Lake Nokomis restaurant opens for the season
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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.

Timberwolves watch party at Thirsty Pups
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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
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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.

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.

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. 

Minneapolis PD oversight group's first meeting
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The Minneapolis Police Department's oversight group will hold its first public meeting on Tuesday evening. FOX 9's Se Kwon has the story.

Minnesota Twins change Friday start anticipating traffic from Timberwolves fans

After rallying to beat the Denver Nuggets and advance to the Western Conference Finals, everyone in Minnesota is a Timberwolves fan again – and the Twins are changing their start time on Friday to adjust.

Uber and Lyft say they will stay in Minnesota

After weeks of threats and negotiations, ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft say they will continue service in Minnesota after state lawmakers reached a deal on a minimum wage for drivers.

Minneapolis shootings leave toddler, 2 others injured

Two separate overnight shootings in Minneapolis left a 2-year-old, a mother, and a man with potentially life-threatening injuries. 

2 shootings in Mpls injured toddler, 2 others
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Minneapolis police are investigating two separate shootings on Sunday night that left three people injured. Police say a mother and her 2-year-old child sustained potentially life-threatening injuries after being shot in a car while in an alley, but they are expected to survive. The second shooting happened just blocks away, where a man was found with life-threatening injuries inside a house. Police don?t believe the two shootings are related, and no arrests have been made.

20 years after his murder arrest, Marvin Haynes reflects on long journey to freedom

Sunday marks a troubling anniversary for Marvin Haynes. On this day, 20 years ago, Minneapolis police arrested Haynes for a murder he insisted he never committed. Two decades later, Haynes is now a free man and fully exonerated after he was released from prison last December.

Marvin Haynes reflects on long journey to freedom
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Sunday marks a troubling anniversary for Marvin Haynes. On this day, 20 years ago, Minneapolis police arrested Haynes for a murder he insisted he never committed. Two decades later, Haynes is now a free man and fully exonerated after he was released from prison last December.

Shooting on I-94 in Minneapolis leaves 2 people hurt

Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting that injured two people Saturday night along I-94.

MN lawmakers strike deal on Uber/Lyft driver pay [RAW]
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Gov. Tim Walz, House and Senate leaders have announced a deal with Uber and Lyft on driver pay. The deal preempts the recent ordinance from the Minneapolis City Council. The agreement sets minimum rates statewide at $1.28 per mile and 31 cents per minute.

Man wounded in Minneapolis shootout that killed firefighter charged with riot

A second man is criminally charged for a Minneapolis shootout that took the life of an Eagan and Eden Prairie firefighter earlier this month.