July 4th ‘zero tolerance’: Twin Cities authorities outline holiday weekend enforcement
As Twin Cities communities plan Fourth of July festivities, law enforcement officials are focusing on safety and strict enforcement policies this year.
As Twin Cities communities plan Fourth of July festivities, law enforcement officials are focusing on safety and strict enforcement policies this year.
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Data centers have been top of mind for many Minnesotans lately, with new local debates seemingly popping up every week. While some cities have implemented moratoriums on new data center developments, some are already active. With the heat wave across the region this week, 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS ...
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A Hennepin County judge on Tuesday sentenced Marisa Simonetti to jail time and probation after she was convicted of harassment and domestic assault for throwing a tarantula at her house mate in 2024.
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.
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday afternoon and unfurled a banner.
The tests are part of a siren upgrade that will give the county more precise control over where sirens sound in an emergency.
A Fairmont man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he sexually assaulted a woman over several years and threatened both her and a child.
Although it’s not the first synthetic cell ever created, SpudCell is the first to complete a full life cycle — from birth to division into next-generation cells — after having been created from the “bottom up” using laboratory chemicals
Although it’s not the first synthetic cell ever created, SpudCell is the first to complete a full life cycle — from birth to division into next-generation cells — after having been created from the “bottom up” using laboratory chemicals
Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about ''the power of love'' at midday Wednesday, before starting to descend, embracing, taking selfies and ultimately being arrested.
The Kroger Co. announced Wednesday it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Giant Eagle, a move that will expand the retail giant’s footprint across five states in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.
As Twin Cities communities plan Fourth of July festivities, law enforcement officials are focusing on safety and strict enforcement policies this year.
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.
The Minnesota Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case questioning whether the state can regulate private backyard pools the same way it can regulate public swimming facilities if they are rented out through online platforms. The legal showdown of Hittner v. Minnesota Department of Health, a la...
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 found the child a...
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 Metro Counties of S...
The FBI believes three ransom notes connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie are fake, according to a report from Reuters.
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Highlights for July 2-8 include Bob Dylan, Alex Warren, Dirty Knobs, Father John Misty, Ziggy Marley, Wynonna Judd and Taste of Minnesota.
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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.
Zuccarello was Kirill Kaprizov’s wingman in Minnesota, but now heads to the West Coast and his fourth NHL team.
One St. Paul resident saved $1,000 over six months on the Time of Day rate, which charges different prices during off-peak and on-peak hours.
Demonstrators gathered at the federal courthouse in Minneapolis on Wednesday to rally around 15 protesters who are accused of harassing federal immigration agents in Minnesota earlier this year. All 15 defendants are charged with conspiracy to impede or injure a federal officer, while others a...
The holiday travel rush is underway as millions of people are expected to travel for America’s 250th birthday. AAA projects more than 72 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, July 5, for Fourth of July festivities. Minnesota travelers ...
Minnesota schools are now required to begin setting up anonymous threat reporting systems, aiming to make it easier for students and staff to share safety concerns.
“Minnesota Mike” appears to have played his last game in the Timberwolves uniform. KSTP Sports confirmed Wednesday that soon-to-be 39-year-old guard Mike Conley agreed to sign with the Boston Celtics on a one-year, veteran minimum deal. Conley’s departure will leave a big leadership void on...
The top team in the WNBA is getting close to getting its star player back. The Minnesota Lynx announced Wednesday that Napheesa Collier has returned to “team practice activities,” a big step in her rehabilitation. Collier had surgery on both of her ankles during the offseason, which has sid...
President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Tuesday shows, locking in profits while his investors were socked with losses.
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.
A New York woman has been charged with attempting to support the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches this Saturday, most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open, though consumers should prepare for select closures and modified holiday hours.
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 was diagnosed with...
Conley was traded during the middle of last season, then returned to help the Wolves in the playoffs.
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 sad to announce th...
Minnesota is in for a warm, muggy Wednesday with two rounds of possible storms. The Twin Cities metro is under a level 2 slight risk for severe weather, while southeastern Minnesota is under a level 3 enhanced risk.
Longtime CEO Jeff Harmening said the company is focused on becoming more efficient to offset inflation and generate stronger profits.
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country. Here is the proper way to display Old Glory.
From new crime and threat reporting requirements in schools, to anti-fraud efforts, state lawmakers approved a wide range of new laws that will go into effect this summer. Here's what you need to know:
Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.
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