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Charges: Fairmont police officer allegedly sexually assaulted his wife, threatened to kill her
9+ 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
2+ hour, 35+ 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…...
St. Paul police investigating death on Robert Street South
3+ hour, 14+ 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
3+ hour, 43+ 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…...
Where to watch 4th of July fireworks near Twin Cities
5+ hour, 24+ min ago (71+ words) 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Where to watch 4th of July fireworks near Twin Cities Minnesota cities are starting Fourth of July fireworks this week with shows planned across the Twin Cities area for the holiday weekend. Shows begin Wednesday as communities mark the…...
9-year-old drowns at Wisconsin campground water park
8+ hour, 2+ 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....
Not getting Channel 5? Here's how to watch.
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (113+ words) 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Not getting Channel 5? Here's how to watch. A technical issue knocked Channel 5, KSTP-TV and some other local channels off the air late Tuesday afternoon. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is working to fix the issue as quickly as possible. However, in…...
Forecast First Alert: Strong storms expected Wednesday
21+ hour, 27+ min ago (215+ words) Minnesota's Weather Authority has placed a Forecast First Alert in the forecast for strong storms on Wednesday, and heat on Thursday. WEDNESDAY STORMS: Wednesday is the main day to watch for severe weather. A Level 3 out of 5 Enhanced Risk includes…...
Former State Rep. Karen Clark, Minnesota's first openly lesbian legislative member, dead at 80
23+ hour, 35+ min ago (310+ words) Karen Clark, Minnesota's first openly lesbian legislative member, who served in Minnesota's House for 38 years, has died. Clark's death was announced by the Minnesota House of Representatives, which disclosed she passed away Tuesday after a "brief illness" at 80 years old....
Granite Falls man sentenced to over 106 years in prison on 27 counts of criminal sexual conduct
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (191+ words) A man found guilty of 27 criminal sexual conduct charges has been sentenced to over 100 years in prison. According to the Office of Minnesota's Attorney General, Jacory Dante Mc Calpin was sentenced to 1, 276 months (106. 33 years) in prison for multiple sexual assaults…...