Mermaids make a splash at Sea Life at Mall of America
Magical creatures have joined the sharks, stingrays and tropical fish at Sea Life at Mall of America. Mermaids are back July 18 through Aug. 9. They will appear underwater and offer meet and greets on land on Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays and Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sea Life is located on Level One East at the Mall of America. The event does require a special mermaid event ticket.
Pollution control officials work to slow spread of algae
State officials are warning locals about the risks of blue-green algae in some bodies of water as many flock to Minnesota lakes to beat the seasonal heat.
Officials try to control harmful algae on lakes
Families enjoying lakes in the Twin Cities are reminded to know the risks of blue-green algae.
BCA identifies officers and suspect involved in Bloomington standoff
The Richfield police officers who opened fire on a man after he allegedly fired a shotgun at them have been identified by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA).
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Bloomington police chief on police-prosecutor divide [FULL VIDEO]
Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges highlights the the law enforcement divide with the Hennepin County Attorney in since-deleted social media video. FOX 9 obtained the video after filing a public data request.
Video shows police-prosecutor divide in Hennepin Co.
A since-deleted video posted by Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges, challenges the leadership of Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty. FOX 9's Paul Blume has the story.
Social media video captures law enforcement divide with Hennepin Co. Attorney
A since-deleted video, posted online by the Bloomington Police Chief is raising questions about law enforcement’s ability to work with Hennepin County’s top prosecutor.
Bloomington man arrested after shootout with Richfield police leads to standoff
A man is in custody after "an exchange of gunfire" with Richfield police in Bloomington led to a four-hour standoff, according to law enforcement officials.
Inflatable park experience opens outside the Mall of America
A gigantic bounce park has moved into Bloomington for the summer. FunBox is now open in the east lot across the street from Mall of America. It’s hard to miss since it’s 25,000 square feet of bright colored jumping zones. There are obstacles, games and challenges including a ninja wall, battle beam, obstacle course and 23-foot slide. Right now, it’s open Wednesday through Sunday and will be in place through Sept. 8. For more information visit FunBox.com
Mall of America adds facial recognition surveillance technology to security system
Mall of America (MOA) announced its security system is now equipped with facial recognition technology that will be used to detect anyone mall staff identify as "a person of interest."
Weather postpones weekend closure of I-35W, I-494 in Bloomington
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is pushing back the weekend closure of Interstate 35W and Interstate 494 in Bloomington due to weather.
Nebraska man charged in violent carjacking spree in Bloomington, Shakopee
A Nebraska man faces multiple charges, including attempted murder and carjacking, following a violent incident in Bloomington, Minn. on Sunday.
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan launches his new beer at MOA
FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim chatted with wrestling legend Hulk Hogan at the Mall of America on Tuesday as he launched his new beer "Real American Beer."
Vehicle in Minnesota River: 1 found dead, 2 vehicles found during search
Authorities say one person has been found dead and a second vehicle has been spotted after the report of another vehicle that sunk into the Minnesota River in Bloomington on Sunday evening.
Hennepin Sheriff on vehicle recovery in MN River
Authorities say one person has been found dead and a second vehicle has been spotted after the report of another vehicle that sunk into the Minnesota River in Bloomington on Sunday evening.
Crews work to pull vehicle from Minnesota River in Bloomington
A vehicle that sunk into the Minnesota River in Bloomington, Minn. on Sunday remains submerged as of Monday morning due to dangerous water conditions.
Carjacking arrest in Robbinsdale caught on camera
A suspect's arrest in a carjacking situation that started in Shakopee and ended in Robbinsdale was caught on traffic cameras. The situation started with a carjacking in Shakopee, then another car was stolen in Bloomington where a victim was stabbed. The suspect was then finally arrested in Robbinsdale.
Shakopee carjacking suspect carjacks, stabs second victim in Bloomington
The suspect in a carjacking in Shakopee on Sunday afternoon led police on a short chase, then carjacked and stabbed a second victim in Bloomington before finally being arrested in Robbinsdale. The stabbing victim is expected to survive.
Former Chick-Fil-A manager steals $140K, spends on Only Fans
A former chick-fil-A manager at the location in the Minneapolis-St. Paul international Airport (MSP) has pleaded guilty to wire fraud after embezzling more than $140,000 from the location, using it to pay for expenses such as an Only Fans subscription.
Great Big Game Show now open at Mall of America
The Great Big Game show is open now on Level 3 East at the Mall of America. It’s connected to The Escape Game and from the same company. The game show studio allows people to play some of their favorite TV game shows with a host against co-workers, family members and friends but without the pressure of knowing millions of people are tuning in.