Minnesota gun deaths fall in 2025, but firearm suicides hit new high
New data shows that Minnesota saw a slight drop in gun deaths in 2025, but firearm suicides rose to make up 77% of those deaths.
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Man seriously injured after allegedly running red light, hitting 2 cars
Law enforcement is investigating after a man reportedly ran a red light in Minneapolis on Monday morning, hitting two cars and receiving serious injuries. Police say that around 10:45 a.m., a car ran a red light at the northeast intersection of Marshall and Broadway streets an...
Watch hundreds of magical fireflies light up the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
During annual firefly viewing nights, visitors witness the glow of summer and learn about the bright beetle.
Man holding mortar firework gets projectile launched into side
A man lighting fireworks was hurt when one exploded in his hand, sending a projectile into his side.
Fourth of July fireworks postponed in some Minnesota cities
Weather and other issues caused some of the weekend fireworks shows to be postponed. Lakeville postponed its show to July 12 because of water and wind damage from storms on the 4th. Elk River also reported damage from the storms and hasn’t yet officially set a new date for ...
Occupants escape injury after plane crashes on runway in Cass County
No injuries were reported after a plane crash on an airport runway in Cass County on Sunday afternoon. According to Sheriff Bryan Welk, a 1984 Beechcraft Bonanza crashed on the runway at Pine River Airport just before 3 p.m. after it had a problem with its landing gear, causin...
Minneapolis PD to share early results of non-fatal shooting team
The Minneapolis Police Department is sharing new data on a police team focused on responding to non-fatal shootings in the city.
Father dies trying to rescue child from MD house fire sparked by discarded fireworks, officials say
A Maryland father died Sunday night after going back into his burning home to search for his 10‑year‑old child after a fire, believed to have been sparked by discarded fireworks, swept through the residence, officials said....
BWCA wildfire near Grand Marais sparked by lightning, now contained, officials say
A wildfire that burned in the Boundary Waters for several days is now fully contained, and officials now say it was caused by lightning. According to a post by the Superior National Forest, the Long 2 wildfire, north of Grand Marais on Long Lake, was detected on Thursday and b...
Former NFL player Marcellus Wiley arrested on domestic battery charge
Former NFL player and current sports analyst Marcellus Wiley was arrested at a hotel for a domestic violence charge against his wife.
Brooklyn Park shooting leaves 1 child dead Sunday night
Police are investigating after a child was shot and killed at a park in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Sunday night.
Boy shot and killed at Hartkopf Park in Brooklyn Park
A boy was shot and killed at Hartkopf Park in Brooklyn Park on Sunday night, according to police. Investigators say they responded just after 10:45 p.m. to 7300 Florida Avenue North where first responders began life-saving measures. The boy was later pronounced dead at the sce...
Pedestrian crash kills 27-year-old man in Crosslake
A 27-year old man was killed early Sunday morning after being hit by a car in Crosslake, according to police.
20-year-old man drowns at St. Croix Beach
A 20-year-old man is dead after drowning in the St. Croix River on Sunday evening. Just after 6:30 p.m., divers from the Lower St. Croix Fire Department and deputies with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to a possible drowning at St. Croix Beach. Deputies an...
Maple Grove home significantly damaged in Saturday fire
A Maple Grove home was significantly damaged by a major fire that ripped through the home Saturday evening.
La Crosse police respond to 'swatting' call at hospital
La Crosse police say they responded to a late-night emergency call at the Emplify Health hospital that turned out to be a “swatting" call.
Minneapolis Man Solicited 15-Year-Old Boy at Library - mn crime
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Pedestrian dead after being hit by car in Crosslake
A pedestrian is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Crosslake early Sunday morning. The Crosslake Police Department said that just after 2 a.m., officers responded to a collision between a car and pedestrian on the 13000 block of County Road 16. A 27-year-old man was fo...
Delta pilot reports a close encounter with a July Fourth firework before landing in Chicago
NEW YORK (AP) — A Delta Air Lines flight and a high-flying firework reportedly came into contact in the sky above Chicago as the city celebrated the Fourth of July holiday. The pilot of Delta flight 1076 notified air traffic controllers just before landing at Chicago Midway Inter...
Hopkins duplex fire leaves 2 pets dead, displaces residents
A duplex fire in Hopkins left two pets dead and multiple residents displaced.
