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Fire damages gift shop at Two Harbors Lighthouse Museum
The Two Harbors Light House Museum gift shop was damaged by a fire on Monday evening, according to officials. The post Fire damages gift shop at Two Harbors Lighthouse Museum first appeared on KSTP.co...
More than 886,000 Minnesotans voted before Election Day
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon shared an update on the amount of Minnesota's who have voted ahead of Election Day. As of Monday morning, that total is 886,000 which exceeds the total number ...
Ken Barlow says another Minnesota’s Weather Authority Alert is up for today—Election Day–due to wet roads and occasional rain today
Good Tuesday-Election Day morning! Minnesota’s Weather Authority has issued an Alert for today due to persistent showers and drizzle keeping the roads wet here on Election Day. Many of you may be head...
Bobby Durkin leads balanced attack as Minnesota opens with 85-50 romp over North Dakota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Bobby Durkin scored 16 points to lead a balanced attack and Minnesota cruised to an 85-50 victory over North Dakota in a season opener on Monday night. Durkin made 4 of 5 shots from...
Ball scores season-high 34 points as Timberwolves top Bucks 112-100
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — LaMelo Ball scored a season-high 34 points to lead six players in double figures and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away early in the fourth quarter in a 112-100 win over the Mil...
US has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, US official says
The United States has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. official said Monday, on the eve of crucial midterm elections. The post US has conducted defen...
Merkle has 22, Grocholski 20, and No. 17 Minnesota women pull away from Harvard in fourth 82-62
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gracie Merkle scored 22 points on 10-of-11 shooting and No. 17 Minnesota had a 12-0 run in the fourth quarter of an 82-62 win over Harvard on Monday in the season-opener for both te...
Number of arrests unclear in BCA’s strategy to combat gang violence
Two weeks after a state gang crackdown began, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) still does not have a statewide total of arrests tied to the effort. The post Number of arrests unclear in BCA’s...
Man charged in connection with fatal shooting on Green Line train
A man has been charged after allegedly shooting someone fatally on a Green Line train last month. The post Man charged in connection with fatal shooting on Green Line train first appeared on KSTP.com ...
Some Minnesota police departments hide locations of Flock cameras, citing security concerns
A 5 INVESTIGATES review of state data found that dozens of Flock cameras no longer include location information. Entries that once listed the intersections where the cameras sit now read "location wit...
Hudson canvassers say door knocking still matters before Election Day
Democrats and Republicans in Hudson, Wis., agree on one last-minute election push: knocking on doors to get voters to the polls. The post Hudson canvassers say door knocking still matters before Elect...
Raising the price tag on a new Minneapolis flagpole
A new Minneapolis City Hall flagpole is drawing scrutiny after the total project cost came to nearly $700,000. The post Raising the price tag on a new Minneapolis flagpole first appeared on KSTP.com 5...
Fig and Five nature art
In honor of Minnesota Home Maker Monday and the season of giving, Kelli introduced viewers to Maddy Jeppesen, a talented artist who gives back through her beautiful work. Kelli shared a vibrant look a...
Apple-Tarragon Turkey Sloppy Joes
Fitness expert and nutrition coach Nickie Carrigan shares a jazzed up version of sloppy joes. The post Apple-Tarragon Turkey Sloppy Joes first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....
How to give smarter this season
It turns out Minnesotans are some of the most generous people in the entire country, and the stats are seriously impressive. WalletHub ranked Minnesota the fourth-most charitable state in the nation, ...
Murray has hamstring soreness, but the Vikings aren’t ready to say if his availability is a question
Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray was under evaluation on Monday for hamstring soreness that developed at Detroit during the team’s first defeat of the season. Murray didn’t miss any time in the 19-15 ...
Kristin’s favorite local nonprofits
We're celebrating the spirit of giving with a special show dedicated to the nonprofits making a real difference across the community. Reporter Kristin Haubrich stopped by to share a few of her persona...
