Woman fights off kidnapping attempt while pushing infant, Fond du Lac County man arrested
Authorities say a man has been arrested after a woman and her young son were attacked on a trail in remote Wisconsin during an alleged kidnapping attempt.
Authorities say a man has been arrested after a woman and her young son were attacked on a trail in remote Wisconsin during an alleged kidnapping attempt.
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Delano’s Fourth of July celebration turns the small Minnesota town into a major holiday destination each summer. For most of the year, Delano is described as a small, quiet town. Residents say that changes for a few days every July when the community becomes the focus of its annual Fourth of J...
“I think I heard tidbits about it.” Ruby Babst’s grandkids attend one of the elementary schools in the Elk River district. She’s also a former teacher who knows just how important safety in the classroom is. “You can never do too much to be on the safe side,” she said. She likes the dist...
Brink could have tested free agency after the Wild didn’t make him a qualifying offer.
A technical issue knocked Channel 5, KSTP-TV and some other local channels off the air late Tuesday afternoon. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is working to fix the issue as quickly as possible. However, in the meantime, some viewers who watch over-the-air may not see 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS, but you can still wa...
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Independence Day weekend is here, and Minnesota is going all out with fireworks, festivals, farmers markets, and a massive sci-fi convention taking over the Twin Cities.
Over 100 Minnesota National Guard members are on a voluntary deployment to Washington, D.C. to help with celebrations taking place later next month. Air Force Maj. Nathan Wallin, Deputy State Public Affairs Officer of the Minnesota National Guard, told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that 107 soldiers from ...
A woman found dead in her Maplewood apartment has led to the arrest of her teenage daughter, who has since been charged with murder in connection to her death.
The city of St. Paul is facing a $26 million budget deficit for 2027. City leaders said they are looking at options beyond raising taxes as they begin discussing solutions. Factors including inflation and reduced state and federal aid are some of the reasons for the shortfall. St. Paul City Co...
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Police say a teenage girl has been arrested and charged after a 43-year-old woman was found beaten to death last week at an apartment in Maplewood. Maplewood police officers found Georgina Lee Monk dead Friday morning while performing a welfare check at an apartment complex on the 1800 block o...
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Five companies are accused of conspiring to drive up the price of eggs, the Justice Department announced on Tuesday.
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Paris Deputy Mayor Audrey Pulvar released a lengthy statement blaming the United States for the deadly heat wave over France this past week.
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Authorities say a man has been arrested after a woman and her young son were attacked on a trail in remote Wisconsin during an alleged kidnapping attempt.
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:
President Donald Trump didn't get what he wanted in some of the biggest Supreme Court cases this year: tariffs, birthright citizenship and the attempted firing of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook.
A break-in at an Eagan business left more than $25,000 in stolen items and prompted the owners to ask the public for help. DUCK! (Duck Entertainment) shared on social media that this past Saturday, June 27, two people broke into its Eagan location around 3:45 a.m., stealing multiple high-value...
Bebe Zito Ice Cream fans are being warned of a consumer advisory after a state inspection found a possible metal and plastic fragments in certain products.
San Marcos homeowners refuse to back down after an HOA ordered American flags removed from their homes
Monday’s severe weather is still causing problems throughout the Northland, with downed trees and power lines creating power outages. As of around 11:00 a.m., crews with Minnesota Power had restored most of their outages, which were impacting 4,100 people at one point. Power is still out for a...
A man in his 30s is facing charges for allegedly stabbing and killing a group home employee in Cold Spring last week. Luke Patrick McLane, 33, of Cold Spring, was charged Monday in Stearns County with one count of second-degree murder. On Saturday, law enforcement responded to a group home ...
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said Tuesday nothing will change with how the state treats transgender athletes. They'll be treated with dignity, humanity and respect.
Former Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver and Detroit Lakes native Adam Thielen is up for a major humanitarian award. ESPN announced Tuesday that Thielen is one of the nominees for the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award at the 2026 ESPY Awards. The award is given annually to an athlet...
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Think child care is expensive where you live? You’re probably right. A new report reveals the states where child care costs are eating up the biggest chunk of household income.
The latest guitarist through the band’s revolving door brings a Minnesota connection when/if he plays here.
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The District of Columbia has agreed to a $50,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit from a man who claimed police detained him for playing Darth Vader's theme song while following an Ohio National Guard patrol.
In a divided vote, the high court turned back President Trump’s second-term executive order that sought to deny automatic U.S. citizenship for children born in the United States to parents who are in the country illegally or temporarily.
Americans preparing to hold a Fourth of July barbecue this weekend will face higher costs for their burgers and hot dogs amid stubborn inflation, a new report finds.
This Tuesday afternoon in the Twin Cities will be Hot but not as Humid as it was Monday – temperatures this afternoon will be in the low 90s with dew point temperatures near 70 Degrees producing Heat Index Values near 100 Degrees and Skies will be Hazy with Southwest Winds at 5 to 15 mph. Partly...
Fire crews spent hours battling a three-alarm blaze at Crow River Winery in Hutchinson, Minnesota early Tuesday morning, though the main building was spared from the damage.
Federal prosecutors announced charges against 25 alleged members of two Minneapolis drug trafficking gangs, saying the organizations operated open-air drug markets, distributed fentanyl and fueled violent crime across the city.
Clergy and the Singing Resistance helped deflect angry protesters at Northfield Pride, keeping the focus on celebration, not conflict.
LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, which means another decision awaits. A mere 16 years after his first famed “decision” — the one that saw him leave Cleveland for Miami — James is getting ready to change uniforms once again. He has told the Lakers that his eight-year run with them i...
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