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After-action review underway to study police response to lawmaker shootings

New details emerged about the murders and shootings committed by Vance Boelter last June while he was pleading guilty in federal court on Thursday. The post After-action review underway to study polic...

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Minneapolis City Council passes financial relief near George Floyd Square, rejects mayor’s pick for developing The Peoples’ Way

On Thursday, the Minneapolis City Council voted on major action items regarding the future of George Floyd Square. The post Minneapolis City Council passes financial relief near George Floyd Square, r...

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Metro Transit boosts summer safety as calls for service surge

Metro Transit police are increasing their presence across the system this summer as ridership grows and calls for service continue to rise. The post Metro Transit boosts summer safety as calls for ser...

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Watch: O’Connell, Jefferson offer comments as Vikings wrap up minicamp

With the completion of “OTAs” and the mandatory minicamp, the Vikings have concluded their offseason workouts. The next time the team officially gathers will be opening day of training camp in the fal...

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Minneapolis council targets self-driving car regulations before Waymo launch

The Minneapolis City Council introduced an ordinance to regulate self-driving cars on Thursday as Waymo prepares to launch. The post Minneapolis council targets self-driving car regulations before Way...

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Gophers sign athletics director Coyle to contract extension

With whispers of interest from the University of Kentucky, the Gophers signed athletics director Mark Coyle to a contract extension. The agreement keeps Coyle under contract through June 2032. In Coyl...

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Twin Cities World Cup 2026 watch parties and bars guide

The World Cup is officially underway, and so are watch parties across the Twin Cities. Here are some happening near you. The post Twin Cities World Cup 2026 watch parties and bars guide first appeared...

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Gophers sign women’s basketball coach Plitzuweit to contract extension

The University of Minnesota and head women’s basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit have agreed to a contract extension. She is now under contract through 2032. Plitzuweit is entering her fourth season in c...

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Tigers hit 6 homers in 11-0 rout of Twins

Spencer Torkelson hit one of Detroit’s six homers and the Tigers rolled to an 11-0 win over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Colt Keith, Gleyber Torres, Riley Greene, Zach McKinstry and Wenceel Pérez ...

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6/11 What’s Happening This Weekend

Twin Cities Live producer Betsy Melin shares some ideas of events to check out this weekend. The post 6/11 What’s Happening This Weekend first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....

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Wandering Leaf Brewing Company

When the heat is on, there's nothing quite like a cold beer to cool things down. We're revisiting Wandering Leaf Brewing Company in Saint Paul, a plant-filled spot that reporter Kelli Hanson first int...

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Unapologetically You & Your New Era

Life coach, Barb Churchill is here to share some ways to create your New Era unapologetically. The post Unapologetically You & Your New Era first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....

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US Attorney: Boelter case ‘certainly death penalty eligible’ but plea deal was too good to pass up

The U.S. Attorney in Minnesota said he believes prosecutors would've successfully gotten the death penalty for Vance Boelter but the plea deal was too good to pass up. The post US Attorney: Boelter ca...

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DHS reinstates billing for some disenrolled Medicaid providers, as appeals process continues

Thousands of Medicaid providers are waiting on appeals after the state removed them from the program. The post DHS reinstates billing for some disenrolled Medicaid providers, as appeals process contin...

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Summer Fun in St. Paul: Art Start

Summer is the perfect time to get kids creating, and there's a special spot in St. Paul making it easier than ever. Art Start and Art Scraps Reuse Center offers discounted art supplies along with clas...

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Italian wines with Haskell’s without leaving Minnesota

Summer in Minnesota is the best season to stay close to home, and you don't have to give up the dream of Italy to do it. Ted Farrell, president of Haskell's and our wine guy, is here to bring......

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Dairy Month with Coborn’s: Women farmers

June is Dairy Month, and 2026 is the International Year of the Woman Farmer, so we have two great reasons to celebrate today. Coborn's Health and Nutrition Manager Macey Brickweg joins us to highlight...

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6/11 Host Chat

Ben and Elizabeth discuss the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The post 6/11 Host Chat first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....

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Fraud charges: Care coordinator for Minnesota county wrongly billed $185K in 3-year Medicaid scam

A Minnesota care coordinator now facing seven fraud-related charges reportedly billed for a patient who'd died and another who moved out of state. The post Fraud charges: Care coordinator for Minnesot...

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Driver arrested on suspicion of DWI after fatal crash in White Bear Lake

A driver is in custody after a fatal crash in White Bear Lake took the life of a 31-year-old woman from Stillwater. The post Driver arrested on suspicion of DWI after fatal crash in White Bear Lake fi...

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Showers continue Today with a weekend cooldown ahead

Showers are moving through parts of the Twin Cities as a cooler, less humid stretch starts to move in. Rain chances will linger today across parts of the Twin Cities and much of southern Minnesota and...

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Missing eaglet on DNR camera discovered safe and uninjured

An eaglet on the Department of Natural Resource's EagleCam that disappeared earlier this week has been located and is in good health. The post Missing eaglet on DNR camera discovered safe and uninjure...

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Help needed to find Waite Park man who has been missing for a week

Authorities are asking for help in locating a man who has not been seen in almost one week. The post Help needed to find Waite Park man who has been missing for a week first appeared on KSTP.com 5......

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Trump plans to nominate US Attorney Jay Clayton to be national intelligence director

President Donald Trump says he plans to nominate Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and a former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman, as director of national ...

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US puts up $750K to evacuate an American who was aboard hantavirus cruise ship from remote island

The Trump administration has put up $750,000 to charter a private yacht to evacuate a single American citizen from a remote South Pacific island after she had been aboard a cruise ship at the center o...

