Minneapolis says it’s cracking down on open-air drug markets
The city said is will increase police enforcement while also expanding treatment services for those who frequent the sites.
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Minnesota e-bike crackdown: ER visits up 9x as police push to clarify the rules
A surge in kids riding electric-powered bikes and motorcycles has sparked confusion and concern, with police working to clear up the rules.
St. Louis County deputy and another driver injured in crash near Cook
A St. Louis County deputy was hurt in a crash near Cook on Wednesday night, the sheriff said. According to the post from St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsey, the crash happened at the intersection of Highway 1 and Samuelson Road just before 8 p.m. while the deputy was in a ...
Video: Small fire sparks at Disney World's 'it's a small world' after portable charger explodes
Guests were briefly evacuated from the typically calm and peaceful "it's a small world" ride at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Wednesday, July 1, after a small fire sparked within one of the ride's boats, according to a witness....
Minnesota 4th of July fireworks: Where to watch
This year, the Fourth of July is on a Saturday as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary of signing the Declaration of Independence.
Fireworks trauma reminders
https://namimn.org/trauma-reminders-fireworks The post Fireworks trauma reminders first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
River Falls man dies in St. Croix County in motorcycle-truck crash
A Wisconsin motorcyclist died Wednesday afternoon after a truck hit him in St. Croix County. According to the Hudson Police Department, emergency crews responded around 1:30 p.m. to a truck-and-motorcycle crash near Hanley Road and Carmichael Road in Hudson, Wis. Authoritie...
2 fallen Minnesota police officers’ families have mortgages paid off
The families of two Minnesota police officers who lost their lives during active duty have had the mortgages on their homes paid off for them.
Explosion erupts as firefighters investigate apartment complex
Dramatic video captured the moment an explosion erupted inside the electrical room of a Tacoma, Washington, apartment complex as firefighters investigated reports of smoke....
Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas as confirmed cases reach 31
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Tex...
Crystal police recover flamethrower, fentanyl and firearm following pursuit
A police pursuit in Crystal resulted in several arrests as well as the recovery of weapons and drugs.
Owatonna shelter-in-place lifted after man allegedly shot at officers
An Owatonna, Minnesota man is in custody after he allegedly shot at police officers during a traffic stop Wednesday night.
Owatonna standoff ends in arrest after suspect shoots at police, himself
An Owatonna standoff that forced nearby residents to shelter in place for several hours on Wednesday night ended with an arrest after the suspect shot at an officer, according to police reports. The incident began just after 8:30 p.m. when police responded to an area near West...
Inside one provider’s fraud allegation fight with Minnesota officials
Arnold Kubei’s businesses were getting millions from Medicaid. Then the state halted payments over alleged fraud. He says he’s “caught in a crossfire of a political fight.”...
How St. Paul got its July 4 fireworks show back
The local Rotary Club’s fundraising sprint paid off, and will bring fireworks to Cathedral Hill.
A Forecast First Alert is in effect for tonight for possible severe storms
Good Thursday morning! *A FORECAST FIRST ALERT IS IN EFFECT TONIGHT FOR POSSIBLE SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS* Today will be a mostly sunny and hot day with just a chance of an afternoon isolated thunderstorm. Temperatures will rise into the upper 80’s. The heat index will re...
Charges: Fairmont police officer allegedly sexually assaulted his wife, threatened to kill her
A Fairmont police officer is facing numerous charges after allegedly sexually assaulting his wife and threatening to kill her. Charging documents show Dustin Wade Schwebke, 44, has been accused of felony third-degree criminal sexual conduct, terroristic threats, tampering with...
UPS never required detailed inspection of part that failed before engine flew off plane that crashed
UPS never required the detailed inspections needed to spot the problem that led to an engine to fly off one of its planes before it crashed even after Boeing recommended it years earlier, according to new documents posted Wednesday by crash investigators. But UPS said in its own ...
Severed arm with Green Bay Packers tattoo found in Illinois lake belonged to Plainfield man, police say
Authorities have identified a man whose severed, tattooed arm was recovered from Lake Mattoon.
Bus driver in fatal Virginia I-95 crash pleads not guilty to manslaughter
The driver of a motorcoach that plowed into a construction traffic backup on Interstate 95 in May, killing five people, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter....
Severe storms are expected to impact Southern Minnesota tonight
Minnesota’s Weather Authority has placed a Forecast First Alert in the forecast for strong storms Wednesday night. Over the next several days, we are expecting several rounds of thunderstorms across the Upper Midwest. The high pressure over Kentucky and Tennessee is directing ...
