Driver killed in single-vehicle crash on I-494 in Bloomington

The 42-year-old man was heading eastbound on I-494 when he exited the roadway and hit a pole, causing the vehicle catch fire.

Heartbreaking memorial honors baby killed at Bloomington hotel

A heartbreaking memorial has been set up outside the Bloomington hotel that was the site of the murder of a young child.

Woman drowned child in bathtub, threw body in Bloomington hotel dumpster: Charges

A 20-year-old mother is accused of drowning her child in the tub at a Bloomington hotel because she "could not enjoy her bath" while he was crying in the other room, according to court records. 

Rocket Fizz retro soda opening at Mall of America

A new store that offers hundreds of retro-inspired sodas and candies will be opening its first Minnesota location in the Mall of America.

Early release of felons questioned by Bloomington Police Chief

Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges is speaking out about the early release of two women from prison after a change to the state’s felony murder law.

Murder victim's loved ones question early release for convicts after MN law change

The loved ones of a murder victim are speaking out, disgusted that two women involved in a fatal burglary were released from prison early, after a change in law.

2 women released early from Minnesota prison after felony murder law change

Two women released from prison this week may be the very first inmates in Minnesota to have their sentences reduced under new legislation redefining the crime of aiding and abetting felony murder.

2 released from prison after felony law change
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Two women, Megan Cater and Briana Martinson, were released from Minnesota prison this week after having their sentences reduced under new legislation redefining the crime of aiding and abetting felony murder.

Demolition of old Herberger’s, Toys R Us at Southtown Center begins

Demolition has begun on the former Herberger’s and Toys R Us and buildings at Southtown Shopping Center off Interstate 494 and Penn Avenue. Take a look at photos from the 1960s and video from today.

Sun Country workers picketing at MSP
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Flight attendants at Sun Country Airlines represented by Teamsters Local 120 will hold an informational picket at Minneapolis-St. Paul International (MSP) Airport to demand, ?a fair contract and better wages? for workers.

Bloomington student gets national recognition

A student at Bloomington's Kennedy High School is being recognized on the national stage.

Bloomington student gets national recognition
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A student at Bloomington's Kennedy High School is being recognized on the national stage. Junior Valentine Onchonga was recently chosen to represent the state of Minnesota at the Congress of Future Medical Leaders.

I-494 and I-35W closures, construction begins tonight

Those who use I-35W and I-494 as part of their overnight commute will be forced to travel alternate routes this week beginning tonight.

Ceramics artist of color who is visually impaired highlights women's contributions in new exhibit

For more than 25 years, Donna Ray has turned pieces of clay into works of art. But for her second solo show ever, she wants to mold people's perspectives on women's place in society around the world.

Catholic Charities Giving Tree raises awareness to trauma informed care with therapy animals

The annual Catholic Charities Giving Tree event in the Macy’s Court at the Mall of America this Saturday and Sunday will give shoppers a new way to see, meet and pet its newest form of caregiving to homeless clients.

Lawsuit: Delta off-duty worker mid-air assault
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A lawsuit from a Minnesota woman claims that she was the victim of unwanted touching and kissing from an off-duty Delta employee during a flight from Las Vegas to Minneapolis. FOX 9?s Courtney Godfrey has the details.

Pre-Thanksgiving MSP travel numbers increase
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The AAA estimates the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport (MSP) will see its highest travel numbers in the days leading up to Thanksgiving since 2005.