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Owatonna standoff ends in arrest after suspect shoots at police, himself
5+ hour, 9+ min ago (190+ words) An Owatonna standoff that forced nearby residents to shelter in place for several hours on Wednesday night ended with an arrest after the suspect shot at an officer, according to police reports. The incident began just after 8: 30 p. m. when police responded…...
Political candidate who tossed tarantula at tenant sentenced to 90 days in workhouse, 2 years probation
14+ hour, 26+ min ago (367+ words) Marisa Simonetti, a political candidate currently running for the U. S. Senate, who tossed a tarantula toward a tenant, was sentenced on Tuesday. Court documents show Simonetti was sentenced to 90 days in the Hennepin County Workhouse, but is eligible for work release…...
St. Paul School Board member faces backlash over comments on Minnehaha Dog Park debate - KSTP. com 5 Eyewitness News
15+ hour ago (214+ words) An elected St. Paul School Board member is drawing national attention over comments surrounding the Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park. The dog park on the Mississippi River is closing after the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board voted to shut it down…...
9-year-old drowns at Wisconsin campground water park
23+ hour, 42+ min ago (133+ words) 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....
Charges: Fairmont police officer allegedly sexually assaulted his wife, threatened to kill her
16+ hour, 1+ min ago (433+ words) A Fairmont police officer is facing numerous charges after allegedly sexually assaulting his wife and threatening to kill her. Charging documents show Dustin Wade Schwebke, 44, has been accused of felony third-degree criminal sexual conduct, terroristic threats, tampering with a witness…...
Ex-Metro Transit chief discriminated against female employees, report finds
18+ hour, 27+ min ago (527+ words) A newly released investigative report into the conduct of former Metro Transit Police Chief Ernest Morales says the former chief routinely discriminated against female employees and regularly violated department body camera policy. Morales stepped down from his position as chief…...
Severe storms are expected to impact Southern Minnesota tonight
18+ hour, 45+ min ago (271+ words) Minnesota's Weather Authority has placed a Forecast First Alert in the forecast for strong storms Wednesday night. Over the next several days, we are expecting several rounds of thunderstorms across the Upper Midwest. The high pressure over Kentucky and Tennessee…...
Twins prospect Walker Jenkins helps fainting child before Saints game
20+ hour, 31+ min ago (176+ words) Walker Jenkins, the best Minnesota Twins prospect in years, is no stranger to making great plays on the field. On Tuesday, he finished just a home run shy of hitting for the cycle for the St. Paul Saints, but his…...
St. Paul police investigating death on Robert Street South
19+ hour, 5+ min ago (97+ words) 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS St. Paul police investigating death on Robert Street South St. Paul police investigating a death on the 100 block of Robert Street South on July 1, 2026 (St. Paul Police Department) A death investigation is underway in St. Paul on Wednesday…...
Anti-ICE protesters plead not guilty to charges in federal conspiracy case - KSTP. com 5 Eyewitness News
19+ hour, 34+ min ago (604+ words) Fourteen defendants accused of conspiring to impede U. S. immigration officers pleaded not guilty during their arraignment Wednesday at the federal courthouse in Minneapolis. All are charged with conspiracy to impede or injure a federal officer, while others are individually charged with…...