Minneapolis, St. Paul are some of the top cities in US for parks
A new study shows that U.S. cities that have the most parks are more socially connected with their communities. Both Minneapolis and St. Paul rank in the top three cities for parks in the country.
A new study shows that U.S. cities that have the most parks are more socially connected with their communities. Both Minneapolis and St. Paul rank in the top three cities for parks in the country.
Man arrested in New Year's shooting of Minneapolis girl pleads guilty to federal case
A Fridley man has pleaded guilty to possessing ammunition as a felon after he was arrested for firing multiple shots from an AR-style rifle, one of which hit an 11-year-old child in the face on New Year's Day 2024 in Minneapolis.
A Fridley man has pleaded guilty to possessing ammunition as a felon after he was arrested for firing multiple shots from an AR-style rifle, one of which hit an 11-year-old child in the face on New Year's Day 2024 in Minneapolis.
Mpls City Council celebrate Uber/Lyft bill passing
Some Minneapolis City Council members are celebrating the passing of the bill that raised the payrate for Uber and Lyft drivers, while one council member criticized. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest.
Some Minneapolis City Council members are celebrating the passing of the bill that raised the payrate for Uber and Lyft drivers, while one council member criticized. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest.
Minneapolis ranks among Best Places to Live by US News and World Report
The City of Minneapolis was included in the top 150 Best Places to Live in the United States, but was outranked by many other cities in the Midwest and other parts of the country.
The City of Minneapolis was included in the top 150 Best Places to Live in the United States, but was outranked by many other cities in the Midwest and other parts of the country.
Minneapolis rideshare ordinance recalled by council after Legislature passes proposal
The Minneapolis City Council has recalled its "transportation rideshare worker protection ordinance" – guaranteeing minimum wages for drivers of companies such as Uber and Lyft – less than a week after the Minnesota Legislature passed its statewide proposal over the weekend.The vote on Thursday came after Uber and Lyft threatened to leave Minnesota over the city's ordinance that would have required a steeper minimum wage for drivers.The proposal approved by Minnesota lawmakers would have overridden the Minneapolis council’s proposal, and as a result, Uber and Lyft say they will continue to operate in Minnesota.
The Minneapolis City Council has recalled its "transportation rideshare worker protection ordinance" – guaranteeing minimum wages for drivers of companies such as Uber and Lyft – less than a week after the Minnesota Legislature passed its statewide proposal over the weekend.The vote on Thursday came after Uber and Lyft threatened to leave Minnesota over the city's ordinance that would have required a steeper minimum wage for drivers.The proposal approved by Minnesota lawmakers would have overridden the Minneapolis council’s proposal, and as a result, Uber and Lyft say they will continue to operate in Minnesota.
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Minneapolis City Council members on MN rideshare policy [RAW]
Minneapolis City Council members held a press conference Thursday on a statewide rideshare policy passed by the Minnesota Legislature that overrode the city's rideshare ordinance.
Minneapolis City Council members held a press conference Thursday on a statewide rideshare policy passed by the Minnesota Legislature that overrode the city's rideshare ordinance.
Arrest in Minneapolis mosque hit-and-run
Police announced the arrest of a 37-year-old suspect in a pedestrian hit-and-run outside of a Minneapolis mosque. The Council on American-Islamic Relations says the driver, who is suspected of using his van as a weapon, has a long history of harassing the mosque and the worshipers over the past three years.
Police announced the arrest of a 37-year-old suspect in a pedestrian hit-and-run outside of a Minneapolis mosque. The Council on American-Islamic Relations says the driver, who is suspected of using his van as a weapon, has a long history of harassing the mosque and the worshipers over the past three years.
Minneapolis police arrest hit-and-run hate crime suspect
The Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) said its officers arrested a suspect related to a hit-and-run that is being investigated as a possible hate crime.
The Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) said its officers arrested a suspect related to a hit-and-run that is being investigated as a possible hate crime.
Roof Depot proposal in limbo after legislative session ends
A community’s dream to revitalize south Minneapolis’ vacant Roof Depot warehouse is currently in limbo.
A community’s dream to revitalize south Minneapolis’ vacant Roof Depot warehouse is currently in limbo.
Minneapolis Roof Depot project in limbo
A community?s dream to revitalize south Minneapolis? vacant Roof Depot warehouse is currently in limbo after failing to secure funding.
A community?s dream to revitalize south Minneapolis? vacant Roof Depot warehouse is currently in limbo after failing to secure funding.
Minneapolis average rent reaches record-high after 2.5% rise in April
Rent in Minneapolis rose to a record high in April, making it an outlier when the national average rent continues to drop.
Rent in Minneapolis rose to a record high in April, making it an outlier when the national average rent continues to drop.
Timberwolves plan block party for Game 2 of Western Conference Finals
Even if you can't make it inside the Target Center, there's a good reason to bring y'ass to downtown Minneapolis on Friday as the Timberwolves play Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.
Even if you can't make it inside the Target Center, there's a good reason to bring y'ass to downtown Minneapolis on Friday as the Timberwolves play Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.
Mother dies in Minneapolis shooting that also injured toddler
The mother, who was seriously injured but still managed to drive her 2-year-old child to a children's hospital after they were both shot in Minneapolis, died on Wednesday, police said.
The mother, who was seriously injured but still managed to drive her 2-year-old child to a children's hospital after they were both shot in Minneapolis, died on Wednesday, police said.
Lake Nokomis restaurant opens for the season
The Painted Turtle is back for it?s second season on the Lake Nokomis beach in Minneapolis. The space is under construction but still open and serving up ice cream from Minnesota Dairy Lab and frying up cheese curds, waffle fries and sliders. The construction will allow The Painted Turtle to serve beer in the future as they add a covered seating space. The restaurant is open daily through September from 11 a.m. to sundown.
The Painted Turtle is back for it?s second season on the Lake Nokomis beach in Minneapolis. The space is under construction but still open and serving up ice cream from Minnesota Dairy Lab and frying up cheese curds, waffle fries and sliders. The construction will allow The Painted Turtle to serve beer in the future as they add a covered seating space. The restaurant is open daily through September from 11 a.m. to sundown.
Minneapolis residents voice opinions to new police oversight commission
The Community Commission On Police Oversight was formed about a year ago. But this is the first chance the public has had a chance to tell the commission how they think policing is going in Minneapolis.
The Community Commission On Police Oversight was formed about a year ago. But this is the first chance the public has had a chance to tell the commission how they think policing is going in Minneapolis.
Timberwolves watch party at Thirsty Pups
The Timberwolves take on the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday night. Ahead of the big game, FOX 9?s Kelly O?Connell catches up with Shea Mandli and Casey Lux of Thirsty Pups about the watch party and a chance to win tickets for Friday?s game.
The Timberwolves take on the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday night. Ahead of the big game, FOX 9?s Kelly O?Connell catches up with Shea Mandli and Casey Lux of Thirsty Pups about the watch party and a chance to win tickets for Friday?s game.
Downtown Mpls buzzing ahead of Timberwolves game
The Timberwolves take on the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday night. Ahead of the big game, FOX 9?s Kelly O?Connell discusses the buzz of downtown Minneapolis with Adam Duininck, the President and CEO of Minneapolis Downtown Council.
The Timberwolves take on the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday night. Ahead of the big game, FOX 9?s Kelly O?Connell discusses the buzz of downtown Minneapolis with Adam Duininck, the President and CEO of Minneapolis Downtown Council.
Two Minneapolis men accused of $1M fraud of COVID-19 program
Two Minneapolis business consultants are facing charges for allegedly defrauding COVID-19 aid programs out of more than $1 million.
Two Minneapolis business consultants are facing charges for allegedly defrauding COVID-19 aid programs out of more than $1 million.
Excessive force lawsuit against Derek Chauvin filed by 2020 arrest victim
In the months before former Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd in Minneapolis, one woman claims that he also violently handled her in a similar manner prior to an arrest – causing several injuries in the process.
In the months before former Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd in Minneapolis, one woman claims that he also violently handled her in a similar manner prior to an arrest – causing several injuries in the process.
Anthony Edwards 'Bring ya ass' remark inspires website redirect, boosts Explore Minnesota traffic
Anthony Edwards telling Charles Barkley to “Bring ya ass" to Minnesota after the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 to advance to the Western Conference Finals has inspired a line of merchandise and even a new website that's helped drive traffic to Minnesota's tourism website.
Anthony Edwards telling Charles Barkley to “Bring ya ass" to Minnesota after the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 to advance to the Western Conference Finals has inspired a line of merchandise and even a new website that's helped drive traffic to Minnesota's tourism website.