Minnehaha Falls hidden history: The forgotten zoo that once thrived in the park

Minnehaha Regional Park, renowned for its breathtaking falls, holds a captivating secret within its grounds — a hidden history that goes beyond the cascading waters.

Vigil honoring George Floyd 3 years later
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Community members gathered at a vigil honoring and remembering George Floyd?s three years after his death. Floyd?s sister also shared a message of forgiveness in Houston, Texas.

The Zoo at Minnehaha Falls
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FOX 9?s Karen Scullin brings us back in time to the 1800s when Minnehaha Regional Park had a zoo for several years.

George Floyd Square's caretaker looks back on his murder three years later

"We're going to get there together. It's a slow journey. It's a marathon, but we're going to get to the other side of justice together," said Jeanelle Austin, the executive director of the George Floyd Global Memorial.

Road rage sends bullets flying in Minneapolis
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A man was shot at during a road rage incident on I-94 in Minneapolis, but both parties claim they were the victim. However, only one of the drivers was shot at during the incident.

Man charged with attempted murder in Lake Street LRT station shooting

A Minneapolis man faces a felony charge for allegedly shooting someone multiple times outside the Lake Street Mid-Town light rail station on May 6.

Man pleads guilty to double fatal shooting in Minneapolis

A 20-year-old man pleaded guilty Thursday to the fatal shooting of two men in Minneapolis after a suspected argument over a large quantity of missing narcotics.

Minneapolis Mayor promises to veto rent control ballot measure

A measure to put rent control on the ballot in Minneapolis advanced Thursday — but the mayor promised to veto it.

Society for Creative Anachronism goes medieval with armored combat at Minneapolis park

On a warm summer night at Brackett Field Park in Minneapolis, people are doing everything from playing basketball to jogging. But one of their outdoor activities makes this urban oasis look more like a battlefield from centuries gone by.

Three years since George Floyd was murdered
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Thursday marks three years since George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police. FOX 9's Se Kwon has the latest on how people are commemorating the anniversary of his death.

MN Northern Lights Express becoming reality
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It's full steam ahead for the Northern Lights Express rail project connecting the Twin Cities to the Twin Ports. A passenger train running from Minneapolis to Duluth is on track to becoming a reality after state lawmakers approved $195 million in state dollars this week.

Twin Cities family relieved after man pleads guilty to sexual assault 16 years later

A Twin Cities family is sharing their heartache, grief and relief sixteen years after their loved one was violently assaulted at gunpoint now that her attacker has pleaded guilty.

MN family relieved: Guilty plea after 16 years
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A Twin Cities family is sharing their heartache, grief and relief sixteen years after their loved one was violently assaulted at gunpoint now that her attacker has pleaded guilty.

Remembering George Floyd: Events to commemorate man killed by Minneapolis police

It's been three years since George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police officers, and there are several events planned to commemorate his death. 

Minneapolis to close a block of First Avenue for Warehouse District Live every Friday

Beginning Memorial Day weekend and running through Halloween, a one-block stretch in the North Loop of Minneapolis will close to offer patrons increased access for foot traffic.

Feds not ready to negotiate truce between Minneapolis gangs, but will consider the idea

U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger told a community forum in north Minneapolis that his office wasn't ready to help negotiate a gang truce in Minneapolis, but they were willing to consider the idea.

Twin Cities parks among the best in US
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The cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis have some of the best parks in the Midwest, according to the latest ParkScore index released this week. St. Paul is ranked No. 2 followed by Minneapolis at No. 3. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the details.