The story of Fire Station #24, Minneapolis' all-Black brigade

Fire Station #24 was home to an all-Black crew of firefighters way back in the early 20th century. Decades later, it took a lawsuit to get the City of Minneapolis to open up firefighter hirings to minorities.

The story of Fire Station #24, Minneapolis' all-Black brigade
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It took a lawsuit and a federal order in 1971 to open up jobs to minorities in the Minneapolis Fire Department. But as far back as135 years ago, there were black men working as Minneapolis Firefighters and serving in leadership roles.

Battle of the Jug Bands in Minneapolis
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A long list of jug bands faced off on Sunday as part of a competition at The Cabooze in Minneapolis. Photojournalist Eli Gardiner profiled the competition for FOX 9.

Activists celebrate after plans to demolish Roof Depot in Minneapolis put on pause
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A planned demolition of the Roof Depot building in Minneapolis won't go on Monday after a court decision. Sunday, during a rally, protesters celebrated the decision as they try to block Minneapolis from moving forward with plans for a water distribution site.

Person killed in large Minneapolis house fire

A person who firefighters say was "bedridden" died after a massive fire overnight ripped through a home in Minneapolis.

Star Tribune drops 'Dilbert' after creator's racist rant

The Star Tribune announced Sunday it will no longer run "Dilbert" comics, joining a long list of news publications dropping the comic, after the strip's creator faces controversy for racist remarks.

Watch: Helicopter hovers around buildings in downtown Minneapolis

A helicopter pilot maneuvered between buildings in downtown Minneapolis on Sunday as crews worked to replace an HVAC system on top of U.S. Bank Plaza.

St. Paul, Minneapolis free winter storm parking ends this weekend

Free, covered parking options offered in Minneapolis and St. Paul during this past week’s winter storm are expiring this weekend. Here’s what you need to know.

Fugitive murder convict Ralph Apmann found dead on Boom Island in Minneapolis

Convicted murderer Ralph Apmann, the subject of a statewide fugitive search alert, was found dead Friday night at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis

Ukrainians in Minneapolis mark one year since Russia's invasion with grief and defiance

Ukrainian-Americans want Minnesotans to understand that they don't see the war as a fight between nationalities but a struggle for the right of their country to exist as a democracy.

Minneapolis to glow yellow and blue for Ukraine Friday night
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Friday marks one year since Russia invaded Ukraine, and there are events in Minneapolis to show support for Ukraine.

Minneapolis City Council meeting disrupted after vote on Roof Depot demolition

After a vote to cancel demolition contracts for the Roof Depot building in Minneapolis was rejected, upset activists disrupted a Minneapolis City Council on Thursday.

Hundreds of flights canceled at MSP Airport
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After hundreds of cancellations at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Wednesday, another 200 flights have already been canceled on Thursday as of 6 a.m.

Shooting in Minneapolis leaves 1 person dead, 1 injured

A woman in her 20s is dead and a man in his 40s suffered life-threatening injuries in a shooting in Minneapolis Tuesday evening.

Minneapolis police investigating crash in south Minneapolis

MPD is investigating a crash in south Minneapolis they believe was caused by someone driving a stolen car.

A look at Twin Cities road conditions after round 1 of winter storm [4 a.m.]
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The first round of the high-impact, long-duration winter storm has made roads slick for the Wednesday morning commute. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest as of 4 a.m.

Minneapolis, St. Paul snow emergencies starting Wednesday night

The City of St. Paul has declared back-to-back snow emergencies starting Wednesday night through Friday afternoon.

Minnesota snowstorm: Officials urge preparedness as 1st wave moves in
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As the Twin Cities metro gets hit with round one of snow, officials were urging residents to think ahead on Tuesday. The second wave of snow is expected to bring heavier snow for the metro.