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Vance Boelter is making his first appearance in state court after pleading guilty to federal charges involving multiple murders and attempted shootings. He was sentenced to two life sentences and 40 years in federal prison for the killings of Melissa and Mark Hortman and the shootings of John, Yvette, and Hope Hoffman, among other charges.

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.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are re-signing guard Bones Hyland to a 1-year veteran minimum contract, with Hyland having joined the team at the end of the 2024-2025 season and re-signed last offseason. Hyland, a 2021 first-round pick by Denver, averaged 8.5 points, 2.6 assists, and 1.8 rebounds in 71 games. The Wolves are also re-signing Ayo Dosunmu.

Minnesota’s Weather Authority issued a Forecast First Alert for dangerous heat and humidity starting Sunday, with temperatures near 90°F and heat indices up to 108°F through midweek. Southern and western Minnesota face 'major' heat risks, while some areas may experience 'extreme' risks, posing health threats like heat exhaustion, stroke, and dehydration to vulnerable populations.

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 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.

KSTP is conducting an investigation related to the Vikings Stadium. The post was published on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.