Coalition to free Mahdi Ali launches grassroots campaign

A group of activists is calling for the release of a man who they say was wrongfully convicted in a 2010 Minneapolis triple homicide.

Minneapolis violence prevention groups put on notice, accused of double billing

The City of Minneapolis appears to be cracking down on the billing and record keeping of organizations doing violence intervention work in the community. 

Robbinsdale domestic assault suspect captured after foot chase into Mississippi River

Authorities say a man suspected of domestic assault was arrested late Thursday night after a chase that started in Robbinsdale ended in the Mississippi River in Minneapolis.

Hennepin County Attorney Office's new policy tackles eyewitness ID issues

FOX 9 has obtained a copy of the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office new policy on Eyewitness Identification Evidence. The 10-page policy is the first time County Attorney Mary Moriarty has put the office’s best practices into writing.

Smoking & vaping banned in Minneapolis parks, won't be enforced
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Minneapolis Parks and Rec Board (MPRB) Commissioners discussed Wednesday night whether smoking marijuana should be banned in the city?s parks. But even if it is, you likely won?t be charged or even fined for doing it.

U of M researchers compete to produce transformative autoimmune treatment

A University of Minnesota research team earned a $11.6 million grant to work with the Mayo Clinic on a device designed to transform the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases like Crohn's and colitis.

Tesla vandal causes $20K damage in Minneapolis

Minneapolis police say they have made an arrest after a string of vandalism targeting Tesla vehicles in the city, causing $20,000 in damage.

Jordan mobile home fire leaves 2 women dead
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A fire at a mobile home in Jordan left two women dead. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the full report.

Waite Park murder-suicide details released by authorities

Law enforcement officials have released the autopsy reports for the two people found dead inside a Waite Park home after a reported murder-suicide.

Timberwolves-Lakers playoff schedule: How to watch

The NBA playoff schedule for the first-round matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers is now set.

Detained UMN student's removal hearing delayed after DHS request

The University of Minnesota graduate student detained by ICE, Dogukan Gunaydin, was set to face an immigration judge on Tuesday.

Hwy 169 construction project underway
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Lane closures are in effect along Highway 169 in Jordan on Tuesday as MnDOT begins work on a project to remove a stoplight.

Minneapolis emergency incident dashboard launched for 911 calls as encryption nears

Minneapolis officials have created a new emergency incident dashboard that they say will allow people to monitor categorized police calls every 30 minutes, just before the city will begin encrypting some of its emergency services communications.

Minneapolis woman charged in fatal high-speed crash faces additional charges

Additional charges have been filed against a Minneapolis woman who was allegedly speeding and ran a red light, causing a collision that killed two women and injured two others.

Weekend violence in Minneapolis
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Police responded to two concerning shootings over the weekend, including a triple shooting outside Cub Foods and a bicyclist who got caught in the crossfire during a shootout.

3 injured in shooting at Cub Foods, 2 suspects at large
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Police are searching for two gunmen after a shooting at a Minnepolis Cub Foods left three men injured. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.