Fireworks recklessly shot off by revelers in Minneapolis on July 4th

It was another chaotic year for the Fourth of July in Minneapolis this year, with videos posted to social meeting showing people recklessly shooting off fireworks. 

Fireworks recklessly shot in Minneapolis on July 4th
video

Garbage cans were overflowing with spent fireworks in Minneapolis on July 5, a day after revelers recklessly shot off fireworks in Minneapolis.

Reports of fireworks, shooting in Minneapolis
video

There were reports of fireworks and a shooting in Minneapolis after July 4th celebrations in Minneapolis.

2 hurt in shooting along light rail in Minneapolis

A shooting near a light rail train platform in Minneapolis left two people hurt on Monday night.

Minnesotans cool down on hottest day of year
video

With temps rising into the mid-90s, Monday was the hottest day so far in 2023. FOX 9's Rose Schmidt caught up with some Minnesotans trying to keep cool on the extended holiday weekend.

Downtown Minneapolis sparkles for crowds on 4th of July weekend

Huge crowds and no major problems are putting a positive spotlight on downtown Minneapolis for a second straight weekend.

Victim's family outraged by sentence in deadly Minneapolis crash

The family of a young man killed by a multi-time drunk driver is lashing out at Minnesota’s criminal justice system, demanding stiffer consequences for negligent motorists.

Victim's family outraged by deadly DWI sentence
video

The family of a young man killed by a multi-time drunk driver is lashing out at Minnesota?s criminal justice system, demanding stiffer consequences for negligent motorists.

Taste of Minnesota returns after 7-year hiatus

The Taste of Minnesota drew big crowds on Sunday, its first day back after a seven year break. There were long lines to get into Nicollet Mall, but attendees said the lines moved smoothly and were worth it.

Man firing gun from Minneapolis home sparks SWAT response

A large police and SWAT response shut down a street off Como Avenue SE in Minneapolis for part of Sunday afternoon.

Girl seriously wounded in late-night Minneapolis shooting

A late-night shooting near Karmel Mall in Minneapolis left a girl with life-threatening injuries Saturday, police say.

Crews battle house fire on University of Minnesota campus

Minneapolis fire crews battled a three-alarm house fire on the University of Minnesota campus Saturday afternoon. 

House fire at U of M campus
video

Minneapolis fire crews battled a three-alarm house fire on the University of Minnesota campus Saturday afternoon. The fire started in a dumpster outside the building and spread to the home. No injuries were reported.

Lawyer’s board moves to disbar high profile-attorney Randy Hopper

The state lawyer’s board is seeking the disbarment of high-profile civil attorney Randy Hopper, because of critical mistakes he made in the wrongful death case of a 19-year-old University of Minnesota student who froze to death.

Cooks of Crocus Hill, Bellecour Bakery have merged
video

It’s official, Cooks of Crocus Hill and Bellecour Bakery have merged to become Cooks | Bellecour. Along with the new name, the team behind the brands have opened a third location in Edina. The shop is on Market Street in the 50th & France shopping district. Like the North Loop and St. Paul locations, it will offer cooking classes, kitchen retail and a bakery counter with the Bellecour staples. The owners, Marie Dwyer, Karl Benson and Chef Gavin Kaysen call it a fully immersive culinary experience. The Edina shop is open seven days a week and is located at 3934 Market St.

Minneapolis resident complains new bike lane causes confusion, leads to crashes

Randy Ottoson has lived near the corner of 53rd and Lyndale avenues north for 40 years. But lately, he says the sound of honking car horns has become all too familiar after the Minneapolis installed a new bike lane through the intersection.

Crash concerns at busy Minneapolis intersection
video

Minneapolis added a bike lane along its border with Brooklyn Center, but some believe the lane is creating confusion for the drivers and causing crashes at the busy intersection of Lyndale and 53rd.

'A Mother's Love' gives North Minneapolis youth summer jobs with meaningful purpose

For a group of kids in North Minneapolis, their summer jobs are more than just a paycheck. Thanks to the community group "A Mother’s Love" they’re learning about food insecurity and community pride as well. 

Minneapolis youth meaningful summer job
video

Children in Minneapolis are earning a paycheck in a meaningful way this summer while working to help clean up their community through a summer partnership with A Mother?s Love Initiative.