Minneapolis ‘violence intervention’ contracts contested by city council
Contracts for groups that are supposed to provide intervention services throughout Minneapolis – addressing potential violent confrontations before they escalate – became the subject of lengthy debate among the Minneapolis City Council on Thursday.
Contracts for groups that are supposed to provide intervention services throughout Minneapolis – addressing potential violent confrontations before they escalate – became the subject of lengthy debate among the Minneapolis City Council on Thursday.
Minneapolis residents circulate petition for ‘civilian police accountability commission’
A petition circulated by Minneapolis residents would amend the city’s charter to grant a newly elected Civilian Police Accountability Commission a wide swath of authority over the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD).
A petition circulated by Minneapolis residents would amend the city’s charter to grant a newly elected Civilian Police Accountability Commission a wide swath of authority over the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD).
Minneapolis cold case murder: Court reverses conviction on one count
The Minnesota Supreme Court has vacated a single conviction against a Minnesota hockey dad in the cold-case murder of a sex worker in Minneapolis – but he will remain behind bars.
The Minnesota Supreme Court has vacated a single conviction against a Minnesota hockey dad in the cold-case murder of a sex worker in Minneapolis – but he will remain behind bars.
Minneapolis man sentenced to prison for son's 2022 fentanyl death
A Minneapolis man was sentenced to more than 16 years in prison for the death of his 7-year-old son after he ingested a fatal amount of fentanyl.
A Minneapolis man was sentenced to more than 16 years in prison for the death of his 7-year-old son after he ingested a fatal amount of fentanyl.
Traffic camera captures pedestrian nearly hit by car in Minneapolis
A pedestrian walking near the University of Minnesota campus narrowly escaped being hit by a car on Tuesday night.
A pedestrian walking near the University of Minnesota campus narrowly escaped being hit by a car on Tuesday night.
Car narrowly misses pedestrian in Minneapolis
A traffic camera captured the moment a pedestrian was almost hit by a T-boned car at the intersection of 10th Street Southeast and University Avenue Southeast near the University of Minnesota campus.
A traffic camera captured the moment a pedestrian was almost hit by a T-boned car at the intersection of 10th Street Southeast and University Avenue Southeast near the University of Minnesota campus.
‘Taylor Swift bill’ signed into law requiring ticket pricing transparency
New rules are coming for companies like Ticketmaster and Live Nation, due in part to the backlash faced after some music fans lost out on tickets to Taylor Swift’s 2023 sold-out U.S. Bank performances.
New rules are coming for companies like Ticketmaster and Live Nation, due in part to the backlash faced after some music fans lost out on tickets to Taylor Swift’s 2023 sold-out U.S. Bank performances.
Meet the 2024 MN Teacher of the Year Tracy Byrd
Education Minnesota named Tracy Byrd as the 2024 Minnesota Teacher of the Year. The ninth-grade English teacher at Washburn High School joined FOX 9 Morning News to chat about the new title.
Education Minnesota named Tracy Byrd as the 2024 Minnesota Teacher of the Year. The ninth-grade English teacher at Washburn High School joined FOX 9 Morning News to chat about the new title.
Mpls restaurant features homemade soul food
Three women behind the Food Bank Food Truck have opened a new restaurant serving classic soul food favorites along with new sides. Food Bank Eatery is open Tuesday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and the food truck will still be on-site at events this summer.
Three women behind the Food Bank Food Truck have opened a new restaurant serving classic soul food favorites along with new sides. Food Bank Eatery is open Tuesday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and the food truck will still be on-site at events this summer.
Student-led company at UMN makes sexual health vending machine
In the lobby of Middlebrook Hall, students can help themselves to everything from soda to snacks. But one of the vending machines in this University of Minnesota dorm can also help students take care of their sexual health.
In the lobby of Middlebrook Hall, students can help themselves to everything from soda to snacks. But one of the vending machines in this University of Minnesota dorm can also help students take care of their sexual health.
Procession for Eagan, Eden Prairie firefighter fatally shot in Minneapolis
A procession was held Tuesday morning for a firefighter who was killed in a shooting in Minneapolis over the weekend.
A procession was held Tuesday morning for a firefighter who was killed in a shooting in Minneapolis over the weekend.
Minne's D ‘pay it forward’ hopes to feed customers, community
A “pay it forward" board allows current customers to purchase a meal – or anything of their choosing off the menu – and leave it for the next person.
A “pay it forward" board allows current customers to purchase a meal – or anything of their choosing off the menu – and leave it for the next person.
Eagan firefighter killed in Mpls shooting
A west metro firefighter was killed as shots were fired in Minneapolis on Sunday.
A west metro firefighter was killed as shots were fired in Minneapolis on Sunday.
Minnesota Twins' sausage streak comes to an end
After 12 straight wins, a magical run by the Minnesota Twins fueled by a lucky summer sausage is now over.
After 12 straight wins, a magical run by the Minnesota Twins fueled by a lucky summer sausage is now over.
2024 Minnesota Teacher of the Year named
Education Minnesota has named its 2024 Teacher of the Year.
Education Minnesota has named its 2024 Teacher of the Year.
Minneapolis shooting leaves Eagan, Eden Prairie firefighter dead
A firefighter who worked in Eagan and Eden Prairie was killed early Sunday morning after a shooting in Minneapolis.
A firefighter who worked in Eagan and Eden Prairie was killed early Sunday morning after a shooting in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis police: ‘Exchange of gunfire’ leaves man dead, another injured
Investigators say they believe shots were fired across 9th Street at a group of people, prompting "an exchange of gunfire."
Investigators say they believe shots were fired across 9th Street at a group of people, prompting "an exchange of gunfire."
A Mother's Love Initiative has youth job fair in Mpls
A Mother's Love Initiative held a youth job fair in Minneapolis Saturday. At the fair, they had several businesses, from family owned to popular restaurants to talk to kids about jobs. The initiative also provides each child a mentor to help with the job hunting process. To find out more about the initiative go to amothersloveinitiative.org.
A Mother's Love Initiative held a youth job fair in Minneapolis Saturday. At the fair, they had several businesses, from family owned to popular restaurants to talk to kids about jobs. The initiative also provides each child a mentor to help with the job hunting process. To find out more about the initiative go to amothersloveinitiative.org.
16-year-old boy injured in drive-by shooting in Minneapolis
A 16-year-old boy was injured after a drive-by shooting in Minneapolis Friday night.
A 16-year-old boy was injured after a drive-by shooting in Minneapolis Friday night.
Mpls Farmers Market starts Saturday, with new hours
The Minneapolis Farmer's Market is kicking off on Saturday, May 4, with new days and hours. Executive Director of the farmer's market, Ashley Nathe, was on FOX9's Good Day to showcase what to expect in this year's market. Here are the updated days and hours: Wednesday-Friday 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday and Sunday 6 a.m.-1 p.m. To learn more about the Minneapolis Farmer's Market, head to mplsfarmersmarket.com.
The Minneapolis Farmer's Market is kicking off on Saturday, May 4, with new days and hours. Executive Director of the farmer's market, Ashley Nathe, was on FOX9's Good Day to showcase what to expect in this year's market. Here are the updated days and hours: Wednesday-Friday 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday and Sunday 6 a.m.-1 p.m. To learn more about the Minneapolis Farmer's Market, head to mplsfarmersmarket.com.