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1 dead in Grant County house fire

A person is dead after a fire in Grant County in the early morning hours on Sunday. The post 1 dead in Grant County house fire first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....

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Royals hold off Twins 6-5 after star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. exits with sore knee

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Starling Marte hit a three-run homer to back six strong innings from Noah Cameron, and the Kansas City Royals held off the Minnesota Twins 6-5 on Sunday to take three of four games ...

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University of Minnesota considers selling Les Bolstad Golf course for housing development

The University of Minnesota will meet this week to discuss the sale of the 140-acre Les Bolstad Golf Course for $30,500. The post University of Minnesota considers selling Les Bolstad Golf course for ...

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At Issue: June 7 — Gov. candidate Kendall Qualls in studio, GOP convention’s ‘moment of silence’ for Derek Chauvin, key races to watch

This week on At Issue, Tom Hauser is joined in the studio with GOP-nominated candidate for Governor Kendall Qualls. The post At Issue: June 7 — Gov. candidate Kendall Qualls in studio, GOP convention’...

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Hope in Motion Donation Link

https://raceroster.com/events/2026/115806/2026-hope-in-motion-presented-by-minnesota-oncology The post Hope in Motion Donation Link first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....

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Over 200,000 celebrate at Grand Old Day in St. Paul to support Grand Avenue businesses

The Grand Old Day celebration drew 200,000 people to St. Paul, with a goal of bringing economic support back to Grand Avenue. The post Over 200,000 celebrate at Grand Old Day in St. Paul to support Gr...

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Roseville Police searching for a 17-year-old who went missing Saturday says she was found safe

Roseville Police are asking the public to be on the lookout for a 17-year-old who went missing Saturday. The post Roseville Police searching for a 17-year-old who went missing Saturday says she was fo...

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Roseville Police searching for a 17-year-old who went missing Saturday

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INTERVIEW: Midtown Global Market Arts and Music Festival

Next weekend, the Midtown Global Market is hosting its annual Arts and Music Festival. The post INTERVIEW: Midtown Global Market Arts and Music Festival first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....

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INTERVIEW: Summer Artisan Home Tour

You have a chance to check out some of the most beautiful homes in the Twin Cities now through June 21. The post INTERVIEW: Summer Artisan Home Tour first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....

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Como Park Zoo opens Japanese Garden early after corpse flower blooms

The Como Park Zoo opened one of its exhibits early Sunday to give visitors enough time to see its rare corpse flower, Horace, in full bloom. The post Como Park Zoo opens Japanese Garden early after co...

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Molly says plan any outdoor activities for the earlier part of your Sunday before storms move in

We have an Air Quality Alert in effect with ozone levels expected to reach unsafe levels on your Sunday afternoon. Sensitive groups should take extra care and limit your time outside. Clouds will be o...

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Summer Artisan Home Tour

Summer Artisan Home Tour The post Summer Artisan Home Tour first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....

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Mitch Marner highlights Vegas’ 4-goal, 2nd period with natural hat trick

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Conn Smythe favorite Mitch Marner had a natural hat trick in the second period to help the Vegas Golden Knights build a four-goal lead over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night i...

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Air quality alert issued for most of Minnesota due to ozone levels

An air quality alert has been issued due to ozone for a large chunk of Minnesota until 11 p.m. on Sunday. The post Air quality alert issued for most of Minnesota due to ozone levels first appeared on ...

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Flight bound for Arkansas returns to MSP due to possible engine issue

A flight bound for Arkansas returned to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) on Saturday due to an engine problem. The post Flight bound for Arkansas returns to MSP due to possible engine ...

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Pryes Block Party

Pryes Block Party The post Pryes Block Party first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....

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2 new wildfires reported in BWCA east of Crane Lake

Two new wildfires have been reported in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA), according to the U.S. Forest Service-Superior National Forest. The post 2 new wildfires reported in BWCA east of Crane La...

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Watch: Standout Performances at Class AAA State Track Meet

The Minnesota Class AAA State Track & Field Championships were hosted in St. Michael-Albertville this weekend, bringing together some record setting performances for a memorable finish to the seas...

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Hot and Spicy!

It will be Hot and Spicy in the Twin Cities through Wednesday and the Spice will be the T-Storms at times which could be Severe especially on Wednesday afternoon/evening with Damaging Winds, Hail and ...

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1 injured after gun is fired inside vehicle in Edina

One person was injured after a gun was fired inside a car in Edina early Saturday. The post 1 injured after gun is fired inside vehicle in Edina first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....

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Witt’s RBI single caps ninth-inning comeback as Royals beat Twins 3-2

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. hit an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning to give the Kansas City Royals a come-from-behind 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. With the Royal...

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Community event at Peavey Park kicks off Minneapolis’ summer safety strategy

Minneapolis kicked off its first Summer Safety Resource Fair at Peavey Park to break down barriers between law enforcement and the communities they serve. The post Community event at Peavey Park kicks...

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Hundreds come out for 5K in honor of fallen Mendota Heights police officer

More than 300 people joined a memorial 5K in Mendota Heights to honor fallen Officer Scott Patrick and raise money for Special Olympics. The post Hundreds come out for 5K in honor of fallen Mendota He...

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Como Park Zoo evacuated due to bomb threat

Como Zoo was evacuated on Saturday afternoon after a bomb threat was reported. The post Como Park Zoo evacuated due to bomb threat first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....

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Investigators suspect the Birch Bay fire may have sparked from U.S. Forest Service chainsaws

According to the U.S. Forest Service, investigators found that the Birch Bay fire may have been caused by chainsaw work done by U.S. Forest Service personnel. The post Investigators suspect the Birch ...

