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5 ON YOUR SIDE: September savings

Labor Day Weekend is just days away and so are the sales online and in stores! Consumer Reports says September can be a great time to save on everything from major appliances to outdoor equipment. The...

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Almost 60 pounds of meth, 2 pounds of cocaine found in Golden Valley apartment

Nearly 60 pounds of methamphetamine was seized from a Golden Valley apartment last week. The post Almost 60 pounds of meth, 2 pounds of cocaine found in Golden Valley apartment first appeared on KSTP....

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Vance Boelter pleads not guilty to state charges, judge denies request for lower bail

Vance Boelter has pleaded not guilty to state charges related to the deadly attack on Minnesota lawmakers. Additionally, a judge denied his request for lower bail and set a tentative trial date. The p...

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Cockfighting operation uncovered in Forest Lake: 3 Minnesota men charged

An alleged cockfighting operation in Forest Lake has landed three people in jail after investigators discovered several dead and injured roosters on the property during an animal cruelty investigation...

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School bus, childcare transport van crash in Apple Valley

A school bus and a childcare transport van carrying 11 students crashed near an intersection in Apple Valley on Wednesday morning, according to a spokesperson for the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan scho...

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Congress gives hemp businesses more time before ban takes effect

A bipartisan bill to delay the federal hemp ban until December of this year has passed Congress and is headed to President Trump’s desk. The post Congress gives hemp businesses more time before ban ta...

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Minnesota Wild fans can now stream local games on Prime — here’s how and what it costs

Minnesota Wild games will be broadcast on Prime Video starting this season, and the team is also launching its own network called Wild+. The post Minnesota Wild fans can now stream local games on Prim...

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Man drowns while paddleboarding with daughter on northern Minnesota lake

A man who was paddleboarding with his daughter in northern Minnesota fell off and drowned on Ely Lake, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office. The post Man drowns while paddleboarding with...

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Giant Slide Love Story

The beloved Giant Slide has been thrilling fairgoers at the Minnesota State Fair for 57 wonderful years, but this season brings an extra special reason to celebrate. The owners of this iconic attracti...

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Park Picks: Park Finder

It's Park Picks Wednesday on Minnesota Live, and the team is live at the Minnesota State Fair right next to the DNR booth with everything you need to plan your perfect outdoor escape. The post Park Pi...

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Baby Animals

The Miracle of Birth Center stops over with a couple of the animals born at the fair. The post Baby Animals first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....

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Water Tower Wednesday: Newfolden

Minnesota Live super fan, Ronnie, joins us for Water Tower Wednesday as we take a look at the tower from Newfolden. The post Water Tower Wednesday: Newfolden first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness Ne...

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Apple changes Lake Ontario name to ‘Lake America’ for US users of its Maps, following Trump’s order

Apple has relabeled Lake Ontario to “Lake America” for U.S. users of its maps app, following competitor Google days after President Donald Trump ordered a new name for the body of water amid his escal...

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Good Company: Summer Lakes Boathouse

Building something brand new on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds is a rare and exciting milestone, with nearly a decade passing since the last permanent structure went up. The couple behind Summer Lake...

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5 on the Farm: Baby Animals

The Miracle of Birth Center brought over a couple of the baby animals born at the fair. The post 5 on the Farm: Baby Animals first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....

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Food Taboo

If you think you know your State Fair food, just wait until you see Steph March and Joy Summers go head to head in the most delicious challenge of the season. These two have tasted every single new fa...

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MN School Board Association

Minnesota kids are taking over the State Fair this week, and tomorrow is their big day to celebrate everything that makes growing up here so great. I'm a Minnesota Kid Day is a fun reminder that Minne...

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Fair Insider: New Rides

The Minnesota State Fair is packed with delicious food, unique shopping and thrilling rides that keep fairgoers coming back year after year. This year brings three spectacular new rides to the fairgro...

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College Mascot Matchup

Twin Cities Live has featured Golden Gophers athletics at the Minnesota State Fair for several years, spotlighting teams like volleyball and gymnastics. This year, Ben connected with Gophers starting ...

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Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida

Tiger Woods has pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge in Florida. Woods was arrested in March following a rollover crash near his home on Jupiter Island. The golf legend appeared Wednesday i...

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Ken Barlow is forecasting a hot start to the Labor Day Weekend

Good Wednesday—Seventh Day of the Fair–morning! After a leftover shower early this morning, skies will clear and sunshine will be back for most of the day today. Warmer and even more humid weather ret...

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Minnesota State Fair: What to know on Day 7

The 2026 Minnesota State Fair continues on with seasonably warm temperatures and dry conditions forecasted for Wednesday. Here's what you need to know about Day 7 of the Great Minnesota Get-Together. ...

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Iran fires on its Gulf neighbors after US military strikes Iran after a monthlong lull

Iranian attacks targeted U.S. allies across the Gulf early Wednesday as renewed fighting with the United States ended a monthlong lull. An Iranian drone sparked a fire at a residential complex in Kuwa...

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Vikings to sign veteran edge rusher Kyle Van Noy

The Vikings are addressing a lack of depth at edge rusher by signing 12-year veteran Kyle Van Noy. It’s expected he’ll serve as relief for the Vikings starting edge rushers Andrew Van Ginkel and Dalla...

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Shakopee leaders discuss Flock cameras, while a state lawmaker pushes for tougher rules

Authorities in Shakopee say the cameras have aided investigations, but residents are divided on the issue of security versus privacy. The post Shakopee leaders discuss Flock cameras, while a state law...

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Twins hang 10 runs on the Tigers in the 6th inning of a 15-2 win as Lewis, Jeffers hit 3-run homers

Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers hit three-run homers during a 10-run sixth inning for the Minnesota Twins to highlight a 15-2 victory over the skidding Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night. Kody Clemens homer...

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$2.6M of federal funding approved to support the Annunciation community

Federal funding meant to help support those affected by the Annunciation Catholic School mass shooting has been approved. The post $2.6M of federal funding approved to support the Annunciation communi...

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St. Paul man pleads guilty to murdering the mother of his child

A St. Paul man arrested last year after reportedly murdering his child's mother has pleaded guilty. The post St. Paul man pleads guilty to murdering the mother of his child first appeared on KSTP.com ...

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Remaining warm, humid, and unsettled – Chris

Good Tuesday night to one and all! We’re keeping a few spotty showers and storms in the forecast tonight, especially south of the metro. Not everyone will see rain, but a few scattered showers or stor...

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‘That still don’t bring my son back’: Mother shares raw reaction after Bar Zia shooting sentencing

The mother of Damarco Fletcher Jr. shared her raw reaction after two men were sentenced for the death of her son inside Bar Zia last year. The post ‘That still don’t bring my son back’: Mother shares ...

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New data details how Ramsey County allocated $2.25M as Pig’s Eye Park camp closure loomed

Questions are growing about $2.25 million in public spending tied to shelter expansion before St. Paul cleared the Pig's Eye Park encampment. The post New data details how Ramsey County allocated $2.2...

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Proposed increase in public school funding will be on the ballot in November

A coalition of DFL and Republican lawmakers joined with a group of educators at the State Capitol Tuesday to push for more funding through the state’s “permanent school fund.” The post Proposed increa...

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Stalemate continues over funding gap on the $3.5 billion Blue Line Extension

As frustration builds over a funding gap for the Blue Line Extension, Hennepin County leaders took their fight with the Metropolitan Council on the road to a last-minute public meeting at the library ...

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Protecting your money from AI scams

Artificial intelligence has made it easier for criminals to design convincing scams and spread them faster than ever before. The post Protecting your money from AI scams first appeared on KSTP.com 5 E...

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Search warrant: Driver admitted to using cocaine days before Brooklyn Center crash that killed girl, injured another

New court documents show the driver involved in a Brooklyn Center crash that left a 6-year-old girl dead and another in critical condition said she used cocaine days before. The post Search warrant: D...

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Woman accused of killing 18-month-old daughter after losing custody sentenced to over 31 years

A Champlin woman accused of murdering her 18-month-old daughter after losing custody has been sentenced. The post Woman accused of killing 18-month-old daughter after losing custody sentenced to over ...

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Here’s why some Minnesota school districts are starting before Labor Day this year

Minnesota state law says that school districts, with few exceptions, must wait until after Labor Day to start class. So why are some students already back in school this year? The post Here’s why some...

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Vikings set to host free agent pass rusher

KSTP Sports has confirmed the Minnesota Vikings are scheduled to host a veteran free agent pass rusher as the team considers adding edge depth. The post Vikings set to host free agent pass rusher firs...

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Bessent pitches US-backed financial literacy competition to world’s largest economies

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is pitching a financial literacy campaign to the world's largest economies. Bessent on Tuesday announced U.S. sponsorship for the “Financial Literacy Solutions Sprint....

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After 57 seasons, Becker football coach Dwight Lundeen begins final year

For decades, the first day of football practice looked the same for Dwight Lundeen: a drive to the field and another season leading the Becker Bulldogs. This year is different. After 57 seasons as Bec...

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Sanford, North Memorial complete merger

North Memorial Health's merger with South Dakota-based Sanford Health is now finalized, the healthcare systems announced on Tuesday. The post Sanford, North Memorial complete merger first appeared on ...

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National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program in Minnesota

National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program in Minnesota. The post National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program in Minnesota first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....

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Mauer Nice Ride: 360 View

Remember the old days when parallel parking meant calculating your turn radius and relying on windows, mirrors plus a hope and a prayer to get you into the right spot? Those days are behind us. In tod...

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Teen shot near Lovell Square Park in Minneapolis

A 13-year-old was shot near a Minneapolis park late on Monday night, according to police. The post Teen shot near Lovell Square Park in Minneapolis first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....

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Inver Grove Heights police: 22-year-old man suspected in double-murder suicide

Police have released more information about a suspected double murder-suicide that happened Sunday in Inver Grove Heights. The post Inver Grove Heights police: 22-year-old man suspected in double-murd...

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Air Force’s Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble

The Minnesota State Fair features live music performances alongside all its other attractions. One of today's highlights is a performance from the Sound of Freedom Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble, part o...

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State Fair Trivia

It’s time for another game of trivia! Producer Betsy Melin tests our knowledge about the State Fair. The post State Fair Trivia first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....

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Summer Lakes Boathouse

Building something brand new on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds is a rare and exciting milestone, with nearly a decade passing since the last permanent structure went up. The passionate couple behind ...

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5 on the Farm: Piglets

5 on the Farm is spotlighting piglets from the Oink Booth! The post 5 on the Farm: Piglets first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....

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St. Paul shooting: 2 teens hit in the leg, no arrests made

A 13-year-old boy and girl were shot in the leg early on Tuesday morning near Sherburne Avenue and Marion Street in St. Paul, according to police. The post St. Paul shooting: 2 teens hit in the leg, n...

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