Ex-Metro Transit chief discriminated against female employees, report finds
A newly released investigative report into the conduct of former Metro Transit Police Chief Ernest Morales Sr. III says the former chief routinely discriminated against female employees and regularly violated department body camera policy. Morales stepped down from his positio...
St. Paul police investigating death on Robert Street
St. Paul police say they are investigating a death on Robert Street.
St. Paul police investigating death on Robert Street South
A death investigation is underway in St. Paul on Wednesday afternoon. St. Paul police are investigating on the 100 block of Robert Street South and add that there is no threat to the public. More information is expected to be released at a later time. Check back with 5 E...
Firefighters save newborn after emergency birth in flood control tunnel
Las Vegas firefighters helped save a newborn after responding to reports of a woman in labor inside a flood control tunnel.
Where to watch 4th of July fireworks near Twin Cities
Minnesota cities are starting Fourth of July fireworks this week with shows planned across the Twin Cities area for the holiday weekend. Shows begin Wednesday as communities mark the nation’s 250th anniversary. Here is a list of over 20 fireworks events near the Twin Cities by...
State Patrol investigating fatal crash on I-94 in Minneapolis
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that shut down a busy stretch of westbound Interstate 94 in Minneapolis early Wednesday morning....
State Patrol investigating fatal crash on I-94 in Minneapolis - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
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Minneapolis has a word of caution for July 4 revelers
Thousands are expected for the “Red, White and Boom” fireworks celebration. Officials say visitors will see a heavy law enforcement presence after violence marred past holidays....
What’s a siren ‘growl test’? This is why you may hear one in Hennepin County.
The tests are part of a siren upgrade that will give the county more precise control over where sirens sound in an emergency.
Rare Pokémon cards worth up to $30K stolen from Eagan arcade, police investigating
An Eagan, Minnesota claw machine arcade is asking for the public's help after two people reportedly broke into the store and stole rare Pokémon cards worth an estimated $25,000 to $30,000....
9-year-old drowns at Wisconsin campground water park
A child died at a campground water park in northwestern Wisconsin on Tuesday night. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, emergency crews responded around 8:15 p.m. to a report of a 9-year-old drowning at Campfire Cove Aqua Park, near Balsam Lake. First responders ...
Some afternoon Sun and Muggy then T-Storms around 7pm but only in areas of the Metro south of Minnesota River.
Look for Skies to become Partly Cloudy in the Twin Cities around Noon and it will be Muggy with dew points in the 60s and highs in the mid 80s and Southwest Winds at 5 to 15 mph. T-Storms will rapidly fire up south of the Minnesota River around 6 p.m. and just graze the south Me...
Annunciation community asks neighbors to be mindful of July 4 fireworks
As Fourth of July festivities approach, community leaders with Annunciation Church and School, and Minneapolis are reminding neighbors to be mindful of how fireworks can affect those still healing from last summer....
Mother of former Atlanta Falcons player found dead, brother arrested
A welfare check at a Buckhead home spiraled into a homicide investigation Tuesday afternoon after police discovered a woman dead and detained her barricaded son following a forced entry....
Actor and activist Danny Glover says he has Alzheimer’s disease
NEW YORK (AP) — Actor and activist Danny Glover, best known for starring as an easygoing police officer in the “Lethal Weapon” franchise, has revealed he has Alzheimer’s disease. The four-time Emmy Award nominee, who turns 80 on July 22, told “Today” and People magazine that he w...
Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People and co-wrote ‘Y.M.C.A.,’ dies at 74
NEW YORK (AP) — Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People, co-wrote the disco group’s classic hits “Y.M.C.A.,” ″Macho Man” and “In the Navy,” and delighted crowds while dressed as the band’s helmeted and mustachioed police officer, has died. He was 74. “We are profoundly s...
Man robbed and assaulted in Brooklyn Park parking lot
A man was robbed and assaulted in Brooklyn Park before police say one of the suspects fired two gunshots on Tuesday morning in a parking ramp near Target Parkway North. According to investigators, the victim told them that he knew the suspects and they took off in a car before...
Westbound I-94 in downtown Minneapolis reopens after fatal crash
One person died in a wreck that happened about 2:30 a.m., the State Patrol said.
Westbound I-94 in downtown Minneapolis reopens after fatal crash - Star Tribune
Westbound I-94 in downtow...
A Forecast First Alert for possible severe storms later today
Good Wednesday morning! *A FORECAST FIRST ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR LATE TODAY AND TONIGHT FOR POSSIBLE SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS* *A FORECAST FIRST ALERT FOR THURSDAY EVENING AND NIGHT FOR POSSIBLE SEVERE STORMS* A few showers and thunderstorms will move through the area this m...
Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks across Minnesota
As America turns 250, celebrate with food trucks, live music, festivals and sparkling displays all weekend long.
Deadly crash shuts down I-94 Westbound in Minneapolis - kare11.com
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Traffic update: I-94 westbound shut down near I-35W after fatal crash
A portion of westbound I-94 in Minneapolis is closed following a crash that killed one person early on Wednesday morning, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The closure is near Highway 65 and I-35W and state officials say that I-94 westbound will remain closed until inve...
Forecast First Alert: Strong storms expected Wednesday
Minnesota’s Weather Authority has placed a Forecast First Alert in the forecast for strong storms on Wednesday, and heat on Thursday. WEDNESDAY STORMS: Wednesday is the main day to watch for severe weather. A Level 3 out of 5 Enhanced Risk includes the Twin Cities metro and s...
10-year-old stabbed Dollar Tree employee during robbery in Pennsylvania, police say
A 10-year-old boy who allegedly robbed a Dollar Tree store in Pennsylvania is also accused of stabbing multiple times one of the employees trying to detain him....
Helping unsheltered Minnesotans during extreme heat wave
As dangerous heat grips Minnesota, unsheltered residents are facing rising health risks with few places to escape the sun. Outreach teams, emergency responders and shelters across the Twin Cities are expanding services to keep people safe, offering water, cooling spaces and real‑...
Juvenile driver seriously injured, 3 others hurt in Ham Lake crash
A crash in Ham Lake on Monday afternoon left four people injured, one of whom was a juvenile driver who was airlifted to the hospital. At about 3:36 p.m., multiple agencies responded to Crosstown Boulevard Northeast and Vickers Street Northeast for a two-vehicle crash, accordi...
Things to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this Fourth of July weekend (July 3–5)
Independence Day weekend is here, and Minnesota is going all out with fireworks, festivals, farmers markets, and a massive sci-fi convention taking over the Twin Cities....
Maplewood teen charged with murder following death of mother
A woman found dead in her Maplewood apartment has led to the arrest of her teenage daughter, who has since been charged with murder in connection to her death....
Maplewood teen arrested on suspicion of beating 43-year-old woman to death
Police say a teenage girl has been arrested and charged after a 43-year-old woman was found beaten to death last week at an apartment in Maplewood. Maplewood police officers found Georgina Lee Monk dead Friday morning while performing a welfare check at an apartment complex on...
Woman fights off kidnapping attempt while pushing infant, Fond du Lac County man arrested
Authorities say a man has been arrested after a woman and her young son were attacked on a trail in remote Wisconsin during an alleged kidnapping attempt....
Man wins $50K lawsuit after protesting, trolling national guard with Darth Vader theme song
The District of Columbia has agreed to a $50,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit from a man who claimed police detained him for playing Darth Vader's theme song while following an Ohio National Guard patrol....
DOJ to announce charges in ‘major’ Minnesota drug trafficking bust
Federal and state officials on Tuesday are set to announce criminal charges stemming from a “major” drug trafficking investigation in Minnesota. Leaders from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration, Minneapolis Police Department and Hennepin County She...
Supreme Court will consider whether bans on semiautomatic rifles violate the Second Amendment
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Supreme Court that has expanded gun rights will consider whether bans on semiautomatic rifles, often called assault weapons, violate the Second Amendment. The justices said Tuesday they will hear appeals challenging bans on the AR-15 and similar semiautomatic...
Supreme Court will consider whether laws called assault weapons bans violate the Second Amendment
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Supreme Court that has expanded gun rights will consider whether bans on semiautomatic rifles, often called assault weapons, violate the Second Amendment. The justices said Tuesday they will hear appeals challenging bans on the AR-15 and similar semiautomatic...
Supreme Court will consider whether laws known as assault weapons bans violate the Second Amendment
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Supreme Court that has expanded gun rights will consider whether bans on semiautomatic rifles, often called assault weapons, violate the Second Amendment. The justices said Tuesday they will hear appeals challenging bans on the AR-15 and similar semiautomatic...
Minneapolis Felon Fired at Drive-Thru Worker, Fled Police - mn crime
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Unconscious driver slams into Golden Harvest Store in St. Paul
The Golden Harvest Store in St. Paul was damaged after an unconscious driver’s truck smashed into the building, according to police. The crash on Monday morning did not injure any customers or employees. St. Paul police did not say what led up to the crash but they were abl...
Crews battle overnight fire at Crow River Winery in Hutchinson
Fire crews spent hours battling a three-alarm blaze at Crow River Winery in Hutchinson, Minnesota early Tuesday morning, though the main building was spared from the damage....
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