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Washington County authorities searching for missing child, dive teams called

The Washington County Sheriff's Office confirmed to KSTP Friday afternoon that crews were searching for the child near the St. Croix River ...

Authorities seek missing 49-year-old man in Douglas County

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office identified the man as Brent Michael Latuff. He was last seen Sunday leaving a family cabin on County Road 11 Northeast ...

423 new COVID-19 cases, 8 additional deaths reported by MDH

Hourslong standoff in Hastings ends with man in custody, children safe

Police investigating what led up to Minneapolis shooting that hurt 2

Washington Redskins undergoing 'thorough review' of team name

The announcement follows recent calls—including one from FedEx, the title sponsor of the team's stadium—to change its name...

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No injuries reported after North Minneapolis fire

Firefighters were called around 11 a.m. to the 2900 block of Russell Avenue North on the report of a house fire ...

Packers to play before significantly smaller Lambeau crowds

The Green Bay Packers will play before significantly fewer fans at Lambeau Field this year, if they play in front of any at all...

Police investigating what led up to Minneapolis shooting that hurt 2

According to an incident report released Friday morning, the Minneapolis Police Department stated officers responded to the area of Chicago and Franklin avenues at about 12:40 a.m. after learning of ShotSpotter activation in the area...

State patrol investigating double rollover crash on I-35

The state patrol said the incident occurred on southbound I-35W at 46th Street ...

The Minnesota State Patrol said it's a $415 fine, if you are caught using the controlled access road.

Duluth Police Department updates use of force policy

The Duluth Police Department has updated its use of force policy as departments locally and nationally re-evaluate their practices...

Minnesota Sports

Frank Viola pitching in the 1987 World Series.

Reminiscing with Sweet Music

Pitcher Meyer gets $6.7 million signing bonus from Marlins

Missouri man freed from prison with help from Lynx star Maya Moore

Gopher Athletics reports seven positive COVID-19 tests

Vikings' Rudolph supports 3M Open food drive, discusses atypical offseason

Twins, Baldelli shuffle on-field staff due to COVID-19 concerns

Twins announce 60-man roster

Minneapolis North's Charles Adams - Coach, Mentor, Police Officer

St. Paul Saints open camp, begin season July 3rd in Sioux Falls

Politics

Klobuchar’s ACCESS Act keeps seniors connected during pandemic

President Donald Trump will begin his Independence Day weekend on Friday with a patriotic display of fireworks at Mount Rushmore before a crowd of thousands, but even in a part of the country where many remain supportive of the president, the event has drawn controversy and protests.

Trump's Rushmore trip draws real and figurative fireworks

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, speaks during a news conference at the State Department, Wednesday, July 1, 2020, in Washington.

Lawmakers to get classified briefing on Russia bounty intel

National News

A mannequin wears a face mask at the Citadel Outlets in Commerce, Calif., Thursday, July 2, 2020. California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday urged Californians to turn to their

'Huge bummer': July Fourth will test Americans' discipline

MLB cancels All-Star Game for first time since 1945

Washington Redskins undergoing 'thorough review' of team name

Police: Indiana toll road worker struck by SUV, killed

2 Oklahoma police officers charged in death of man

Investigative

Last in line: Minnesota disability services on life support with no safety net from the state

While 35 other states obtained waivers from the federal government to help disability support programs financially survive the shutdown, Minnesota never even applied for the potential lifeline, according to Medicaid data reviewed by 5 INVESTIGATES ...

Business

Fuji Ya, 1st Japanese restaurant to open in Minnesota, closes its doors after over 60 years

"Thank you for your support! Unfortunately we are closing our doors," the website states on its main page...

Medical

Not so random acts: Science finds that being kind pays off

Acts of kindness may not be that random after all. Science says being kind pays off...

Technology

NASA to name DC headquarters after 'hidden figure' Mary W. Jackson

Jackson's work was highlighted in the 2016 book "Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race." Janelle Monáe portrayed Jackson in the film adaptation ...

Mary Winston Jackson, professional aerospace engineer and leader in ensuring equal opportunities for future generations, is seen in this undated photo.

