City Council reallocates $117K earmarked for programs run by pastor who made threats
Members voted last week to deny contract extensions with New Salem Missionary Baptist and Salem Incorporated — both run by Reverend Jerry McAfee.
Cooler stretch continues as clouds clear Tuesday in Twin Cities
A stretch of cooler weather continues Tuesday for Minnesota.
Eden Prairie mayor looking at changes to intersection where mother and four children were...
The Mayor of Eden Prairie says the city is planning to look into the intersection after a 27-year old mother and her four children were hit while crossing the road last Thursday. “Anytime there’s a tragic accident, it definitely draws our attention.”
Minneapolis Police Seize Loaded Gun from Probationer After Traffic Stop on 26th and Lyndale
In the streets of Minneapolis, vigilance by the 5th Precinct officers led to the apprehension of an armed traffic violator on the crossroads of 26th Street and Lyndale Avenue South. As reported by the Minneapolis Police Department's social media post, the driver, now known to have been breaking more than just traffic...
Newspaper deliveryman shot following argument
Jeffrey S. Matson, 43, of Brooklyn Park, was shot and killed after an argument at Midway Saloon, 1500 University Ave. in St. Paul, on August 7, 2025. Police reports say that Metro Transit officers stationed at a nearby light rail platform heard a gunshot before finding Matson with a chest and abdomen wound. Matson...
Teacher’s lawsuit claims district violated her first Amendment rights
A lawsuit filed earlier this week by a teacher claims the Prior Lake school district violated her right to freedom of speech after a social media post made in a private Facebook group was shared publicly, and claims that the district suspended her without pay.
This Eagan outpost of a local pizza chain has been a go-to stop for...
Carbone’s Pizza has been a family name in Minnesota since 1954, with the Eagan location carrying on the legacy since 1982. Originally opened by Uncle David, the restaurant has long been a go-to for locals craving classic thin-crust pizza and hearty Italian-American comfort food. In November 2021, when David decided...
Shocking Report: Minnesota City Added to Rat-Infested List
While we certainly have our pests here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes (I'm talking about you, mosquitoes and gnats), Minnesota is somewhat lucky in that our cold climate makes it less likely to find other types of pests, like cockroaches or scorpions. Sure, there are cockroaches in Minnesota, but not to the degree there...
Juvenile crime is on the rise; Hennepin County moving toward answers
Hennepin County Commissioner Jeffrey Lunde told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS the county is on schedule to open a new facility for juveniles in South Minneapolis by the end of the year.
Minneapolis Police Department’s Youth Academy Sparks Interest with Bomb Squad Demo, Four Attendees Apply...
In a recent display of pyrotechnics and public engagement, the Minneapolis Police Department's Youth Academy event proved to be more than just a showcase—it was a potential recruitment ground. The bomb squad demonstration, part of a larger program aimed to give young people a taste of law enforcement life, was met...