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2 early goals lift Minnesota to a 5-1 win over Washington, snapping the Capitals’ 3-game run

WASHINGTON (AP) — Quinn Hughes and Michael McCarron scored in the first 5:27 for Minnesota, and the Wild held on for a 5-1 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday. Justin Sourdif scored the onl...

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Department of Justice to send election monitors to Minnesota

Minnesota voters will see federal election monitors in the state Tuesday, but local polling places will not allow them inside. The post Department of Justice to send election monitors to Minnesota fir...

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Death investigation underway after 2 found dead in North St. Paul home

A death investigation is underway after two people were found dead in a North St. Paul home on Sunday. The post Death investigation underway after 2 found dead in North St. Paul home first appeared on...

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All 9 people aboard a jet that crashed in Florida have died, transportation secretary says

All nine people died aboard a business jet that crashed into a Florida neighborhood, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Sunday. The aircraft departed from Austin, Texas, and was headed to t...

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At Issue: Nov. 1 — Legislative control and Minnesota fraud investigations

This week on “At Issue,” Chief Political Reporter Tom Hauser sat down with DFL Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy and Republican House Floor Leader Harry Niska to discuss the battle for control of the...

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Life in Focus Film Festival

Life in Focus Film Festival The post Life in Focus Film Festival first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....

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Fables & Flames Literary Event

Fables & Flames Literary Event The post Fables & Flames Literary Event first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....

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Minnesota candidates crisscross state as Election Day nears

Minnesota candidates are spending the final weekend on bus tours across the state as they push to turn supporter energy into votes before Election Day. The post Minnesota candidates crisscross state a...

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Mooney nets overtime winner for Gophers

LJ Mooney scored 17 seconds into overtime giving the 18th-ranked Golden Gophers men’s hockey team a 4-3 victory over Penn State during the Big Ten Conference series finale inside 3M Arena at Mariucci ...

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St. Paul Union Depot evacuated

Authorities are evacuating the St. Paul Union Depot, with a large police presence around the building. The post St. Paul Union Depot evacuated first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....

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Wembanyama has 43 points and 6 blocks to lead Spurs past short-handed Timberwolves 121-111

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 43 points, seven rebounds, six blocks and four assists as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-111 on Saturday night for their fourth stra...

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Gabby Williams leads Valkyries to WNBA championship in second season, beating Dream 68-63 in Game 7

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Gabby Williams scored her team’s final 11 points of the third quarter and dazzled through the fourth on the way to 30 points, and the Golden State Valkyries captured a championshi...

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Weather Alert for Heavy Rain Monday and Tuesday

This upcoming Monday and Tuesday, a heavy rain event is expected across Minnesota and much of the Northern U.S. This could have a disruptive impact on Monday, particularly for any travel and commutes....

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Man in prison for illegal firearm possession now charged with murder in 2020 shooting

A man has been charged in connection with a shooting that killed a man over six years ago in Minneapolis. The post Man in prison for illegal firearm possession now charged with murder in 2020 shooting...

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High School Football: Shatek scores 5 times in Hastings 42-27 win over Burnsville

Senior running back, and Gophers commit, Zach Shatek ran for 337 yards and scored five touchdowns as Hastings beat Burnsville 32-27 in the Section 3AAAAA semifinals on Saturday afternoon. ***Click the...

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No. 4 Indiana forces overtime with a 60-yard FG then beats Minnesota 23-16

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Backup quarterback Grant Wilson threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Charlie Becker on the first play of overtime, and No. 4 Indiana came up with a stop on Minnesota’s possession...

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Animal Humane Society rescues 36 dogs from unlicensed breeder in Cass County

The Animal Humane Society says it has rescued 36 dogs in Cass County from an unlicensed breeder. The post Animal Humane Society rescues 36 dogs from unlicensed breeder in Cass County first appeared on...

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More Minnesotans turn to food shelves as rising costs strain household budgets

As some families put the finishing touches on Halloween costumes and prepared for trick-or-treating, others spent part of their weekend gathering groceries at a Maplewood food shelf, looking for ways ...

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First-time voters say rent and costs drove them to the polls

More than 728,000 early votes are already in as many first-time voters say costs, inequality, immigration and education are driving them to the polls. The post First-time voters say rent and costs dro...

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3 people injured after St. Louis County Deputy responding to fire crashes with another vehicle

A woman was seriously injured, and two others were hurt after a St. Louis County Deputy's vehicle crashed into another car. The post 3 people injured after St. Louis County Deputy responding to fire c...

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Man who shot another man in the face at an Apple Valley park sentenced to over 10 years

A man accused of shooting another person in the face at an Apple Valley park will spend over 10 years in prison, according to court records. The post Man who shot another man in the face at an Apple.....

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Minnesota Truth Council releases preliminary report on Metro Surge, PARRIS

Minnesota Truth Council's preliminary report finds federal immigration operations violated constitutional rights, detained more than 70 children, and cost workers $244M in wages. The post Minnesota Tr...

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Molly says to expect a few passing showers this afternoon on your Halloween

A warm front is lifting north over the metro and bringing scattered showers to portions of southern Minnesota. Widespread rain will stay southwest of us but do expect a few showers into the afternoon....

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Children’s Theatre Company’s production of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Children’s Theatre Company’s production of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The post Children’s Theatre Company’s production of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! first appeared on...

