Houston DoorDash driver completes delivery after being hit by suspect in police chase
Video shows a DoorDash driver completing her delivery despite being hit by a car that was fleeing from police in Houston.
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4 killed in multi-vehicle crash in east central Minnesota, officials say
Four people died in a three-vehicle crash in Mille Lacs County. The Minnesota State Patrol said the crash happened around 3 p.m. Monday near 7702 Highway 95 in Princeton Township. Officials confirmed with 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS on Tuesday that four were killed. Authorities said...
Live updates: Minnesota wildfires prompt closures, evacuation orders
The latest updates on the wildfires burning across northern Minnesota and southern Canada, prompting closures and evacuations.
Lake Pepin boating crash: Victims names released after deadly crash
The three victims killed in a boat crash on Lake Pepin over the weekend have now been identified by authorities.
Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage
The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage after its blood supply fell nearly 25% last month. The shortage comes as hospitals deal with more trauma calls during the summer. The Red Cross says that the need is especially critical for platelets, O-positiv...
Minnesota’s Weather Authority Alert(s) for heat still in effect
Good Tuesday morning! *MINNESOTA’S WEATHER AUTHORITY HAS ISSUED AN ALERT FOR TODAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING DUE TO THE ONGOING HEATWAVE* The daily temperatures in the 90’s are not unusual for July; it’s the prolonged period of hot temperatures (and not much relief at night)...
Boundary Waters evacuation plan: 8 rangers, 4 canoes and 1 million acres to paddle
The U.S. Forest Service closed the wilderness area early Tuesday after numerous lightning-started forest fires gained strength amid a brutal heat wave....
US military restores blockade in response to Iran’s attacks on ships on the Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military said Tuesday that it has reimposed its blockade of Iranian ports in response to Iran’s attacks on commercial ships on the Strait of Hormuz, as the interim ceasefire deal unravels and concerns grow about a return to all-out war....
Charges possible after fireworks aimed at Hoffman home
The Hennepin County Attorney’s office is considering charges against a suspect or suspects identified after fireworks were aimed at the home of Minnesota Senator John Hoffman over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. A Minnesota State Trooper has been stationed outside the Hoff...
MN wildfires: 2 fires could merge into larger blaze
Two fires burning in the Superior National Forest were on track to merge on Monday. Officials said the fires will likely keep burning in some form or fashion until the fall snowfall comes along....
Driver sentenced to probation for crash with Hibbing school bus that hurt kids onboard
A northern Minnesota driver avoided prison for her role in a crash involving a Hibbing school bus that injured 21 kids and the school bus driver. Svea Lynn Snickers, 20, previously pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal vehicular operation. On Monday, she was sentenced to se...
Minnesota air quality 'very unhealthy' as wildfire smoke moves in Tuesday
Wildfire smoke and dangerous heat are prompting an air quality alert for northeast Minnesota this week.
Lake Pepin boating accident: 2 Wabasha firefighters among 3 dead
Two Wabasha firefighters were among the three people found dead in Lake Pepin on Sunday after a pontoon overturned Saturday night.
Crews battle fire at Ethiopian church in Rosemount
Firefighters are working to put out a fire at an Ethiopian Orthodox church in Rosemount that broke out Monday morning. The building at 3285 144th St. W. is home to the Minnesota Debre Bisrat St. Gabriel & St. Arsema Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. Police are asking people ...
Chief: 2 of 3 victims killed in Lake Pepin pontoon crash were Wabasha firefighters
Two of the three people who were found dead after a pontoon boat crashed with a commercial barge Saturday on Lake Pepin were Wabasha firefighters, the city’s fire chief confirmed. RELATED: 3 found dead after pontoon collides with barge on Lake Pepin Authorities say six peop...
1 dead after crash between e-bike, SUV in Rochester, Minnesota
An e-bike rider died in a crash involving an SUV in Rochester, Minnesota Sunday afternoon.
Molly says the oppressive heat holds its firm grip on Minnesota for much of the workweek
The big dome of heat controlling our pattern suppresses rain chances giving us little relief in the form of rain throughout the extended forecast. Minnesota’s Weather Authority Alert Days are in effect through Thursday with Extreme Heat Warnings issued for much of the state thro...
Horse-drawn buggy crash in Fillmore County injures driver
A horse-drawn buggy driver was injured after colliding with a car on Friday evening in Fillmore County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. Investigators say that the horse-drawn buggy and a 2015 Chevrolet Camaro were both traveling westbound when the crash happened. T...
Wildfires prompt forest closure order in Boundary Waters
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is closing entry points as more than a dozen wildfires continue to burn in northern Minnesota. An official forest closure order was issued Monday morning, canceling BWCA permits this week as wildfires and extreme weather drive safety r...
