MN wildfires: Flanders fire burns over 1.1k acres
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A wildfire burning in Crow Wing County has quickly expanded to over 1,100 acres on Saturday. This comes as fire crews have contained about 30% of a wildfire north of Two Harbors. FOX 9 Leon Purvis reports.

Flanders wildfire in Crow Wing County grows to over 1,100 acres, evacuations underway

Fire crews will continue monitoring the fast-moving Flanders wildfire overnight. Officials say the fire has grown to over 1,100 acres and is still 0% contained. Residents in affected areas are being urged to stay alert for possible evacuation notices.

Aircraft struck by bullet while battling wildland fire in northern Minnesota

A fire suppression aircraft battling a wildland fire in northern Minnesota on Friday was reportedly struck by a bullet while scooping water from a lake.

MN wildfires: Crews battle Flanders, Stewart Trail fires
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Firefighters are battling two large wildfires in northern Minnesota on Saturday. The Stewart Trail fire near Two Harbors is an estimated 376 acres and 0% contained. The Flanders fire in Crow Wing County has grown to 600 acres and is also 0% contained.

Stewart Trail Wildfire in northern MN: Chopper [RAW]
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Crews continue battling the Stewart Trail wildfire in northern Minnesota on Saturday, as the blaze has grown to 376 acres with no containment. Chopper footage shows burned terrain and aircraft dropping water on hot spots.

USS Gerald R. Ford returns home after record 326-day deployment

The USS Gerald R. Ford returned to Norfolk, Virginia, on May 16 after completing a record-breaking 326-day deployment.

Red flag warning issued for 15 Minnesota counties

Wildfires are breaking out across Minnesota and the National Weather Service (NWS) has a red flag warning in place for 15 counties.

MN gun violence prevention bill: Advocates demand House holds vote [RAW]
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Advocates gathered outside the Minnesota House chambers to demand a vote be held on a gun violence prevention bill that already cleared the Minnesota Senate. 

Alex Murdaugh retrial could bring potential death penalty

Prosecutors could seek the death penalty against Alex Murdaugh if he is found guilty again at a new trial after the state Supreme Court overturned his murder convictions.

Minneapolis shooting critically injures man, officer hurt after suspect vehicle crashes into squad

A man suffered life-threatening gunshot wounds after a shooting in Minneapolis, and a responding officer is recovering from minor injuries after his squad was struck by a vehicle driven by a suspect that police believe was fleeing the scene. 

Minnesota wildfires: Stewart Trail Fire 30% contained, closes highways just north of Two Harbors

Crews are working to contain the Stewart Trail Fire, about three miles north of Two Harbors, that has already burned approximately 350 acres and led to highway closures in the area. As of Saturday evening, the fire is 30% contained.

Black-owned record store starts crowdfund campaign
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The last Black-owned record shop in Minnesota is looking for help from the surrounding community to stay open. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the story.

Minnesota home prices up $142K in 10 years, affordability hits new low: Report

Minnesota homeowners have seen a dramatic rise in property values over the past decade, well outpacing wages in the process, according to a new report.

Minnesota gun safety bill standoff
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Parents affected by last August’s mass shooting at Annunciation are watching closely as House Democrats are holding a sit-in at the Capitol to demand action on a Senate gun safety bill. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.

Peace Officers Memorial Day honors fallen officers
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Families gathered outside the State Capitol in St. Paul on Friday for a 24-hour vigil as part of Peace Officers Memorial Day to honor Minnesota officers who have died in the line of duty. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has the story.

Minneapolis busy with Twins, Wolves games Friday
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Both the Minnesota Twins and Timberwolves play nearly back-to-back on Friday night, creating a busy downtown Minneapolis for sports fans. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis checks in live before first pitch at Target Field.

Minnesota honors 314 fallen officers in solemn St. Paul ceremony

Families and officers gathered outside the state capitol to remember and honor Minnesota’s fallen law enforcement officers.