Detroit police challenged over face recognition flaws, bias

A 42-year-old automotive worker, backed by the American Civil Liberties Union, is demanding a public apology, final dismissal of his case and for Detroit police to scrap its use of facial recognition technology ...

Twitter gives workers day off to vote in national elections

The move comes after Twitter announced that it will make June 19, or Juneteenth, the day commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S., a paid holiday ...

Entertainment

FILE - In this Feb. 15, 2014 file photo, singer Vanilla Ice performs during the skills competition at the NBA All Star basketball game, in New Orleans. Vanilla Ice has indefinitely postponed a Texas concert that had drawn fierce criticism due to the coronavirus pandemic. The 1990s rapper with the hit single “Ice Ice Baby” had been scheduled to play a lakeside concert just outside Austin on Friday, July 3, 2020, but he decided to postpone until a later date, the owner of the restaurant hosting the show said Thursday, July 2.

Coronavirus concerns freeze Vanilla Ice show

The 1990s rapper with the hit single "Ice Ice Baby" had been scheduled to play a lakeside show just outside Austin on Friday, but on Thursday he announced it was being postponed ...

Organizers cite COVID-19, aftermath of George Floyd's death as reasons for Aquatennial cancellation

Rudolfo Anaya, ‘godfather’ of Chicano literature, dies at 82

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2016, file photo, President Barack Obama shakes hands with author, Rudolfo Anaya, after presenting him with the 2015 National Humanities Medal during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Anaya, 82, who helped launch the 1970s Chicano Literature Movement with his novel

Carl Reiner, beloved creator of 'Dick Van Dyke Show,' dies

FILE - In this May 26, 1963 file photo, Carl Reiner shows holds two Emmy statuettes presented to him as best comedy writer for the

No smoking, drinking or eating as Atlantic City casinos open

In this June 24, 2020 photo, Dean Loveland, a worker at the Hard Rock casino in Atlantic City N.J., installs plexiglass barriers between player positions at a card table at the casino a week before it was to reopen amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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4th of July weekend travel: Watch for traffic shifts, lane closures

If you're hoping to spend your Fourth of July holiday north of the Twin Cities, getting there could be a little tricky...

State patrol investigating double rollover crash on I-35

Man killed in crash on I-94 in Minneapolis identified

Man sentenced in connection to 2019 South Minneapolis bus stop crash

Minnesota State Patrol investigating 3-vehicle crash in St. Louis Park

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Pinky Swear Foundation, Hy-Vee to host virtual triathlon

Get Growing: What to do if your garden has slugs, how to spruce up shade gardens

Families rally for release of inmates nearing end of sentences

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KSTP's Fourth of July Guide

Hourslong standoff in Hastings ends with man in custody, children safe

Police investigating what led up to Minneapolis shooting that hurt 2

Reminiscing with Sweet Music

Pitcher Meyer gets $6.7 million signing bonus from Marlins

Missouri man freed from prison with help from Lynx star Maya Moore

Gopher Athletics reports seven positive COVID-19 tests

Vikings' Rudolph supports 3M Open food drive, discusses atypical offseason

Twins, Baldelli shuffle on-field staff due to COVID-19 concerns

Twins announce 60-man roster

Minneapolis North's Charles Adams - Coach, Mentor, Police Officer

St. Paul Saints open camp, begin season July 3rd in Sioux Falls

'Huge bummer': July Fourth will test Americans' discipline

MLB cancels All-Star Game for first time since 1945

Washington Redskins undergoing 'thorough review' of team name

Police: Indiana toll road worker struck by SUV, killed

2 Oklahoma police officers charged in death of man

Last in line: Minnesota disability services on life support with no safety net from the state

Fuji Ya, 1st Japanese restaurant to open in Minnesota, closes its doors after over 60 years

Not so random acts: Science finds that being kind pays off

FULL NIGHTCAST: Thursday, July 2

FULL SPORTSCAST: Thursday, July 2

Pinky Swear Foundation, Hy-Vee to host virtual triathlon

Get Growing: What to do if your garden has slugs, how to spruce up shade gardens

Families rally for release of inmates nearing end of sentences

St. Paul Verizon store persons of interest