Minneapolis Man Sent Sexual Assault Video to Teen’s Phone - mn crime
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Man Dies in 1 of 4 Overnight Minneapolis Shootings - mn crime
Man Dies in 1 of 4 O...
Missouri mother of 5 killed while buying slushies with children, police say
A Missouri mother of five was fatally shot while buying slushies with two of her young children after gunfire erupted outside a BP gas station.
Man dies from possible drowning in Chanhassen lake
A man is dead from a possible drowning Saturday at Lake Ann in Chanhassen, authorities say. According to the Carver County Sheriff’s Office, emergency crews responded to a report of a man who went under the water and didn’t resurface, beginning a rescue mission around 7:20 p.m...
Brooklyn Center Man Sexually Assaulted 12-Year-Old Girl - mn crime
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US Navy suspends search for sailor missing after helicopter crash in Arabian Sea
The U.S. Navy has suspended its active search for a sailor who went missing after an MH-60S helicopter crashed in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday.
Minneapolis shooting on Wilson Street leaves man dead
A shooting in Minneapolis left a man dead on Wilson Street, and police have not announced any arrests.
1 dead, 4 injured in overnight shootings across Minneapolis
Minneapolis police say one person has died and four others were hurt across four shootings Saturday night and Sunday morning. All of the shootings happened in just over four hours in a cluster around north and northeast Minneapolis, and police say there were large crowds at tw...
Heightened security at Boom Island Park and other Red, White and Boom venues
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Safety measures taken on Fourth of July In the end, the Fourth of July fireworks at ...
Thousands lose power during stormy Fourth of July night
There is plenty of light and noise coming from the sky, but in the form of lightning and thunder instead of fireworks this Fourth of July. Storms that have battered Minnesota have caused thousands to lose power Saturday night. According to Xcel Energy’s outage map, nearly 10,0...
16-year-old boy in critical condition after going under the water at Minnehaha Falls
A 16-year-old boy is in critical condition after they reportedly went missing while swimming near the base of Minnehaha Falls. According to Minneapolis Park Police, a 911 call was made to Minnehaha Falls around 5:13 p.m. when the teenager went missing while swimming near the b...
Missing South Carolina 4-year-old girl believed dead; Parents arrested
A South Carolina sheriff announced that investigators now believe 4-year-old Javeayah Harris is dead.
Paul Pelosi investigated in hit-and-run crash in Yountville
Paul Pelosi, 86, the husband of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is under investigation for allegedly being involved in a hit-and-run crash in Yountville, according to the Napa County sheriff's office....
Crow Wing County UTV crash leaves 70-year-old man dead
A UTV crash in Crow Wing County left a 70-year-old man dead.
Man, 70, dies in UTV crash in Crow Wing County
Authorities say a 70-year-old man died Friday after he crashed a UTV Friday afternoon in Crow Wing County. According to the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office, the driver crashed the UTV on County Road 22, about half a mile east of Highway 25 and roughly 7 miles southeast of Br...
Molly says we stay dry until late afternoon and early evening for our 4th of July
Expect warm and muggy conditions under partly cloudy skies with a high of about 85 in the metro on this Independence Day. By mid-afternoon and early evening many of us will have a shot at a few showers and thunderstorms. Any activity should clear up by the firework display timef...
Where to watch 4th of July fireworks
Where to watch 4th of July fireworks near Twin Cities – KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News The post Where to watch 4th of July fireworks first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News....
Chisholm police arrest 3 juveniles in city truck theft, school break-in
Police in Chisholm are urging parents to stay engaged in their children's activities after three boys were arrested for stealing a city vehicle and breaking into a local school....
Emilie Kiser announces pregnancy after her son's tragic Chandler pool drowning
Emilie Kiser, an Arizona-based social media influencer, announced she is pregnant with her third child more than a year after her toddler, Trigg, died in a drowning accident....
West St. Paul death investigation: Body found in wooded area
West St. Paul police are investigating after a body was found in a wooded area, and they are asking the public for help as they work to determine what happened....
St. Paul’s free fireworks show returns after nearly a decade
Saint Paul residents are eagerly awaiting their first free fireworks show in nearly a decade, brought back by the local Rotary Club. “The sparklers that kind of go up for a while, and then the big ones, and the ones that kind of, like, fizzle, and all that jazz. So, I think, ...
