Bloomington sheep theft: St. Paul woman charged with rustling ram

A woman was taken to jail on rustling and livestock theft charges after she was found walking with a sheep in Bloomington.

Minnesota cities declare burning bans due to dry conditions

The cities of Bloomington and Burnsville have declared a ban on outdoor recreational fires due to dry weather conditions in an effort to remove any potential ignition source to help prevent fires.

Minnesota cities declaring burning bans
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Several cities across Minnesota are enacting bans on outdoor recreational fires due to dry weather conditions in an effort to help prevent fires.

Bloomington elementary school closure proposal leaves parents frustrated

Parents are furious over plans to shutter an elementary school and repurpose it as an early childhood center – a process they said lacked transparency and stands to uproot their children.

Bloomington schools closure has parents frustrated
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Parents are furious over plans to shutter an elementary school and repurpose it as an early childhood center ? a process they said lacked transparency and stands to uproot their children.

Haunted attraction returns for MOA's spooky season
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It?s getting extra spooky at Mall of America. Onionhead?s Revenge is back for year two and they?ve added more scare to the haunted attraction. The story-driven experience takes place in a 45,000 square foot space that used to house level two of Bloomingdales. The American Monsters crew has transformed it into a foggy dark and very haunted bayou of Louisiana. There are also two bars, one in the lobby that is open to anyone and another in the middle of the experience. It opens on Sept. 27 and runs through Nov. 2.

Bloomington woman cancer-free after rare surgery
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A Bloomington educator who battled stage 4 colorectal cancer for nearly a decade and faced a grim prognosis is now in remission after a first-of-its-kind transplant.

Hundreds of pelicans on Minnesota lake
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Hundreds of pelicans migrating south are hanging out on a Twin Cities lake this week, eating fish before continuing their journey south for winter. It's not uncommon for large groups of pelicans numbering in the hundreds to be spotted in southern Minnesota in the fall.

This Minnesota city has the best tasting water in the state

Bloomington beat out other Minnesota cities for the best tasting water in the state in a recent competition. 

Normandale Community College sees spike in enrollment

Normandale Community College saw a nearly 15% increase in fall enrollment from 2023 to 2024, reaching over 10,500 students.

Minneapolis woman convicted in fatal 2020 crash arrested for another DWI

A woman convicted of criminal vehicular homicide for the death of a passenger in a vehicle she was driving in 2020 was arrested and charged with another DWI this week. 

Gov. Tim Walz on Harris VP pick: ‘I’m not interviewing for anything’

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz responded to questions from reporters on whether he could be picked as a running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris as her team reportedly narrows down the list of candidates.  

Mermaids make a splash at Sea Life at Mall of America
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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
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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). 

Bloomington police chief on police-prosecutor divide [FULL VIDEO]
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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.
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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.