Lark Toys: World-famous toy shop made with love and wood
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A toy shop in southeast Minnesota is helping families create life-long memories with thousands of handmade toys, a wooden carousel and an antique toy museum. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the full story. 

Mayor Frey vows 'top-notch' hire as Minneapolis police chief search looms

The search for the next Minneapolis police chief will soon get underway, but the city’s divided political climate could make the process challenging.

Who will be the next Minneapolis police chief?
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After Brian O'Hara's sudden resignation, there is speculation on who the next Minneapolis police chief will be and if the city is a hard sell for possible candidates. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more. 

Frey stands by his decisions regarding Mpls police chief
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey defended his decisions when it came to police chief Brian O'Hara and the allegations that were made against him. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more. 

Moment of Zen: Loon family spotted at French Regional Park
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FOX 9 Photojournalist Ahmad-Seraj Sarim was at French Regional Park in Plymouth Wednesday morning and spotted a family of loons in the water.

Who is stepping in as Minneapolis police chief?
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Katie Blackwell is now acting police chief in Minneapolis, after the former chief, Brian O'Hara, resigned. Black was formerly the assistant chief. FOX 9's Rob Olson has more. 

Resignation reaction: O'Hara out as Minneapolis police chief
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Many people are reacting to the sudden resignation of Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more. 

Minnesota United FC's Manny Lagos previews 2026 World Cup
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Minnesota United FC Chief Development Officer Manny Lagos caught up with FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim to talk about the 2026 World Cup, which starts in just a few weeks. Team USA recently released its roster, and the Loons have a few players representing their countries.

Black bears wander into Elk River neighorhood
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Elk River resident Jason Olson got quite the surprise during a recent check of his Blink camera at his home. A couple of bears wandered into the driveway, and one was looking for food in a birdfeeder.

Mayor Jacob Frey responds to Minneapolis council's criticism on police chief resignation

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey responded to City Council President Elliot Payne's criticism for not informing the council about the investigation into former Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara before his resignation.

Vikings OTAs: Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy QB competition?
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The Minnesota Vikings started organized team activities this week at TCO Performance Center. Is there already a quarterback controversy? Both Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy spoke with reporters on Wednesday, and FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks was there.

Minneapolis Police Department: What's next after Brian O'Hara resignation?
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Brian O'Hara resigned as Minneapolis Police Chief Tuesday night amid an ongoing investigation. Katie Blackwell takes over as the acting chief. FOX 9's Rob Olson looks into what's next for the department.

Brian O'Hara resigns as MPD Chief: Minneapolis leaders react
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Minneapolis City Council leaders are demanding answers from Mayor Jacob Frey following the sudden resignation of Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara on Tuesday. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest.

Former MPD Chief O'Hara resignation statement: 'Hopes the city continues moving forward'

Former Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara's attorney shared a letter touting O'Hara's accomplishments within the Minneapolis Police Department, saying he was "proud" to serve the city and is grateful to those who “did difficult work under extraordinary pressure."

Minneapolis debates data center moratorium
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Minneapolis leaders are weighing a possible pause on new data center development. Dan McConnell joins us to talk about the debate over growth, energy use, and what data centers could mean for downtown Minneapolis.

Memorial Day tribute: MN veteran stands watch
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For the past eight years, one Minnesota man has kept up a moving Memorial Day tradition. Dick Blomberg, a Navy veteran who served as a corpsman, stands on a local bridge in his uniform to pay tribute to his son-in-law. His son-in-law was a veteran of the War in Afghanistan who tragically passed away at age 38 after battling PTSD. FOX 9 Photojournalist Melissa Martz shares the story of how Blomberg honors his family and all those who have sacrificed.