Wildfires across northeastern Minnesota have burned nearly 69,000 acres, with evacuations and closures in effect in multiple counties as of 10 a.m. Sunday, July 19. Fire crews are working on containment, structure protection and monitoring, but changing weather may increase fire activity.
Recent reporting and curated coverage across every beat we cover.
The first shooting erupted after an altercation outside Reign nightclub on Hennepin Avenue, police say. No arrests have been made.
The wildfires led to the cancellation of Ely’s popular Blueberry Arts Festival.
The 3M Open will be without one of the expected stars at TPC Twin Cities this weekend, as Jordan Spieth was not on the final field list released by the PGA Tour. Spieth, who fired off a 73-77 to miss the cut this past weekend in The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, did not share why he pul...
The United States conducted a new round of airstrikes against Iran on Monday after announcing the death of another American service member. Iran responded by launching attacks on American allies Kuwait and Bahrain, home of the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet.
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is working to schedule one-on-one interviews with each of the top candidates for the key election races in Minnesota this fall. Below are the full interviews with each of the two leading DFL candidates for Minnesota’s up-for-grabs U.S. Senate seat: Angie Craig and Peggy Flana...
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal three-vehicle crash near Elbow Lake in Grant County Sunday morning.
Morning thunderstorms will move out of Minnesota Monday before hot sunshine takes over, though another round of storms could develop later in the day as a cold front approaches.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge in the nation’s capital has set a trial date in September for a former Olympic canoe racer charged with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, the site of a troubled multimillion-dollar renovation project championed by President Donald Trump. D.C. S...
A semi carrying abut 800 turkeys overturned on Highway 47 in Dakota County, according to the sheriff’s office. Officials on scene say that Highway 47 will remain closed on Monday morning for several hours. The semi was heading southbound when it overturned at 265th Street near Northfield Bo...
Southeast Texas is facing a heightened threat of tropical weather later this week, as a developing system in the northeastern Gulf is projected to march toward the Texas coast.
NEW YORK (AP) — An incendiary device was deployed Monday morning outside a New York federal building and officials have taken a person into custody, the FBI said. The FBI New York Joint Terrorism Task Force was investigating the deployment that happened outside of 26 Federal Plaza, the FBI said i...
Drivers are feeling a financial squeeze at the pump as the national average for a gallon of gasoline went over $4. The surging price eclipses last year's average, which had settled slightly over the $3 mark.
Someone in Minnesota has won a record lottery prize. The Minnesota Lottery says the jackpot-winning Lotto America ticket from July 18, worth $34.12 million (or $15.15 million in cash), was bought in Coon Rapids. That makes it the largest Lotto America jackpot ever won in Minnesota, the stat...
Dollar Tree plans to close dozens of stores nationwide this year while continuing to expand its overall footprint.
Cameras will be placed on I-35W in Burnsville and Hwy. 65 in Braham.
Americans living or traveling anywhere outside the United States need to be extra cautious and pay attention to the news for any breaking events, the State Department warned in a travel advisory issued over the weekend.
As you make your summer travel plans this year, or perhaps you’ve already hit the road or you’re on your way to the airport, one thing to keep in mind – without putting too much of a damper on your trip – is to stay financially vigilant when finalizing your vacation plans. The travel and event...
This July marked the ninth summer that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota has partnered with ThreeSixty Journalism for their Multimedia Storytelling Institute, a partnership aimed to empower the next generation of journalists, change existing narratives, and give voice to those most impacted...
Plus: Is a possible special session on the horizon?
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and four others injured Sunday evening, just hours after a separate shooting outside the Reign Event Center wounded nine people.
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } The World’s Largest Nutcracker in Luverne The charming southwest Minnesota town of Luverne is home to...
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Must See Museum: Minnesota State Capital Quadriga Restoration Project Minnesota’s most iconic landmar...
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Summer Book Suggestions Whether you’re escaping to a lakeside cabin or swaying in a backyard hammock,...
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } NORTH Magazine: “The Lost Art of Porch Sitting” Front porches hold a special place in American life, ...
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Money Monday: Top Economic Headlines It’s Money Monday on Minnesota Live, and the big economic headli...
Businesses from grocers to resorts and outfitters in Ely are assessing the loss of recreation-driven money. The long-running Blueberry Arts Festival was canceled.
An hourlong headlining set wrapped an otherwise successful if still imperfect run of St. Paul’s third annual rock fest.
Federal agencies were able to access the typically confidential data through partnerships with law enforcement around the country.
Fed up with dating apps? These sweaty work sessions convene conservationists and weed out players.
For the last two and a half years, Kaija Longcrow has spent Wednesday afternoons with her baby, Sunflower, and a group of other mothers, making crafts, learning Native wisdom and practices, and “breaking generational cycles of dysfunction and trauma,” she said. She didn’t grow up practising o...
Good Monday morning! *MINNESOTA’S WEATHER AUTHORITY HAS ISSUED AN ALERT DAY FOR TODAY DUE TO THE HEAT* Today will be the last day with temperatures in the 90’s before a big swing toward windy and cooler weather late today and tonight. Any leftover showers or thunderstorms will end early ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two U.S. soldiers killed in Jordan by Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks were identified on Monday, the first troop deaths from direct Iranian fire since the opening days of the war. The Defense Department said in a statement that 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military on Monday identified two soldiers killed in action last week as part of the war with Iran. The Defense Department said in a statement that 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas, were killed i...
St. Louis Park Emergency Program The post St. Louis Park Emergency Program first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
Pohlad, Jeremy Zoll and Derek Shelton didn’t choose one another. Now the trade deadline will show whether their alignment can produce a winner and restore confidence in the franchise.
The defending champion was struggling near the cut line before he shot 60-65 on the final two days of the tournament to win the PGA Tour event.
Gun violence prevention roundtable The post Gun violence prevention roundtable first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
There’s plenty to be excited about heading into the upcoming school year. Here are five high school sports teams Strib Varsity reporters are looking forward to seeing.
@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Hot and humid after morning stormsHot and humid after morning storms Severe morning storms make way fo...
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. gas prices jumped to an average of $4 a gallon again Monday as the U.S. and Iran launched more attacks. According to motor club federation AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now back to $4. The average price a year ago was $3.14 a gallon. The price ...
Free weekly digest. Local news that actually matters — no spam, no clickbait, easy unsubscribe.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We never sell your data.