Fans flock to Minneapolis for Loppet Cup

20,000 cross-country ski fans descended upon Theodore Wirth Park to watch the fastest skiers in the world face off at the Cross-Country World Cup this weekend. 

Eat Street shooting gunman guilty in gang crossfire that left mother with bullet in jaw

A woman nearly killed in gang crossfire on Minneapolis’ popular Eat Street is now one step closer to justice after the gunman pleaded guilty this week to being the one who fired the bullet.

Meet Northwest Airlines 1st Black pilot
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After serving time in the Air Force, Woody Fountain became the first Black pilot for Northwest Airlines. His career took him across the globe, and he's now looking back at his time in the sky. FOX 9's Tim Blotz shares more about Fountain's incredible story.

A hero of the Underground Railroad buried in Minnesota

Known for his work on the Underground Railroad, William Goodridge is a legend in York, Pennsylvania. But this historical figure is also important for Minnesota because he’s buried in Minneapolis.

Underground Railroad hero buried in Minnesota
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William Goodridge has a long history of working on the Underground Railroad and he is buried in Minnesota. FOX 9's Kelcey Carlson has the story.

Minneapolis robbery spree: 4 teens face charges

The Hennepin County Attorney's Office announced charges against four teens in robbery cases as Minneapolis police continue to investigate the armed robbery spree over the weekend.

No snow emergency for Minneapolis or St. Paul

Both Minneapolis and St. Paul announced Thursday afternoon they WON'T declare snow emergencies after a blast of snow for Valentine's Day.

Snow arrives for Loppet Cup in Minneapolis after mild winter season

After weeks of snow-making amid a mild winter in Minnesota, the Twin Cities finally saw some snow ahead of the Loppet Cup. But, it's not really helping race organizers.

Snow arrives ahead of Loppet Cup
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The Twin Cities metro finally saw snow ahead of the Loppet Cup this weekend, but race organizers say the course was ready to go, and the additional snowfall could make things more challenging.

Shiloh Temple plans expansion
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Big news coming from a north Minneapolis church and a nonprofit that operates from the same building. Shiloh Temple and the group "Change Starts with Community are renovating and expanding after raising $2 million in 30 days.

Twin Cities sees snow as Loppet Cup approaches
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After weeks of snow-making amid a mild winter in Minnesota, the Twin Cities is finally seeing some snow ahead of the Loppet Cup. But, it's not really helping race organizers.

Minneapolis murder suspect faces charges in 2nd killing

A man already in custody for a 2023 murder in Minneapolis is now facing charges in another deadly shooting.

Minneapolis becomes 2nd US city named 'Child Friendly City' by UNICEF

Minneapolis is the second city in the United States to be named a "Child Friendly City," putting it just behind Houston, Texas, which received the designation in 2023.

Minneapolis named 'Child Friendly City'
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The City of Minneapolis has been named a "Child Friendly City" by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the second city in the United States to receive the recognition.

Man shot, killed in north Minneapolis on Valentine’s Day

Police say a man was shot and killed on Broadway Avenue in north Minneapolis early Wednesday morning. No arrests have been made.

Man shot, killed in Minneapolis on Valentine's Day
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Minneapolis police are investigating a man who was shot and killed early Wednesday morning. Police say it appears a person approached on foot and fired directly at the victim before leaving the scene. No arrests have been made.

Minneapolis teachers press for better contract as district outlines bleak fiscal status

Minneapolis educators believe a new superintendent could be a new opportunity to settle their contract, but it comes at a time of dire financial challenges for Minneapolis Public Schools.

Twin Cities chef gets invite to Flavortown
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After his recent appearance on the cooking competition show, Guy?s Grocery Games, Josh Thoma, owner and chef at Smack Shack, will be headed to South Beach in March for another event with Guy Fieri. At the same time, he?s prepping for a big week of food-centered holidays, from Galentine?s Day and Fat Tuesday to Valentine?s Day and the start of Lent. The restaurant has a lot of special menus planned to handle all the occasions. There are two Smack Shack locations in the Twin Cities, one in Bloomington and the other in the North Loop.