Things to do in Minnesota: 6 things to do this weekend (July 25-27)

From watching fireworks at Aquatennial to browsing art vendors in Loring Park, there are plenty of things to do this weekend in Minnesota.

Joe Minjares, Twin Cities actor, playwright, comedian and restaurateur, dies

Twin Cites creative staple and local restaurateur Joe Senkyr Minjares, known for roles in the Truman Show, Roseanne, as well as creating several locally-produced plays, died on Monday after being hospitalized with pneumonia.

Amir Atkins family outraged no murder charges filed in deadly shooting

The family of an 11-year-old boy shot to death in a Minneapolis park is demanding prosecutors file murder charges against the suspected gunman.

Family demands justice for boy who was fatally shot
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The family of 11-year-old Amir Atkins, who was fatally shot in Minneapolis, is demanding justice after a 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection to the shooting.

Twin Cities to see more highway closures, lane reductions starting this weekend

Highway closures and lane reductions continue to plague the Twin Cities area, leaving drivers to contend with detours that could significantly lengthen their travel times this weekend.

Aquatennial Torchlight Parade canceled after heavy rain
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The Minneapolis Aquatennial Torchlight Parade set for Wednesday night had to be canceled after strong storms earlier in the day brought heavy rain that caused flash flooding. FOX 9's Babs Santos caught up with organizers who made the call.

Aquatennial Torchlight Parade canceled due to storms

The Aquatennial Torchlight Parade set to take place on Wednesday night has been canceled, officials have announced.

Minneapolis shooting leaves siblings dead, mom injured
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A brother and sister are dead in an apparent murder-suicide, and their mom was injured in a domestic shooting in Minneapolis early Tuesday morning.

Minneapolis shooting leaves siblings dead, mom injured

A brother and sister are dead in an apparent murder-suicide, and their mom was injured in a domestic shooting in Minneapolis early Tuesday morning.

Minneapolis domestic incidents leave officers hurt, 2 people dead
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Two separate incidents Monday night and Tuesday morning left two officers injured and two people dead in Minneapolis. Police say one incident Monday night resulted in two officers being treated at a hospital, while the suspect is in custody at a hospital. Meanwhile, a domestic abuse shooting on Tuesday morning left two people dead and a third person injured.

Minneapolis domestic shooting leaves 2 dead, 1 hurt
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Two people were killed, and a third person was injured in a shooting in Minneapolis early Tuesday morning.

2 Minneapolis police officers hurt
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Two Minneapolis police officers were hurt while responding to a domestic abuse call Monday night at the Fifz Apartments.