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A family in Ramsey escaped safely after a midnight house fire caused significant roof and SUV damage. Fire officials reported working smoke alarms helped the family evacuate, and the fire's cause is under investigation.

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS conducted one-on-one interviews with Minnesota's leading DFL candidates for the U.S. Senate seat, Angie Craig and Peggy Flanagan. The article promotes additional political coverage and social media channels for election updates.

Minneapolis police are investigating a mass shooting in the Stevens Square neighborhood where five adults were shot, marking the second such incident in the city within 24 hours. The shooting occurred near the 1900 block of Nicollet Avenue around 8:20 p.m., with the victims' conditions remaining unclear as of Sunday night.

Residents of Helix Apartments in St. Louis Park are receiving donations after a fire displaced them. A tenant named Chris is staying with a friend while awaiting news on his apartment's condition, and the St. Louis Park Emergency Program is collecting gift cards and financial donations. The fire's cause remains under investigation.

A Bemidji police sergeant struck a pedestrian with his squad car, causing life-threatening injuries. The 36-year-old man from Duluth was hit while in the road, and the officer was not using lights or a siren at the time. The pedestrian is suspected to have consumed alcohol prior to the crash.

The Hennepin County Attorney’s office is considering charges after fireworks were aimed at the home of Minnesota Senator John Hoffman. A Minnesota State Trooper has been stationed outside the home, and a doorbell camera captured the incident, which occurred at the family’s Champlin residence. The Hoffman family previously survived a shooting at the same location last year.

Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher is defending his public warnings about Somali gang violence, citing over 100 shootings and 300 gang members linked to Somali gangs in the Twin Cities. Fletcher and gang specialists warn against repeating past mistakes in addressing gang violence and are hosting a community meeting to seek solutions.

Minnesota is highlighted for its role in inventing the Post-it Note as part of a celebration of America's 250th birthday. Joe Mazan discusses the history of this iconic office invention in a segment by 5 Eyewitness News.

A federal audit found Ramsey County failed to meet requirements for a nearly $3 million Justice Department grant intended to upgrade first responder radios and generators. The county lacked required policies and did not use a competitive process for generators, leading to $273,000 in questioned costs. The Justice Department’s grant office will determine if repayment is required, and auditors recommended improving grant administration and financial management.

The Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless Summer Challenge, now in its 17th year, aims to address hunger and homelessness in Minnesota. Last year, Minnesota food shelves reported a record 9 million visits. Crystal Schneider, executive director of the Friends in Need Food Shelf, discussed the initiative on 5 Eyewitness News.

A health clinic in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, is in lockdown due to an 'active situation' as law enforcement responds. An employee reported an active shooter, though this has not been confirmed, and no injuries have been reported.

Data centers in Minnesota are being scrutinized for their potential impact on power demand during heat waves. Utilities and regulators attribute peak power demand to summer heat rather than data centers, though operational data centers in the state consume significant energy. Minnesota has 30 data centers listed, with half currently operational, totaling 351 megawatts of capacity.

A technical issue disrupted Channel 5, KSTP-TV, and some local channels on Tuesday afternoon. Viewers can still access KSTP via cable, a 24/7 streaming app, or a live video player while the problem is resolved.

Osseo paused plans for a city-owned cannabis store and a $4 million tax abatement bond after resident concerns about costs and feasibility. The project, aimed at raising revenue and offsetting property taxes, faced mixed reactions from local business owners, with some supporting it and others questioning city ownership. Anoka Mayor Erik Skogquist cited his city's successful municipal cannabis store as a model.

Minnesota's Department of Human Services is revalidating Medicaid and Medicare providers, leading to the disenrollment of over 3,400 providers due to paperwork, background checks, or site visits. Only 200 have been reapproved, causing delays for new patients and service renewals, with incomplete documentation further slowing the process.

The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office is laying off 17 employees, including three attorneys, as part of a restructuring driven by rising costs. The layoffs will not impact the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit or ongoing litigation.

The article highlights summer safety risks for kids in Minnesota and provides practical tips to prevent accidents. 5 Eyewitness News shares the advice to help families enjoy the season safely.

The FDA has cleared a new sunscreen ingredient for the first time since 1999, making a chemical previously used in Europe and other regions available in the U.S. Dr. Archelle Georgiou, a KSTP health expert, discussed the development on 5 Eyewitness News.

A vehicle crashed into three townhome units in Woodbury, causing a gas leak and requiring the evacuation of around a dozen residents. The driver was injured and hospitalized, but no other injuries were reported. Residents were allowed to return except for those in damaged units.

A sinkhole at St. Francis High School’s stadium has caused indefinite closure, attributed to a failed stormwater management system. The district estimates repair costs could reach seven figures, with challenges in funding due to a previously rejected referendum and economic pressures.

A shelter-in-place order in St. Peter’s Washington Terrace neighborhood was lifted after a large law enforcement presence and standoff Thursday night. Residents were evacuated, and a witness reported hearing gunshots, though details about injuries or the incident’s cause remain unconfirmed.

U.S. Bank Stadium is undergoing a partial roof replacement following hail damage in 2023, which has raised concerns about the durability of the ETFE material used in its construction. Vector Foiltec’s CEO acknowledged past hail damage cases, and experts question the material’s long-term resilience in extreme climates.

Matthew Johnathon Weaver, a former Wright County deputy, has been charged with two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct after a 15-year-old foreign exchange student reported inappropriate touching and sexual comments from November 2025 to January 2026. Weaver denied allegations of sexual touching, attributing the behavior to 'Spanish culture' and claiming he called the student 'baby' due to the teen's family loss. The student documented incidents in a journal and shared text messages with authorities.

Protesters outside the St. Paul federal courthouse were sprayed with a chemical irritant by law enforcement during a hearing involving 15 individuals charged with anti-ICE actions linked to antifa groups. The incident occurred after protesters attempted to enter the courthouse and hold doors open, leading to a confrontation with security.

Davis Moturi was shot in 2024 by his neighbor John Sawchak while trimming a tree. Moturi has sued Sawchak, the city of Minneapolis, and the home's former owners, alleging threats, police inaction, and concealment of Sawchak's behavior. The lawsuit claims 19 prior police reports about Sawchak's threats were ignored.

Minneapolis Police are investigating a homicide following a reported shooting on Golden Valley Road. The incident occurred around 2:35 a.m. in the 1400 block, and authorities have confirmed it is being treated as a homicide, with more details expected later.

The Blue Line Extension project's cost has increased by $336 million, raising the total projected cost to nearly $3.6 billion. The Metropolitan Council attributed the increase to project scope changes and additional contingency, with construction starting in 2027 and service delayed until 2033.