As Twin Cities suburbs grow more diverse, some old political patterns persist
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Cool start this morning then a very nice Fall Day.
Temperatures just north of the Twin Cities were Frosty this morning with many spots in the 30s but it stayed in the 40s inside the 494/694 loop and most of the suburbs. The Coldest readings in the state occurred in the often Coldest area on the Iron Range with morning temperatures in the 20s. Today
A new Supreme Court term begins with cases on climate change, immigration and gun rights
Climate change, weapon bans and religious rights are all on the docket this term as the Supreme Court begins hearing arguments.
Fewer shootings, more thefts: This year’s Minneapolis crime trends diverge
Homicides and shootings are down, but property crimes like theft are climbing.
Monday forecast: Warmer days ahead
It’s expected the Twin Cities will warm into the 60s and 70s for the week ahead under mostly dry skies.
Lisa Demuth on her childhood, Trump and how she’d handle fraud and taxes
Listen to the latest episode of the Essential Minnesota podcast for the full interview with the Republican nominee for Minnesota governor.
Women breaking records, you love to see it
Twin Cities Marathon record falls. Plus: Minnesotans deported to Somalia; Vikings undefeated; and more in your Minnesota news roundup.
You might need a weatherman to know how this Minnesota Senate district blows
State Sen. (and meteorologist) Rob Kupec and GOP challenger Austin Peterson are squaring off in the race to represent the Moorhead area in St. Paul.
US Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack
The U.S. Air Force has brought home its bombers stationed at a U.S.-run military air base in England used to strike Iran.
Absentee and mail ballot tracker
The post Absentee and mail ballot tracker first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
Woman arrested in California for allegedly spying on Taiwanese officials for China
Per the affidavit, Wanying Zhang allegedly traveled to Seattle last year and conducted surveillance on a close relative of a Taiwanese government official.
Nobel medicine prize goes to 3 scientists for research into brain activity
The Nobel Prize in medicine has been awarded to three scientists for their work on how the brain switches nerve cell activity on and off. Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel have researched light-gated ion channels and optogenetics. They are based in Germany and the United States. The Nobel Assembly…
Firefighters battle fire outside Saint Paul commercial building
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Eden Prairie schools to return Monday after homecoming shooting
The homecoming game was rescheduled for 4 p.m. on Monday.
Local leaders working to address youth violence following shooting at Eden Prairie football game
Some metro-area Somali leaders are working on a plan for greater safety they expect to release Monday after a shooting outside the Eden Prairie Homecoming game Friday night.
Woman jumps from window, 3 officers hurt after rescuing toddler from New Orleans fire
According to New Orleans police, the officers were helping firefighters with rescue efforts at an apartment building.
Texas firefighters band together to support captain's son battling Stage 4 cancer
Conway Frost is the son of Corpus Christi Fire Department Captain Patrick Frost, a firefighter and paramedic who has dedicated years to serving the community.
WATCH: Firefighters rescue dog trapped in car after crash in California
The Ventura County Fire Department said the crash happened near Malibu, California, along the state's Pacific Coast Highway.
Vikings still unbeaten, but nobody inside their locker room is pretending there isn’t room for improvement
Minnesota improved to 4-0 Sunday with a gritty 15-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins, relying once again on a dominant defense, flawless special teams and a timely late offensive drive capped by a career day from tight end T.J. Hockenson. KSTP Sports was in the locker room postgame and spoke with Hockenson, RB Aaron…
Vikings kicker Will Reichard just can’t miss, unless it’s the home crowd roaring for him
Will Reichard was the man of the hour for the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday when he was shown on the giant videoboards at U.S. Bank Stadium during the two-minute warning in their latest victory. Agitated fans roared their appreciation for the standout kicker, whose five field goals accounted for all of Minnesota’s…
Minnesota’s ban on AI ‘nudification’ paused after ruling by federal appeals court
A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked Minnesota's ban on AI nudification technology as part of xAI's lawsuit filed earlier this year.
Unbeaten Vikings keep Dolphins winless with dominant defense, Reichard’s kicks, Hockenson’s catches
The Minnesota Vikings stayed undefeated with more dominance by their defense and five field goals from Will Reichard, sidestepping their early passing game problems to secure a 15-10 victory over the winless Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
Unbeaten Minnesota Vikings defeat winless Miami Dolphins with strong defense, Reichard's kicks
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Miami Dolphins 15-10 on Sunday.
5:30 p.m. forecast for Minnesota from Oct. 4, 2026 | NEXT Weather
Meteorologist Katie Steiner has the latest forecast.
U.S. military removes bombers from U.K. air base following security incident
All U.S. bombers deployed to RAF Fairford have been returned to their home stations in the United States, a Pentagon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News.
Borealis train hits ridership milestone. Here is how Amtrak is responding.
A southern Minnesota highway has been named in honor of a longtime first responder.
Twin Cities Marathon celebrates historic weekend with a 26-mile block party
More than 10,000 marathoners and an estimated 300,000 spectators filled the route with cowbells, costumes, music — and one runner carrying a canoe.
Twin Cities Marathon delivers drama with a broken record and debut victory
Lilian Chebii toppled a 25-year-old record, and Victor Shitsama made a move late to win his marathon debut.
Community honors Gilbert, the Hortman family's golden retriever, with a Wayzata pathway
A path connecting Wayzata's new rainbow bridge to a pet memorial garden now bears the name of Gilbert Hortman, the golden retriever killed last summer alongside former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. Community members are honoring him.
Federal appeals court pauses Minnesota's AI "nudification" ban
Minnesota's law banning AI "nudification" images has been put on hold after a federal appeals court sided with Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company.
Hatch-Bloomington pitch contest awards $124,000 to 5 small businesses
Bloomington Mayor Tim Busse and winning business owner Julie Feltrin join us to talk about Hatch-Bloomington. Businesses apply, 10 are chosen for a live pitch event, and this year five won prizes of $12,000 to $40,000 as the prize pool grew from $100,000 to $124,000.
Staying active as we age: Lifespark's Joel Theisen on why it matters
Joel Theisen of Lifespark joins us to talk about why staying active matters. Lifespark helps seniors stay healthy at home and live fuller, more independent lives.
Victor Shitsama, Lilian Chebii win 2026 Twin Cities Marathon
The winners for this year's Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon on Sunday are in.
Duluth Diocese digs into life of late priest, who could be state’s first saint
A historical commission is combing archives for evidence that Monsignor Joseph Buh lived a life of ‘heroic virtue.’
At AG debate, Republican Ron Schutz commits to putting stocks in blind trust
Republican Ron Schutz said if he’s elected Minnesota attorney general, he will give up control of his vast stock portfolio and divest from any companies that are currently in litigation with the state. Schutz made the commitment on Friday during an MPR News debate with Democratic Attorney General Keith Ellison, days…
Schiltz: ‘I did not violate any ethics rules’
U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz on Friday publicly recounted the challenges of administering justice during Operation Metro Surge, just two days after the Justice Department filed an ethics complaint against him and other judges for criticizing the federal government’s actions during the immigration crackdown…
Hiring slows in September with job growth of 29K
Jobs across the United States rose by 29,000 in September, a disappointing result as recent growth was also revised down in Friday’s monthly jobs report, the last one before midterm elections. September growth was a large dip from a strong August number that was revised down from 162,000 to 133,000 in the new report…
While Minneapolis debates 2027 budget, it should ask what each public dollar leaves behind
The most effective government programs intentionally leave behind skills, relationships and confidence.
The warming climate is forcing marathons to consider changes to keep runners cool
To improve the chances of having marathons in cooler weather, organizers are shifting race dates, starting earlier and even giving options for participants to cut their runs short.
The Minnesota Twins’ 2026 season was a predictable disappointment. Pohlad says next year will be different.
At an end-of-season news conference, executive chair Tom Pohlad vowed to invest around the team’s young core this offseason.
D.C. Memo: Reining in college sports ‘chaos’
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate approved a bill to regulate college sports this week that was a year in the making. The Protect College Sports Act was approved on a
Who should bear the cost of University of Minnesota’s budget problems?
In the University of Minnesota’s announcement of $225 million in budget cuts over two years beginning in July 2027, President Rebecca Cunningham described the decision as an “institutional inflection point.” The financial pressures facing the university are real, but who bears the greatest costs remains a choice. Will…
Judge blocks federal prosecutors from refiling charges in Reflecting Pool case
WASHINGTON — A D.C. Superior Court judge ruled Thursday that prosecutors cannot, for a second time, charge former Olympic canoeist David Hearn with damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Judge Todd E. Edelman wrote in his ruling that “the observed damage to the Reflecting Pool was due to a contractor’s ‘rushed…
Hennepin County sheriff drops undercover classification for some task force deputies
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office has stopped classifying deputies as “undercover” to shield their body camera footage from the public, following a campaign by public defenders for more than a year and rebukes from at least three judges. As the Reformer first reported earlier this year, the Sheriff’s Office has…
How worried should Minneapolis residents be about lead pipes?
With 40,000 letters warning of lead service lines being sent out in the coming weeks, here’s what Minneapolis residents need to know.
Going through a Midwest emu phase
Plus: Renee Good's family files lawsuits; complete Her investigation now out; and more in your Minnesota news roundup.
Double-digit health insurance increases will hit individual and small group plans in 2027, again
Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans are facing significantly more expensive health insurance next year. The average increase for individual and small group insurance plans is 17% for 2027, the state’s Department of Commerce announced Thursday, raising costs for the 203,000 and 184,000 Minnesotans covered by…
Family of Renee Good sues federal government, Trump officials over killing
The family of Renee Good filed a pair of lawsuits against the federal government and top Trump administration officials Thursday morning, seeking compensation and a trial to determine the liability of several federal officials in Good’s killing. Good was shot and killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent…