I-494 closure this weekend: What you need to know
Interstate 494 will be closed between Highway 100 and Highway 77 starting Friday night through Monday morning. Kent Barnard with the Minnesota Department of Transportation joined FOX 9 News at 5 to tell us what we need to know.
Interstate 494 will be closed between Highway 100 and Highway 77 starting Friday night through Monday morning. Kent Barnard with the Minnesota Department of Transportation joined FOX 9 News at 5 to tell us what we need to know.
Part of I-494 in Bloomington closing this weekend
Interstate 494 will be closed between Highway 100 and Highway 77 starting at 10 p.m. on Friday night until 5 a.m. on Monday morning. Drivers will be detoured to Hwy 62. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the full report.
Interstate 494 will be closed between Highway 100 and Highway 77 starting at 10 p.m. on Friday night until 5 a.m. on Monday morning. Drivers will be detoured to Hwy 62. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the full report.
Major Interstate 494 closure set for this weekend: What you need to know
A major closure is planned for this weekend along Interstate 494. Here's what you need to know.
A major closure is planned for this weekend along Interstate 494. Here's what you need to know.
Several MN cities rank in top 100 on Best Places to Live ranking
Five Minnesota cities rank in the top 100 on U.S. News and World Report's Best Places to Live in 2025-26 ranking.
Five Minnesota cities rank in the top 100 on U.S. News and World Report's Best Places to Live in 2025-26 ranking.
Mall of America theft ring: 3 women facing charges
Three women are accused stealing nearly $8,000 worth of goods from several Mall of America stores and attempting to sell them on social media, according to charges filed Monday in Hennepin County Court.
Three women are accused stealing nearly $8,000 worth of goods from several Mall of America stores and attempting to sell them on social media, according to charges filed Monday in Hennepin County Court.
Multiple-vehicle crash on I-35W in Bloomington causes major traffic backup
A multiple-vehicle crash on Interstate 35W in Bloomington has caused some major traffic delays.
A multiple-vehicle crash on Interstate 35W in Bloomington has caused some major traffic delays.
Bloomington police recover stolen crab legs and meth pipes following chases
Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges shared videos of two pursuits that saw officers recover drug paraphernalia and stolen crab legs.
Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges shared videos of two pursuits that saw officers recover drug paraphernalia and stolen crab legs.
Bloomington police chases turn up crab legs, meth
Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges spoke in a recorded video about two separate pursuits that resulted in the recovery of stolen property, narcotics and multiple arrests.
Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges spoke in a recorded video about two separate pursuits that resulted in the recovery of stolen property, narcotics and multiple arrests.
I-35W closing from Burnsville split to I-494 in Bloomington
A major road closure is expected to cause headaches for drivers in the south metro area this weekend. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the full report.
A major road closure is expected to cause headaches for drivers in the south metro area this weekend. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the full report.
Fmr. MN senator Justin Eichorn asks judge to ease release conditions
Former Minnesota senator Justin Eichorn is asking a judge to ease the conditions of his release from jail in a new court filing. Eichorn was arrested last month in a Bloomington prostitution sting, allegedly trying solicit a 17-year-old girl for sex.
Former Minnesota senator Justin Eichorn is asking a judge to ease the conditions of his release from jail in a new court filing. Eichorn was arrested last month in a Bloomington prostitution sting, allegedly trying solicit a 17-year-old girl for sex.
Woman fatally struck on I-494 Saturday night
A 66-year-old Bloomington woman is dead after she was hit by an SUV on I-494 Saturday night, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
A 66-year-old Bloomington woman is dead after she was hit by an SUV on I-494 Saturday night, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Bloomington Tesla vandalism suspect not facing charges: Police
The woman accused of keying a Tesla in a Bloomington grocery store parking lot will not be facing charges, according to police.
The woman accused of keying a Tesla in a Bloomington grocery store parking lot will not be facing charges, according to police.
Kent Hrbek: One on One with Henry Lake
Henry sits down ?One on One? with baseball legend, Kent Hrbek. Filmed at Nine Mile Brewery in Bloomington, Minnesota. Henry and Kent talk about growing up in Minnesota watching the Twins, and its effect on Kent's career. Kent gives us his perspectives on the importance of Family, being competitive and his strive to help cure ALS.
Henry sits down ?One on One? with baseball legend, Kent Hrbek. Filmed at Nine Mile Brewery in Bloomington, Minnesota. Henry and Kent talk about growing up in Minnesota watching the Twins, and its effect on Kent's career. Kent gives us his perspectives on the importance of Family, being competitive and his strive to help cure ALS.
Eden Prairie man arrested for multiple child sex crimes faces federal charges
An Eden Prairie man arrested in two undercover child sex stings and charged with the sexual assault of a 15-year-old boy is now facing federal charges.
An Eden Prairie man arrested in two undercover child sex stings and charged with the sexual assault of a 15-year-old boy is now facing federal charges.
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Bloomington Police Chief on minor prostitution sting arrests [FULL INTERVIEW]
Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges joins FOX 9's All Day live to chat about the arrests of men who were seeking sex from minors, including former Sen. Justin Eichorn.
Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges joins FOX 9's All Day live to chat about the arrests of men who were seeking sex from minors, including former Sen. Justin Eichorn.
Police reveal details of minor sex sting resulting in charges for Sen. Eichorn, 8 others
The Bloomington Police Department released additional details about operation "I Can’t Help Myself", which resulted in the arrest of 14 men and charges against former Minnesota Sen. Justin Eichorn and at least eight others.
The Bloomington Police Department released additional details about operation "I Can’t Help Myself", which resulted in the arrest of 14 men and charges against former Minnesota Sen. Justin Eichorn and at least eight others.
New details released on sex sting operation
Bloomington police chief Booker Hodges released additional details on the sex sting operation that resulted in the arrest of at least 14 men, including former Minnesota Sen. Justin Eichorn. FOX 9?s Bill Keller has more on the story.
Bloomington police chief Booker Hodges released additional details on the sex sting operation that resulted in the arrest of at least 14 men, including former Minnesota Sen. Justin Eichorn. FOX 9?s Bill Keller has more on the story.
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MN man faces federal child sex crime charges [RAW]
Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges provided an update on the case of Michael Gillis, who was arrested from a previous Bloomington sting operation and arrested again in Florida and Eden Prairie. He is now facing federal charges of coercion and enticement of a minor and production of child pornography.
Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges provided an update on the case of Michael Gillis, who was arrested from a previous Bloomington sting operation and arrested again in Florida and Eden Prairie. He is now facing federal charges of coercion and enticement of a minor and production of child pornography.
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Bloomington PD operation 'I Can't Help Myself' [RAW]
Bloomington police chief Booker Hodges held a press conference Monday regarding the minor prostitution sting, called operation "I Can't Help Myself," that led to the arrest and charges of nine people, including former Minnesota Senator Justin Eichorn.
Bloomington police chief Booker Hodges held a press conference Monday regarding the minor prostitution sting, called operation "I Can't Help Myself," that led to the arrest and charges of nine people, including former Minnesota Senator Justin Eichorn.
Ex-Sen. Eichorn arrest: Prosecutors seek new hearing
After former Minnesota Sen. Justin Eichorn allegedly tried to have an associate retrieve his laptop from an apartment in St. Paul, prosecutors are now seeking a new detention hearing to keep him in jail until his trial.
After former Minnesota Sen. Justin Eichorn allegedly tried to have an associate retrieve his laptop from an apartment in St. Paul, prosecutors are now seeking a new detention hearing to keep him in jail until his trial.