Ricky Cobb II shooting: Police organization requests prosecutor change

Alleging that Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty “sought to bury" the independent analysis of a use-of-force expert, the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association is requesting that the case against the Minnesota State Trooper involved in the July 2023 shooting of Ricky Cobb II be taken over by the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office.

Woman injured after bullet entered Mpls house

Minneapolis police are investigating two overnight shootings, including a 67-year-old woman who was injured after a bullet entered her home. Police say the woman was not the intended target, and no arrests have been made.

Man shot, killed in Minneapolis on Valentine's Day

Minneapolis police are investigating a man who was shot and killed early Wednesday morning. Police say it appears a person approached on foot and fired directly at the victim before leaving the scene. No arrests have been made.

Nation's Best History Museum Mpls nominee

The Mill City Museum in Minneapolis is asking for the public’s support to take the top spot in an online contest to win the title of Nation’s Best History Museum. After coming in fourth place last year in the contest, museum director Dave Stevens is hoping to gather enough votes to take the top spot. Voting ends Monday, Feb. 12th at 11 a.m. CT time. You can vote here: https://www.mnhs.org/millcity

2 released from prison after felony law change

Two women, Megan Cater and Briana Martinson, were released from Minnesota prison this week after having their sentences reduced under new legislation redefining the crime of aiding and abetting felony murder.

City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival

Theodore Wirth Park has just enough snow for the biggest fundraiser of the year. FOX 9's Leah Beno sits down with the Executive Director of the Loppet Foundation to talk about the City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival.