Woman convicted in Lazzaro sex trafficking ring sentenced in federal court

The woman convicted of helping recruit underage girls as part of a sex trafficking ring with former Minnesota GOP strategist Anton "Tony" Lazzaro was sentenced in federal court on Tuesday. 

Many classrooms will not have AC on a hot first day of school

As around 800,000 students across Minnesota prepare for the first day of school, many will be returning to classrooms that are not air-conditioned.

Fire crews battles flames in blazing heat
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Minneapolis fire crews knocked down a two-alarm blaze in the midst of some scorching hot temps on Monday.

Burning Man rain, mud leaves 40 Minnesota fire performers among those stranded

Torrential rain has created thick, sticky mud at Burning Man, an annual week-long festival celebrating art, community and self-expression in the Nevada desert. 

11-year-old drowns swimming in Lake Nokomis

An 11-year-old girl drowned while swimming in Lake Nokomis, according to the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office. 

Cooling off in the extreme Minnesota heat
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This Labor Day weekend, people in the Twin Cities metro are trying to cool off while enjoying the outdoors during this heat wave.

The Hold Steady discuss new book, Minnesota roots before State Fair show

The Hold Steady spoke with FOX 9 about their recent book, their connection to the Twin Cities music scene, and how it feels to play the Minnesota State Fair's biggest stage.

The Hold Steady talk about new book, Minnesota connection and their future as a band
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Legendary rock and roll band The Hold Steady spoke with FOX 9 about their recent book, their connection to the Twin Cities music scene, and how it feels to play the Minnesota State Fair's biggest stage.

Children's Minnesota brings State Fair fun to patients and their families

It's been a tough summer for the Bugarin family. Their 8-month-old son, Levi, underwent heart surgery at Children's Minnesota and has been receiving care there ever since. 

Man arrested in the dragging of Minnneapolis PD officer, separate deadly crash

Following the reported dragging of one of its officers over the weekend, the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) has made an arrest in connection to the assault, and a vehicular homicide they believe was caused by the same culprit.

Black businesses growing, creating jobs a year after they were introduced to financial experts

A year ago, Black business owners in the Twin Cities were connected with financial experts to help learn how to move their businesses forward. On Wednesday night at the Capri Theater, their successes were celebrated.

Celebrating Black business in Minneapolis
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It's been a year since a group of Black business owners were connected with financial experts to move their businesses forward.

Police ask help finding 12-year-old girl last seen in Minneapolis

The Minneapolis Police Department is asking the public’s help to locate a 12-year-old girl that was last seen in Minneapolis on Aug. 29.

YWCA's Masters swim program finds new home at Southwest High School pool

YWCA Minneapolis says the Minneapolis Public Schools Community Education Department will take over the Masters Swim Team and provide spots for up to 50 members to swim five mornings a week at Southwest High School starting next Tuesday.

Myon Burrell arrested
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Myon Burrell, the man who was sentenced to life behind bars for the 2002 murder of a preteen girl in Minneapolis but later freed by a pardons board, is facing new charges for possession of a loaded gun.