Free Air Time: State Auditor candidate Zack Filipovich
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Free Air Time: State Auditor candidate Scott Jensen
This election season, 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is giving candidates in Minnesota’s biggest races a chance to speak directly to you to help you make an informed decision on Election Day.
Free Air Time: State Auditor candidate Jay Reeves
This election season, 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is giving candidates in Minnesota’s biggest races a chance to speak directly to you to help you make an informed decision on Election Day.
Voice acting world mourns 'Looney Tunes' star Eric Bauza after his sudden death
Fans and peers mourned Eric Bauza, the voice behind many iconic "Looney Tunes" characters, after his sudden death Sunday.
Battle for control of Minnesota Senate will hinge on a handful of key swing districts
Both parties are campaigning hard across the state to win the majority in the Senate, which has traded power between Democrats and Republicans over the past decade.
After 30 years in R&B, Boyz II Men will release first country album
R&B trio Boyz II Men has signed with Warner Records Nashville and plans to release its first country album in 2027.
Appeals court declines to rule on federal bid to set aside California ballots of alleged noncitizens
The 9th Circuit Court declined to rule on whether California elections officials can count thousands of ballots of alleged noncitizens.
Minnesota Vikings fans find hope in 6-0 start
The Minnesota Vikings are the league's last undefeated team. The last time the team started 6-0 was in 2009, the year the Vikings fell one win short of the Super Bowl. As WCCO Photojournalist Nick Lunemann and Jeff Wagner found, fans are hopeful history won't repeat itself.
Minnesota attorney general ads are often misleading, and most come from outside groups, analysis finds
With Election Day just over a week away, attack ads against both Keith Ellison and Ron Schutz leave out context or go beyond the evidence. Neither candidate controls the groups behind them, and by law they can't coordinate with those groups.
Some Plymouth Flock cameras still standing after vote to remove them; city says they’re not functioning
Plymouth voted to remove its Flock cameras, but some are still standing more than a month later, raising more privacy concerns from residents.
Daylight saving time ends soon: Here's where states stand on making it permanent
Is it time to stop changing our clocks twice a year? Here's a state-by-state look at efforts to make daylight saving time permanent.
Flock has yet to pick up cameras in several cities that voted to remove them
Flock cameras remain up - but are unplugged - in Plymouth, while other cities have removed the license plate readers completely.
Minnesota man pleads for return of Viking statue stolen from couple's gravestone
Who would steal a statue from a gravestone? That's what the man who plans to be buried here is trying to figure out. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield explains what it will take to crack this case.
Are ads about candidates in the Minnesota attorney general race accurate?
Voters will decide the midterm elections on Nov. 3, which means the political ads swamping your screens are almost over. Esme Murphy breaks down the accuracy of two ads tied to the race for Minnesota attorney general.
Southport residents urge action on dust pollution amid health concerns in West Saint Paul
"I can clearly see clouds of dust and smoke,” Southport resident Chloe Krenz says. "We can see all the pollution, see it and smell it,” resident Katie Gutierrez says
Woodbury BMX world champion continues to outpace competition at 14
At 14 years old, a Woodbury BMX racer is crushing the competition against all odds. Here's why.
Lawsuit alleges bakery, nonprofit submitted false claims worth millions to Minnesota Department of Education
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed separate lawsuits against a Minneapolis bakery and a now-defunct nonprofit, which allege they and other individuals submitted false claims worth millions to the Minnesota Department of Education.
Dollar General is sued by the FTC and 20 states for what's being described as deceptive pricing
The Federal Trade Commission is suing the bargain chain Dollar General for what it says are “long-running deceptive pricing practices.”
Minnesota health insurance rates could jump as much as 21%
Minnesotans who buy their own health insurance or get coverage through a small business could see rate hikes of up to 21% in 2027.
Woodbury BMX racer dominating the competition at 14
It’s a competition that takes just 30 to 40 seconds, but a lot happens in that short time. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield shows how a BMX racer from Woodbury is crushing the competition against all odds.
Brooklyn Park police seek suspects in shooting outside apartment building
A man tried to stop two thieves from taking stuff from his car outside a Brooklyn Park apartment building early Sunday and ended up taking a bullet. With the suspects still on the run, police are asking people to check their cameras. WCCO's John Lauritsen talked with a neighbor about what happened.
My Secret Garden
Forget the grocery run because we’re serving up the most genius soup hack you never knew you needed. Kelli introduces us to My Secret Garden out of Park Rapids, and this one is going to completely change the way you think about making a cozy pot of soup at home.
Paul’s Potato Soup
Paul Folger shares a recipe for an easy potato soup. Subscribe to Paul's monthly magazine, Always Tasteful, here.
Rob’s Chicken Chili with Bone Broth
Cooking for Dad's host, Rob Barrett shares his recipe for chicken chili. The post Rob’s Chicken Chili with Bone Broth first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News .
Documenters report: St. Paul school board to vote on ESL staff cuts Friday
After public comment, the St. Paul school board voted to postpone their decision on proposed mid-year cuts to English learner (EL) staff.
Keith Ellison alleges businesses stole millions meant to feed children
The suit claims Nasib Bakery Food Distribution, LLC, and East African Health Network submitted millions of dollars in false claims to the Minnesota Department of Education.
State: Fridley Public Schools risks ‘debt spiral’
The Minnesota Department of Education is hiring an outside auditor to examine Fridley Public Schools, according to a letter sent to the district Oct. 20, signed by Commissioner Willie Jett and obtained by the Reformer. The letter details significant concerns about financial management and the potential for the…
Would Demuth pardon Derek Chauvin? She won’t say.
House Speaker Lisa Demuth declined to say Monday whether she would pardon convicted murderer Derek Chauvin if she’s elected governor. Demuth, the Republican nominee for Minnesota governor, convened the Capitol press conference Monday to again criticize Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s response to fraud in Minnesota’s social…
Minnesota appeals court reinstates guilty verdict in $7.2 million fraud case
The decision overturns the decision of a Hennepin County judge who had dismissed a jury’s guilty verdict against Abdifatah Yusuf last year.
Dozens of past U.S. judges defend Minnesota bench against federal ethics complaint
The Department of Justice filed the complaint alleging misconduct by Minnesota federal judges. A group of their former colleagues from across the U.S. say it’s baseless.
174 former judges ask for dismissal of DOJ complaint against Minnesota bench
Former federal and state judges sent a letter Monday requesting the dismissal of a misconduct complaint filed last month by the U.S. Department of Justice against nearly every federal judge in Minnesota. Minnesota’s federal judges, including U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz, who was until recently the chief judge…
How HourCar’s shutdown changed life for my family
After our car was totaled, carshare programs like HourCar and Evie became critical parts of our transportation mix.
The 2026 midterms will also decide who runs elections in 29 states
A guide to secretary of state offices (and one lieutenant governorship) that could change hands.
Trump DOJ’s demand for emergency order in California vote counting dismissed by appeals court
President Donald Trump’s 11th-hour campaign to intervene in California’s vote counting encountered its first resistance from federal courts on Monday, with appellate judges ruling against the effort. A three-judge panel of the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled against a U.S. Department of Justice request for a…
Minnesota’s political shuffle might not end on Election Day
Plus: Big money heads to southern Minnesota.
Commentary: Here’s what to know about potential election related litigation, here and beyond
The U.S. Department of Justice sued the state of Alaska in federal court last week over its U.S. Senate election. In California, the DOJ appealed a lawsuit judgment against suspected noncitizen voters. These actions are part of a broader push by the administration to block and tackle their way to GOP electoral success…
What Peggy Flanagan’s Senate victory would mean for Indian Country
NAYTAHWAUSH — Peggy Flanagan took the microphone and began, as she always does, in Ojibwe. “Boozhoo,” she said, giving her name, her Tribe and her clan before switching to English. “Thank you for welcoming me home.” Flanagan, Minnesota’s lieutenant governor and Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, had traveled hours…
‘We don’t want it’: Voter backlash against data centers consumes midterm elections
SPRINGDALE, Pa. — Residents in a small southwestern Pennsylvania town are facing the prospect of a 47-acre data center facility on their doorstep. “Right here behind this fence is where they want to put up the data center, and as you can see, there’s houses right across the street, roughly 100 feet,” said lifelong…
Twin Cities suburbs push back as sheriffs add Flock cameras
County sheriffs are adding more license plate readers, creating friction over how the technology is used across jurisdictions.
Rising prices squeeze more Americans ahead of pivotal midterm elections
Americans’ growing frustration over high prices has defined many political campaigns ahead of November’s midterm elections. Rising costs of healthcare, gas and groceries during President Donald Trump’s second term have put Republicans on defense, not only in Washington, but in statehouse and gubernatorial races across…
Recounts set stage for rematches in southwest metro House districts
Shakopee, Chanhassen races feature debates over ICE, manufactured homes and cellphones in schools.
We’re a little low on wolves
Plus: Kellogg-3rd St. bridge reopens; Fewer deer means fewer wolves; and more in your Minnesota news roundup.
Metro Transit's on-demand ride service arrives in Brooklyn Park
MapQuest now shows where license plate readers are along your route.
Police identify teen fatally shot in St. Paul over weekend
Officers found the victim with a gunshot wound to his chest, police said.
Tolkkinen: Rural Minnesota is a health insurance desert
In my part of the state, more than 1 in 10 are uninsured. Also, a bunch of pharmacies closed. Something’s got to give.
Promises aside, is America great yet?
The country's greatness depends on electing people who deserve our trust, not those making the most empty promises.
Outside spending nears $2 billion – and the biggest groups pull further ahead
Citizens United set the stage for massive outside spending to pour into campaigns through PACs — including one with a post office box at a UPS store in Minnesota.
Are voters meh on Operation Metro Surge? Tax cuts under Klobuchar? Thoughts on the governor debates
Two governor debates in Minnesota might have helped Republican Lisa Demuth, but Klobuchar made sure to mention Metro Surge. Do voters care?