Bloomington man arrested after shootout with Richfield police leads to standoff

A man is in custody after "an exchange of gunfire" with Richfield police in Bloomington led to a four-hour standoff, according to law enforcement officials. 

Inflatable park experience opens outside the Mall of America
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A gigantic bounce park has moved into Bloomington for the summer. FunBox is now open in the east lot across the street from Mall of America. It?s hard to miss since it?s 25,000 square feet of bright colored jumping zones. There are obstacles, games and challenges including a ninja wall, battle beam, obstacle course and 23-foot slide. Right now, it?s open Wednesday through Sunday and will be in place through Sept. 8. For more information visit FunBox.com

Mall of America adds facial recognition surveillance technology to security system

Mall of America (MOA) announced its security system is now equipped with facial recognition technology that will be used to detect anyone mall staff identify as "a person of interest."

Weather postpones weekend closure of I-35W, I-494 in Bloomington

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is pushing back the weekend closure of Interstate 35W and Interstate 494 in Bloomington due to weather.  

Nebraska man charged in violent carjacking spree in Bloomington, Shakopee

A Nebraska man faces multiple charges, including attempted murder and carjacking, following a violent incident in Bloomington, Minn. on Sunday.

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan launches his new beer at MOA
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FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim chatted with wrestling legend Hulk Hogan at the Mall of America on Tuesday as he launched his new beer "Real American Beer."

Vehicle in Minnesota River: 1 found dead, 2 vehicles found during search

Authorities say one person has been found dead and a second vehicle has been spotted after the report of another vehicle that sunk into the Minnesota River in Bloomington on Sunday evening.

Hennepin Sheriff on vehicle recovery in MN River
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Authorities say one person has been found dead and a second vehicle has been spotted after the report of another vehicle that sunk into the Minnesota River in Bloomington on Sunday evening.

Crews work to pull vehicle from Minnesota River in Bloomington

A vehicle that sunk into the Minnesota River in Bloomington, Minn. on Sunday remains submerged as of Monday morning due to dangerous water conditions.

Carjacking arrest in Robbinsdale caught on camera
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A suspect's arrest in a carjacking situation that started in Shakopee and ended in Robbinsdale was caught on traffic cameras. The situation started with a carjacking in Shakopee, then another car was stolen in Bloomington where a victim was stabbed. The suspect was then finally arrested in Robbinsdale.

Shakopee carjacking suspect carjacks, stabs second victim in Bloomington

The suspect in a carjacking in Shakopee on Sunday afternoon led police on a short chase, then carjacked and stabbed a second victim in Bloomington before finally being arrested in Robbinsdale. The stabbing victim is expected to survive.

Former Chick-Fil-A manager steals $140K, spends on Only Fans

A former chick-fil-A manager at the location in the Minneapolis-St. Paul international Airport (MSP) has pleaded guilty to wire fraud after embezzling more than $140,000 from the location, using it to pay for expenses such as an Only Fans subscription.

Great Big Game Show now open at Mall of America
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The Great Big Game show is open now on Level 3 East at the Mall of America. It?s connected to The Escape Game and from the same company. The game show studio allows people to play some of their favorite TV game shows with a host against co-workers, family members and friends but without the pressure of knowing millions of people are tuning in.

2nd MOA shooter sentenced for 2022 killing of Johntae Hudson

The second gunman in the Mall of America shooting that killed 19-year-old Johntae Hudson has been sentenced for his role in the fatal shooting that took place just before Christmas in 2022.

Challenge course opens in Bloomington
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Finding a playground in the Twin Cities metro for littles is pretty easy, but a new one in Bloomington is perfect for the teens who want a challenge. The Smith Park Challenge Course is open now in near Interstate 494 and Highway 77. The park includes a timed 40-yard dash race track, an obstacle course for kids ages 13+ and an all-inclusive play structure for all ages. The playground is from local company, MWP Recreation. It?s the second of its kind in the Twin Cities. There?s another challenge course in Golden Valley, two in Jordan and another on the way in Lakeville. The Smith Park Challenge Course is located at 8155 Park Ave. S.

Twin Cities gem is about to undergo a major renovation
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The Nine Mile Creek corridor spans 240 acres and flows through both Moir and Central parks in Bloomington. The project is in the early planning stages and still seeking public input. The plan is to improve the trails and park amenities, while also getting rid of invasive or undesirable plants, and restoring the shoreline which will improve water quality of the creek. Weather depending, there is a community celebration planned for Wednesday, June 5 from 4-6 p.m. at Moir Park which is located at 10320 Morgan Ave. S. There will be games, a food truck and plenty of information about the upcoming project.

Second gunman in fatal Mall of America shooting pleads guilty

The second gunman in the Mall of America shooting that killed 19-year-old Johntae Hudson pleaded guilty on Friday.