UPDATE with More Locations: Henn. Co. Holding Prescription Drug Roundup

Submitted by Gail Brown, KSTP Senior Producer

Friday, April 22nd, 2011, 4:06pm

UPDATE with More Locations: Henn. Co. Holding Prescription Drug Roundup

Finished with that prescription drug? Got some pain pills and other narcotics in your medicine cabinet you just don't know how to throw away?

Hennepin County is giving residents a chance to "properly and safely" get rid of their unwanted, expired and unused medicines.

The county is holding a drop-off day on Saturday, April 30th from 10:00

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SLIDESHOW: Good Friday Services in Minneapolis

Submitted by Gail Brown, KSTP Senior Producer

Friday, April 22nd, 2011, 3:04pm

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Man Accused of Sex Act on School Bus is a Sex Offender

Submitted by Cory Kampschroer, Digital Media Manager

Friday, April 22nd, 2011, 2:54pm

KSTP.com has uncovered new details about the man who police say committed a sex act on a school bus last month. According to the Department Corrections, 53-year-old Michael Friedrichs is a convicted level 3 sex offender.

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VIDEO: MnZoo Animals Go on Egg Hunt

Submitted by Scott Theisen, KSTP Web Producer

Friday, April 22nd, 2011, 1:50pm

Animals at the Minnesota Zoo were able to enjoy some treats Friday morning during an egg hunt.

Sea otters, leopards and bears took part in the fun.

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Good Friday Morning Prayers Held in Minneapolis, St. Paul

Submitted by Scott Theisen, KSTP Web Producer

Friday, April 22nd, 2011, 10:23am

Christians in Minnesota and around the world are remembering the death of Jesus Christ.

Pilgrims filled the streets of Jerusalem Friday morning to retrace the last steps Jesus made before he was crucified.

The Pope will lead Good Friday Mass at the Vatican.

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WEB FORECAST: Cloudy, Rain Developing

Submitted by Scott Theisen, KSTP Web Producer

Friday, April 22nd, 2011, 9:44am

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Meteorologist Steve Frazier is tracking some developing systems that will bring periods of rain to the area Friday. The heaviest rains may track northwest and southeast of the Twin Cities.

Friday high temperatures will be in the upper 40s.

This weekend, clouds are expected to break and high temperatures will be in the middle 50s Saturday and low 60s Sunday.

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MCTC Hosts Open House in Minneapolis

Submitted by Tim Burns

Friday, April 22nd, 2011, 9:40am

The Minneapolis Community and Technical College is hosting an open house for prospective students. You can take a campus tour and attend a "Get Started" session.

The open house is Tuesday, April 26th from 5 to 7pm. The college offers two-year degrees in technical and liberal arts programs.

If you pre-register for the event, you can be eligible to w