Minneapolis

Downtown Minneapolis has a lot of bright spots: $200 million in new building permits, a big drop in crime statistics, millions of people attending festivals, events, concerts and games. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the story.

About 20 Minnesota mayors were at the State Capitol Thursday, making their push for state funding to help undo some damage done as a result of Operation Metro Surge in their cities. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.

The Minneapolis Downtown Council discussed the future of the city during its 70th annual meeting. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the latest details.

Federal immigration authorities are reexamining refugee cases as part of Operation PARRIS, which the Department of Homeland Security says is part of a broader strategy to implement enhanced screening standards. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest details on a hearing where a judge heard arguments from the International Refugee Assistance Project and the Department of Justice. 

Minnesota mayors spoke on their concerns about the economic impact of the ICE agent surge. Meanwhile, some Minneapolis City Council members shared the efforts being made for what they call an "equitable recovery." FOX 9's Corin Hoggard breaks down what solutions the state legislature could offer. 

MnDOT officials spoke about their response to the winter storm that wrecked havoc across Minnesota on Thursday evening. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the full report. 

FOX 9's Jim Rich is in Fort Myers to catch up with the Minnesota Twins, who are in the middle of spring training. 

Minnesota DFL leaders announced a series of bills aimed at regulating federal immigration enforcement in the state. 

Minneapolis City Council members spoke Thursday about ICE recovery efforts and the economic impacts of Operation Metro Surge. 

Speaking at the annual Minneapolis Downtown Council meeting, Mayor Jacob Frey described Minneapolis as “a city of heroes,” referencing how community members stepped up during heightened ICE enforcement and assisted their neighbors. Frey also highlighted declining crime rates and new business openings in the city.

A resolution honoring the life of Fletcher Merkel – the 8-year-old who was killed during the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church - has been unanimously approved by the Minneapolis City Council.

Minnesota's Cities for Safe and Stable Communities Coalition announces its recovery plans and 2026 legislative agenda after Operation Metro Surge. Speakers, including the mayors of Hopkins, Brooklyn Center, Golden Valley, and Eden Prairie, discussed how their communities are responding to the effects of the federal enforcement operation. 

A semi-truck jackknifed on Interstate 94, between Exit 205 and Minnesota 101, in Rogers Thursday morning. This is causing a large backup.

A Minneapolis man is keeping the Twin Cities safe by measuring the ice thickness on the city's Chain of Lakes. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story.