Rosemount church suffers extensive damage in fire, investigation underway

The Rosemount Police Department says road closures remain in effect near an Ethiopian church while authorities investigate a Monday morning fire that caused extensive damage to the building.

Aerials: Rosemount Ethiopian church likely destroyed in fire
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Authorities are on the scene of a structure fire at a multicultural community center and Ethiopian church in Rosemount Monday. Sky FOX 9 shows the roof of the building suffered extensive damage, and the structure is likely a total loss.

Rosemount Ethiopian church damaged in fire
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Authorities responded to a fire just before 11 a.m. Monday at MN Debre Bisrat St Gabriel and Arsema Ethiopian Orthodox Church, on the 3200 block of 144th Street West. It was formerly known as Lighthouse Church. 

Eagan data center moratorium: City faces lawsuit as Minnesota communities push back

A legal battle is taking shape in Eagan after the city’s decision to pause new data center development sparked a lawsuit and raised questions about local authority over electricity regulation.

Eagan facing lawsuit over data center moratorium
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The City of Eagan is facing a lawsuit over its data center moratorium. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more. 

West St. Paul death investigation: Body found in wooded area

West St. Paul police are investigating after a body was found in a wooded area, and they are asking the public for help as they work to determine what happened.

2 fallen Minnesota police officers’ families have mortgages paid off

The families of two Minnesota police officers who lost their lives during active duty have had the mortgages on their homes paid off for them.

Rare Pokémon cards worth up to $30K stolen from Eagan arcade, police investigating

An Eagan, Minnesota claw machine arcade is asking for the public's help after two people reportedly broke into the store and stole rare Pokémon cards worth an estimated $25,000 to $30,000.

Rare Pokémon cards stolen from Eagan arcade: Watch
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Surveillance video shared by DUCK!, a claw machine arcade in Eagan, Minn., shows a reported break-in in which two people allegedly stole rare Pokémon cards and PSA-graded collectibles from a display case. The business estimates the total value of the stolen items at $25,000 to $30,000.

Fiery crash in Eagan, Minnesota overnight leaves 1 dead, 1 injured

One person is dead after a fiery car crash in Eagan, Minnesota early Monday morning. The driver left exit ramp from I-35E onto Lone Oak Road and went airborne, crashing into a traffic light.

Inver Grove Heights City Council votes to pass data center moratorium despite developer threatening lawsuit

After a contentious meeting, the Inver Grove Heights City Council voted 3-2 to pass the data center moratorium, which could expose the city to a lawsuit from the data center developer.

Inver Grove data center meeting erupts
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An Inver Grove Heights City Council meeting erupted into chaos on Monday before a discussion on data centers. The meeting ultimately ended with the mayor walking out as people shouted. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has the details.

Inver Grove Heights City Council meeting cut short before data center vote, residents furious

Tensions ran high at the Inver Grove Heights City Council meeting on Monday night as plans to discuss a controversial data center were derailed by an abrupt adjournment and shouting from those in attendance.