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1993 Minnesota lake victim identified, investigation into her death remains active

Human remains found in separate Minnesota lakes more than 30 years ago have finally been identified, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. The post 1993 Minnesota lake victim identified...

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FDA’s e-cigarette authorization: Fruity vapes not significantly better than tobacco ones

A new memo from U.S. health regulators is raising questions about a recent decision to authorize the first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adult smokers. The Food and Drug Administration document post...

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Boelter expected to take plea deal to avoid death penalty for Hortman, Hoffman attacks

Vance Boelter is expected to appear in federal court on Thursday morning and could accept a plea deal to avoid the death penalty. The post Boelter expected to take plea deal to avoid death penalty for...

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5 On Your Side: Managing Car Payments

With rising prices affecting so many households, staying ahead of your finances has never been more important. 5 Eyewitness News reporter Leah shares practical, helpful tips on how to manage your car ...

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Target Field concessions workers set to announce strike date

Concessions workers at Target Field are preparing to walk off the job as a contract dispute with their employer intensifies. The post Target Field concessions workers set to announce strike date first...

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Arabian Horse Championship

The stunning, newly renovated Rose and Lee Coliseum on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds is about to come alive with one of the most breathtaking events the state has seen in years. The largest Arabian ...

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Elite Abilities Spotlight

Every four years, the Special Olympics USA Games bring together thousands of incredible athletes from across the country — and this year, Minnesota gets to host the excitement. Minnesota Live is proud...

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North Shore Summer Getaways

The stunning North Shore is calling, and summer is the perfect time to answer. Whether you're already dreaming of a getaway, planning around a local event makes the trip even more memorable and fun. M...

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Summer of Peace

Tubman has been a vital force in the Twin Cities for 50 years, offering safe shelter, violence prevention and youth programming to those who need it most. As one of the earliest domestic violence prog...

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Western Minnesota storms derail train cars, knock out power

Cleanup is underway in western Minnesota after severe storms derailed several train cars, overturned campers and mobile homes and knocked down trees and power lines. The post Western Minnesota storms ...

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Wet and Cooler Today then Nice going into the Weekend.

Cloudy Skies with Rain Showers and T-Storms through the day in the Twin Cities Today but Severe Weather will stay south of southern Wisconsin, Iowa and northern Illinois. The Clouds and Rain will keep...

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St. Paul honors Hortman family 1 year after attack

The St. Paul City Council has approved a resolution honoring House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her family. The post St. Paul honors Hortman family 1 year after attack first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyew...

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Minnesota GOP, DFL party platforms ‘are not close’ to majority of voters’ views, report shows

A new research report says Minnesota’s major political parties and their endorsed candidates do not closely match most voters. The post Minnesota GOP, DFL party platforms ‘are not close’ to majority o...

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KSTP Sports Spring H.S. Sports Tourney Central – Baseball, Lacrosse, Boys Volleyball

Click here for KSTP Sports’ 2026 State Softball Tourney Central Click here for coverage of the Class 3A State Golf Tournament Click here for coverage of the Vikings Girls High School Flag Football Cha...

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Buxton hits 20th homer of the season, Twins beat Tigers 6-3

Byron Buxton hit his 20th home run of the season, Royce Lewis also connected and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3 on Wednesday night. The game was delayed for 1 hour, 7 minutes in the m...

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Salon owner describes hiding during Tuesday standoff, MPD negotiator explains response tactics

Kim Huynh is the owner of Mai Hoa Hair Salon. Her business is attached to the Minneapolis apartment where the suspect was barricaded Tuesday. She said more than a dozen people were inside when they he...

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Minnesota businesses navigate tariff refund process

Many small businesses are still waiting for tariff refunds after the Supreme Court ruled President Trump’s tariffs were unlawful. The post Minnesota businesses navigate tariff refund process first app...

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Simple Sweet Treats

If your summer cooking motto is keep it simple and make it sweet, Twin Cities Live is speaking your language today. Jackie Thesing from Sweet Girl Treats MN is here to prove that the most delicious de...

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Hyland Hills Ski Area Summer Rail Jam

Grab your skis and snowboard because there is actually snow in June and it is calling your name at Hyland Hills Ski Area in Bloomington. The post Hyland Hills Ski Area Summer Rail Jam first appeared o...

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No felony charges in deadly deputy crash, more investigations remain

No felony charges are expected for the deputy involved in the deadly crash in March that killed a St. Paul father, while a city attorney now considers less severe charges. The post No felony charges i...

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Man killed in Douglas County after tree falls on him

A 78-year-old man is dead after a tree fell, pinning him underneath, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office said. The post Man killed in Douglas County after tree falls on him first appeared on KSTP.com ...

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Watch: State tourney golf comes down to last hole for boys, Minnetonka shines for girls

The Class AAA high school state golf championships were held at Bunker Hills Golf Club in Coon Rapids on Wednesday afternoon. KSTP Sports was there to capture the action. ***CLICK ON THE VIDEO BOX ABO...

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Dairy Month in Wisconsin: Colby Acres Farm

It's Dairy Month, and Kelli is taking us to Baldwin, Wisconsin to visit a family dairy farm that's been running strong since 1912! The post Dairy Month in Wisconsin: Colby Acres Farm first appeared on...

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Watch: Aaron Jones, Josh Metellus, and Andrew Van Ginkel give thoughts on minicamp workouts

The Minnesota Vikings held their second day of minicamp at the TCO Performance Center in Eagan on Wednesday afternoon, continuing preparations for the upcoming NFL season. Following practice, running ...

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Judge rejects watchdog’s bid to block Trump administration’s $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

A federal judge has rejected a government watchdog’s request for a court order temporarily blocking the Trump administration from forging ahead with a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for compensati...

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