Toys R Us flagship store opens at MOA
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Toys R Us flagship store at the Mall of America is now open, just in time for the holiday season!

Mall of America Veterans Day ceremony
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The Mall of America hosted a special Veterans day ceremony in its rotunda Saturday. FOX 9's Babs Santos reports.

Toro announces layoffs in workforce reduction

Outdoor equipment manufacturer Toro has confirmed the company has laid off roughly 100 employees as part of its global workforce reduction efforts.

Voters approve, extend tax increases in several Minnesota cities

Despite concerns about inflation and a 2024 presidential election ahead, voters throughout Minnesota approved several ballot questions aimed at maintenance of city utilities, as well as, projects for future use of its residents that either raised or extended taxes.

Sales tax, other projects expected on ballot
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A sales tax in St. Paul and several other projects around the Twin Cities will be on the ballot for Minnesotans Tuesday.

Winter preparations interrupt Halloween after snowy night

A lot of Minnesotans went to bed with snow falling and woke up to see it sticking to the ground this Halloween morning.

Bloomington shooting leaves man in critical condition, police searching for suspect

An early morning shooting in Bloomington left one man in critical condition, and police searching for a shooter who they believe might be known by the victim.

Bloomington PD mental health pilot program
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The Bloomington Police Department shared a new mental health pilot program that provides immediate free therapy services to the patient and family. The rapid response team starts in December.

California Dreamin? at the new Malibu Barbie Cafe
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Following the success of the Barbie movie, the Malibu Barbie Caf? is ready to open its bubblegum pink doors in the Mall of America. The caf? is in the former Hard Rock Caf? location on the south side of Nickelodeon Universe. It?s been completely transformed with several photo ops, a retail store, barbie displays and a small rink to roller skate in. It opens on Oct. 27 and is scheduled to remain in place through mid-January though it could stay longer. The pop-up is from Bucketlisters, a brand that creates experiences all across the U.S.. Reservations are encouraged ahead of time.

Trick-or-treaters prepare for chilly Halloween
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It's going to be a chilly Halloween this year with temperatures in the 30, and trick-or-treaters are starting to plan on how to stay warm.

Bloomington high school students form club to oppose book banning

As book bans and challenges continue to ramp up around the country, there are dueling efforts from parents and community members in Bloomington Public Schools to ban and keep books in school libraries.

Bloomington schools book ban challenges
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There are dueling efforts in the Bloomington school system to both ban certain literature and keep the books thought to be controversial. FOX 9?s Rose Schmidt has the latest developments on the debate.

World record pumpkin to get carved at Mall of America

A pumpkin so large it made the Guinness Book of World Records is making its way back to its home state of Minnesota, offering spectators the chance to see its carving at the Mall of America.

Underwater pumpkin carving at Sea Life Minnesota
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Sea Life Minnesota?s ocean tunnel is full of beautiful marine life and for the month of October, visitors can also catch sight of costumed divers carving pumpkins underwater. It isn?t the sharks they have to worry about, it?s the very curious Seemore the green sea turtle. The divers will be carving every Thursday and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Drunk driver sentenced to nearly 3 years in prison for killing Richfield High student

A drunk driver who struck and killed a Richfield High School student and badly injured his sister in a hit-and-run crash last January was sentenced to 32 months in prison on Tuesday.

Stolen sports cards result in charges for Minnetonka man, Justin Jefferson card among them

A former employee of a sports cards store in Bloomington is facing charges after its owner discovered he had stolen merchandise from the store. A loss of $3,110 was reported.

Weekend walk highlights hope against 'mankind’s cruelest disease'

The Team Hope Walk this weekend in Bloomington will raise money and awareness about Huntington’s disease. It’s sometimes known as "mankind’s cruelest disease" and one of the walkers lived under its cloud for decades.

MN family affected by Huntington?s disease
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The Team Hope Walk for Huntington?s disease is in Bloomington this weekend. FOX 9 spoke with one participant, Linda Ingle, who has lost 12 family members to the disease.