Family grieving after 2 cousins killed in north Minneapolis shooting
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A family is mourning the loss of two loved ones, killed by a relative, as they share their grief and pain. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.

Interstate 394 closing in both directions this weekend: What to know

More work on Interstate 394 between downtown Minneapolis and the western suburbs will close the stretch of highway completely. Here's what you need to know.

MnDOT Name a Snowplow winners announced for 2026

After tallying more than 19,000 votes, MnDOT has announced its winners for the 2025-26 Name a Snowplow contest. Click to find out who won, and where they will roam.

Google building data center in Pine Island, Minnesota

Google is building a data center in southern Minnesota, the tech giant announced on Tuesday. Google is partnering with Xcel Energy on the project.

Father's viral TikTok brings thousands of Latinos to national donor database

A father posted his first TikTok this month, in a last-ditch effort to find a bone marrow donor for his teenage son. His plea to the Latino community to join the National Marrow Donor Program went viral, and encouraged thousands of people to sign up. 

Como Park Zoo’s beloved orangutan Jambu dies at 40

Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is mourning the loss of Jambu, a Sumatran orangutan who has been at the zoo for nearly three decades.

Ordinance banning law enforcement from wearing masks signed by St. Paul mayor

An ordinance banning law enforcement officials from wearing masks that cover their face and obscure their identity has been signed by St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her.

Three engineers charged with allegedly stealing Google trade secrets and sending them to Iran

The engineers allegedly stole confidential information, including Google trade secrets and transferred the sensitive data to Iran and other places, according to the Department of Justice.

Stretch of I-494 closing this weekend: What you need to know

A stretch of Interstate 494 in Bloomington and Richfield will close for the weekend as crews demolish two bridges as part of a major reconstruction project.

William O'Brien State Park water control system to be rebuilt after Lake Alice nearly dried up

William O'Brien State Park will be the sight of a $325,000 project that will include replacing the 1960-era water control structure and dredging the St. Croix River in response to Lake Alice nearly drying up in August 2025.

Feeding Our Future: 79th person charged

A 79th person has been charged in connection with the pandemic-era “Feeding Our Future" fraud scheme. Federal court filings show Fahima Mahamud is facing one count of wire fraud while operating a child care center in Minneapolis.

79th person charged in Feeding Our Future scheme
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Another person has been charged in the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more. 

Minneapolis hotel liquor licenses renewed despite threats over housing ICE agents

The Minneapolis City Council has renewed the liquor licenses of two Minneapolis hotels after previously threatening to not approve them for allegedly housing ICE agents.

Annunciation shooting victim Fletcher Merkel honored by Minneapolis Council

The Minneapolis City Council has passed a resolution honoring the life of Fletcher Merkel – the 8-year-old who was killed during the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church on Aug. 27.

I-494 ramp and bridge closures start Feb. 19 for reconstruction

Drivers are being told to find alternative routes as major road and ramp closures are set to begin on I-494 in Bloomington and Richfield starting Thursday morning.

Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial

Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.

Red flag warning issued for parts of southwestern MN amid extreme fire risk

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for parts of southwest Minnesota due to extreme fire risk conditions on Wednesday.

Minneapolis City Council set to deny Graduate Hotel GM a seat on city board

The Minneapolis City Council is poised to deny the general manager of the Graduate Hotel a seat on a city advisory board due to the hotel's rooming of ICE officers.