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Tim Curry, iconic character actor and ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ star, dies at 80

Tim Curry has died at 80. The beloved character actor created a gallery of delicious, loony villains for stage and screen. Curry gained fame as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” a...

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Lily Peters’ cousin sentenced to life after guilty plea in her murder

Carson Peters-Berger, 18, pleaded guilty to first-degree homicide in the 2022 rape and murder of his cousin Lily Peters and was sentenced to life in prison and with eligibility for extended supervisio...

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FDA approves landmark pancreatic cancer drug that’s shown to improve survival

U.S. health officials have approved a groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug that offers a new approach to treating the deadly form of cancer. The Food and Drug Administration granted approval Wednesda...

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Democratic states file new lawsuit seeking to block Trump’s order limiting mail voting in midterms

Democratic-controlled states have filed a new lawsuit to block President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to limit mail voting in this year’s midterm elections. The litigation, filed Wednesday b...

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Minnesota Office of Inspector General commission holds first meeting

A bipartisan Minnesota commission convenes Wednesday to launch the Office of Inspector General, called the "most significant anti-fraud legislation in recent history." The post Minnesota Office of Ins...

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Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction

Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states. ...

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Thyroid tablets recall

Thyroid tablets recall The post Thyroid tablets recall first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....

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Ken Barlow is forecasting a nice day today and a great start to the State Fair tomorrow!

Good Wednesday morning! Although there may be a few passing sprinkles this morning until about noontime, we will see a mostly dry day…again. After a chilly start to the Fair with morning temperatures ...

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Taj Bradley throws rare immaculate inning, but Twins lose game and Byron Buxton

Carlos Cortes homered and Gage Jump struck out nine in 6 1/3 innings as the Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on Tuesday night. Jump (6-8) pitched into the seventh for the first time since June 1...

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Minneapolis Public Schools considering a preliminary levy

The Minneapolis Public School Board is expected to approve its preliminary levy in two weeks. The post Minneapolis Public Schools considering a preliminary levy first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness...

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A great start to the state fair ahead, but tracking storm chances – Chris

Good Tuesday night to one and all! Once again, storms largely missed the Twin Cities metro this evening, with the more impactful activity staying across northeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. F...

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DOJ: Man sentenced to 3 years for stealing over $1 million from employer

A California man has learned his prison sentence after stealing more than $1 million from his employer, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The post DOJ: Man sentenced to 3 years for stealing...

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Minneapolis man accused of laundering drug sales for a Mexican drug cartel facing charges

A Minneapolis man is facing federal charges after he reportedly used his position at a financial institution to launder money for a cartel. The post Minneapolis man accused of laundering drug sales fo...

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Vikings support of girls flag football aimed at sanctioning as high school varsity sport

When the Minnesota Vikings began exploring girls flag football opportunities a few years ago, the organization saw something simple: growing demand from girls who wanted the chance to play football. S...

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St. Paul City Council President speaks out on call to end Flock camera use: ‘I don’t want to take the risk’

St. Paul City Council President Rebecca Noecker sat down for an interview for the first time on Tuesday after calling on the city and Ramsey County to end their contracts with Flock Safety ahead of th...

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Vikings defense building toward the regular season as Brian Flores sees growth across the roster

With the regular season rapidly approaching, Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores struck an optimistic tone during his media availability Tuesday, pointing to the development of younge...

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It’s the $9 billion question: Where is the fraud documentation?

From the White House to the halls of Congress to the Minnesota State Capitol, the number is often the same when it comes to the amount of fraud in Minnesota — $9 billion. The post It’s the $9 billion....

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St. Thomas opens season Thursday against Winona State with familiar expectations, new faces

Another season begins Thursday night for St. Thomas football, but head coach Glenn Caruso believes the foundation of the program remains unchanged. As the Tommies prepare to host Division II Winona St...

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Honoring Harper and Fletcher 1 year after Annunciation shooting

Minneapolis will mark 1 year since the Annunciation Church shooting with a public service event and tributes honoring Harper Moyski and Fletcher Merkel on Thursday. The post Honoring Harper and Fletch...

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Vikings WR Jeshaun Jones gets a 3-game suspension for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones was issued a three-game suspension by the NFL for violating the league’s substances of abuse policy. The NFL’s announcement of the punishment on Tuesday ...

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New report gives comprehensive look at Annunciation shooting response, investigation

The Minneapolis Police Department has released a 2,600-page trove of documents related to the investigation into the deadly mass shooting last year at Annunciation Catholic Church. The post New report...

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Minneapolis FBI agent says local partnerships are key to youth gang violence crackdown

The Minneapolis FBI Field Office says they're tracking a similar trend in youth gang violence in the metro — adding as they adjust to investigate, their local partnerships will be key in cracking down...

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5 EYEWITNESS NEWS, 45TV, Minnesota Live and Twin Cities Live at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair

The KSTP building will be open daily during the 12 days of the fair for visitors and viewers to enjoy a plethora of fun, including live broadcasts, a giant prize wheel, games hosted by Dr. Chuck Ells ...

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Man sentenced to 40 years for fatal shooting at Boom Island Park

A man is facing decades in prison for his role in a fatal shooting that killed one and injured multiple others at Boom Island Park last summer. The post Man sentenced to 40 years for fatal shooting at...

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Judge sides with Anoka County in $6.2M ‘revenge politics’ funding fight

A Minnesota state judge says a law that takes more than $6 million from Anoka County and gives it to the City of Anoka is unconstitutional. The county called the effort revenge politics. The post Judg...

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Wisconsin man gets life in prison for killing roommate in South St. Paul

A Wisconsin man was sentenced to life in prison without parole for fatally shooting his 72-year-old roommate inside a St. Paul apartment. The post Wisconsin man gets life in prison for killing roommat...

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Minnesota primary recount deadline passes with no filing from Mike Lindell, state officials say

Mike Lindell's primary recount bid stalls after missing Monday's deadline, according to the Minnesota Secretary Office. Lindell filed a lawsuit against SOS Steve Simon and the Canvassing Board, court ...

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Texas federal judge to hear arguments on extradition of ICE agent to Minnesota

A federal judge on Tuesday will consider whether to grant Minnesota's request to compel Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to extradite an ICE agent charged with shooting a man in Minneapolis. The post Texas fede...

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Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies at 80

Dolly Parton, the beloved music and film star known for her vibrant personality and poignant songwriting, has died. She was 80 years old. Her career spanned decades, with hits like “Jolene” and “I Wil...

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Dolly Parton dead at age 80

ABC is reporting that Dolly Parton has died. She was 80 years old. The beloved country music star and humanitarian died in Nashville on Tuesday. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are enco...

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Hennepin County declines felony charges in connection with Jake Lang rally

Hennepin County prosecutors will not bring felony charges against Edward "Jake" Lang or his associates after a clash with counter-protestors in Minneapolis on Saturday. The post Hennepin County declin...

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Warm and Breezy with some Strong T-Storms possible this afternoon and evening north toward Duluth and east into Wisconsin.

T-Storms last night and early this morning around the Alexandria area were heading toward the Twin Cities then fizzled out before reaching the Metro area. Parts of northeast Minnesota along the US/Can...

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