'It's heartbreaking:' US Ambassador on Russia-Ukraine conflict, embassy evacuation in Kyiv
Ambassador Eric Rubin, the president of American Foreign Service Association, talks with FOX 9's Leah Beno about the evacuation of the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, how their staff is staying safe in eastern Europe, and a concert he's attending in Minneapolis raising funds to support Ukraine. The benefit concert will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Women's Club of Minneapolis. 100% of the contributions will go toward Eastern Europe crisis response.
Ambassador Eric Rubin, the president of American Foreign Service Association, talks with FOX 9's Leah Beno about the evacuation of the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, how their staff is staying safe in eastern Europe, and a concert he's attending in Minneapolis raising funds to support Ukraine. The benefit concert will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Women's Club of Minneapolis. 100% of the contributions will go toward Eastern Europe crisis response.
Preparations for Women's Final Four: Target Center installs court
The court for the Women's Final Four was installed Sunday morning. Tom Reller, senior director of operations at Target Center, explains how they're preparing for the NCAA basketball tournament starting Friday in Minneapolis.
The court for the Women's Final Four was installed Sunday morning. Tom Reller, senior director of operations at Target Center, explains how they're preparing for the NCAA basketball tournament starting Friday in Minneapolis.
Firefighter injured by blast during house fire in northeast Minneapolis
A firefighter was injured by a small explosion that occurred as crews worked to extinguish a house fire in Northeast Minneapolis on Saturday afternoon.
A firefighter was injured by a small explosion that occurred as crews worked to extinguish a house fire in Northeast Minneapolis on Saturday afternoon.
North High basketball player receives racist message after semifinal win
A Minneapolis North basketball player received a racist social media message after the team won a semifinal game at the Minnesota high school basketball tournament Friday night.
A Minneapolis North basketball player received a racist social media message after the team won a semifinal game at the Minnesota high school basketball tournament Friday night.
Man fatally shot in Minneapolis, marking city's 14th homicide in 2022
Police are investigating a shooting death inside a residence near 38th and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.
Police are investigating a shooting death inside a residence near 38th and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.
Twin Cities nonprofit empowers Somali women and their families
Fartun Weli, CEO of Isuroon, joins FOX 9 Morning News to talk her organization's work in the Twin Cities to support the health and wellness of Somali women and their families.
Fartun Weli, CEO of Isuroon, joins FOX 9 Morning News to talk her organization's work in the Twin Cities to support the health and wellness of Somali women and their families.
Women?s Final Four preparations underway in Minneapolis
FOX 9?s Leah Beno takes a look at the preparations being made for fans and players of the Women?s Final Four ? set to take place in Minneapolis next weekend.
FOX 9?s Leah Beno takes a look at the preparations being made for fans and players of the Women?s Final Four ? set to take place in Minneapolis next weekend.
Striking Minneapolis educators, school district reach tentative agreement
A tentative agreement has been reached between the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers and Minneapolis Public Schools to end the strike.
A tentative agreement has been reached between the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers and Minneapolis Public Schools to end the strike.
Anton Lazzaro hires new defense, argues for indictment to be tossed
The attorneys for Anton Lazzaro argued a selective prosecution motion, saying the charges against Lazzaro are discriminatory because Lazzaro is wealthy and young and is, therefore, a member of a "protected class"
The attorneys for Anton Lazzaro argued a selective prosecution motion, saying the charges against Lazzaro are discriminatory because Lazzaro is wealthy and young and is, therefore, a member of a "protected class"
Superhero Day takes over halls of Minneapolis children's hospital
On Thursday afternoon, caped crusaders took over the halls of M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital in Minneapolis.
On Thursday afternoon, caped crusaders took over the halls of M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis teachers strike marches on as negotiations focus on salary, mental health services
On the 16th day of a teacher’s strike in Minneapolis, much of the divide between the district and its teachers appears to ride on the teachers’ demand of improved mental health support for their students.
On the 16th day of a teacher’s strike in Minneapolis, much of the divide between the district and its teachers appears to ride on the teachers’ demand of improved mental health support for their students.
MPS teachers strike marches on as negotiations over salary, mental health continue
On the 16th day of a teacher?s strike in Minneapolis, much of the divide between the district and its teachers appears to ride on the teachers? demand of improved mental health support for their students.
On the 16th day of a teacher?s strike in Minneapolis, much of the divide between the district and its teachers appears to ride on the teachers? demand of improved mental health support for their students.
1 dead, 1 hurt after head-on crash in Minneapolis
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the driver killed in a head-on crash in Minneapolis earlier this week.
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the driver killed in a head-on crash in Minneapolis earlier this week.
Minneapolis City Council committee moves police union contract forward
A committee of the Minneapolis City Council sent the city's tentative agreement with the police union forward to the full council for a possible final vote on Thursday.
A committee of the Minneapolis City Council sent the city's tentative agreement with the police union forward to the full council for a possible final vote on Thursday.
Trinity Ottoson-Smith shooting suspect bail, next court hearing set
Bail was set Tuesday for a man charged with second-degree murder in the shooting and killing of a 9-year-old girl in Minneapolis last spring.
Bail was set Tuesday for a man charged with second-degree murder in the shooting and killing of a 9-year-old girl in Minneapolis last spring.
Minneapolis art exhibit is a trip through time to highlight Black experience
A new art project on display in Minneapolis walks you through time to show the Black experience, through the lens of artist Jovan C. Speller, who says she was inspired by her grandparents.
A new art project on display in Minneapolis walks you through time to show the Black experience, through the lens of artist Jovan C. Speller, who says she was inspired by her grandparents.
New MIA exhibit features black artist
A new exhibit at the Minneapolis institute of art showcases the work of a black Minnesota artist.
A new exhibit at the Minneapolis institute of art showcases the work of a black Minnesota artist.
Minneapolis teachers strike: District makes 'final offer' for support workers
Minneapolis students are entering week three of no school, as the district and its teachers continue to negotiate a contract.
Minneapolis students are entering week three of no school, as the district and its teachers continue to negotiate a contract.
Minneapolis teachers strike: District makes ?final offer? for support workers
The teacher's union got an offer today that is closer than anything else they?ve been presented when it comes to wages for Education Support Professionals (ESPs). ESP?s work alongside teachers to support students in the classroom. The district said this most recent proposal reached beyond its financial means, and as a result would require $10 million in budget cuts.
The teacher's union got an offer today that is closer than anything else they?ve been presented when it comes to wages for Education Support Professionals (ESPs). ESP?s work alongside teachers to support students in the classroom. The district said this most recent proposal reached beyond its financial means, and as a result would require $10 million in budget cuts.
Spring break travel: MSP hasn't been this busy in over three years
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is continuing to recover from the pandemic and this Spring Break officials say it?s only about 20% away from reaching that pre-pandemic level of busy, but as families head to warmer destinations this week, they don?t mind the shorter lines and quieter atmosphere.
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is continuing to recover from the pandemic and this Spring Break officials say it?s only about 20% away from reaching that pre-pandemic level of busy, but as families head to warmer destinations this week, they don?t mind the shorter lines and quieter atmosphere.