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Vance Boelter weighing plea deal to avoid death penalty for Hortman killings: sources

Multiple sources tell 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that Vance Boelter and federal prosecutors are negotiating a plea deal that would allow him to avoid the death penalty for the Hortman and Hoffman attacks. The ...

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INTERVIEW: Pryes block party

Hear more about the Pryes Block Party happening later in June. The post INTERVIEW: Pryes block party first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....

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INTERVIEW: Union Depot Centennial Celebration

Find out more about the Union Depot Centennial Celebration happening this weekend. The post INTERVIEW: Union Depot Centennial Celebration first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....

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Watch: Royce Lewis interview on learning to play 1B, 2B with Saints ahead of Saturday recall by Twins

After hitting eight home runs through 12 games with the Saints, our Darren ‘Doogie’ Wolfson caught up Friday with Royce Lewis at CHS Field. The Twins recalled Lewis on Saturday morning. Lewis spoke wi...

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Twins Recall Royce Lewis from Saints

Just a few weeks after being sent down to the St. Paul Saints, the Minnesota Twins have recalled infielder Royce Lewis back to the team. Lewis was optioned to St Paul on May 19th, but has surged in AA...

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Molly says enjoy a day without dodging raindrops

We lose the rain chances and turn up the heat a bit more for your Saturday. Highs in the metro will climb into the upper 80’s with plenty of sunshine, light winds and noticeable humidity. Sunday looks...

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Union Depot’s Centennial and Train Days

Union Depot’s Centennial and Train Days The post Union Depot’s Centennial and Train Days first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....

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Brooks Lee homers, Twins score four runs in the sixth in 5-3 win over Royals

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brooks Lee hit a home run to start a four-run sixth inning for the Minnesota Twins in a 5-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night. After a one hour and 15 minute rain......

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Wemby misses at the end, Knicks beat Spurs 105-104 for 2-0 lead in NBA Finals

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Go crazy, New York. Or, perhaps more accurately, crazier. The red-hot Knicks are going home, two wins away from an NBA championship that the capital of the world has been waiting to...

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DHS proposes contract for ICE to hold immigrant detainees in former Appleton prison

DHS has proposed a contract for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to use the former private prison in Appleton to house around 1,600 immigrant detainees. The post DHS proposes contract for ICE...

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Former Frost forward Britta Curl-Salemme signs with Detroit

PWHL Detroit signed forward Britta Curl-Salemme to a three-year professional women’s hockey league standard player agreement on Friday, adding the Olympic gold medalist ahead of the franchise’s inaugu...

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From crisis to $900K: Twin Cities mental health clubhouses get a lifeline

Vail Communities says new state and private funding will keep its Minneapolis and St. Paul clubhouses open for now after the nonprofit faced closure. The post From crisis to $900K: Twin Cities mental ...

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Federal government refuses to release evidence sought in metro surge probe, Hennepin County Attorney says

Criminal investigations of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in the wake of Operation Metro Surge are facing a new roadblock after the federal government missed a midnight deadline to r...

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An FCC review of tech funding could add up to a loss of millions of dollars for Minnesota schools

The FCC announced it’s doing a review of the E-Rate program, after a U.S. Surgeon General’s report linking excessive screen time to lower reading and math skills. The post An FCC review of tech fundin...

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Minneapolis will pay $1.4M for ‘coaching’ between mayor, council members

Minneapolis has brought in an outside consultant for workplace coaching in hopes of improving relations between the city council and mayor's office. The post Minneapolis will pay $1.4M for ‘coaching’ ...

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Kendall Qualls remains confident despite primary challengers

Kendall Qualls won a hard-fought endorsement battle over Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth and businessman Mike Lindell at last week’s state convention, only to find out this week he’ll be facing t...

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‘You Are Not Alone’: Minnesota mandates mental health education for all students

Minnesota students will soon see new mental health lessons in their classrooms. The post ‘You Are Not Alone’: Minnesota mandates mental health education for all students first appeared on KSTP.com 5 E...

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Birch Bay wildfire near Ely now 43% contained, evacuations lifted

On Friday afternoon, the Birch Bay wildfire, which is burning 8 miles northwest of Ely, was 43% contained according to the U.S. Forest Service-Superior National Forest. The post Birch Bay wildfire nea...

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Watch: Wayzata extends dynasty, Swenson repeats as singles state champion at Class AA boys state tennis tournament

At the 2026 MSHSL boys state tennis tournament, the Wayzata Trojans captured their fourth consecutive state championship. They narrowly beat the Edina Hornets in a 4-3 nail-biter. KSTP Sports was ther...

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Should Stillwater residents, workers have to pay to park downtown? Online petition pushing for changes

Confusion and frustration over downtown Stillwater parking is growing as a petition with hundreds of signatures pushes for changes to fees for residents and workers. The post Should Stillwater residen...

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch this evening – Chris

Happy Friday evening to one and all. It’s been another very warm and humid day across Minnesota, but our attention this evening is focused squarely on the potential for severe thunderstorms. A Severe ...

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Arrest made in connection to Case Avenue homicide in St. Paul

Days after a man was found dead, lying between railroad tracks, St. Paul Police said they have made an arrest. The post Arrest made in connection to Case Avenue homicide in St. Paul first appeared on ...

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Watch: Get to know new Gophers guard Winters Grady, transfer from national champ Michigan

The Gophers basketball team will start summer workouts on Monday. We caught up a few weeks ago with new guard Winters Grady, a transfer from the University of Michigan. ***Click the video box above to...

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St. Paul Police arrests suspect in April 30 homicide investigation

A suspect believed to have killed a 27-year-old man in late April has been arrested. The post St. Paul Police arrests suspect in April 30 homicide investigation first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness...

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