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Minnesota Forge
Minnesota's sports scene is buzzing with exciting news as a brand-new professional volleyball team called the Minnesota Forge is set to make its debut. The Forge is tapping into a thriving volleyball ...
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Hot Today but not as Humid then Potential for Strong T-Storms early Wednesday morning in Twin Cities.
Today will again be Hot but not as Humid as it was yesterday in the Twin Cities – highs this afternoon in the upper 80s to near 90 degrees with dew point temperatures in the low to mid 60s......
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Nepal phone number for concerned U.S. citizens
Nepal phone number for concerned U.S. citizens The post Nepal phone number for concerned U.S. citizens first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....
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3-year prison sentence upheld for mom who tried poisoning her son
The prison sentence given to the ex-wife of DOC Commissioner Paul Schnell has been upheld by the Minnesota Court of Appeals. The post 3-year prison sentence upheld for mom who tried poisoning her son ...
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Beef on the Fairgrounds
The Minnesota State Fair is a legendary celebration of all things delicious, and beef lovers are in for a seriously satisfying adventure on the fairgrounds. The post Beef on the Fairgrounds first appe...
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Hidden Shopping Gems
The Minnesota State Fair is legendary for its iconic food, but tucked between the corn dogs and cheese curds are some truly one-of-a-kind shopping treasures waiting to be discovered. The post Hidden S...
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MN Home Maker Fair Edition
If you know Kelli Hanson, you know nothing gets her more excited than a Minnesota maker — and the State Fair is basically her happy place. The post MN Home Maker Fair Edition first appeared on KSTP.co...
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1919 Root Beer & Ice Cream
There's nothing quite like a frosty, creamy root beer float to cool down at the Great Minnesota Get-Together. 1919 Root Beer is brewed right here in Minnesota and brings a smooth, refreshing taste tha...
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Minneapolis Bar Zia shooting: 2 men being sentenced Tuesday for 2025 murder
The two men convicted of a deadly shooting inside a Minneapolis bar last October will be sentenced on Tuesday morning. The post Minneapolis Bar Zia shooting: 2 men being sentenced Tuesday for 2025 mur...
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Ken Barlow is forecasting a hot start to September today!
Good Tuesday—Sixth Day of the Fair–morning! Mostly sunny skies return this morning, along with lower humidity. Clouds will move into the area this afternoon and it will be hot. Afternoon temperatures ...
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Brooklyn Park rollover crash and shooting leave 2 injured, gun recovered nearby
Brooklyn Park police are investigating a rollover crash and a shooting that left a man and woman injured early on Tuesday morning. The post Brooklyn Park rollover crash and shooting leave 2 injured, g...
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Tuesday forecast: Another warm summer day
Tuesday forecast: Another warm summer day The post Tuesday forecast: Another warm summer day first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....
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Minnesota State Fair: What to know on Day 6, plus a free concert at the Grandstand
The 2026 Minnesota State Fair continues on with warm conditions on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know about Day 6 of the Great Minnesota Get-Together. The post Minnesota State Fair: What to know on...
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Superintendent contract talks underway as Robbinsdale Schools remain in the red
Robbinsdale Schools leaders are starting contract talks for Superintendent Dr. Terri Staloch as the district works through a major budget deficit and makes a massive ask from taxpayers with a ballot r...
3 days ago
Ryan Jeffers hits 2 HRs, Walker Jenkins has 1st MLB HR as Twins defeat Tigers 11-1
Ryan Jeffers had two homers, Walker Jenkins went deep for the first time in his major league career, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 11-1 on Monday night. Taj Bradley (10-6) struck out...
3 days ago
Crews working to repair natural gas line struck by 3rd-party contractor in Minneapolis
CenterPoint Energy said a third-party contractor struck a natural gas line along West Broadway between Emerson and Fremont avenues in Minneapolis. The post Crews working to repair natural gas line str...
