#RedFlagWarning: The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for 77 counties in Minnesota effective today, May 11, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. due to extreme fire danger

Wild view of the tornado warning on top of downtown Minneapolis ... FOX 9

Funnel cloud in Benson, MN. WATCH LIVE STORM COVERAGE HERE: fox9.com/live (Video via Tammy)

Reminder: 494 closed in both directions from Hwy 100-77 as the Portland Ave Bridge is taken down. (Good morning to all who may have heard this as your extra early morning alarm clock at 5am)

Waking up to a smoking sunrise. Here's why.... pca.state.mn.us/news-and-stori…

Northern Lights possible in Minnesota tonight. Will likely be muted by the wildfire smoke around, but still may be a pretty good show. Get away from city lights, go outside after dark and look toward the north…

Temperatures will rise on Sunday as air quality alerts from wildfire smoke remain in place. Monday is expected to clear up with the arrival of a cold front and scattered showers. fox9.com/weather/minnes…

#Breaking: A shelter in place order has been put into effect in part of Brooklyn Park. We are actively working to confirm various details, calls coming into our newsroom.

UPDATED ALERT! Please note instructions about opening your doors in Brooklyn Park

UPDATE: Governor Walz confirms Melissa Hortman and her husband have been shot and killed in a politically motivated attack.

Just released by law enforcement

House DFL Caucus statement:

AP has identified a suspect, citing two people familiar. Law enforcement here at the State Emergency Operations Center have not confirmed. apnews.com/article/minnes…

Our live coverage started at 7am, has not stopped, and continues. Manhunt continues. Streaming here for latest through the day: fox9.com/live

A Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband are dead after what police are calling a "targeted" shooting of political violence early Saturday morning. A manhunt is underway for the suspect, who is said to be impersonating a police officer. Authorities are looking for 57-year-old

In Sibley County, this emergency alert just went out asking people in the area to: “Keep your doors locked and vehicles secured.” #VanceLutherBoelter #VanceBoelter ‘s vehicle has been located near his residence. Law enforcement continues to search for him in the area. FOX 9

An emergency alert is in effect for an area in Sibley County where the Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect's vehicle was found. fox9.com/news/sibley-co…

Heat and humidity start building on Friday ahead of a very hot and steamy weekend. fox9.com/weather/minnes…

#Newthismorning: Terrible way to start the first official weekend of summer.

FYI New Hope, Crystal and Golden Valley: