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On Friday at around 2:30 p.m., a bicyclist was hit by a 2015 Chevy Silverado on the 2800 block of East Lake Street.

MPD asking for help to find suspect in hit-and-run

On Friday at around 2:30 p.m., a bicyclist was hit by a 2015 Chevy Silverado on the 2800 block of East Lake Street.

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First responders found the small aircraft, a Piper PA-28 140, about half a mile southeast of the McGregor Airport in a swampy area.

3 people in their early 20s injured in small plane crash near McGregor Airport

First responders found the small aircraft, a Piper PA-28 140, about half a mile southeast of the McGregor Airport in a swampy area.

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The boy was flown to Hennepin County Medical Center and had reportedly regained vital signs, police added.

12-year-old boy flown to HCMC in critical condition following bicycle crash

The boy was flown to Hennepin County Medical Center and had reportedly regained vital signs, police added.

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5 Eyewitness News @kstptv.bsky.social · 3d

Officers responded to the report of a stabbing on the 3000 block of Chicago Avenue at around 7:18 p.m.

Man stabbed multiple times in Minneapolis, no arrests made

Officers responded to the report of a stabbing on the 3000 block of Chicago Avenue at around 7:18 p.m.

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Voigt was charged with and pleaded guilty to two counts of 5th-degree misdemeanors, malicious punishment of a child and inflict or attempt bodily harm, in exchange for two stayed sentences of 90 days for the misdemeanors.

Plymouth day care teacher sentenced to 10 days work release, probation for conduct towards kids

Voigt was charged with and pleaded guilty to two counts of 5th-degree misdemeanors, malicious punishment of a child and inflict or attempt bodily harm, in exchange for two stayed sentences of 90 days for the misdemeanors.

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Daniel Walter Kenning, 45, was found guilty of premeditated first-degree murder and second-degree murder in September following a jury trial.

Man who strangled woman to death because 'God told him to' sentenced to life in prison

Daniel Walter Kenning, 45, was found guilty of premeditated first-degree murder and second-degree murder in September following a jury trial.

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5 Eyewitness News @kstptv.bsky.social · 5d

Talon Covie-Cadrell Walker was sentenced to 10 years on charges related to a crash that killed one person and injured multiple others.

Man to spend 10 years in prison for 7-vehicle crash that killed 1, injured multiple others

Talon Covie-Cadrell Walker was sentenced to 10 years on charges related to a crash that killed one person and injured multiple others.

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5 Eyewitness News @kstptv.bsky.social · 6d

When officers arrived at the home, they found a dead man and an injured woman. They also found the suspect with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

1 dead, 2 others injured in Barron, Wisconsin shooting

When officers arrived at the home, they found a dead man and an injured woman. They also found the suspect with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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5 Eyewitness News @kstptv.bsky.social · 7d

Plans are in the works to build a new $60 million stadium and complex at Minnesota State University Mankato.

New stadium at Minnesota State University Mankato could be an economic score

Plans are in the works to build a new $60 million stadium and complex at Minnesota State University Mankato.

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5 Eyewitness News @kstptv.bsky.social · 8d

BREAKING NEWS: #MNWild superstar forward Kirill Kaprizov will stay in the State of Hockey for the foreseeable future.

Wild superstar Kirill Kaprizov signs 8-year, $136M extension, richest contract in NHL history

The Minnesota Wild on Tuesday announced they have signed Kaprizov to an eight-year, $136 million contract, making him the highest paid player in the league starting in 2026.

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Pam Bakken has been given a conditional license for two years.

South St. Paul council member has day care license reinstated on appeal

Pam Bakken has been given a conditional license for two years.

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5 Eyewitness News @kstptv.bsky.social · 9d

BREAKING: The Minnesota Twins will not bring manager Rocco Baldelli back for the 2026 season. Baldelli, 44, led the Twins to three division titles in seven seasons and won AL Manager of the Year in 2019.

Rocco Baldelli out as Twins manager after 7 seasons

The Minnesota Twins and manager Rocco Baldelli have parted ways, the club announced on Monday.

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5 Eyewitness News @kstptv.bsky.social · 9d

KSTP reporter and anchor Alex Jokich sat down with Xander Cavanagh, the taproom's community engagement coordinator, to learn more about the event.

INTERVIEW: Minneapolis Cider Company's Orchard Bash

KSTP reporter and anchor Alex Jokich sat down with Xander Cavanagh, the taproom's community engagement coordinator, to learn more about the event.

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KSTP anchor and reporter Brett Hoffland sat down with Jeremy Hastings, co-owner of Pinehaven Farm, to learn more about the event.

INTERVIEW: Fall events at Pinehaven Farm

KSTP anchor and reporter Brett Hoffland sat down with Jeremy Hastings, co-owner of Pinehaven Farm, to learn more about the event.

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5 Eyewitness News @kstptv.bsky.social · 10d

At around 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, law enforcement responded to the 12000 block of Dellwood Road North in Stillwater Township for a report that a car hit a bicyclist.

Bicyclist hit by car brought to the hospital with serious injuries

At around 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, law enforcement responded to the 12000 block of Dellwood Road North in Stillwater Township for a report that a car hit a bicyclist.

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5 Eyewitness News @kstptv.bsky.social · 11d

At about 6:05 p.m., Fairmont police officers responded to the report of a pedestrian hit by a car in the 600 block of East Fourth Street.

Pedestrian crash in Fairmont leaves 64-year-old woman dead

At about 6:05 p.m., Fairmont police officers responded to the report of a pedestrian hit by a car in the 600 block of East Fourth Street.

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5 Eyewitness News @kstptv.bsky.social · 12d

According to the state patrol, a tanker semi and a John Deere Road Grader were driving southbound on County Road 3 when they crashed, ending up in the southeast corner of the ditch.

Tanker semi, road grader crash leaves at least 1 dead in western Minnesota

According to the state patrol, a tanker semi and a John Deere Road Grader were driving southbound on County Road 3 when they crashed, ending up in the southeast corner of the ditch.

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5 Eyewitness News @kstptv.bsky.social · 13d

Construction is set to begin on the Ice Castles sometime in November.

Ready to start making winter plans? Ice Castles are returning for 15th year

Construction is set to begin on the Ice Castles sometime in November.

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5 Eyewitness News @kstptv.bsky.social · 14d

The Minnesota Board of Pardons commuted a sentence from a nearly 30-year-old murder conviction on Wednesday morning.

Minnesota Board of Pardons commutes 1998 murder sentence

Pippitt was convicted of first-degree murder in the 1998 killing of Evelyn Malin in Aitkin County.

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5 Eyewitness News @kstptv.bsky.social · 14d

Last Thursday, officers from the university's police department responded to the area of Rapson Hall on a report of shots being fired. The criminal complaint notes that at the time, an event was taking place with hundreds of people in attendance inside the hall.

Warrant issued for man accused of firing gun outside Rapson Hall during event

Last Thursday, officers from the university's police department responded to the area of Rapson Hall on a report of shots being fired. The criminal complaint notes that at the time, an event was taking place with hundreds of people in attendance inside the hall.

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5 Eyewitness News @kstptv.bsky.social · 15d

12-year-old Sophia Forchas is showing steady neurological improvement and is scheduled to move this week from acute care at HCMC to an inpatient rehabilitation program for ongoing therapy.

Family of Annunciation Church shooting victim reports 'steady' improvements

12-year-old Sophia Forchas is showing steady neurological improvement and is scheduled to move this week from acute care at HCMC to an inpatient rehabilitation program for ongoing therapy.

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5 Eyewitness News @kstptv.bsky.social · 16d

BREAKING: ABC has ended Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, which came about after pressure from major affiliate owners and the FCC. "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will return to KSTP starting on Tuesday night.