A 20-year-old Ramsey man is facing sexual assault and kidnapping charges after an incident in Ramsey and another in Coon Rapids, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.

A judge has delayed the state court trial start date until next year for Vance Boelter, the man who has already been convicted in federal court in last summer’s lawmaker attacks.

St. Croix County investigators have arrested a 20-year-old woman who they say is responsible for a fatal hit and run early on Sunday morning that killed one man in Hudson.

A much anticipated gun violence meeting in Edina has been moved online due to safety concerns after gun shots were fired outside a church less than two weeks ago.

Some metro-area Somali leaders are working on a plan for greater safety they expect to release Monday after a shooting outside the Eden Prairie Homecoming game Friday night.

A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked Minnesota's ban on AI nudification technology as part of xAI's lawsuit filed earlier this year.

The Minnesota Vikings stayed undefeated with more dominance by their defense and five field goals from Will Reichard, sidestepping their early passing game problems to secure a 15-10 victory over the winless Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

On this week's episode of "At Issue," we recap 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS' primetime debate between 2nd Congressional District candidates Matt Little and Eric Pratt.

A man is dead following an early-morning ATV crash Saturday in Isanti County.

The 2026 Twin Cities Marathon is now underway, with thousands of runners progressing along the 26.2-mile route from downtown Minneapolis to the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul.

Police have gathered at a light rail stop outside of the KSTP News building on University Avenue.

Police are providing new details about a gang-related shooting at Eden Prairie High School during a homecoming game.

A man accused of attempting to kidnap a teenager and reportedly sexually assaulting another has been arrested.

The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Saturday morning, killing one person.

The Minnesota Gophers beat Michigan 20-14 on Saturday, ending a nearly a five-decade losing streak against the Wolverines at home.

Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper Bradley Ritger, 29, died weeks after falling from a bridge during a pursuit near Eau Claire.

A growing homeless encampment in St. Paul is raising safety concerns as colder weather approaches.

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is working to learn more information about a large police presence in Eden Prairie. Eden Prairie Schools says police are evacuating the homecoming game and directing people to Round Lake Park as a reunification point.

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS hosted a debate between the two candidates for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District on Friday night, discussing topics from healthcare to the Iran war.

Second-degree murder, attempted murder, and assault- crimes that happened in three counties over the course of six weeks.

St. Michael leaders say existing homeowners are not expected to see a city property tax increase as the fast-growing city adds new residents.

Vote 2026: Candidates and IssuesCoverage starts tonight at 6 p.m. on KSTP-TV and streaming on the free KSTP app.

Four people were injured, including a toddler and an infant, on Thursday after a truck reportedly collided with a horse-drawn buggy.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has vetoed the city council's ordinance requiring a human to sit behind the wheel of driverless cars.

Voting is underway for the November general election in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Here's what you need to know before filling out your ballot.

Minnesota saw over 63,300 early ballots cast in the first two weeks of the November election, surpassing totals from the same period in 2022.

The Vikings will be without their biggest offensive weapon Sunday against Miami. Star wide receiver Justin Jefferson will miss Minnesota's Week 4 matchup against the Dolphins as he continues to recover from the ankle sprain he suffered in last Sunday's 23-16 victory over Tampa Bay.

Your guide to the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon: road closures, the race route, weather, and what drivers and spectators need to know.

A Hugo man guilty Friday on all counts in the 2024 beating death of his mother, a case marked by years of documented domestic abuse.

Multiple I-94 eastbound lanes are blocked just after the Lowry Tunnel and emergency personel are dealing with a person in the roadway.

As runners get ready to lace up their shoes this weekend for the Twin Cities Marathon, another famous Minnesota marathon has sold out once again in record time.

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS and the Minnesota Wild are teaming up to broadcast 10 regular-season games on over-the-air TV this season.

A situation in St. Peter that drew a large law enforcement presence on Thursday afternoon has been resolved.

During a contentious debate, the commission in charge of setting Xcel Energy rates pushed back on the pushback it's receiving.

Minnesotans shopping for health insurance could face higher costs next year, with insurers proposing double-digit average rate increases for the individual market as open enrollment approaches.

St. Paul leaders are weighing fallout from a new report that concluded that Mayor Kaohly Her’s actions violated city policy but did not substantiate sexual harassment.

A resolution passed Thursday by the Minneapolis City Council urges the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office and the University of Minnesota to cancel their contracts with Flock Safety.

Dayton found two Flock cameras reinstalled without city approval after a program hold and ordered their removal.

Minnesota homeowners are seeing insurance costs rise, and some are finding lower rates by reviewing coverage and shopping for new plans.

Minnesota health insurance rates rise 9.9% to 21% in 2027, affecting 387,000 residents in individual and small-group markets starting Jan. 1.

A former aide to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for his role in the Feeding Our Future fraud case.

Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans will need to start looking for a new health insurance plan as several Medicare Advantage plans now available to residents will be eliminated next year.

St. Paul has released its full, redacted report on its investigation into whether Mayor Kaohly Her sexually harassed members of the St. Paul Police Department.

Renee Good's family sues the U.S. and federal agents after she was fatally shot during a Minneapolis immigration operation in January.

Minneapolis City Council could make a big decision Thursday to put strict limits on driverless cars, such as Waymo, including a requirement that a human must sit behind the wheel at all times.

A police chase through several cities ended in Blaine after the suspect crashed a pickup into a swamp, early on Thursday morning.

Minneapolis parents packed a meeting to challenge a district plan that could close or merge up to 16 public schools.

Possible cuts in federal student aid could impact your favorite hair salon.

Less than a month after Vance Boelter requested a speedy trial in his state murder case, his attorneys are now asking the judge to delay the case, citing the "extensive volume of discovery."

A Hennepin County judge has issued a gag order in the murder case against Vance Boelter, the man who has already been convicted in federal court in last summer's lawmaker attacks.