Minnesota US Senate race: Peggy Flanagan and Michele Tafoya face off to replace Senator Tina Smith
Minnesotans will decide who will replace outgoing Senator Tina Smith on Tuesday. Will the race between Peggy Flanagan and Michele Tafoya be as tight as some expect? The post Minnesota US Senate race: ...
Race for Minnesota Governor: Voters to decide between Klobuchar, Demuth
Two candidates with long histories working in politics will be on the ballot Tuesday for Minnesota's next governor. The post Race for Minnesota Governor: Voters to decide between Klobuchar, Demuth fir...
Minnesota Attorney General race: Republican Ron Schutz takes on incumbent Keith Ellison
Minnesotans will decide between incumbent Keith Ellison and Ron Schutz for the state's next Attorney General on Tuesday. The post Minnesota Attorney General race: Republican Ron Schutz takes on incumb...
Minnesota 2nd Congressional District: Little and Pratt vying to replace Angie Craig in tight race
Will Democrats maintain control of Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District seat or will Republicans flip it red? That's the question as Matt Little and Eric Pratt vie to replace Angie Craig in the U.S....
Minnesota Secretary of State race: Incumbent vs. former state lawmaker and judge
Minnesota's Secretary of State race features the incumbent seeking a fourth term and a former state lawmaker and judge seeking to end a 20-year drought for Republicans. The post Minnesota Secretary of...
Minnesota State Auditor: 3 candidates vie to replace Blaha
Minnesotans will vote Tuesday to choose the state's next state auditor, a position that oversees local government finances and investigates allegations of defrauding public funds, in part. The post Mi...
Minnesota Constitutional Amendment: Will voters approve an increase in funding to school districts?
Voters in Minnesota will see one constitutional amendment on the ballot this year asking whether there should be an increase in funding to all school districts. The post Minnesota Constitutional Amend...
Balance of power in Congress on the line in Tuesday’s midterm election
Voters will decide Tuesday which party controls Congress for the final two years of President Donald Trump's term in office. The post Balance of power in Congress on the line in Tuesday’s midterm elec...
Wisconsin will elect a new governor Tuesday. Will statewide changes go beyond that?
Wisconsin will elect a new governor on Tuesday, but much more widespread changes are possible. How far will voters go? The post Wisconsin will elect a new governor Tuesday. Will statewide changes go b...
Control of the Minnesota Legislature at stake on Election Day with record turnover possible
Minnesota voters will decide Tuesday which party controls the state legislature, with at least 45 seats set to be filled by someone new. The post Control of the Minnesota Legislature at stake on Elect...
Hennepin County Attorney race: Ex-prosecutor or state lawmaker to succeed Moriarty
With Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty deciding not to seek reelection, residents will choose between candidates Anders Folk and Cedrick Frazier. The post Hennepin County Attorney race: Ex-prosec...
Public school funding could increase under amendment on ballot Tuesday
A bipartisan effort to increase public school funding without increasing taxes will be on the ballot Tuesday. Minnesota voters will decide whether districts receive nearly double what they previously ...
Secretly Paying It Forward
The Twin Cities Live Giving Show just keeps getting better, and this next charity might be the most feel-good one yet. Secretly Paying It Forward is a nationwide movement all about doing good quietly,...
Supporting firefighters across Minnesota
The season of giving is in full swing on Twin Cities Live, and a remarkable local organization is making a real difference for firefighters across Minnesota. MnFIRE has been passionately dedicated to ...
Greener Pastures
We're focusing on ways to give back this holiday season by highlighting organizations making a difference in the community. Greener Pastures is a nonprofit that supports small, regenerative farmers in...
11/2 Host Chat
Get ready for a feel-good episode of Twin Cities Live because today is packed with people doing amazing things for others. Sarah Carroll from Greener Pastures is here to talk up Minnesota's incredible...
Health Insurance Marketplace
Health Insurance Marketplace. The post Health Insurance Marketplace first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....
