Stretch of I-494 closing this weekend: What you need to know
A stretch of Interstate 494 in Bloomington and Richfield will close for the weekend as crews demolish two bridges as part of a major reconstruction project.
A stretch of Interstate 494 in Bloomington and Richfield will close for the weekend as crews demolish two bridges as part of a major reconstruction project.
I-494 ramp and bridge closures start Feb. 19 for reconstruction
Drivers are being told to find alternative routes as major road and ramp closures are set to begin on I-494 in Bloomington and Richfield starting Thursday morning.
Drivers are being told to find alternative routes as major road and ramp closures are set to begin on I-494 in Bloomington and Richfield starting Thursday morning.
Man who does ICE background checks charged in Bloomington prostitution sting
A 36-year-old St. Michael man who performs background checks for federal agents has been charged with hiring someone for prostitution in Bloomington as part of “Operation Looking for Love in all the Wrong Places."
A 36-year-old St. Michael man who performs background checks for federal agents has been charged with hiring someone for prostitution in Bloomington as part of “Operation Looking for Love in all the Wrong Places."
Boy's body found in Bloomington pond after falling through ice
A boy's body was found in a Bloomington pond after he and a man fell through the ice Saturday.
A boy's body was found in a Bloomington pond after he and a man fell through the ice Saturday.
Man who does ICE background checks arrested in Bloomington prostitution sting
Bloomington police say they arrested a man who performs background checks for federal agents, including the Department of Homeland Security and ICE, during a recent prostitution sting that netted the arrests of 29 other men.
Bloomington police say they arrested a man who performs background checks for federal agents, including the Department of Homeland Security and ICE, during a recent prostitution sting that netted the arrests of 29 other men.
Semi crash on Hwy 169 dumps recycled material on highway
A collision between two semis on Highway 169 in Bloomington dumped a load of recycled material on the highway, blocking traffic Monday morning.
A collision between two semis on Highway 169 in Bloomington dumped a load of recycled material on the highway, blocking traffic Monday morning.
Minnesota educators and parents tell ICE to keep away from schools
Teachers and staff with Education Minnesota continue to demand ICE agents stay away from schools after multiple incidents in the past week, including a confrontation at Roosevelt High School.
Teachers and staff with Education Minnesota continue to demand ICE agents stay away from schools after multiple incidents in the past week, including a confrontation at Roosevelt High School.
BCA names 5 officers involved in Bloomington use-of-force shooting
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has released the names of five Bloomington police officers who exchanged gunfire with a wrong-way driver earlier this month.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has released the names of five Bloomington police officers who exchanged gunfire with a wrong-way driver earlier this month.
Bloomington police gunfire exchange with wrong-way driver leads to attempted murder charges
A 21-year-old man faces charges that include attempted murder and assault after a gunfire exchange with Bloomington police last week.
A 21-year-old man faces charges that include attempted murder and assault after a gunfire exchange with Bloomington police last week.
Bloomington’s giant lighted oak tree will be rekindled this season
After more than a decade in the dark, a couple's Christmas card to the world is making a comeback.
After more than a decade in the dark, a couple's Christmas card to the world is making a comeback.
Seasonal Bloomington landmark will light again
A seasonal landmark along Highway 77 is planned to return after more than a decade. FOX 9’s Maury Glover explains.
A seasonal landmark along Highway 77 is planned to return after more than a decade. FOX 9’s Maury Glover explains.
Convicted sex offender who served no prison time now federally charged in new rape
A Minneapolis man convicted of multiple sexual assaults while being accused of others is now facing federal charges following another alleged assault that happened while he was out on probation.
A Minneapolis man convicted of multiple sexual assaults while being accused of others is now facing federal charges following another alleged assault that happened while he was out on probation.
Police: Wrong-way driver starts gunfight outside MOA
Bloomington police say that a wrong-way driver started a gunfight with police outside the Mall of America. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.
Bloomington police say that a wrong-way driver started a gunfight with police outside the Mall of America. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.
Bloomington police exchange gunfire with wrong-way driver
Bloomington police exchanged gunfire with a wrong-way driver, and the BCA is investigating. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.
Bloomington police exchanged gunfire with a wrong-way driver, and the BCA is investigating. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.
‘Lead persuasion’ used by Bloomington police
Bloomington police officers exchanged gunfire with a wrong-way driver Wednesday night, leading police to use “lead persuasion” to end the situation with the suspect. Police Chief Booker Hodges offered an update on the “use-of-force” incident on Thursday.
Bloomington police officers exchanged gunfire with a wrong-way driver Wednesday night, leading police to use “lead persuasion” to end the situation with the suspect. Police Chief Booker Hodges offered an update on the “use-of-force” incident on Thursday.
Bloomington police exchange gunfire, use 'lead persuasion' to stop wrong-way driver
“We're grateful today that no one is visiting the undertaker," Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges said during an update on Thursday, while noting that, "You shoot at us, we're going to shoot back."
“We're grateful today that no one is visiting the undertaker," Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges said during an update on Thursday, while noting that, "You shoot at us, we're going to shoot back."
Convicted rapist out on probation offends again
A two-time convicted rapist who was out on probation is back in jail after he allegedly assaulted another victim at a hotel in Bloomington.
A two-time convicted rapist who was out on probation is back in jail after he allegedly assaulted another victim at a hotel in Bloomington.
Black Friday shoppers flock to Mall of America
FOX 9's Lauren Andrego caught up with Black Friday shoppers waiting outside Mall of America.
FOX 9's Lauren Andrego caught up with Black Friday shoppers waiting outside Mall of America.
Red Flag law petitions for guns on pace to double in 2025
Minnesota's "Red Flag" law is gaining traction as a key tool in preventing gun-related tragedies.
Minnesota's "Red Flag" law is gaining traction as a key tool in preventing gun-related tragedies.
ICE employee federally indicted in 'Operation Creep' sex sting
Alexander Steven Back, a civilian auditor for the Department of Homeland Security, is facing a federal charge after reportedly being caught in a Bloomington police sex trafficking sting. Officers reported finding an ICE identification when Back was arrested.
Alexander Steven Back, a civilian auditor for the Department of Homeland Security, is facing a federal charge after reportedly being caught in a Bloomington police sex trafficking sting. Officers reported finding an ICE identification when Back was arrested.