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TC ranks top of list of summer burglaries, trending up this year, advice from police

The Twin Cities recently topped the charts on a list they’d rather not be part of … the number of burglaries during the summer. Using data from the FBI, from 2022-2024, Minneapolis was number one in the biggest swing of burglaries — it’s twin, St. Paul, ranked fourth. Com...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 14, 2026

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Boundary Waters closure puts Ely tourism and jobs at risk

The Boundary Waters closure due to multiple wildfires is disrupting travel plans and raising concerns about safety, jobs and local businesses in Ely. RELATED: Wildfire evacuation orders in northern Minnesota as BWCA officially closes; Chopper 5 captures scene The Boundary W...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 14, 2026

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Mom recounts family's escape from BWCA wildfire

A Minnesota family was forced to rapidly evacuate their campsite in the Boundary Waters on Monday as wildfires quickly encroached on their location.

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)Jul 14, 2026

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Subaru recalls over 540,000 Ascent, Forester, and Crosstrek SUVs

Well over a half-million Subaru vehicles were recalled over concerns that an incorrectly listed weight rating could lead to a crash. The recall affects four of the Japanese automaker’s most popular models....

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)Jul 14, 2026

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Gun on USS Ward that fired first U.S. shots in WWII gets new home in Minnesota

On Tuesday, the gun from the USS Ward ship that fired the first shots for the United States in World War II is headed to a new location after being on display for 70 years outside at the Minnesota State Capitol. The gun is part of the new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 14, 2026

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KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 14, 2026

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GOP-endorsed candidate for state auditor clarifies posts that misstated qualifications

The Minnesota Republican Party’s endorsed candidate for state auditor is doubling back after his campaign erroneously stated he had earned a professional fraud-fighting credential. Nate George, who is running for the statewide position, is an Air Force veteran, the mayor of Br...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 14, 2026

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Half of Minnesota under air quality alert amid wildfires, heat wave

Much of the state is under an air quality alert as wildfires continue blazing in northern Minnesota and temperatures reach dangerous levels. RELATED: Minnesota’s Weather Authority Alert: Heat wave in full effect with little relief ahead Thick smoke is expected to settle ov...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 14, 2026

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Plymouth Metrolink bus rear-ended at red light

A driver rear-ended the back of a Plymouth Metrolink bus around 8 a.m. Tuesday, Metro Transit police said. It happened while at a red light at the corner of Highway 55 and Niagara Lane in Plymouth. The driver was taken to North Memorial with what are believed to be non-life...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 14, 2026

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Elon Musk likely broke the law by giving voters $1 million, Wisconsin board says

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Billionaire Elon Musk likely broke Wisconsin law when he handed out $1 million checks to voters in the 2025 state Supreme Court election, a bipartisan panel has found. The Wisconsin Elections Commission last week referred two complaints to the Brown County di...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 14, 2026

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Welcome Home Veterans

Welcome Home Veterans The post Welcome Home Veterans first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 14, 2026

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Robocall report form

https://www.ag.state.mn.us/Robocalls The post Robocall report form first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 14, 2026

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Speaker Lisa Demuth demands records on Promise Act following 5 INVESTIGATES report

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 applicatio...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 14, 2026

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2 of 8 housing units at Lino Lakes prison without air conditioning

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 ...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 14, 2026

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Best cities for first-time home buyers revealed

Finding an affordable first home may feel tougher than ever, but new data reveals the U.S. cities where first-time buyers have the best chance to succeed....

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)Jul 14, 2026

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Burnsville police close Maple Island Road amid crisis incident

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 fir...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 14, 2026

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Burnsville house fire, gas shutoff reported amid person in crisis call

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 fir...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 14, 2026

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4 killed in multi-vehicle crash in east central Minnesota, officials say

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...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 14, 2026

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Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after 2 deadly shootings

BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) — Trump administration officials told Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to suspend most vehicle stops after two deadly shootings within a week, people familiar with the decision said Tuesday. The policy change came after an ICE officer shot and ki...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Jul 14, 2026