Watch: Star-spangled skydiver crash-lands into packed rodeo
A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd....
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Some Minnesota cities look for a Fourth of July do-over after fireworks fizzled
Several cities’ festivities suffered amid storms on Saturday, including in Rochester, where the show ended early and left people confused, prompting an apology from organizers....
Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Kneeland had early stage CTE at time of death
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide in November 2025 after a high-speed chase with police, had early stage chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a brain abnormality linked to repeated concussions, his family announced Tuesda...
Man dies after firework explodes in his hand in Shoreview
Authorities say a man in his 20s died early Sunday morning after a firework exploded in his hand on the roof of an abandoned building in Shoreview.
Two Duluth biologists fired by EPA file lawsuit against the agency
Alexander Cole and Stephanie Eytcheson signed a letter critical of the Trump administration and were let go two months later.
Former Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum arrested on drug charges in Alabama: Police
Former Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee and former Tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum was arrested last week in Alabama during a traffic stop after Daphne police say officers searched his vehicle and found marijuana and three packages of a substance that later tested positiv...
Minneapolis police coaching is common response to misconduct allegations, report shows
A re[port shows the most common outcome for handling misconduct allegations in the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) was coaching, a method some say lacks transparency....
Crowd honors Philando Castile on 10-year anniversary of fatal police shooting
More than 100 people attended a candlelit vigil at the Philando Castile Peace Garden on Monday.
Brainerd man airlifted, dies after UTV crash in Crow Wing County
Authorities have identified the victim of a deadly UTV crash in Crow Wing County.
St. Paul bicyclist dies from injuries after being hit by open car door
A bicyclist has died from his injuries more than a week after being hit by an open car door in St. Paul. St. Paul police say that at 3:22 p.m. on June 27, officers were called to the 1600 block of Highland Parkway for a crash between a car and bike. Authorities said that th...
Overnight shooting outside Minneapolis recording studio leaves teen injured, 3 men hurt
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting that injured a 17-year-old boy and three men overnight on Monday. Law enforcement was called to the 1300 block of Water Street around 2:35 a.m. on a report of a shooting. Officers found a 17-year-old boy with an apparent non-life...
Minneapolis Mounted Patrol Unit fighting for funding
The future of the last remaining mounted police unit in the state is in question. Minneapolis City Council has cut funding over the last couple of years, and the team behind the unit says that this August, the contract expires. You can typically see them at busy events, inc...
Video shows damaged Tesla in alleged Paul Pelosi hit-and-run
Newly released video shows the damage to a parked Tesla following an alleged hit-and-run crash involving Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in Yountville....
Kerr Kriisa, former NCAA basketball star, arrested for alleged fraud scheme
Former college basketball player Kerr Kriisa has been accused of fraudulently obtaining nearly $2.2 million from two victims. Here's what to know.
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.
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.
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.
Man Dies in 1 of 4 Overnight Minneapolis Shootings - mn crime
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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...
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...
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....