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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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‘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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Vandals hit Flock license plate cameras in many Minnesota cities, 8 in Winona and 6 in Duluth
Law enforcement agencies in Edina, Eden Prairie and Anoka County also said they’ve had similar incidents.
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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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Watch: Byron Murphy Jr. on competing vs. Kyler Murray and Brian Flores talks 2026 Vikings defensive scheme
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Minnesota Home Maker: Art by SJ Nielsen
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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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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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At first state court hearing, Vance Boelter makes unusual request that Sen. Amy Klobuchar testify
As the state of Minnesota begins its prosecution of Boelter, he spoke at length about his rights being violated while in federal custody.
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QBs struggle to end Vikings’ first padded practice of training camp
Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy each failed in a 2-minute drill at the end of Monday’s practice at TCO Performance Center. Read below for more updates from Eagan....
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Live: Twins add reliever Jeff Hoffman from Toronto at the MLB trade deadline
The Twins, who already traded for A.J. Minter and Dean Kremer to bolster their pitching staff, acquired the bullpen help they desired ahead of the 5 p.m. deadline....
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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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12 Days of Grilling: Teena’s flank steak with mushrooms
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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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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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Travel with Dave Dahl & Carrousel Travel
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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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Tommy’s Trash Bin Cleaning
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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...
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Super Troopers 3
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8/3 Host Chat
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MN lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter makes first appearance on state charges
Vance Boelter made his first appearance in state court after being sentenced to life in prison on federal charges in the shootings of Rep.
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Mike Lindell violated campaign laws with MyPillow handout, complaint alleges
A new complaint alleges that Mike Lindell, MyPillow CEO and Republican governor candidate, violated Minnesota’s campaign laws when he gave out free pillows at a Fourth of July parade....
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New talks are 'last chance' for Iran to forge a deal and avoid escalation of US strikes, Trump says
President Donald Trump has played this hand before during the 5-month-old Iran war — but this time, he insists it's different.
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Red Sox get All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from AL East rival Orioles, AP source says
The Boston Red Sox are acquiring All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because deadline deal hadn’t been announced. The 28-year-old R...
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Red Sox get All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from AL East rival Orioles
The Boston Red Sox acquired All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles on Monday for a package that includes three of their top prospects. The 28-year-old Rutschman is hitting .251 with eight home runs and 47 RBIs this season. He earned an All-Star nod for the th...
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Padres acquire former Cy Young winner Robbie Ray from Giants for another playoff push
The San Diego Padres acquired veteran left-hander Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants on Monday in a deadline trade for two prospects. The Padres (58-54) have won eight of nine to move one game back of the final NL wild-card playoff position, and this latest surge in their u...
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Pirates give bullpen a boost by acquiring Luke Weaver from the Mets, AP source says
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a significant push to improve their beleaguered bullpen at the trade deadline , acquiring veteran right-hander Luke Weaver from the New York Mets, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal. Pittsburgh, looking to end a d...
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Pirates give bullpen a boost by acquiring Luke Weaver from the Mets
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a significant push to improve their beleaguered bullpen at the trade deadline Monday, acquiring veteran right-hander Luke Weaver from the New York Mets. Pittsburgh, looking to end a decade-long playoff drought, sent 21-year-old shorts...
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Pirates make Mets reliever Luke Weaver among several additions to the bullpen at the trade deadline
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a significant push to improve their beleaguered bullpen at the trade deadline Monday, acquiring a handful of relievers, most notably veteran right-hander Luke Weaver from the New York Mets. Pittsburgh, looking to end a decade-long pla...
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Charges: Faribault man stole Flock camera with intention to take it apart
A Faribault man is facing charges for allegedly stealing a Flock camera and trying to take it apart. Justin Lee Campbell, 42, was charged in Rice County last week with one count each of interfering with emergency communications, theft, and fourth-degree property damage. Law enfor...
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States sue to block feds from sharing personal data of millions who receive social service benefits
More than 20 states and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration on Monday to block it from getting wide access to the personal information of millions of recipients of a benefits program for low-income families. The case is the latest legal action between states an...
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Amtrak train hits stalled vehicle in Morrison County, man airlifted after debris strike
A Minnesota man was airlifted to the hospital after he was struck by flying debris when an Amtrak train crashed into his stalled vehicle early Saturday morning....
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Moriarty urges Texas governor to sign off on ICE agent’s extradition to Minnesota
More than two months after his arrest in Texas, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer charged with shooting a man in Minneapolis has yet to be extradited to Minnesota. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, whose office brought felony assault charges against I...
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Reality TV's Sidney Starr arrested for child sex assault in Georgia
A reality television celebrity faces multiple felony charges after police arrested her Sunday in connection with an alleged sexual assault of a juvenile at a Hapeville hotel....
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Man escapes stalled car on train tracks, hurt by flying debris
A man is in the hospital after nearly being struck by an Amtrak train after his car stalled on the tracks in Morrison County early Saturday morning. Law enforcement was called to the train tracks on East Sixth Street in Randall — roughly 30 miles southwest of Brainerd — at around...
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Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce president charged with second DWI since taking on high-profile role
Matthew Baumgartner was convicted of second-degree DWI for a 2022 offense.
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Early eating habits could have lasting effects on dementia risk, study suggests
Consuming less of this during pregnancy and the first years of life may lower the risk of developing dementia decades later.
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Minnesota weather: Humid and breezy ahead of isolated rumbles Monday night
Warm, humid weather returns to Minnesota before isolated storms arrive Monday night.
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Molly says we’ll be warm and breezy to kick off the workweek ahead of our Next WeatherMaker
Highs will climb into the mid to upper 80’s with plenty of sunshine and breezy winds out of the south, gusting up to around 30 mph for your Monday afternoon. We stay clear of rain throughout the day; however, dewpoints will be on the rise, courtesy of our southerly wind component...
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Lin-Manuel Miranda joins ‘Purple Rain’ — raising Broadway reboot stakes
Miranda and his dad checked out the musical during previews a week before its Minneapolis premiere.
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Blaze Money Machine
The post Blaze Money Machine first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
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The worst states for having a baby in 2026, according to data
New data ranked the best and worst states to have a baby in 2026. See which states made the top and bottom of the list.
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Best Seat in the House
The post Best Seat in the House first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
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Hwy 95 Downtown Stillwater Visitor Survey
Hwy 95 Downtown Stillwater Visitor Survey . The post Hwy 95 Downtown Stillwater Visitor Survey first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
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Grilled Seattle Dogs
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5 ON YOUR SIDE: Is travel insurance worth it?
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Boundary Waters entry points reopen August 4 after weeks of wildfire closures
More entry points in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are set to reopen as wildfire recovery continues, but some spots will stay off-limits for now....
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Michigan reports the first 2 US deaths related to a diarrhea-causing parasite
DETROIT (AP) — Two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan, state health officials announced Monday, the first deaths confirmed in the U.S. related to the microscopic parasite. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said both people had underlying he...
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