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Very warm and sticky with nighttime storm chances this week – Chris
Good Monday evening to one and all! It was a hot and humid finish to August across Minnesota, with highs reaching the 90s today in parts of the area. We stay muggy tonight, with mostly clear skies and...
3 days ago
Minnesota State Fair coliseum just got a massive $24M glow-up
The 75-year-old coliseum on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds is looking like a completely new building after a $24 million renovation. The post Minnesota State Fair coliseum just got a massive $24M glo...
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US Supreme Court likely to decide prediction market future in Minnesota
Conflicting federal court rulings likely mean the issue of prediction markets being regulated in a number of states, including Minnesota, will be decided in the U.S. Supreme Court. The post US Supreme...
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Man sentenced to 30 years for role in fatal Boom Island Park shooting
Zyere Porter was sentenced to 30 years for his role in a Boom Island Park shooting that left one dead and others injured. The post Man sentenced to 30 years for role in fatal Boom Island Park shooting...
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New Minnesota state law prevents window-smashing suspects from seeing charges
More than 200 damaged vehicle windows in Minneapolis have raised questions about whether detained teens will face charges. The post New Minnesota state law prevents window-smashing suspects from seein...
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Federal crackdown on commercial driving schools does not include companies in Minnesota, for now
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a crackdown on commercial driving schools across the country on Monday, targeting operations that failed to make sure students were proficient in Englis...
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Crash course in cardiac response: Schools racing to comply with new state law to protect children
State lawmakers decided to require schools to have enough automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) in each building to protect every child. The post Crash course in cardiac response: Schools racing to...
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Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota
The post Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....
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Minnesota State Fair: Record early attendance by the numbers
More people have attended the first four days of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair than in any other year on record. Here's a look at that record-setting start by the numbers. The post Minnesota State Fai...
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South Minneapolis neighbors rattled by weekend stabbing death
Last week, Joe Eder wrote a thank-you message on social media to everyone who wished him a happy birthday. Now, his family and neighbors are wondering how he ended up dead over the weekend. The post S...
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Delta flight to Orlando returns to Minneapolis after pilot experiences ‘medical issue’
A Delta Air Lines plane headed to Orlando from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport turned around mid-flight after a pilot experienced a "medical issue" on Monday. The post Delta flight to Orlan...
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2 charged after police find stolen Suni Lee statue
A mother and son now face felony charges after a stolen statue of Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee was found inside their St. Paul home. The post 2 charged after police find stolen Suni Lee statue first...
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Sports Wrap, Aug. 30: Thoughts on Vikings initial 53-man roster, Gophers football, Wolves, Twins, and Wild
In case you missed it: Our Chris Long, Alec Ausmus, and Darren ‘Doogie’ Wolfson went back-and-forth Sunday night on Sports Wrap. The Vikings, Twins, Wild, Gophers Football, and Wolves all came up. It’...
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Charges: St. Paul man shot his girlfriend’s brother over argument about TV
A St. Paul man is facing a murder charge after allegedly shooting his girlfriend's brother after an argument about moving a TV on Saturday. The post Charges: St. Paul man shot his girlfriend’s brother...
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Frost re-sign captain Kendall Coyne Schofield to two-year contract
Minnesota Frost captain Kendall Coyne Schofield will stay in St. Paul for two more seasons, the club announced on Monday. The post Frost re-sign captain Kendall Coyne Schofield to two-year contract fi...
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8/28 Hole in Win
Christine Tieman from Ramsey steps up to play Hole in Win presented by HealthPartners. The Hole in Win putt putt was designed and built by Wonder Studios and Can Can Wonderland. The post 8/28 Hole in ...
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5 ON YOUR SIDE: Packaged snacks
Parents know how convenient packaged snacks can be for feeding hungry kids. But what’s actually in those products may go beyond what’s written on the label. A new Consumer Reports investigation found ...
