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A Minneapolis man said repeated delays when calling 911 left him worried about how quickly people can get help in an emergency.
A 5 INVESTIGATES review of more than 1,000 applications submitted to the county’s Small Business Recovery Fund found what appear to be organized attempts to obtain taxpayer-funded grants intended for businesses affected by Operation Metro Surge.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar's election as Minnesota governor will set up the first special election in an odd-numbered year since 1923, when Sen. Knute Nelson died while in office.
It’s Native American Heritage Month, and this month Indigena by Owamni is bringing something fresh to the table with a brand new lunch menu launching Tuesday. Culinary director Lee Garman and Indigena head chef Dominique Miles gave a special preview of a few flavorful dishes.
Bloomington leaders are set to vote on utility rate increases that would add about $70 a year for the average homeowner.
Chef J.D. Fratzke holds hunting with his family in Minnesota and Wisconsin near and dear to his heart. He shares a recipe using the venison.
It’s Minnesota Home Maker Monday, and this fun two-for-one feature shines a light on two small businesses with one extra clever connection. Brian and Melinda Wolff have been building Wolff Woodworks around cutting boards since 2003, making them in batches of 20 to 30 at a time. Kelli shared how Melinda takes Brian’s…
is back and this beloved family-owned sushi and Japanese spot just reopened at its new home on East Hennepin in Minneapolis. After a massive fire forced the restaurant to close, this comeback brings plenty of heart and a fresh new start. Reporter Kristin Haubrich takes us there to see the new location.
Winter can throw all kinds of curveballs, so this segment rounds up smart products that help people stay warm, handle chores and stay ready for the unexpected without stretching the budget. Heartland America sells name brands at a fraction of retail prices, making winter prep feel a whole lot easier. CEO Kendra…
Today at three brings a bright mix of kitchen talent, a resilient restaurant comeback and clever Minnesota craftsmanship.
Receiver Brandon Aiyuk has been reinstated to the San Francisco 49ers by the NFL after leaving the team a year ago. The league removed Aiyuk from the reserve/left squad list and gave the 49ers a two-game exemption before they need to add him to the 53-man roster. Aiyuk had submitted his request for reinstatement after…
President Donald Trump says he believes the war in Iran “militarily is effectively over.” He's suggesting that — at least for now — he’s not prepared to resume the bombardment that has devastated the Islamic Republic and caused reverberations across the global economy. The president made a surprise visit to the White…
The FBI is investigating what it called a “suspected homicide” aboard a cruise ship that returned to port after departing from Galveston, Texas. The agency said Monday that a suspect is in custody. It did not say whether any charges had been filed. The company that operates the MSC Seascape said it has resumed its…
A judge has denied a motion to dismiss the murder case against Lindsay Clancy, potentially clearing the way for her to be retried next year in the deaths of her three young children. Clancy’s lawyers moved to dismiss the charges on double jeopardy grounds, arguing that the judge should have removed the one juror who…
It is Kids in the Kitchen Week thanks to Coborn's and the whole theme is getting the entire family cooking together. Every day this week brings recipes that invite everyone into the kitchen and make family time even more fun. Lisa Arnason, a mom of three, joined Ben and Elizabeth to share her oven fried buttermilk…
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The Food and Drug Administration is adding a new warning about possible rare cases of vision loss reported with popular drugs used for weight loss and diabetes, such as Ozempic. FDA regulators on Monday said the warning information will be added to all GLP-1 drugs, the blockbuster medications whose popularity has…
Bystanders helped rescue a driver whose truck ended up submerged in Lake Phalen due to a suspected medical incident, law enforcement officials say.
The NBA is planning a Nov. 30 event to announce Miami as the site of the 2028 All-Star weekend, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Miami Heat chairman Micky Arison and other league officials are expected at the event, according to the person who spoke to The Associated…
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If you’re like 68 percent of adults who wear prescription eyeglasses, you want a pair that makes you look and feel good and won’t cost a fortune. From independent glasses stores to big-box chains to online retailers: Consumer Reports has the answer to where you should go to get the right pair at the right price.
The roof of a 20-unit apartment building in St. Paul has collapsed following a fire on Monday morning, according to the St. Paul Fire Department.
In case you missed it: Our Chris Long, Darren ‘Doogie’ Wolfson, and Alec Ausmus went back-and-forth Sunday on Sports Wrap. It’s a fixture every Sunday night at 10:35 p.m. on 5-Eyewitness News. The first segment was focused on the Vikings and Wolves. What are a few keys to the Viking beating the Bills Monday night?
Today will be a Mild November Day with highs in the low 60s ( average high is 45 degrees ) and Sunny Skies and Breezy West Winds at 10 to 15 mph. Clear to Partly Cloudy with Lighter Winds Tonight and lows falling into the upper 30s. Tuesday will start Partly Cloudy but then become
Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky has filed a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The swift action came as the House opened Monday, following the midterm elections, and sets the stage for a dramatic vote on whether to remove one of the Trump administration’s most prominent figures. The resolution…
Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky files resolution in the House to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Facing an expected impeachment resolution in Congress, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he’s eager to litigate the policy choices that he and President Donald Trump have made in Iran and Venezuela. He told reporters Monday: “If you want to take issue with what we did in Epic Fury or Rough Rider or nabbing Nicolás…
Four people were found dead inside a southeastern Minnesota home after a fire broke out on Sunday morning, according to fire investigators.
Kristin Haubrich embarks on a treasure hunt at four of the top vintage and antique stores in the heart of downtown Anoka.
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It’s a full hour of Money Monday today with a smart and timely look at ways to save cash. A homeowners insurance policy might be worth a fresh look if the cost has been easy to overlook. 5 Eyewitness News reporter Harrision Klopp digs into ways people can save.
Up to 70 percent of Americans report feeling stressed during the holidays. Financial worries are one reason the season can feel less joyful.
The holidays are approaching, and holiday shopping is almost here. Chrysa Duran from Thrifty Minnesota shared ways to save this holiday season. Click here to get your holiday budget worksheet.
The Spring Lake Park mayoral race will be decided by chance on Monday evening after both candidates finished with the same amount of votes last week.
A longtime staple in downtown Excelsior says it has plans to rebuild after a fire in May badly damaged its famous bar and liquor store.
Rep. Thomas Massie has moved to force a vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, focusing on the war in Iran. The resolution could lead to a vote by mid-week. Hegseth plans a press conference Tuesday to address the impeachment threat, defending the war as necessary. The House and Senate are back in session for…
President Donald Trump said he ‘might have been too tough for voters’ on deportations and that he thinks he can work with Democrats on an immigration deal. But Trump and his Department of Justice are taking a combative stance toward congressional investigations after losing control of the House and Senate. Trump said…
President Donald Trump said he ‘might have been too tough for voters’ on deportations and that he thinks he can work with Democrats on an immigration deal. But Trump and his Department of Justice are taking a combative stance toward congressional investigations after losing control of the House and Senate. Trump said…
Good Monday morning! Once again, this week quiet weather is expected to rule the weather world. Today we will see some morning clouds mixing with the sunshine before the clouds move along and skies become bright and sunny this afternoon. Today will also be the warmest day of the week as afternoon temperatures reach…
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Greek authorities have recovered 13 bodies from a migrant boat found south of Crete. One of the other 18 people rescued from the same boat was later also confirmed to have died. That brought the death toll to 14. The Greek coast guard said that the boat was discovered about 15 nautical miles south of Crete on Monday…
Greek authorities have recovered 12 bodies from a migrant boat found south of Crete. A Moroccan-flagged cargo ship rescued 18 people from the same vessel. The coast guard said the boat was discovered about 15 nautical miles south of Crete on Monday morning. Three other boats, carrying more than 180 people in total…
The NFL is wide open at the season’s midpoint. There were few surprises around the league on Sunday. The Packers were the only betting underdog to win but that wasn’t entirely unexpected. The way they did it, however, was eye-opening. Green Bay dominated the Patriots 45-27 in New England. The trade deadline will give…
Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others. The assaults occurred during a time when his comedy career was taking off. A jury found him guilty of attacking four of six accusers, with allegations dating back to 2004. Prosecutors said Brand…
Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others. The assaults occurred during a time when his comedy career was taking off. A jury found him guilty of attacking four of six accusers, with allegations dating back to 2004. Prosecutors said Brand…
Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies have begun two days of talks in Paris with clear differences on multiple unresolved global crises. There are also questions about how U.S. President Donald Trump will approach foreign policy after his Republican Party’s heavy losses in the midterm…
Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies have begun two days of talks in Paris with clear differences on multiple unresolved global crises. There are also questions about how U.S. President Donald Trump will approach foreign policy after his Republican Party’s heavy losses in the midterm…
Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies have opened two days of talks in Paris as they struggle with multiple unresolved world crises amid questions about how U.S. President Donald Trump will approach foreign policy after his Republican Party’s big losses in last week’s congressional…
Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies have begun two days of talks in Paris as they struggle with multiple unresolved world crises amid questions how U.S. President Donald Trump will approach foreign policy after his Republican Party’s big losses in last week’s congressional elections…
Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies have begun two days of talks in Paris as they struggle with multiple unresolved world crises amid questions how U.S. President Donald Trump will approach foreign policy after his Republican Party’s big losses in last week’s congressional elections…
A Utah judge is expected to set the trial date for the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Attorneys for defendant Tyler Robinson have proposed a trial starting in 2029. But Utah District Court Judge Tony Graf faces pressure from Kirk’s family and supporters to speed up court proceedings…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Ayo Dosunmu scored 26 points and LaMelo Ball added 24 points and five assists to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Utah Jazz 115-100 on Sunday night. Jaden McDaniels finished with 16 points, Bones Hyland had 14 off the bench, and Rudy Gobert chipped in 10 points and 15 rebounds for the
Minnesota Republicans say they plan to hold the governor-elect to a key campaign promise: avoid raising taxes.
President Donald Trump says he was only kidding about making UFC boss Dana White his next White House press secretary. Trump announced on social media on Saturday that he had offered his close friend the job. But on Sunday, he told reporters it was “just a little fun.” The joke came after his party’s deep losses in…
President Donald Trump says he was only kidding about making UFC boss Dana White his next White House press secretary. Trump announced on social media on Saturday that he had offered his close friend the job. But on Sunday, he told reporters it was “just a little fun.” The joke came after his party’s deep losses in…
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Anchor Kevin Doran supports the American Heart Association because it highlights research aimed at preventing heart attacks and reducing long-term heart risks, which is personal for him.
Nvidia's board of directors is opening an investigation into reports that CEO Jensen Huang was the “target of a foreign intelligence effort.” The announcement came after Huang acknowledged to the board that he had been intimate with a business executive whom, according to The New York Times, U.S. intelligence…
Nvidia says it is investigating reports that CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by a Chinese spy. The New York Times reported Huang admitted to a relationship with a business executive linked to Beijing. The board said Sunday there's no reason to believe national security or Nvidia secrets were compromised. Nvidia has…
A STEM showcase in Minneapolis paired college students with children on Sunday to spark interest in engineering.
Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store owner was charged after the business sold liquor-filled candies without a license, according to court records.
Authorities are investigating after a pickup killed a woman walking in traffic in Blaine on Saturday night.
This week on “At Issue,” Chief Political Reporter Tom Hauser looks at the results of Minnesota’s history-making election. Plus, a one-on-one interview with Governor-elect Amy Klobuchar.
Our mild and dry conditions continue as we finish out the weekend and head back to work, thanks to our Next WeatherMaker, high pressure, holding strong across the Upper Midwest. Expect a bit more cloud cover and warmer temperatures by Monday afternoon. A pair of weak cold fronts move through early in the week. These
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The No. 18/17 Golden Gophers men’s hockey team had their six-game unbeaten streak snapped Saturday night in a 6-0 loss to No. 1 Wisconsin inside 3M Arena at Mariucci. Minnesota (3-4-3 overall, 1-1-2 B1G, 4 points) gave up three goals, including two power-play tallies, in a span of 2:25 of the middle frame that turned
A St. Paul rally pushed back on encampment clearings as city leaders weigh how to pay for a broader homelessness plan.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Nikita Kucherov scored on a power play 3:23 into overtime as the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night. Jake Guentzel scored twice for Tampa Bay, while Maxim Shabanov had two goals for Minnesota, which led 3-1 in the third period before
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Nectarios Triantis scored two goals late in the second half as Minnesota United beat the San Jose Earthquakes 3-1 on Saturday for their third straight victory. Despite the loss, San Jose (14-10-10) clinched a top-four spot in the MLS Cup playoffs. Minnesota (11-12-11) entered needing a win and…
The Minneapolis Fire Department says it rescued a father and his son after they became stranded on a steep rock cliff near Minnehaha Falls.
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS supports Blood Cancer United because of the group's support of blood cancer patients and their families, anchor Matt Belanger shares.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Grace Grocholski hit five 3-pointers and scored 25 points with 11 rebounds; Leah Harmon drained a clutch 3-pointer, and No. 17 Minnesota turned back Marquette 87-79 on Saturday. Grocholski’s 7-0 run put the Golden Gophers (2-0) on top 60-46 late in the third quarter, and the lead stayed in double…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Ty Dieffenbach threw two 75-yard touchdown passes to Aidan Mizell in the fourth quarter for No. 5 UCLA, as the Bruins sped away from Minnesota to stay undefeated with a 34-20 victory on Saturday. Wayne Knight rushed for 109 yards and his 15th score of the season to help keep the Bruins
A Wisconsin State Trooper was released by Immigration and Customs Enforcement after being detained earlier this week.
