Mermaids make a splash at Sea Life at Mall of America
Magical creatures have joined the sharks, stingrays and tropical fish at Sea Life at Mall of America. Mermaids are back July 18 through Aug. 9. They will appear underwater and offer meet and greets on land on Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays and Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sea Life is located on Level One East at the Mall of America. The event does require a special mermaid event ticket.
Inflatable park experience opens outside the Mall of America
A gigantic bounce park has moved into Bloomington for the summer. FunBox is now open in the east lot across the street from Mall of America. It’s hard to miss since it’s 25,000 square feet of bright colored jumping zones. There are obstacles, games and challenges including a ninja wall, battle beam, obstacle course and 23-foot slide. Right now, it’s open Wednesday through Sunday and will be in place through Sept. 8. For more information visit FunBox.com
Mall of America adds facial recognition surveillance technology to security system
Mall of America (MOA) announced its security system is now equipped with facial recognition technology that will be used to detect anyone mall staff identify as "a person of interest."
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan launches his new beer at MOA
FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim chatted with wrestling legend Hulk Hogan at the Mall of America on Tuesday as he launched his new beer "Real American Beer."
Mall of America hosts Vietnam War 50th Anniversary
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is holding a three-day event at Mall of America to honor the Vietnam War 50th Anniversary.
Great Big Game Show now open at Mall of America
The Great Big Game show is open now on Level 3 East at the Mall of America. It’s connected to The Escape Game and from the same company. The game show studio allows people to play some of their favorite TV game shows with a host against co-workers, family members and friends but without the pressure of knowing millions of people are tuning in.
Second gunman in fatal Mall of America shooting pleads guilty
The second gunman in the Mall of America shooting that killed 19-year-old Johntae Hudson pleaded guilty on Friday.
Video captures Mall of America shooting, gunman to be sentenced
FOX 9 recently obtained surveillance video from the violent confrontation inside the Mall of America Nordstrom men’s department store, where an escalating feud between several armed young men came to an end December 23, 2022 – two days before Christmas.
Timberwolves-Mavericks Game 4 watch party hosted at Mall of America
The Mall of America is hosting a watch party on Tuesday as the Timberwolves face off against the Dallas Mavericks in a must-win Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals.
Great Big Game Show attraction coming to Mall of America
A live-action game show experience is opening at Mall of America this summer.
Mall of America's guide to Mother's Day shopping
Mother’s Day is fast approaching on May 12. Trend Specialist Sara Rogers joined the FOX 9 Morning news for some gift ideas, including a discount opportunity for the Mall of America’s newest jewelry store.
TikTok popular clothing brand Edikted opening store at Mall of America
Edikted, a fashion brand that has balloon in popularity thanks to social media and TikTok, is set to open its third brick-and-mortar location at the Mall of America.
Mall of America fights spark security concerns
A fight broke out at the Mall of America earlier this week on a night meant to celebrate the end of Ramadan, inciting concerns from mall patrons about safety measures in place.
Mall of America water park: Bloomington council reviewing plans
The Bloomington, Minn City Council will review plans for a long-talked-about indoor water park at the Mall of America this week.
One of two accused gunmen pleads guilty to fatal MOA shooting
A man pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the fatal Mall of America shooting that happened inside the Nordstrom store two days before Christmas in 2022.
What other dances can the Blue M&M do?
The Blue M&M at Mall of America has turned into a viral sensation after he was caught on video doing some great Irish dance moves. Friday on FOX 9 Good Day, the crew put Blue to the test to see if he could dance to music from other genres.
Blue M&M joins FOX 9 Friday Dance Off
You may have seen the viral video floating around of a Blue M&M at Mall of America on St. Patrick's Day weekend bustin' a move as a team of Irish Dancers took to the stage. As the video continues to rack up views, Mall of America is hosting a special meet & greet with 'Blue' this Saturday at the Huntington Bank Rotunda. Blue will also reunite with the Irish Dancers on stage. The meet & greet runs from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday March 23rd. The M&M joined the Fox 9 Friday Dance Off to show off his moves!
Rocket Fizz retro soda opening at Mall of America
A new store that offers hundreds of retro-inspired sodas and candies will be opening its first Minnesota location in the Mall of America.
Celebrating girls and women in sports
Young female athletes were learning from some of the best women in professional sports at the Mall of America on Wednesday.
Haynes rebuilds life after wrongful conviction
Marvin Haynes is rebuilding his life after spending almost 20 years behind bars. He started by visiting the Mall of America.