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Watch: Walker Jenkins embraces MLB dream ahead of Twins debut
Twins outfielder Walker Jenkins spoke with KSTP Sports on Friday afternoon at Target Field. He’ll make his MLB debut Friday night, batting 9th and playing center field vs. the White Sox. “It’s absolut...
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Frozen soil forcing delayed reopening of Braemar ice rink
Frozen soil found during construction is pushing back the opening of Braemar Arena’s east rink and tightening ice time ahead of hockey season. The post Frozen soil forcing delayed reopening of Braemar...
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Avs defenseman Makar signs $163.2M, 8-year extension, making him highest paid player in NHL history
Cale Makar and the Colorado Avalanche agreed to a $163.2 million, eight-year extension on Friday that will make him the highest paid player in league history. The deal was confirmed by a person with k...
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2 LaGuardia air traffic controllers left work an hour early before deadly crash, AP source says
Two air traffic controllers could be fired for leaving the tower at New York’s LaGuardia Airport about an hour early on the night that an Air Canada jet smashed into a fire truck crossing the runway, ...
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Family remembers Hopkins father killed when utility pole fell
A growing memorial now lines a fence at the Second Street Apartments in Hopkins, honoring 31‑year‑old Kenneth Green. The post Family remembers Hopkins father killed when utility pole fell first appear...
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New details emerge in Brooklyn Center crash that killed a 6-year-old girl and injured her cousin
We're learning more about the crash that claimed the life of a six-year-old girl in Brooklyn Center Thursday afternoon. The post New details emerge in Brooklyn Center crash that killed a 6-year-old gi...
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Potential remains for heavy rain early Saturday, heat lingers
We’ve been tracking the chance for heavy rain Saturday morning, and it looks to remain likely tonight. One of the uncertainties now is exactly where the heaviest rainfall will occur, as this is depend...
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St. Paul police release video of shooting that injured domestic assault suspect outside Regions Hospital
The St. Paul Police Department has released new video of an incident outside Regions Hospital earlier this month, in which an officer shot and injured a domestic assault suspect. The post St. Paul pol...
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Minnesota Rep. Elliott Engen pleads to DWI charge, sentenced to probation
Minnesota Rep. Elliott Engen has been sentenced to probation and a stayed jail term for a DWI-related charge from his March arrest. The post Minnesota Rep. Elliott Engen pleads to DWI charge, sentence...
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Twins officially announce Walker Jenkins promotion, send Alan Roden to AAA-St. Paul
The Minnesota Twins announced Friday afternoon that they have selected the contract of top prospect and outfielder Walker Jenkins from Triple-A St. Paul. He’s expected to be in the Twins’ lineup Frida...
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Juul gets OK to sell updated vaping device with age-gating technology
E-cigarette maker Juul Labs has received U.S. permission to sell an updated version of its vaping device. The new product was announced by federal regulators on Friday. It includes an electronic age-v...
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Watch: Lynx coach/president Reeve to use FIBA break to reflect, recharge, and prepare for stretch run
The Minnesota Lynx punched their playoff ticket weeks ago, but head coach/president Cheryl Reeve believes the upcoming WNBA season pause before postseason play offers something even more valuable: tim...
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5 ON YOUR SIDE: Best garden hoses
Consumer Reports tested garden hoses to find options that kink less, hold up better and deliver solid water flow. Each hose ran through a durability pull test, measured water flow rates and checked wh...
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5 on the Farm: Lambs
The National FFA Organization stops by with baby lambs. The post 5 on the Farm: Lambs first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....
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8/27 Hole in Win
Karen King from Hastings steps up to play Hole in Win presented by HealthPartners. The post 8/27 Hole in Win first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....
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MUkitchen
Shopping is one of the most beloved traditions at the Minnesota State Fair, and this year there's an eco-friendly find waiting inside the Grandstand. MUkitchen offers a colorful line of kitchen textil...
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Fair Insider: Getting to the Fair
The Great Minnesota Get-Together is calling your name, but nobody wants to spend half the day stuck in traffic before they even get a corn dog! KSTP traffic reporter Amanda DeVoe joins us with the bes...
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8/27 Blaze Bucks Money Machine
Angela Martinka from New Ulm tries her luck in the Blaze Bucks Money Machine! The post 8/27 Blaze Bucks Money Machine first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....
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Nordic Ware Factory Store at the Fair
Nordic Ware, the Saint Louis Park brand famous for their iconic bundt pans and cookware, has brought their legendary factory store experience straight to the Minnesota State Fair. Their booth is set u...
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DHS suspends Christian Castro after Texas release
DHS confirms ICE agent Christian Castro was suspended without pay as federal authorities investigate the north Minneapolis shooting. The post DHS suspends Christian Castro after Texas release first ap...
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Police find stolen Suni Lee statue after shots fired call
What started as a shots fired call early Friday morning in St. Paul ended with the recovery of a stolen statue of Olympian Suni Lee. The post Police find stolen Suni Lee statue after shots fired call ...
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Minnesota Bound: Sota Clothing
Every Friday, Minnesota Live heads outdoors with the help of Minnesota Bound, and this week the adventure leads straight to the heart of the fair. Ron Schara takes us to Sota Clothing, a beloved north...
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5 on the Farm: Duck & Chicken
4H stopped by to introduce us to a duck and a chicken for today’s 5 on the Farm. The post 5 on the Farm: Duck & Chicken first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....
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Fair Food Hacks
It's Funday Friday, and Twin Cities Live is celebrating a delicious piece of local history — the KSTP building has called the Minnesota State Fair home for an incredible 79 years. With nearly eight de...
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He moved from Honduras to Minnesota for a better life, then died at 18. His mother remembers his lasting impact.
For the first time since her son’s death in St. Paul, a Honduran mother is sharing memories of the teen she says left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. The post He moved from Honduras to Minn...
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Minneapolis man struck and killed on Highway 169 in Shakopee
A Minneapolis man died in Shakopee after exiting his SUV on Highway 169 and being struck by a passing car early Friday morning, State Patrol said. The post Minneapolis man struck and killed on Highway...
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Watch: Gophers AD Mark Coyle optimistic about 2026 football team ahead of Thursday’s opener
As Thursday night’s football season opener vs. Eastern Illinois approaches, University of Minnesota athletics director Mark Coyle sounds less concerned about predictions and preseason hype and more fo...
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Dolly Parton streams skyrocket after her death, up 2,109% in the US and 1,280% globally
Streams of Dolly Parton's music have skyrocketed since her death on Tuesday. The data and analytics company Luminate found that audio and video streams of Parton’s discography jumped 2,109% on the day...
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AG Ellison clears Sanford Health-North Memorial merger after oversight agreement
Minnesota will allow Sanford Health’s merger with North Memorial to move forward after they agreed to a 10-year oversight agreement, Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Friday morning. The post A...
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Nice and Warm Today then Very Humid this Weekend with T-Storms at times especially Saturday morning.
Sunshine for the Twin Cities until 3 p.m. then becoming Mostly Cloudy but Dry into the evening hours. Highs Today in the low to mid 80s with Low Humidity ( dew points in the 50s ) and Winds from......
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Fed Chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed with inflation still elevated
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh says inflation is still too high and suggested the central bank may have to raise interest rates in the coming months to bring it down, a clearer signal than he has s...
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Hwy. 77 crash near Diffley Rd. slows Eagan traffic
A crash on Hwy. 77 is stalling traffic near Diffley Rd. in Eagan, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The post Hwy. 77 crash near Diffley Rd. slows Eagan traffic first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyew...
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Minneapolis shooting leaves 1 man dead inside car: MPD
A man has died after he was found with life-threatening gunshot wounds in the drivers seat of a car near 18th Ave. S, according to Minneapolis police. The post Minneapolis shooting leaves 1 man dead i...
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Ken Barlow says it will be another great day at the Fair
Good Friday—Second Day of the Fair–morning! It will be a clear and cool start to the Fair this morning with temperatures in the 50’s and lower 60’s. We can expect morning sunshine to mix with increasi...