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Hastings sues 3M over PFAS contamination in 5 city drinking wells
The city of Hastings is suing 3M, alleging PFAS, or "forever chemicals," from the company’s Cottage Grove facility contaminated five city drinking water wells. The post Hastings sues 3M over PFAS cont...
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5 on the Farm: Cows
We get a chance to try milking a cow from the Moo Booth. The post 5 on the Farm: Cows first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....
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8/31 Best Seat in the House
James Pranter from Braham is in the “Best Seat in the House” presented by Visit Florida – and he gets a chance at winning a free vacation to Florida! The post 8/31 Best Seat in the House first appear...
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Hot and Humid Today then Less Humid Tuesday and Strong T-Storms possible early Wednesday morning.
Hot and Humid Today in the Twin Cities with highs near 90 degrees and dew points near 70 degrees will produce Heat Index Values in the low 90s with Northwest Winds at 5 to 10 mph. Clear this evening.....
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Minneapolis motorcyclist dies after hitting guardrail in Wabasha County
A Minneapolis man is dead after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing in Wabasha County on Sunday. The post Minneapolis motorcyclist dies after hitting guardrail in Wabasha County first appear...
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Jurors in Lindsay Clancy trial deliberating for a third day in child killings case
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial have resumed deliberating whether to hold the Massachusetts woman criminally responsible for killing her three children in 2023. The 12 jurors and six alternates ret...
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Jurors in Lindsay Clancy set to return for third day of deliberations
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial are set to resume deliberating whether to hold the Massachusetts woman criminally responsible for killing her three children in 2023. The 12 jurors and six alternate...
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Chisago County workers will return to work after record breaking strike
Chisago County union workers will be heading back to work after county leaders approved a new deal on Monday morning following over 120 days of striking. The post Chisago County workers will return to...
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Xcel Energy outage leaves 1,200 Cannon Falls customers without power
More than 1,200 Xcel Energy customers in Cannon Falls are without power as crews are working to restore service in the area on Monday morning. The post Xcel Energy outage leaves 1,200 Cannon Falls cus...
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Ken Barlow says day 5 of the Fair will be a hot one
Good Monday—Fifth Day of the Fair–morning! Today will be a hot last day of August and it will be what many of us associate with the State Fair. This morning, the humidity will be high and then drop th...
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Grand Canyon braces for more storms after deadly flash flood, about 15 people still missing
More storms and flooding are possible at the Grand Canyon following a major flash flood that has left one person dead and about 15 others missing or unaccounted for. Scores of visitors were evacuated ...
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Karina strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane in the Pacific far from land, forecasters say
Forecasters say Hurricane Karina has strengthened into a powerful Category 4 storm in the Pacific Ocean but isn’t threatening land. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami says the storm has inten...
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Minnesota State Fair: What to know on Day 5
The 2026 Minnesota State Fair continues on with more hot and muggy conditions on Monday. Here's what you need to know about Day 5 of the Great Minnesota Get-Together. The post Minnesota State Fair: Wh...
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Vikings set 53-man roster for upcoming season
With the preseason in the rearview mirror and the regular season just weeks away, the Vikings have finalized their initial 53-man roster. The post Vikings set 53-man roster for upcoming season first a...
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Over 300 officers across 62 agencies working the State Fair amid record crowds
Record crowds at the State Fair have brought a large police presence as officers work to keep the fairgrounds running smoothly. The post Over 300 officers across 62 agencies working the State Fair ami...
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Vikings trade OT Walter Rouse, 7th-round pick to the Patriots
On Sunday, the Vikings announced that they traded OT Walter Rouse and a seventh-round pick to the New England Patriots in exchange for a sixth-round pick. The post Vikings trade OT Walter Rouse, 7th-r...
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Angel Reese breaks WNBA record with her 29th double-double as Dream beat Lynx 89-81
Angel Reese broke a WNBA record with her 29th double-double this season, Allisha Gray made six 3-pointers and finished with 23 points and 11 rebounds, and the Atlanta Dream beat the league-leading Min...
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