Smoke from wildfires burning in northern Minnesota and Canada has prompted an expanded air quality alert across much of the state, while dry, hot and windy conditions continue to fuel extreme fire danger in the northeast.
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The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office says it’s investigating and considering criminal charges after the residence of Minnesota lawmaker John Hoffman was reportedly targeted by fireworks over the Fourth of July.
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Ball said the “sky’s the limit” in Minnesota as he prepares to join Anthony Edwards in a new-look Wolves backcourt.
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Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth is demanding to see state records related to the $100 million Minnesota Promise Act program following a 5 INVESTIGATES report that found tax dollars went to businesses that should not have received them. “Refusing to release grant applications for recipients...
The Minnesota-raised athlete has her eye on the 2028 Olympics.
Some inmates at the Lino Lakes prison are without air conditioning this week as temperatures soar to dangerous levels. RELATED: Minnesota’s Weather Authority Alert: Heat wave in full effect with little relief ahead As of Monday evening, two of the eight living units at the prison lacked air...
The latest updates on the wildfires burning across northern Minnesota and southern Canada, prompting closures and evacuations.
Wildfires have spread across thousands of acres in Superior National Forest, forcing the closure of the BWCAW and evacuations in some nearby areas.
Smoke from wildfires burning in northern Minnesota and Canada has prompted an expanded air quality alert across much of the state, while dry, hot and windy conditions continue to fuel extreme fire danger in the northeast.
The dome of high pressure bringing us intense heat and little relief in the form of rain or clouds continues to hold its grip on our weather pattern. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect through Thursday for the metro with heat index values climbing close to or into the triple digits. A sligh...
Police are asking people to stay away from the Maple Island neighborhood in Burnsville as emergency crews respond to an active scene. The Burnsville Police Department said the public should avoid the area near the 300 block of Maple Island Road. The department said several first responders are...
The move comes as some influential lawmakers and state officials have demanded answers about the latest shootings.
Somali political and community leaders are set to respond to warnings made by Sheriff Bob Fletcher about violence caused by Somali gangs.
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 a Honda SUV was ...
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been instructed to suspend most vehicle stops nationwide during immigration enforcement operations, according to federal sources.
President Donald Trump sent a letter to Congress, officially notifying them that hostilities against Iran have begun again.
The three victims killed in a boat crash on Lake Pepin over the weekend have now been identified by authorities.
U.S. inflation cooled last month as the cost of gas, clothes, and used cars fell, providing some relief to consumers, while underlying price pressures also cooled more than expected.
At a Minnesota attorney general forum, health care workers said promises of investment are not enough as the state reviews the $26 billion deal.
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-positive and B-negative ...
This weekend in Minnesota is loaded with live music, classic cars, outdoor art, and beloved local festivals — there's truly something for everyone.
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Tom Pohlad has set a lofty bar for his team, but history says the best path to building a winner in MLB is to reach October and see what happens.
Another hot and humid day keeps Minnesota's heat wave going Tuesday, with highs in the 90s and an extreme heat warning remaining in effect for much of the state.
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) and heat index v...
Tuesday and Wednesday may be the hottest days of the year. Beat the heat by keeping hydrated, taking breaks, wearing light-colored clothing and finding air-conditioned spaces.
We’re excited for noteworthy exceptions (Geese!) to the nostalgia-leaning lineup in St. Paul.
Born in France and raised in a Hmong enclave of French Guiana, Marc Heu has always had a foot in two cultures. His father fell in love with French cuisine, while his mother remained rooted in Hmong traditions through meals centered on rice and meat. As a Paris-trained pastry chef, Heu now inf...
The U.S. Forest Service closed the wilderness area early Tuesday after numerous lightning-started forest fires gained strength amid a brutal heat wave.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military has conducted yet another round of strikes on military targets in Iran with just hours left before the blockade of Iranian ports is set to go into effect. That’s according to a U.S. official speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss a sens...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday backtracked on plans to charge ships for using the Strait of Hormuz, saying Gulf countries would instead invest in the United States. Another wave of U.S. strikes on Iran, and Iranian attacks on shipping and American allies...
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