Authorities respond to structure fire at Rosemount church
Multiple fire departments and law enforcement are on the scene of a structure fire at a church in Rosemount late Monday morning, according to police.
Rollover crash on Highway 52 injures Pine Island man
A rollover crash on Highway 52 in Vermillion Township injured a Pine Island man early on Monday morning, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. Investigators say that the 34-year-old was driving north on Highway 52 in a Nissan Rogue when it went off the road near 200th Stree...
Entire Boundary Waters to close due to wildfires, extreme heat
The U.S. Forest Service is closing all Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry points starting Tuesday, July 14 due to ongoing wildfires in the region and extreme weather conditions....
Live: U.S. Forest Service closing entire Boundary Waters due to fires and extreme heat
All entry points will close starting at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. Guests with entry dates from Monday through Friday will be canceled.
Trump says US will blockade Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States is ''reinstating'' a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage, after another heavy exchange of fire threatened negotiations aimed at ending the war....
Minnesota’s Weather Authority has issued Alert days this week–Ken
Good Monday morning! *MINNESOTA’S WEATHER AUTHORITY HAS ISSUED AN ALERT DAY(S) FROM TODAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING* The heatwave which started on Saturday when we first hit 90 degrees, will continue all week long. The worst part of the week will be today through Thursday...
Red flag warning in Minnesota: DNR warns yard work, campfires can spark wildfires
As wildfires burn across northern Minnesota, state leaders and fire officials are urging everyone to take the threat seriously and follow safety measures....
US and Iran each assert they control the Strait of Hormuz after another heavy exchange of fire
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and Iran each asserted Monday they controlled the Strait of Hormuz after a weekend of attacks stretching across the wider Middle East, further threatening any diplomacy to end the war. The latest exchange was sparked by an Iran...
Serial Dinkytown bike and scooter thief tracked by AirTag: charges
An accused bandit in Dinkytown now charged with stealing several bikes and a scooter over the course of several days was thwarted when police were able to track him down using an AirTag....
Crews battling multiple wildfires in northern Minnesota, state sending additional support
With multiple wildfires burning in northern Minnesota, the state is sending additional support to crews working to contain them. On Sunday, Gov. Tim Walz declared a peacetime emergency and authorized the National Guard to help with wildfires that have been burning over the las...
MN wildfires: Gov. Walz declares emergency, mobilizes National Guard
Governor Tim Walz has declared a peacetime emergency and has mobilized the Minnesota National Guard to provide assistance to deal with multiple wildfires that have broken out in northern Minnesota....
Molly says to take it easy with extreme heat taking hold on this Sunday
Our Next WeatherMaker, a big dome of high pressure will continue to generate hot and dry conditions across the state. We have Minnesota’s Weather Authority Alerts in effect today through Tuesday due to the extreme heat. Extreme Heat Warnings stay in effect for the Metro and th...
Man injured and dog killed in hit-and-run crash in Wright County
Authorities are searching for the driver of a vehicle believed to have hit a dog owner and his pet before driving away in Monticello. The Wright County Sheriff’s Office said a man had been walking his dog around 7:28 a.m. near the intersection of County Roa 18 NE and Oak Ridge...
Campfire ban begins Sunday in Cook, Lake, and northern St. Louis counties amid high fire danger
New burning restrictions are set to take effect Sunday morning across parts of northeastern Minnesota as fire danger remains high.
Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed, claims it struck vessel using 'unauthorized route'
Iran said it considers the Strait of Hormuz closed once again after a vessel using an ‘unauthorized route' was struck by a warning shot in the critical waterway, further jeopardizing the already tenuous ceasefire agreement with the United States....
No injuries reported after I-494 vehicle fire in Woodbury
Authorities were called to I-494 near Lake Road in Woodbury after a vehicle caught fire. The Minnesota State Patrol said the fire was reported around 1:30 p.m., when a Nissan Versa became engulfed in flames after a fire started under the hood. The driver of the Nissan pulle...
MN wildfires closing access to part of Gunflint Ranger District
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is closing public access to the northwestern portion of the Gunflint Ranger District in response to a wildfire in Quetico Provincial Park....
Maple Grove fire chief charged with allegedly sexually assaulting a teenager
Maple Grove’s fire chief is on administrative leave after he was charged Friday for allegedly sexually assaulting a teenager almost 10 years ago. 36-year-old Maddison Zikmund was charged with 3rd degree of criminal sexual conduct for sexually abusing a 17-year-old girl in 20...
North Carolina man broke into ex's home, fatally stabbed his 5-year-old son before going to Taco Bell: police
A North Carolina man allegedly kicked down his ex-girlfriend's apartment door and fatally stabbed his 5-year-old son before leaving and heading to Taco Bell....
