Some Minnesota cities move to require masks in public places

With no requirement put in place under the state's emergency order, some Minnesota cities have begun issuing mask requirements for public spaces.

Police: 9 arrested after assaulting Bloomington IHOP employee who confronted them about unpaid bill

Bloomington Police are investigating after they say an IHOP employee was assaulted by a group of people after he confronted them for leaving without paying their bill early Thursday morning.

Community activists plan for 'The Black 4th' weekend of social justice events

Black organizers and community activists promise their calls for justice will not slow down over the upcoming holiday weekend. In fact, they have big plans for what they're calling "The Black 4th" in the wake of George Floyd’s death and their continued fight for equal rights and fairness.

1 injured in attempted robbery in Bloomington, Minnesota

Police are investigating after a man was shot during an attempted robbery Tuesday in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Bloomington, Minn. couple donates blood plasma to aid researchers after beating COVID-19

A Bloomington, Minnesota couple who contracted and beat COVID-19 in March are now among those donating blood plasma in hopes of helping researchers develop a treatment.

Man arrested in Wisconsin in connection to Bloomington, Minnesota murder

A 22-year-old man is in custody in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in connection to the murder of woman in Bloomington, Minnesota last week, according to the Bloomington Police Department.

Mall of America behind on $1.4 billion mortgage

More than two months after closing its doors amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mall of America is behind on its bills.

Charges: Kidnapper demanded $5,000, threatened to kill abducted woman

A Minnesota woman is now reunited with her family after authorities say she was kidnapped, pistol-whipped and held for ransom, according to the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office.

Mall of America retail stores to reopen June 1

The Mall of America will reopen its retail stores June 1, the company announced Thursday.

Minnesota schools shifting graduation ceremony plans following new guidelines

With the state of Minnesota banning in-person graduation ceremonies, school districts are now changing their plans on how to best honor the Class of 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Best Buy to allow in-store appointment shopping at 200 stores starting in May

Starting in May, Best Buy says it will allow customers to make appointments for in-store consultations in some 200 of its stores across the country. 

Bloomington police officers give silent salute at home of retired commander who passed away

When a retired commander from the Bloomington Police Department unexpectedly passed away from a heart attack, his brothers and sisters in the police force showed up in his honor.

Mall of America hosting 4 blood drives for American Red Cross

The Mall of America is closed to shoppers for the near future to slow the spread of COVID-19, so the empty mall is now being used as a blood donation site for the American Red Cross.