Minneapolis explores a city income tax as a way to grow tax revenue

A new report is suggesting new ways for the City of Minneapolis to boost tax revenue, including imposing new taxes, like a city income tax, as the city lags behind other similar metros.

Judge vacates murder conviction for man who served 18 years in Minneapolis murder

A man who served 18 years behind bars for the deadly shooting of a man in Minneapolis is now set to be freed from prison after prosecutors say new ballistic evidence shows he couldn't have committed the murder.

Health leaders, family talk children e-bike safety concerns
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Health leaders from Gillette Children’s and Regions Hospital in Minnesota are talking about safety measures and concerns amid a rise in serious e-bike and e-scooter injuries among kids and teens. 

MN fraud: Final member of $14M family fraud scheme set to plead guilty

After previously rejecting a plea deal, Gandi Mohamed, the final family member involved in a $14 million fraud scheme in Minnesota is now slated to plead guilty.

Iranian woman in Minnesota details fear for family
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Trump has imposed yet another deadline for Iran to reopen the Straight of Hormuz, threatening further military action beginning Tuesday if it does not comply. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni spoke with an Iranian woman from the Twin Cities about what it means for her family’s safety.

Artemis II: Orion views solar eclipse from moon
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On April 6, 2026, the Orion capsule viewed a total solar eclipsed not visible from Earth, providing the accompanying astronauts to several minutes’ worth of views of the sun's outermost radiating atmosphere – making them the first humans to ever do so.

Orion spaceship breaks Apollo 13 record
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On April 6, 2026, the NASA Artemis II Orion spacecraft reached a maximum distance of 252,756 miles from Earth while performing a lunar flyby, breaking the Apollo 13 record for farthest distance traveled by humans.

Artemis II: Orion reaches closest approach to Moon
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On April 6, 2026, the Orion spacecraft reached its closest approach to the Moon, an approximate altitude of 4,067 miles above the moon’s lunar surface – at a mission elapsed time (MET) of five days, 24 minutes and 34 seconds, during the Artemis II mission.

Minneapolis ICE shooting: Video shows new angle of incident
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The City of Minneapolis released new video Monday of a shooting involving an ICE agent in January where a man was shot in the leg, leading to a night of protesting federal agents. The video potentially puts into question the agents claiming self-defense in the shooting. FOX 9's Rob Olson has more.

E-bikes and e-motos: New rules eyed for Minnesota
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Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill to clarify the difference between e-bikes and more powerful electric motorcycles (or “e-motos”), requiring regulation and insurance for high-powered e-motos, similar to gas-powered motorcycles. FOX 9’s has the latest details.

Video refutes DHS accounts of Minneapolis shooting
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Three months after federal agents shot a Venezuelan man in north Minneapolis, setting off a series of protests following the death of Renee Good, newly released video evidence refutes claims originally made by the Department of Homeland Security. FOX 9’s Rob Olson explains.

Fletcher's Ice Cream & Cafe arson trial: Trial begins

The man accused of firebombing Fletcher's ice cream shop in Minneapolis last fall is now facing trial on federal charges.

Tesla captures Minneapolis hit-and-run footage, woman charged in fatal crash

Police say they used footage from a parked Tesla to help determine a woman who was behind the wheel during a fatal hit-and-run in northeast Minneapolis in March. She is now facing charges of vehicular homicide.

Man pleads guilty to murder in fatal shooting of Minneapolis DJ

A 19-year-old Minneapolis man pleaded guilty on Monday to murder charges in the July 2025 shooting fatal shooting of a popular DJ near Mortimer's Bar.

Minneapolis ICE shooting: City releases video that undermines feds' version of events

The City of Minneapolis released video footage Monday from an ICE-involved shooting that injured a Venezuelan man in January. The video undermines federal authorities' account of what happened that night, and the U.S. Attorney's Office opened a criminal probe into whether the two ICE agents lied under oath.

Annunciation Catholic School Principal honored at Twins game
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The Minnesota Twins, along with UnitedHealthcare, took time to honor Annunciation Catholic School Principal Matt Debour for his leadership following the mass shooting. 

People of Color Career Fair in St. Paul April 28
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The People of Color Career Fair is coming to the St. Paul RiverCentre. FOX 9's Lauren Andrego spoke with the founder, Sharon Smith-Akinsany, to learn more about the event. Registration can be found here: https://www.peopleofcolorcareerfair.com/

Artemis II mission providing valuable medical data
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The Artemis II mission is providing valuable data on the impact space travel has on the human body. 

Operation Not Forgotten: Native advocates urge trust-building as FBI tackles open cases

Federal officials are stepping up efforts to solve unresolved cases in Native American communities, but some in the community say trust must be built for real progress.