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Children’s Theatre Company’s Twelve Kinds of Ice musical

Children’s Theatre Company’s Twelve Kinds of Ice musical The post Children’s Theatre Company’s Twelve Kinds of Ice musical first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....

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Minnesota Bat Festival

Minnesota Bat Festival The post Minnesota Bat Festival first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....

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Gophers skate to 1-1 tie with Penn State

Javon Moore scored Minnesota’s only goal and Luca Di Pasquo stopped 28 shots as No. 18 Minnesota settled for a 1-1 tie against Penn State on Friday night in the Big Ten opener for both teams. Moore ga...

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Eden Prairie High steps up security after homecoming shooting

Parents at Eden Prairie High School say safety is still a top concern after a homecoming shooting outside the stadium. The post Eden Prairie High steps up security after homecoming shooting first appe...

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Trick-or-treating trending better, but heavy rain could arrive soon – Chris

Good Friday night, and Happy Halloween weekend to one and all! First, the good news for Halloween: most of Saturday evening is looking fairly manageable for trick-or-treating. A few showers are possib...

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Timberwolves blow out Clippers 127-101 behind Ball’s 24 points for 1st win without Edwards

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — LaMelo Ball had a season-high 24 points and Jaden McDaniels scored 23 as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Clippers 127-101 on Friday night in NBA Cup group play for t...

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Ramsey County is helping residents save money on groceries by reducing waste

Ramsey County is working to help people use more of the food they buy to prevent waste and save money. The post Ramsey County is helping residents save money on groceries by reducing waste first appea...

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Rochester Mayo sweeps Class 3A Girls State Tennis championships

Rochester Mayo senior Malea Diehn defeated teammate and defending champion Aoife Loftus 6-3, 6-0 to win the Class AAA singles title Friday at Baseline Tennis Center. The matchup featured two longtime ...

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Suspect arrested in fatal Minneapolis Green Line train shooting

Minneapolis Police say they have arrested a suspect believed to have shot and killed a man on the Green Line light rail train earlier this month. The post Suspect arrested in fatal Minneapolis Green L...

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Free Air Time: US Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan

This election season, 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is giving candidates in Minnesota’s biggest races a chance to speak directly to you to help you make an informed decision on Election Day. Here's Peggy Flanagan...

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Free Air Time: US Senate candidate Michele Tafoya

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Free Air Time: US Senate candidate Marisa Simonetti

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St. Paul Public Schools avoids teacher layoffs after school board proposal

The St. Paul school board has approved a plan to avoid teacher layoffs. The post St. Paul Public Schools avoids teacher layoffs after school board proposal first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News...

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Man killed in single-vehicle crash in St. Croix County Friday

A Wisconsin man was killed Friday after his SUV left the road and hit a tree. The post Man killed in single-vehicle crash in St. Croix County Friday first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....

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KSTP/SurveyUSA poll: Approval ratings up for Minnesota leaders, down for Trump; fraud still top voter priority

A change in approval ratings may not necessarily forecast voting results but if they provide any indication of how voters are leaning, the latest KSTP/SurveyUSA poll is good news for Minnesota DFLers ...

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KSTP/SurveyUSA: Minnesota statewide races inch left in final poll before Election Day

Minnesota Republicans haven't won a statewide office for the past 20 years. Six weeks ago, it looked like they would win multiple offices, but just a week from Election Day, final polls are again shif...

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Rocori Schools ask voters to vote yes Tuesday to support technology upgrades

Rocori Public Schools is asking taxpayers to continue to fund investments in technology. The post Rocori Schools ask voters to vote yes Tuesday to support technology upgrades first appeared on KSTP.co...

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10/30 Movie Trip

Movie critic, Paul McGuire Grimes from Paul's Trip to the Movies sat down with one of the stars of "Obsession." We get his review of the movie, plus his interview and review of "A Talent for Murder." ...

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Taste the Trend: Edible Butter Candles

Recipe developer, Mary Jane Miller, takes the viral trend on social media of the edible butter candles and makes it even better! The post Taste the Trend: Edible Butter Candles first appeared on KSTP....

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Spot AI scams online

With Halloween approaching, online scams and AI-generated content are a timely concern for many viewers. In recognition of Global Media and Information Literacy Week, we welcomed Miss Minnesota and fo...

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Inside the haunted Bridgham House

Skip the theatrical haunted houses this Halloween, because we ventured inside something far more chilling — a historic home with a shadowy past tied to real local tragedies. Reporter Kristin Haubrich ...

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Charges: Bloomington man stabbed roommate while he was asleep, severely injuring him

A Bloomington man is facing attempted murder charges after prosecutors said he stabbed his roommate inside their Bloomington home on Thursday, leaving the victim with life-threatening injuries. The po...

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Compassion Coffee

Twin Cities Live in Your Town: Anoka wraps up on Twin Cities Live with a delightful coffee run to one of the city's most heartwarming spots. Kelli and coffee blogger Joy Austinson head to Compassion C...

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End of the Road Cookbook

The Iron Range is a melting pot of cultures, and a stunning new cookbook captures all of its rich and flavorful food traditions in one delicious collection. From Ojibwe to Slovenian, Croatian, Polish,...

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10/30 Host Chat

It’s Free for All Friday! The post 10/30 Host Chat first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....

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Eleven Minnesota schools land on state’s financial trouble list

Eleven Minnesota school districts are on the state SOD list for overspending budgets, with Fridley and Robbinsdale among the most indebted schools. The post Eleven Minnesota schools land on state’s fi...

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