Minnesota’s plan to fix its trash problem
More than 3 million tons of trash are generated in Twin Cities metro area every year, and it only continues to grow. MPCA officials say at the current rate, local landfills will quickly run out of space.
More than 3 million tons of trash are generated in Twin Cities metro area every year, and it only continues to grow. MPCA officials say at the current rate, local landfills will quickly run out of space.
Minneapolis teachers starting 'walkout Wednesdays'
Minneapolis Public School teachers are planning the first of many "walkout Wednesdays." Teachers are pushing for better pay and classroom conditions. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the details.
Minneapolis Public School teachers are planning the first of many "walkout Wednesdays." Teachers are pushing for better pay and classroom conditions. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the details.
Taylor Swift-inspired Valentine?s event at Four Seasons
Are you ready for it? The Swiftie Valentine?s event at the Four Seasons Minneapolis will include a candlelight show and dinner. It?s planned for Saturday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. The room will be decked out with pink cherry blossom trees and purple lighting. In the center of the ballroom will be a string quartet playing only Taylor Swift music while ballerinas elegantly dance around the room. There are multiple options for food including a charcuterie and a two-, three- or four-course dinner from the Four Seasons kitchen. The event is produced by Champagne Ivy Events.
Are you ready for it? The Swiftie Valentine?s event at the Four Seasons Minneapolis will include a candlelight show and dinner. It?s planned for Saturday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. The room will be decked out with pink cherry blossom trees and purple lighting. In the center of the ballroom will be a string quartet playing only Taylor Swift music while ballerinas elegantly dance around the room. There are multiple options for food including a charcuterie and a two-, three- or four-course dinner from the Four Seasons kitchen. The event is produced by Champagne Ivy Events.
THC drinks takeoff in Minnesota with boost from 'Dry January'
A new law legalize recreational cannabis cleared the way for liquor stores to sell low dose, hemp-derived edibles late last spring and since then, their popularity in Minnesota has only increased.
A new law legalize recreational cannabis cleared the way for liquor stores to sell low dose, hemp-derived edibles late last spring and since then, their popularity in Minnesota has only increased.
Minneapolis officials clear encampment that grew after Nenookaasi closing
The City of Minneapolis took down another large homeless encampment on Tuesday, this time in the Phillips neighborhood, an encampment that grew after the shutdown of another encampment about two blocks away.
The City of Minneapolis took down another large homeless encampment on Tuesday, this time in the Phillips neighborhood, an encampment that grew after the shutdown of another encampment about two blocks away.
Marijuana argument shooting results in 40-year prison sentence
A fatal shooting that stemmed from an argument over marijuana left on a table has resulted in a 40-year prison sentence.
A fatal shooting that stemmed from an argument over marijuana left on a table has resulted in a 40-year prison sentence.
Minneapolis speeding cameras would carry $40 fine, if allowed
Traffic deaths have increased in Minneapolis in recent years, and city officials would like to install speeding and red-light cameras to help reverse that trend.
Traffic deaths have increased in Minneapolis in recent years, and city officials would like to install speeding and red-light cameras to help reverse that trend.
Ricky Cobb shooting: Grand jury process explained as defense seeks dismissal
A Minnesota state trooper is free on bail after making his first court appearance on a murder charge in the deadly traffic stop shooting of Ricky Cobb II. His legal team is attempting to have the case tossed out by attacking the Hennepin County Attorney’s use of a grand jury.
A Minnesota state trooper is free on bail after making his first court appearance on a murder charge in the deadly traffic stop shooting of Ricky Cobb II. His legal team is attempting to have the case tossed out by attacking the Hennepin County Attorney’s use of a grand jury.
Ricky Cobb shooting: Trooper appears in court, ready to fight charges
A Minnesota state trooper is free on a set of court-imposed conditions that does not include monetary bail after making his first court appearance on a murder charge in the deadly traffic stop shooting of Ricky Cobb II.
A Minnesota state trooper is free on a set of court-imposed conditions that does not include monetary bail after making his first court appearance on a murder charge in the deadly traffic stop shooting of Ricky Cobb II.
Minnesota family advocates for end-of-life options: 'A family affair, like a wedding or a birth'
Glioblastoma entered the vocabulary of Nancy Uden’s family in 2022 after a seizure and a car crash led to an MRI revealing the cancer spreading through her brain.
Glioblastoma entered the vocabulary of Nancy Uden’s family in 2022 after a seizure and a car crash led to an MRI revealing the cancer spreading through her brain.
US troops killed in Jordan drone strike
Three U.S. soldiers were killed and dozens were injured in a drone strike in Jordan. FOX 9 has the details.
Three U.S. soldiers were killed and dozens were injured in a drone strike in Jordan. FOX 9 has the details.
Minneapolis police chief blasts art celebrating 3rd precinct fire
A neighborhood art contest is turning controversial, as the Minneapolis Police chief denounces an entry that depicted a burning third police precinct with a person dressed as a pig inside.
A neighborhood art contest is turning controversial, as the Minneapolis Police chief denounces an entry that depicted a burning third police precinct with a person dressed as a pig inside.
Fresh Eye Gallery opens, offers disabled artists showcase in Minneapolis
Brushwork features the artwork of six local artists, and one of them is making his first public debut.
Brushwork features the artwork of six local artists, and one of them is making his first public debut.
US Pond Hockey Championships canceled for final weekend
The final weekend of the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships on Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis will not be held as scheduled due to the warmer temperatures leading to unsafe ice conditions.
The final weekend of the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships on Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis will not be held as scheduled due to the warmer temperatures leading to unsafe ice conditions.
US Pond Hockey Championships canceled due to weather
The final weekend of the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships on Lake Nokomis will not be held as scheduled due to the warmer temperatures leading to unsafe ice conditions. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the details.
The final weekend of the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships on Lake Nokomis will not be held as scheduled due to the warmer temperatures leading to unsafe ice conditions. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the details.
Family of Ricky Cobb II speaks after MN trooper charged with murder
Emotions ran high this morning at the Hennepin County Government Center where the family of Ricky Cobb spoke out following the charging of a state patrol trooper with murder.
Emotions ran high this morning at the Hennepin County Government Center where the family of Ricky Cobb spoke out following the charging of a state patrol trooper with murder.
Mpls council member curses at activist
A heated council meeting boiled over on Thursday when Council Member Jeremiah Ellison swore at an activist.
A heated council meeting boiled over on Thursday when Council Member Jeremiah Ellison swore at an activist.
Minneapolis council members hope to create 'safe outdoor spaces' for homeless
Three Minneapolis council members are set to bring forth legislation to change how the city handles homeless encampments.
Three Minneapolis council members are set to bring forth legislation to change how the city handles homeless encampments.
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Ricky Cobb's family speaks after trooper charged [RAW]
Ricky Cobb's family held a press conference Thursday, a day after a Minnesota State Trooper was charged with murder in Cobb's death during a traffic stop in July 2023.
Ricky Cobb's family held a press conference Thursday, a day after a Minnesota State Trooper was charged with murder in Cobb's death during a traffic stop in July 2023.
Minneapolis shooting leaves man dead following altercation
A man is dead after a shooting late Wednesday evening in the Hawthorne neighborhood of Minneapolis.
A man is dead after a shooting late Wednesday evening in the Hawthorne neighborhood of Minneapolis.