Minneapolis officer fired after liking Facebook comment that referenced lynching
A former Minneapolis police officer who had served on the force for 18 years was fired after an internal investigation found that he liked a Facebook comment that called for a police shooting suspect to be lynched....
Man recovering after being shot in Oakdale
A man in his 30s is recovering after being shot while standing near a bonfire in Oakdale on Thursday night. According to Oakdale police, officers responded to a home on the 700 block of Gershwin Avenue around 10:25 p.m. on a report that a person had been shot. At the scene,...
Fireworks sold nationwide recalled ahead of July 4 celebrations
Fireworks devices sold across the U.S. are being recalled because they can tip over and explode, causing serious injuries.
Duluth party shooting: Teen pistol-whipped after confronting masked men who crashed party
A party in Duluth turned violent early Friday when a teenager was injured after confronting masked intruders, leading to his arrest on weapons charges....
Severely decomposed body found in wooded South St. Paul area
West St. Paul police are investigating a death after a man’s body was found in the woods on Friday morning. According to law enforcement, police found the body of an adult man in a state of “advanced decomposition” in a wooded area near the 100 block of Wentworth Avenue East. ...
Minneapolis police officer with history of discipline fired after liking comment about lynching Black man
A Minneapolis police officer with a history of discipline was fired from the department in February after liking a social media comment referring to lynching, according to a memo from former Police Chief Brian O’Hara to the Internal Affairs Division. An internal investigation ...
Ingestion hazard leads to recall of 1.7 million grill brushes
Conair is recalling more than one million Cuisinart grill brushes after reports of loose metal bristles becoming detached during use and even accidentally swallowed in several cases....
July 4th fireworks: How to watch & stream fireworks displays from across the US
On July 4, 2026, our nation commemorates and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Celebrations and fireworks displays will take place across the country. Here's how to watch live and stream fireworks displays from across the U.S....
Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Eagan For 2026 - Patch
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Where to watch 4th of July fireworks near Twin Cities - 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
Where to watch 4th of July fireworks nea...
Edina shooting seriously injures victim, no suspect in custody
A shooting in Edina left one person seriously injured, and police are still searching for the suspect.
Minnesota woman dies in I-94 crash near Eau Claire, driver arrested
A Minnesota woman in her 20s died after the car she was in drifted off I-94 and into the median on Monday night near Eau Claire, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. When state patrol officers arrived on scene just after 10:30 p.m., they say the driver, 28-...
Minneapolis officer fired for liking social media post calling for lynching of Black suspect
Officer Joseph Klimmek previously received social media training following inflammatory Facebook comments about violent crime.
Edina apartment shooting leaves 1 seriously hurt, suspect at large
The search is on for a suspected shooter who seriously injured one person at an Edina apartment complex on Thursday night, according to police. Investigators were called to the Durham apartment complex off York Avenue South near Hazelton Road around 10:30 p.m. where they foun...
After a child drowns at a Wisconsin aqua park, a reminder for moms and dads to know what their kids are up to
Off a sleepy rural road, you can see and hear kids in the water at Campfire Cove Aqua Park in Balsam Lake. “We still, you know, a little person was lost,” says Kerrie Mosay quietly. “We don’t know a little boy or little girl, even.” Mosay says she’s previously brought her k...
Eden Prairie firefighters honored for saving 9-month-old from burning townhome
Four local firefighters are being honored for their bravery after saving a baby from a burning town home.
Crystal police: Suspected burglars threw flamethrower at police during chase
The Crystal Police Department is providing details about a bizarre vehicle chase on Wednesday. Crystal police said that on Wednesday, their officers were assisting in trying to stop a vehicle wanted in connection with a burglary and weapons offenses, which led to a vehicle pur...
Family of slain Burnsville police officer has mortgage paid off by Tunnel to Towers
The family of slain Burnsville police officer Paul Elmstrand has had their house’s mortgage paid off by Tunnel to Towers. Elmstrand was killed in the line of duty on Feb. 18, 2024, when he responded to a domestic incident in Burnsville, where a gunman had taken family members ...
Annunciation asks neighbors to be mindful with fireworks this Fourth of July
As Fourth of July celebrations begin across the city, families connected to Annunciation Church and School say the holiday brings renewed anxiety for children who survived last summer’s shooting inside the sanctuary. Kristen Neville, an Annunciation parent of five students, sa...
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