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A deadly crash has shut down a busy St. Paul intersection, police investigating
St. Paul police are investigating a fatal crash Thursday morning near Cleveland Avenue. According to the St. Paul Police Department, as of 8:40 a.m., the intersection of Ford Parkway and Cleveland Avenue will be closed until further notice. A 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS crew is on the way ...
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Minnesota Zoo welcomes 3 orphaned brown bear cubs rescued from Alaska
A trio of orphaned brown bear cubs can now call the Minnesota Zoo home after they were rescued from Alaska in July. Two male cubs and one female, all about 9 months old, were found near King Salmon, Alaska, after they were seen without their mother for nearly a week. The zoo said...
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DoorDash buying Instacart for $17B: What this means for customers
DoorDash is buying rival delivery app Instacart in a $17 billion deal, DoorDash announced Thursday.
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are a combined $1.2 billion this week
Expect lines at lottery retailers as the combined Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are over $1.2 billion. Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot is an estimated $463 million and Saturday’s Powerball is an estimated $760 million....
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DoorDash offers $17 billion for Instacart in what would be a big consolidation for grocery delivery
DoorDash is offering $17 billion to buy Instacart to supercharge its grocery delivery business in what would be a big consolidation in grocery delivery....
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Driver killed in head-on crash with semi in central Minnesota
A driver was killed in a head-on crash with a semi-truck on Highway 7 in Kandiyohi County early Thursday morning.
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Artist Spotlight: Titus Kaphar
The Minneapolis Institute of Art just unveiled a stunning new permanent art piece called Do You Remember Douglas Street, part of a captivating exhibit that opened last month. The visionary artist behind both works is Titus Kaphar, whose deeply personal life experiences shaped the...
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Trumpeter Swans are Back in Minnesota
Minnesota is home to some truly remarkable wildlife success stories, and the majestic trumpeter swan is one of the most inspiring. Carrol Henderson spent years with the DNR and is credited with bringing trumpeter swans back to the state, even capturing the early restoration effor...
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Live in the Kitchen with Elizabeth: Broccoli Cheese Soup
Fall soup season is in full swing, and Twin Cities Live host Elizabeth Ries is keeping the cozy vibes going with her own irresistible take on broccoli cheese soup. Elizabeth shares her recipes on her blog, Home to Homestead , where you can subscribe to get this one delivered stra...
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Remarkable Young Athlete in St. Francis
Minnesota Live is venturing beyond the scoreboard and into the heart of St. Francis, where one remarkable young athlete is leaving a lasting impression on everyone around her. Alec Ausmus brings us her story — a moving look at the unexpected and powerful ways she’s inspiring her ...
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5OYS: Frozen Meals
Frozen meals are a quick and convenient go-to, but not all of them are created equal when it comes to nutrition and satisfaction. 5 Eyewitness News reporter Leah McLean digs into the details, revealing the best frozen meals on the market based on labels, ingredients and nutrients...