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Minnesota State Fair: What to know on Day 2
The 2026 Minnesota State Fair is heading into its first weekend. Here's what you need to know about Day 2 of the Great Minnesota Get-Together. The post Minnesota State Fair: What to know on Day 2 firs...
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3 people tied to Feeding Our Future fraud scheme sentenced to prison
Three people were sentenced to prison Wednesday for their role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme. The post 3 people tied to Feeding Our Future fraud scheme sentenced to prison first appeared on K...
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Former Minneapolis police chief opens up about Annunciation shooting
Former Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara spoke with 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS about how the Annunciation shooting affected him personally and professionally. The post Former Minneapolis police chief opens...
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So Minnesota: A giant, sweet success, T-Rex Cookie Company
Tina Rexing, a former professional tennis instructor, started T-Rex Cookie Company about a decade ago. The post So Minnesota: A giant, sweet success, T-Rex Cookie Company first appeared on KSTP.com 5 ...
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‘Healing is a journey’: Annunciation principal says community is working to move forward together
In the months since the Annunciation shooting, principal Matt DeBoer says the community has committed to being there for each other. The post ‘Healing is a journey’: Annunciation principal says commun...
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The Scoop – August 27
In this week’s edition of The Scoop, Darren “Doogie” Wolfson has notes on the Timberwolves, Twins, and Lynx. ***Click the video box for The Scoop*** The post The Scoop – August 27 first appeared on KS...
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One year after Annunciation mass shooting, a 14‑Year‑Old survivor finds strength in faith, family and hope
On Aug. 27, 2025, a mass shooting occurred at Annunciation Catholic Church. One year later, Endre said the memories of that morning remain vivid. The post One year after Annunciation mass shooting, a ...
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After Annunciation, legislature took no action on gun laws
Despite pleas from Annunciation parents to get new gun legislation passed last year, lawmakers took no action on the issue. The post After Annunciation, legislature took no action on gun laws first ...
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3 juveniles detained after window-smashing spree in Minneapolis
Minneapolis police say three suspects detained in a recent string of damaged vehicle cases were between 11 and 16 years old. The post 3 juveniles detained after window-smashing spree in Minneapolis fi...
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Twins to promote No. 1 prospect Walker Jenkins
The Minnesota Twins are calling up top prospect Walker Jenkins, a source tells KSTP, giving the 21-year-old outfielder his first chance in the major leagues as the club tries to stay in the American L...
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1 year after Annunciation shooting, Minneapolis police officer reflects on day he’ll never forget
Minneapolis Police Officer Liban Ibrahim says Aug. 27, 2025, is a day he'll never forget. A year later, he describes that day. The post 1 year after Annunciation shooting, Minneapolis police officer r...
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‘No training for that’: Minneapolis police officer recalls comforting kids in Annunciation shooting
'No training for that': A year later, Minneapolis Police Officer Valeria Perez Martinez shares the emotions of the Annunciation Church shooting. The post ‘No training for that’: Minneapolis police off...
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‘Did we do the right thing?’ Minneapolis police officer reflects on Annunciation shooting
'Did we do the right thing?': Minneapolis Police Inspector Ryan Kelly was one of the first officers to respond to the Annunciation Church shooting. A year later, he reflects on that day. The post ‘Did...
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HCMC doctor reflects on treating kids after Annunciation shooting
An HCMC doctor is reflecting on treating some of the most critically injured patients after the Annunciation shooting on Aug. 27, 2025. The post HCMC doctor reflects on treating kids after Annunciatio...
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A day of service and remembrance honors Annunciation community at Pearl Park
People gathered at Pearl Park on Thursday to honor the Annunciation community by volunteering and donating as they continue healing together. The post A day of service and remembrance honors Annunciat...
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2 young girls hurt in Brooklyn Center crash
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is at the scene of a bike crash in Brooklyn Center that hurt a 7- and 9-year-old girl. The post 2 young girls hurt in Brooklyn Center crash first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness Ne...
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