Man violently attacks former cult leader Victor Barnard in prison, doesn't regret it
The man who violently assaulted former religious cult leader Victor Barnard in a Minnesota prison cell said he doesn't regret the attack and sleeps well at night despite giving Barnard a punctured lung and traumatic brain injury.
The man who violently assaulted former religious cult leader Victor Barnard in a Minnesota prison cell said he doesn't regret the attack and sleeps well at night despite giving Barnard a punctured lung and traumatic brain injury.
From prisoner to plaintiff: National retailers in sights of local ADA lawsuits
Jerald Boitnott served 24 years in prison for first degree murder. But more recently, he is the plaintiff in more than a dozen federal lawsuits against national restaurant chains and retailers, claiming they are failing to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Jerald Boitnott served 24 years in prison for first degree murder. But more recently, he is the plaintiff in more than a dozen federal lawsuits against national restaurant chains and retailers, claiming they are failing to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Community leaders, county board condemn corrections officer's use of excessive force
A day after the Fox 9 Investigators broke the story of excessive force used by a corrections officer on an inmate in the Ramsey County Jail in 2016, there is massive political fallout.
A day after the Fox 9 Investigators broke the story of excessive force used by a corrections officer on an inmate in the Ramsey County Jail in 2016, there is massive political fallout.
Public places, safe spaces: How libraries help the homeless
The tent city along Hiawatha Avenue in Minneapolis may be gone, but the city’s homeless problem didn’t vanish. The homeless can be found every day in libraries around the Twin Cities. And one of those libraries even has a full-time social worker helping to meet the needs of its patrons.
The tent city along Hiawatha Avenue in Minneapolis may be gone, but the city’s homeless problem didn’t vanish. The homeless can be found every day in libraries around the Twin Cities. And one of those libraries even has a full-time social worker helping to meet the needs of its patrons.
Minneapolis Park Board interim leader feels attacked after questions on hiring of lobbyist
Minneapolis has a new leader of its Parks and Recreation Department inheriting a Board that is deeply divided after a Fox 9 Investigation into the hiring of a new consultant.
Minneapolis has a new leader of its Parks and Recreation Department inheriting a Board that is deeply divided after a Fox 9 Investigation into the hiring of a new consultant.
Home insecurity: Tips to safeguard security devices
After his home was hit a couple of times by thieves, Dr. Ashwin George joined the growing ranks of do-it-yourself security buffs.
After his home was hit a couple of times by thieves, Dr. Ashwin George joined the growing ranks of do-it-yourself security buffs.
Minneapolis Park Board accused of cronyism
The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB) is receiving criticism from present and past commissioners after the Interim Superintendent approved a paid consultant, without a public vote, who has strong connections to the Board’s President.
The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB) is receiving criticism from present and past commissioners after the Interim Superintendent approved a paid consultant, without a public vote, who has strong connections to the Board’s President.
North side monopoly: How investment funds scoop up affordable houses
Wall Street investors are getting a big slice of the North Minneapolis housing market, while some in the neighborhood feel they are getting denied the chance of homeownership.
Wall Street investors are getting a big slice of the North Minneapolis housing market, while some in the neighborhood feel they are getting denied the chance of homeownership.
Children suffering due to big comeback of meth in Minnesota
An old nemesis is back and it’s spreading like a plague across greater Minnesota.
An old nemesis is back and it’s spreading like a plague across greater Minnesota.
A lifeline back home
It?s a ritual repeated hundreds, if not thousands of times every day in Minnesota: Somali-Americans stepping into small storefronts to send money to family halfway around the world.
It?s a ritual repeated hundreds, if not thousands of times every day in Minnesota: Somali-Americans stepping into small storefronts to send money to family halfway around the world.
Two Twin Cities hospitals cited after federal investigations
Two Fairview hospitals in the Twin Cities have been cited by the federal government for violating the rights of patients who showed up in emergency rooms with mental health concerns. In one case, staff forcibly stripped a patient of her clothes.
Two Fairview hospitals in the Twin Cities have been cited by the federal government for violating the rights of patients who showed up in emergency rooms with mental health concerns. In one case, staff forcibly stripped a patient of her clothes.
Casanova of the Courthouse: Wisconsin DA asks female defendants out on dates
Update: The Wisconsin Department of Justice now confirms it is investigating allegations that the former District Attorney in Burnett County asked female defendants out on dates after they appeared in his courtroom.
Update: The Wisconsin Department of Justice now confirms it is investigating allegations that the former District Attorney in Burnett County asked female defendants out on dates after they appeared in his courtroom.
Fox 9 Presents: North at a Crossroads
Forget what you think you know about North Minneapolis. Fox 9’s Tom Lyden goes behind the headlines to show you a side of north Minneapolis you haven’t seen before.
Forget what you think you know about North Minneapolis. Fox 9’s Tom Lyden goes behind the headlines to show you a side of north Minneapolis you haven’t seen before.
EYE OPENING: Eye donations sent out of state, local Lions' work diminished
For decades the Lions Gift of Sight has been synonymous with eye donations in Minnesota, but in the last few months the non-profit has lost 15 hospitals in its network.
For decades the Lions Gift of Sight has been synonymous with eye donations in Minnesota, but in the last few months the non-profit has lost 15 hospitals in its network.
Mega church pastor resigns after investigation into 'inappropriate conduct'
A prominent Twin Cities mega-church pastor has resigned after an independent investigation found he engaged in “inappropriate conduct” with female church members.
A prominent Twin Cities mega-church pastor has resigned after an independent investigation found he engaged in “inappropriate conduct” with female church members.
Minnesota woman on mission to save children with autism from drowning
Kadin Okerstrom is mesmerized by water but has no comprehension of the danger—which is why kids like him are 160 times more likely to die from drowning than other children.
Kadin Okerstrom is mesmerized by water but has no comprehension of the danger—which is why kids like him are 160 times more likely to die from drowning than other children.
How defrauded Minnesota tax dollars can end up with terror groups
Government agents continue to track a huge increase in cash being taken in suitcases by couriers on flights out of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Government agents continue to track a huge increase in cash being taken in suitcases by couriers on flights out of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
WEB OF LIES: The Murder of Amy Allwine
From almost the moment he called 911 to report that his wife Amy had shot herself, police were suspicious of Stephen Allwine.
From almost the moment he called 911 to report that his wife Amy had shot herself, police were suspicious of Stephen Allwine.
Legislative Auditor opens investigation after Fox 9 reports of daycare fraud
Legislative Auditor opens investigation after Fox 9 reports of daycare fraud
Legislative Auditor opens investigation after Fox 9 reports of daycare fraud
FLIP THE SYSTEM: Hennepin Co. Child Protection reforms a $122M system
FLIP THE SYSTEM: Hennepin Co. Child Protection reforms a $122M system
FLIP THE SYSTEM: Hennepin Co. Child Protection reforms a $122M system