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Steele County Sheriff’s Office investigating death at fairgrounds

The Steele County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is investigating after a person was found dead near a vendor booth in the county's fairgrounds. The post Steele County Sheriff’s Office investigating death at...

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Intensity goes up as Vikings, Ravens clash in first joint practice session

After nearly three weeks of training camp spent lining up against the same teammates, the Minnesota Vikings finally got a different look Wednesday when the Baltimore Ravens arrived for the first of tw...

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KSTP/SurveyUSA: Minnesotans’ approval ratings rebound after primary

Over the past two weeks, approval ratings for Gov. Tim Walz, President Donald Trump and Sen. Amy Klobuchar have all increased. The post KSTP/SurveyUSA: Minnesotans’ approval ratings rebound after prim...

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The AI classroom has arrived. Minnesota schools are writing the rules.

Some school districts have already gathered their communities together and come up with a plan they hope will be flexible enough to handle AI’s continued growth. The post The AI classroom has arrived....

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KSTP/SurveyUSA poll: Cost of living, fraud remain top priorities for Minnesota voters

Money matters and fraud have been top of mind for most Minnesotans over the past year. Unsurprisingly, 11 weeks from the general election, that remains the case. The post KSTP/SurveyUSA poll: Cost of ...

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Man allegedly tried to kidnap his ex while she was leaving hospital in Golden Valley

A man is in custody after he allegedly tried to kidnap his ex from a Golden Valley hospital's parking lot on Monday. The post Man allegedly tried to kidnap his ex while she was leaving hospital in Gol...

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A few stronger storms possible Thursday evening – Chris

Good Wednesday evening to one and all! We’re enjoying another seasonable and comfortable stretch across Minnesota, with partly cloudy skies continuing tonight. Temperatures will fall into the low 60s....

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Clemens has 3 RBIs as the Twins beat the Braves 6-4 to sweep their three-game series

Kody Clemens and Brooks Lee had RBI singles in the seventh inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4 on Wednesday to sweep the three-game series. Clemens drove in three runs and Kaele...

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Newly released documents show how Fleet Farm ignored gun straw purchase warnings

Internal documents released Wednesday reveal that Fleet Farm ignored an employee's warning about suspicious gun buying behavior and later used it as an example in training materials. The post Newly re...

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Former Meta engineer says Instagram took a ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ approach on kids under 13

A former engineering director at Meta who has testified before Congress about child safety on Instagram told jurors at a landmark trial that the company took a “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach on kids...

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Rescue mission is called off for NASA’s aging Swift space telescope

The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off. NASA and Katalyst Space Technologies announced the news Wednesday. The startup company says its Link spacecraft will not attempt...

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Mike Lindell funds Minnesota GOP primary recount after loss

Mike Lindell will fund a statewide hand recount of Minnesota's GOP governor primary ballots, citing irregularities after losing by 45,000 votes. The post Mike Lindell funds Minnesota GOP primary recou...

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FTC proposal would require retailers to be transparent about personalized pricing

Companies that secretly vary prices based on how much they think individual customers will pay could face federal charges under a proposed Federal Trade Commission policy. In a preliminary report last...

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St. Paul man arrested after shooting at Ramsey County deputy, sparking multi-agency pursuit

A St. Paul mas was arrested after firing at a Ramsey County deputy in Maplewood, sparking a multi-agency pursuit. The post St. Paul man arrested after shooting at Ramsey County deputy, sparking multi-...

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Inside Your Health: Digital test results

A new study found that nearly 70% of Americans who had access to their medical records saw results digitally before hearing from a provider. The post Inside Your Health: Digital test results first app...

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Wisconsin child dies after being struck by car after crossing road to get mail

A child who was crossing the road after getting the mail was hit by a car and killed in Wisconsin on Monday afternoon, according to the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office. The post Wisconsin child dies af...

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Perfect Summer Weather Today then some T-Storms Thursday and some could be Strong in the evening hours.

No problems with the weather Today in the Twin Cities probably the only issue is not enough time to be outside as skies will be Sunny with Light Southeast Winds, Low Humidity and highs around 80 degre...

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5 ON YOUR SIDE: Squishy sensory toys

An important warning from Consumer Reports: Your child may love those soft, squishy sensory toys. But federal safety officials are warning that counterfeit versions of popular "squishies" could pose s...

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Appleton Detention Facility hiring event

Appleton Detention Facility hiring event The post Appleton Detention Facility hiring event first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....

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Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration

President Donald Trump has picked Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration. Overton is a deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council and a trusted figure in Trump's ad...

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Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead FDA

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2016 WNBA MVP Nneka Ogwumike announces she’s retiring after this season, her 15th in league

Eight-time All-WNBA forward Nneka Ogwumike says she is retiring after this season, her 15th in the league. The 36-year-old announced her intentions in an interview with Boardroom Talks. Ogwumike was R...

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Tennessee woman, 81, dies after motorcycle crash in Minnesota

An 81-year-old Tennessee motorcyclist died Tuesday after colliding with another Harley-Davidson on Highway 60 in Blue Earth County, authorities say. The post Tennessee woman, 81, dies after motorcycle...

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Virginia developer proposes data center at former Star Tribune site in Minneapolis

North Loop’s neighborhood association hosts a Zoom meeting on Wednesday to review a proposed data center at the former Star Tribune printing facility. The post Virginia developer proposes data center ...

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Suspected burglar of The Gnome arrested after seperate alleged burglary attempt in St. Paul

Police reportedly arrested the suspect behind a burglary at The Gnome on Tuesday after he allegedly tried to break into another St. Paul business. The post Suspected burglar of The Gnome arrested afte...

