Very fat bear spotted on trail cam in northern Minnesota

Voyageurs Wolf Project’s trail cameras captured a chunky black bear in norther Minnesota this fall before it headed into hibernation. 

Hope Breakfast Bar opens new location in St. Louis Park
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A new restaurant in St. Louis Park is dishing up a side of hope with its meals. Hope Breakfast Bar is a purpose driven restaurant, meaning 3% of all sales are donated back into the community. The Shops at West End location is the second in the Twin Cities. It offers a grab-and-go coffee counter and exclusive menu items like fried pickle waffles and banana bread pancakes. The original location is near the corner of W. Seventh St. and Grand Ave in St. Paul.

Edith's House helps people experiencing homelessness find a place to call home

A woman who was once left homeless herself after escaping an abusive relationship in the 90s has turned a home in north Minneapolis into a shelter to help others in need.

Nightmare home sale leads Minnesota couple to arbitration

It was a problematic home sale: a failed retaining wall, the ground infilled with unopened bags of mulch, wallpaper concealing holes in the walls, the backyard slipping away into the nearby creek and an unpermitted porch structure on the verge of falling away with it.

FOX 9 Voices for Change Thanksgiving special

FOX 9's Voices for Change was created last year to showcase stories of change in our community and give a microphone to those who want to make Minnesota and the nation a place where everyone has a chance to grow and thrive.

FOX 9 Voices for Change Special (Part 3/3)
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In part three of the Voices for Change Thanksgiving special, we highlight an award-winning Minnesota-made music group celebrating 50 years together.

FOX 9 Voices for Change Special (Part 2/3)
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In part two of the Voices for Change Thanksgiving special, we highlight a Minnesota man's historic journey to climb to the top of Mount Everest, a growing Twin Cities youth futsal league, and more.

FOX 9 Voices for Change Special (Part 1/3)
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In part one of the Voices for Change Thanksgiving special, we highlight a local nonprofit's efforts to revitalize Minneapolis after damages were left from George Floyd protests, a life-changing entrepreneurship program for young people, and more.

Minnesota Untold: Looking for 'Little House'

On the southern plains of Minnesota, in Redwood County, you’ll find a legendary small town, an almost mythical place, called Walnut Grove.

Nightmare home sale leads Minnesota couple to arbitration
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It was a problematic home sale: a failed retaining wall, the ground infilled with unopened bags of mulch, wallpaper concealing holes in the walls, the backyard slipping away into the nearby creek and an unpermitted porch structure on the verge of falling away with it.

Black churches play special role in Minneapolis history

The contributions of African Americans throughout the history of Minneapolis are undeniable. FOX 9’s Maury Glover examined the role black churches played in the development of the city of lakes.

Minnesota Untold: ‘History Wars’

Fort Snelling is the state of Minnesota’s birthplace and its original sin.

Buddy the Elf takes the stage in Hopkins
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Your favorite elf is back in Hopkins. Stages Theatre Company is celebrating its first live, in-door theatre production since 2020 with ?Elf the Musical.? Performances run through December 27th. Stages Theatre Company is limiting capacity to 50% and is requiring all audience members 18+ to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test taken within 72 hours of the performance along with a photo ID.

Make sure to complete these tasks in your yard before the snow arrives
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The leaves may have drifted off the trees and most gardens are put to bed, but there is a final checklist for the garden. Here are Dale K's final garden tasks to complete before the snow flies!

ShotSpotter gunshot detection rarely leads to arrests in Minneapolis

The gunshot detection system Minneapolis police use to notify them of shootings rarely leads to arrests or evidence of gun-related crimes, according to a FOX 9 Investigators analysis.

Gunshot detection system rarely leads to arrests in Minneapolis
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The gunshot detection system Minneapolis police use to notify them of shootings rarely leads to arrests or evidence of gun-related crimes, according to a FOX 9 Investigators analysis.

Minnesota Untold: I-35W freeway uprooted and divided African American business district

While much is known about how I-94 ripped up the Rondo neighborhood, a lesser told story is the destruction of a Black business district in Minneapolis because of the I-35W project.

Department at Dayton?s bringing unique shopping experience to Downtown Minneapolis
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One of the largest historic renovations in the country is almost complete in Downtown Minneapolis. The Dayton?s Project debuts Thursday November 18th. And just in time for the holidays, they?re opening a new department store on the main level. It?s called the Department at Dayton?s and it will feature 33 local makers.