Highway 169 shooting: Trial begins for alleged gunman

The high-profile trial for the man accused of fatally shooting youth baseball coach Jay Boughton on Highway 169 last July will begin on Monday. 

Murder charges lead to call for changes
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A sentencing of more than 26 years for a murder in Minneapolis has also turned into calls for more mental health services in Hennepin County.

Trial of ex-Minneapolis cops rescheduled again
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The trial for the two former Minneapolis police officers charged in connection with George Floyd's murder has been rescheduled, again. The state trial of Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng, who are charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and aiding and abetting manslaughter in Floyd's May 2020 death, was rescheduled to Oct. 24, 2022, from Jan. 9, 2023.

Twin Cities cooling centers prepare to welcome people trying to beat the heat

With heat index values of 100-plus degrees expected across much of Minnesota on Sunday and Monday, cities across the Twin Cities metro are opening free cooling centers for people to sit in the air conditioning.

2 cases of measles confirmed in Minnesota preschool siblings

Two cases of measles have been confirmed in preschool-aged children who are siblings and live in Hennepin County. The Minnesota Department of Health and Hennepin County Public Health are investigating the measles cases.

Eden Prairie announces new ‘Neighborhood Police Officers’ program

The Eden Prairie Police Department has announced it will implement a new Neighborhood Police Officers program in an effort to "further solve neighborhood issues."

Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson taking leave of absence

Sheriff Dave Hutchinson is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the department to deal with health issues, Hennepin County officials told FOX 9 on Thursday.

Eden Prairie Police using new tool to combat car theft crimes

A new tool capturing license plates has helped find eight stolen vehicles since December 2021, the Eden Prairie Police Department says.

Minneapolis police, city violated civil rights law, state concludes

The Minneapolis Police Department engaged in a pattern of race discrimination, violating state civil rights law, an investigation found.

Trial of 3 former Minneapolis cops won't be livestreamed

The state trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd will not be livestreamed.