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.

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.  

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

Dying to get high: Tracking Minnesota's fatal overdoses

The numbers are staggering.  More than 65,000 died in 2016 from drug overdoses, the vast majority from opioids, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control.

Artists' partnerships with music producer end on sour note

Singer-songwriter Zach Treichler has been writing songs since he was 12 years old. He thought he was well on his way to making a big name for himself in the Twin Cities music scene when he met music producer Richard Miranda who ran a business called House Mix Studio in Shakopee.  

The mystery in Menahga: What led to murder-suicide last November?

Last November a mystery like no other unfolded in Menahga, Minn., beginning with a seemingly unexplainable murder-suicide. 

Bedridden for 5 years, Twin Cities man finally finds escape

Darell Reed’s life was turned upside down by gun violence. Still, he hopes to be a catalyst for change.

Secret recordings reveal untold story of MNLARS mess

When the State of Minnesota rolled out a new $93 million vehicle licensing and registration system last summer called MNLARS, it immediately backfired. 

What health inspectors find when they check local hotels

From upscale hotels in both downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis to more budget-friendly properties in the suburbs, a public health inspector’s hunt for surprises never ends.

40-year old firefighter dies in the line of duty

A small-town Minnesota firefighter died Tuesday morning from an apparent heart attack, just hours after a training session.