President Donald Trump says he's offered the job of White House press secretary to his friend and UFC boss Dana White. Trump made that announcement on his social media site. White said Saturday that he plans to meet with Trump on Monday at the White House. No one in the White House immediately confirmed it. Trump was…
President Donald Trump says he's offered the job of White House press secretary to his friend and UFC boss Dana White.
A man is in critical condition after a Friday night shooting on Emerson Avenue North in Minneapolis; no arrests as of Saturday.
Ramsey County authorities said two men died after an SUV fled a deputy and crashed into a tree in St. Paul early Saturday.
High pressure is our next WeatherMaker and it keeps us quiet and dry for the remainder of the weekend and into the start of the upcoming workweek. Our next disturbance comes Monday evening in the form of a cold front. This system doesn’t look to bring in much in the way of rain, however it will
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De’mandre Frierson-Hollie caught a touchdown pass and threw a touchdown pass as Cretin-Derham Hall defeated Mahtomedi 14-7 in the Section 4AAAAA championship game Friday night in St. Paul. CDH quarterback Gavin Russell completed 20 of his 28 passes for 242 yards and a touchdown. Frierson-Hollie finished the night with…
Heading to the polls with their pocketbooks in mind, voters changed the balance of power in Washington and Minnesota. Now many are anxious to see prices drop.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ayo Dosunmu scored 26 points in the Timberwolves 115-109 victory over the Pelicans on Friday night in New Orleans. With the victory, the Timberwolves (7-3) remained unbeaten in NBA Cup play, moving to 2-0. New Orleans (4-5), which had four-game winning streak snapped in the loss, dropped to 0-1 in…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Kirill Kaprizov scored his NHL-leading 16th goal and added three assists in the Minnesota Wild’s 4-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Friday night. Quinn Hughes had a goal and two assists, and Maxim Shabanov and Zach Bogosian also scored for the Wild. They are 6-0-1 in their last
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Isaac Asuma scored 20 points and made four of Minnesota’s 11 3-pointers, Jaylen Crocker-Johnson had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and the Golden Gophers beat St. Thomas 76-62 on Friday night. All four of Asuma’s 3-pointers came during a 16-0 run that put Minnesota ahead 33-16 late in the first half. St.
Brainerd Public Schools is weighing school closures and layoffs after voters rejected a tax levy and district leaders warned of a growing budget deficit.
St. Paul residents and business owners protested Friday against plans for a new Metro Transit bus station in the Saint Anthony Park neighborhood, saying its location could hurt small businesses and change the character of the area.
An Anoka in-home care provider says a months-long state Medicaid payment freeze forced it to close after 25 years, even though no active law enforcement investigation is underway.
Outside Tyler and Shelby Priebe's house in New Richland, things still look normal. Inside, the home has been heavily damaged and the family of four has been left with an unlivable house.
Minnesota state government will be in the hands of a DFL “trifecta” for the third time since the 2013-14 legislative session. Unlike those previous two trifectas, tax increases are not likely to result because the DFL governor-elect Amy Klobuchar says she will not sign any bill raising taxes.
Minnesota taxpayers have a financial interest in the outcome of foreclosure proceedings on the historic Gale Mansion in Minneapolis.
When it comes to gas prices, every penny counts, so with names like Plus and Supreme, you might think you’re paying more for a better product – but does more expensive fuel result in better performance? Consumer Reports puts premium gas to the test.
We are more than 10 months into Minnesota's Paid Leave program, and 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS continues to receive emails from viewers about delays in application approval.
The Cat in the Hat may sound familiar, but this fresh new take tells the story in a whole new way. Paul McGuire Grimes sat down with the writer and director team to chat about their new movie.
The holiday season is popping up fast and some people have already started decorating. Picking the perfect decor can feel like one more thing on the seasonal to do list. Lisa Schwartz from Love It Design stopped by with gorgeous ways to fill a home with holiday spirit.
There is plenty to look forward to this weekend with fun happenings on the horizon. Kelli shared a lively roundup of suggestions for what to check out.
As temperatures drop, nothing is quite as cozy as a warm bowl of soup. And this fall, we're taking comfort food to the next level with a build-your-own soup bar that's perfect for casual gatherings and holiday entertaining. Terri Chaffer from Love That Olive joins us with some “soup-er” ideas for creating an…
The push is on to change Minnesota law so it bans sexual contact between students and any school staff.
For the Minneapolis Southwest football team, the opportunity is about more than a section championship. It is a chance to accomplish something no team in program history has done before. The Lakers will face Bloomington Jefferson on Friday night in the Class 5A, Section 5 championship game. The winner advances to the…