest Lake Forest Lake police said that at 5:35 p.m. on Sunday, they responded to a two-vehicle cr...
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Brooklyn Center teen accused of breaking into Minneapolis home, attempting to rape woman
A Brooklyn Center man faces serious charges after police say he broke into a Minneapolis home, assaulted a woman and attempted a sexual assault using force and weapons....
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ICE questions, police budget, IA probe: Disputes led up to harassment complaint against St. Paul Mayor Her
We’re learning more about events preceding the formal sexual harassment complaint that St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry filed against Mayor Kaohly Her. Sources tell 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS mayor and police chief had multiple strong disagreements before Henry filed a formal complaint ag...
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Charges: Home invader attacked woman with Taser, attempted to rape her
A Brooklyn Center man faces several felony charges after he allegedly wandered into a south Minneapolis home and tried to rape a woman. Court records show 19-year-old Cordero Orlando Ratcliff Jr. is charged with one count of attempted first-degree criminal sexual conduct and two ...
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Amid limbo, Minneapolis public safety commissioner Toddrick Barnette to step down by year’s end
The former judge faced backlash from progressive council members for police budget overruns and lax supervision of violence prevention efforts.
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Trump criticizes Jeanine Pirro over dropped Reflecting Pool charges: 'She choked'
President Donald Trump is continuing attacks on his own U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., days after the office dropped charges in the Reflecting Pool case....
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Minnesota gas prices dip as another Iran deal reportedly in works
Average gas prices in Minnesota dipped under $4 this week as another potential deal to end the Iran War is now reportedly in the works.
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Hazy skies in Minnesota this week due to wildfires in Pacific Northwest
Smoke from wildfires in the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia is moving into Minnesota this week, bringing hazy skies but not the extreme conditions seen earlier this summer. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is issuing a moderate air quality forecast across parts of th...
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25 states sue over Trump's new tariffs, calling them 'pretext' to replace his old ones
Twenty-five states sued the Trump administration Monday over its latest tariffs, calling them a pretext for replacing import taxes the Supreme Court struck down in February....
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US plans permanent visa bond rule affecting mostly African countries
The State Department is making permanent a program requiring applicants from mostly African countries to pay a bond to secure a visa.
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Medicaid fraud over $1M now carries mandatory prison time under new guidelines
Minnesota is enacting new Medicaid fraud sentencing guidelines that will send offenders found guilty of stealing more than $1 million to prison.
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Storms overnight, then a pleasant Tuesday – Chris
Good Monday evening! Clouds will continue to increase tonight as our next round of showers and storms moves in overnight. The best chance for storms will be across northwest Minnesota, where there is a Slight Risk, or level 2 out of 5, for severe weather. For the Twin Cities metr...
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Trump says Pirro ‘folded like an umbrella’ in bid to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro “choked” and “folded like an umbrella” in moving to drop charges against a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool . Speaking at an unrelated Oval Office even...