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Elon Musk’s xAI faces off with Minnesota over AI ‘nudification’ ban

The state of Minnesota is facing off against Elon Musk's company, X, in federal court on Wednesday as the company continues its fight against a new state law banning AI-made fake nude images of real p...

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Target’s comeback quarter: New merchandise, more shoppers and a $994M tariff refund

Target is reporting its second straight quarter of comparable sales gains, saying a merchandising overhaul under the discount retailer’s new CEO was attracting more customers. Target CEO Michael Fidde...

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A new look and fresh merch are winning customers back at Target as sales rebound

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Ken Barlow is forecasting a beautiful day today!

Good Wednesday morning! The sun returns today along with comfortable temperatures in the 70’s to around 80 degrees. Skies will start clear tonight before clouds and a light shower become possible by v...

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Watch Read Listen: Amanda Brinkman

Amanda Brinkman is a nationally recognized storyteller, entrepreneur, and champion for small businesses. The post Watch Read Listen: Amanda Brinkman first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....

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Why St. Cloud’s mayor is proposing a 3.75% property tax hike

The city of St. Cloud is considering a proposal from its mayor to raise property taxes by 3.75% to retain city staff, including police officers and firefighters. The post Why St. Cloud’s mayor is prop...

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Bell’s home run, Jeffers’ two-run double push Twins past Braves 4-1

Josh Bell hit a two-run homer, Ryan Jeffers drove in Minnesota’s other two runs, and the Twins beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 on Tuesday night. Bell hit his 17th home run of the year over the right-cente...

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Watch: Saturday’s great performance was extra special for Vikings 2nd-year receiver/returner Myles Price

Vikings receiver Myles Price kept his strong camp going into the preseason during Saturday’s game at the New York Giants. Price had four receptions for 51 yards, most notably a one-handed touchdown ca...

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Prosecutors: ‘Commercial sex and Medicaid-funded enterprise’ billed for $4.65 million over 3 years

Court records link an alleged sex trafficking operation to millions of dollars worth of Medicaid billing and felony theft charges. The post Prosecutors: ‘Commercial sex and Medicaid-funded enterprise’...

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Minneapolis businesses may soon be required to post dress codes publicly

Minneapolis City Council is moving forward with a plan requiring businesses with dress codes to post them publicly, citing concerns about discrimination. The post Minneapolis businesses may soon be re...

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KSTP/SurveyUSA poll: Early frontrunners in governor and Senate races, AG a toss-up

We're still 11 weeks from Election Day, but new KSTP/SurveyUSA poll results show November could bring some very tight races. The post KSTP/SurveyUSA poll: Early frontrunners in governor and Senate rac...

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Delaware North makes final offer to Target Field concessions union, raises pay to $20 an hour

Delaware North, the global hospitality company that runs concessions at Target Field, says it created a final offer to the union that would raise employee wages to $20 an hour, with a $2.50 per-hour i...

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Prior Lake daycare teacher accused of hitting multiple children facing charges

A daycare teacher in Prior Lake is accused of hitting and slapping multiple children, according to court documents filed in Scott County last week. The post Prior Lake daycare teacher accused of hitti...

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Minneapolis City Council committee advances Reign’s liquor license for renewal

The liquor license renewal for Reign Event Center will now move forward after a mass shooting last month prompted the Minneapolis City Council to hold it for further review. The post Minneapolis City ...

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Before-and-after NASA images show crater carved by a SpaceX rocket that slammed into the moon

A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket. The space agency on Tuesday released before-and-after photos of the impact are...

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Man charged in Medicaid fraud scheme previously received Minnesota ‘Outstanding Refugee Award’

A man charged in a $1 million Medicaid fraud case, in which some defendants are also linked to a sex trafficking operation, previously received an award from Minnesota DHS. The post Man charged in Med...

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Family Camps

The resort featured in the 1987 film Dirty Dancing, known as Kellerman's Mountain House, was said to be located in Upstate New York in the movie. It is really located in the Appalachian Mountains and...

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Best Books About Poetry

Today is National Bad Poetry Day, and Twin Cities Live is celebrating in the most delightful way possible — with great books instead. Keeley Norton, creator of Moonlight Book Club, stopped by to share...

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Want a free ticket to the Minnesota State Fair? All you have to do is volunteer.

If you take part in one of the several volunteer opportunities at the Minnesota State Fair, you get a free admission ticket. The post Want a free ticket to the Minnesota State Fair? All you have to do...

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Learning to Mambo at Rene’s Latin Dance Studio

Dirty Dancing is back and better than ever at the Ordway, and if you've been dreaming of pulling off those legendary mambo moves, now is your moment. There's a Twin Cities dance hot spot that is ready...

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The Season at the Ordway

The Twin Cities is recognized globally for its live theater scene, with the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts playing a key role in that reputation. Chris Harrington, president and CEO of the Ordw...

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1 dead after crash between truck, motorcycle in Benton County

A crash between a truck and a motorcycle in Benton County on Monday left one person dead. The post 1 dead after crash between truck, motorcycle in Benton County first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness...

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Bloomington pays damage settlement after a man was jailed 5 days in a wrong arrest

The City of Bloomington settled a lawsuit over the 2021 wrongful arrest of Kylese Perryman, agreeing to pay damages and reform police training. The post Bloomington pays damage settlement after a man ...

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3 firefighters injured, 2 residents displaced after Minneapolis house fire

Three Minneapolis firefighters were injured Monday afternoon in a house fire that displaced two people. The post 3 firefighters injured, 2 residents displaced after Minneapolis house fire first appear...

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Quieter evening, then storm chances return by Thursday – Chris

Good Tuesday evening! After scattered severe storms moved through parts of Minnesota Monday evening, today has been much quieter and more comfortable. We’re back to a more seasonable pattern, with sun...

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