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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...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 7, 2026

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...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 6, 2026

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...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 6, 2026

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...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 6, 2026

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 ...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 6, 2026

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...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 6, 2026

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...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 6, 2026

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...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 6, 2026

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...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 6, 2026

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...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 5, 2026

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...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 5, 2026

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...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 5, 2026

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...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 5, 2026

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...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 4, 2026

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....

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)Jul 4, 2026

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...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 4, 2026

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...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 4, 2026

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....

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 4, 2026

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, ...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 3, 2026

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,...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 3, 2026