ICE officer accused of hitting immigrant in Houston with an SUV turns himself in
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who's accused of intentionally ramming his car into a Mexican construction worker in Houston has turned himself in. Mario Alberto Morales made his fi...
Eau Claire woman rescued from burning car after 135-foot airborne crash in Wisconsin
A Wisconsin driver was helped from a burning vehicle by a passing motorist on Sunday evening after trying to turn, driving into a ditch and going airborne for about 135 feet before landing overturned ...
5 ON YOUR SIDE: November deals
Big bargains are on the way as retailers compete on price for your holiday shopping dollars. Consumer Reports breaks down the discounts you can expect to see and the best time to make your big purchas...
Money Monday: Protecting your home
Hennepin County has a powerful free program designed to shield your home from property fraud, and surprisingly few residents know it exists. Only about 6,000 people are currently taking advantage of i...
Wakan Tipi Center
The Wakan Tipi Center recently opened in the vibrant Lowertown neighborhood of St. Paul, bringing new life to a landscape rich with history and meaning. Once known as the Lower Phalen Creek Project, t...
Hocokata Ti Fashion Show
November is Native American Heritage Month, and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is celebrating in stunning style with a fashion show this Saturday showcasing talented Indigenous designers fro...
Old Fashioned Christmas
Schram Vineyards in Waconia is bringing the magic of a simpler, sweeter time to life with their Old Fashioned Christmas celebration. Ashley Schram and Gina Holman stopped by to share all the charming ...
Hunter’s Widow’s Weekend Craft & Vendor Show
With Halloween officially behind us, the holiday season is kicking into high gear with only 53 days until Christmas. This Saturday in Monticello, shoppers can get a head start on their gift lists at a...
Trump administration appeals to Supreme Court in push to sideline 20,000 California mail ballots
The Trump administration has appealed to the Supreme Court in its push to require California election officials to set aside thousands of disputed mail ballots. The federal government suspects these b...
Trump administration appeals to Supreme Court to sideline 20,000 disputed California mail ballots
President Donald Trump's administration has appealed to the Supreme Court in its push to require California election officials to set aside thousands of disputed mail ballots. The federal government s...
Judge cites ‘weaponization’ in tossing charges for ex-FBI agents accused of lying about Hunter Biden
A federal judge in Washington has dismissed a criminal complaint against two former FBI officials accused of lying to Congress about Hunter Biden, saying the investigation that produced the charges wa...
Sports Wrap, Nov. 1: Vikings lose in Detroit, Gophers fall in heartbreaker in Indiana, Wild, and Wolves
In case you missed it: Our Chris Long, Darren ‘Doogie’ Wolfson, and Alec Ausmus went back-and-forth Sunday on Sports Wrap. It’s a fixture every Sunday night at 10:35 p.m. on 5-Eyewitness News. The fir...
Man shot after woman, child flee during armed robbery, abduction in Minneapolis
A man, woman and child were confronted by an armed suspect in downtown Minneapolis on Sunday afternoon, and the man was later shot after allegedly being held at gun point, according to police. The pos...
Ken Barlow says Minnesota’s Weather Authority Alerts are up for today and Election Day
Good Monday morning! Minnesota’s Weather Authority has issued Alerts for today and Tuesday. The heaviest and windiest weather will come between 10am and 4pm today with the rain just a bit lighter on e...
Pereyra, Valerius help Minnesota United stay in postseason hunt with 3-1 victory over LAFC
Joaquín Pereyra scored two goals, defender Cherrion Valerius scored the first of his career and Minnesota United kept its postseason hopes alive with a 3-1 victory over Los Angeles FC on Sunday night....
What’s behind the final campaign pushes as Election Day nears
Minnesota campaigns are making final pushes as early voting hits a record pace, and both parties focus on turning out voters. The post What’s behind the final campaign pushes as Election Day nears fir...






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