Maple Grove fire chief charged with criminal sexual conduct involving teenage girl
The Maple Grove fire chief is charged with criminal sexual conduct after a woman told law enforcement she was assaulted by him when she was a teenager in a fire explorer program....
South Minneapolis pizza restaurant hit by early morning roof fire
Firefighters put out a fire in the roof of a restaurant in South Minneapolis early Saturday morning. The Minneapolis Fire Department said crews responded around 6:45 a.m. to Jakeeno’s Pizza and Pasta located on Chicago Avenue for reports of smoke. Fire officials said the busin...
St. Paul woman shot on Jackson Street, no arrests made
An overnight shooting in St. Paul injured a woman on Jackson Street St. Paul Police said a woman was dropped off around 12:40 a.m. at a St. Paul hospital with a gunshot wound. Officer said they learned the shooting happened on the 1200 block of Jackson Street, near Maryland Av...
Minneapolis police say drones save lives. Not all residents are sold on it.
For years, MPD has used unmanned aircraft for specific tasks, including search and rescue operations. Some residents want the City Council to reject a pilot program....
Minneapolis police say drones save lives. Not all residents are sold on it. - Star Tribune
Minneapolis police say drones save lives. Not all residents are sold on i...
Police officer's family asks public help to block killer's parole
With a deadline for a decision later this month, the family of St. Paul police officer James Sackett is urging the public to oppose parole for the man convicted of killing him....
Burnsville parents charged after 2-year-old was reportedly abused for years
A Burnsville couple is in custody after a 2-year-old’s mother is accused of abusing him for years and his father allegedly did nothing to stop it. Karina Burns, 27, and Colt McNeese, 27, were both arrested Friday in connection with an investigation into alleged child abuse tha...
Randolph Mantooth, ‘Emergency!’ actor, dies at 80: Reports
Actor Randolph Mantooth, best known for his iconic role as Johnny Gage on "Emergency!," has died at 80, according to reports.
House worker in Robbinsdale dives into lake to save 4-year-old who went underwater 50 feet from shore
The Robbinsdale Police Department is commending the actions of multiple people who helped save a 4-year-old from drowning Friday. Police said that at 2:43 p.m., an emergency call was placed by a resident near Ryan Lake in Robbinsdale, where a 4-year-old had gone underwater. It...
8-year-old riding electric scooter hit and killed Friday afternoon
An 8-year-old boy was killed in Brooklyn Park Friday afternoon after being hit by a pickup truck while riding an electric scooter, police say. The crash happened around 2 p.m. at the intersection of Candlewood Drive and Brunswick Avenue North. When Brooklyn Park officers ar...
Woman dies after driving underneath semi truck's trailer in Becker County
A woman has died after she crashed into a semi truck in Becker County on Thursday night.
Woman accused of slapping driver in McDonald's drive-thru for taking too long
A New York woman is facing a harassment charge after police say she became impatient in a McDonald's drive-thru and allegedly slapped the driver of the vehicle in front of her....
Charges: Video captured former New Horizon Academy teacher repeatedly striking ‘frightened’ child
A former New Horizon Academy teacher is facing charges for allegedly striking a 4-year-old child numerous times during one instance last month. Aaron Jacob Bonnette, 29, of Woodbury was charged on July 1 with one count of malicious punishment of a child. St. Paul police beg...
Oregon woman's 1993 death reclassified as homicide, cold case reopened
More than 30 years after Astrid Bridges was found dead in her Gresham, Oregon, home, authorities have reopened the case after the Medical Examiner's Office reclassified her death from an accident to a homicide....
Wildfires force Forest Service to close some Boundary Waters entry points
The Forest Service is closing 13 entry points into the BWCA on Saturday focused in the Ely area.
Kia recalls over 460k Telluride SUVs again after previous recall failed to fix fire risk
Kia’s latest recall covers certain 2020-2024 model year Telluride SUVs manufactured between 2019 and 2024.
St. Paul officer's killer among 35 cases before Clemency Review Commission
A man convicted of killing a St. Paul police officer is among 35 inmates whose cases will be reviewed by the Minnesota Clemency Review Commission on Friday....
Trump agrees to continue Iran talks, but reiterates 'cease fire is over'
President Trump took to social media Friday morning, saying the United States has agreed to resume "talks" with Iran, but continued to express that the ceasefire between the two nations is over....
Yard tools sold at Lowe's recalled after batteries linked to fire hazard
More than 554,000 Kobalt yard power tools sold at Lowe's have been recalled because certain USB-C lithium-ion batteries can short-circuit and catch fire while charging inside the tools....
Multiple active wildfires burning in Superior National Forest
Authorities are working to suppress and contain multiple wildfires that broke out in Superior National Forest this week, and state officials say additional firefighting resources are "limited due to fire activity across the country."...