Churches forced to get creative for Easter services as stay at home order is extended in Minnesota
The extension of the governor's stay-at-home order through May 4 means families with plans to travel or attend services are finding new ways to celebrate Easter.
The extension of the governor's stay-at-home order through May 4 means families with plans to travel or attend services are finding new ways to celebrate Easter.
Minneapolis agrees to $475,000 settlement with ex-Viking for 2014 arrest
The City of Minneapolis agreed to pay former Minnesota Viking Tom Johnson $475,000 in a lawsuit settlement for his 2014 arrest, during which he was pepper-sprayed and tased.
The City of Minneapolis agreed to pay former Minnesota Viking Tom Johnson $475,000 in a lawsuit settlement for his 2014 arrest, during which he was pepper-sprayed and tased.
2 in hospital, driver in custody after wrong-way crash near University of Minnesota campus
Two people are in the hospital and another is in custody after a crash involving a wrong-way driver overnight Thursday near the University of Minnesota.
Two people are in the hospital and another is in custody after a crash involving a wrong-way driver overnight Thursday near the University of Minnesota.
#LightItBlue: Twin Cities landmarks go blue for healthcare workers, first responders
Some Twin Cities landmarks will be illuminated in blue Thursday night to honor healthcare professionals and first responders working on the COVID-19 crisis.
Some Twin Cities landmarks will be illuminated in blue Thursday night to honor healthcare professionals and first responders working on the COVID-19 crisis.
Death investigation underway after man shot inside car in Minneapolis
Minneapolis police are investigating a deadly shooting in south Minneapolis, according to Minneapolis Police spokesman John Elder.
Minneapolis police are investigating a deadly shooting in south Minneapolis, according to Minneapolis Police spokesman John Elder.
Minneapolis Animal Control sees spike in dog bites over last month
Minneapolis Animal Care and Control says it saw an 87 percent spike in dog bite reports last month.
Minneapolis Animal Care and Control says it saw an 87 percent spike in dog bite reports last month.
Minneapolis park leaders again urge visitors to use social distancing
As Minnesota's stay at home order is extended, the Minneapolis park board is once again urging visitors to obey social distancing at parks amid the coronavirus pandemic.
As Minnesota's stay at home order is extended, the Minneapolis park board is once again urging visitors to obey social distancing at parks amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Mayor Frey on Minneapolis emergency funds to help renters, small business amid outbreak
Minneapolis is rolling out emergency funds amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Mayor Jacob Frey joined the FOX 9 Morning News to explain how the money will focus on helping low-income renters and small businesses.
Minneapolis is rolling out emergency funds amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Mayor Jacob Frey joined the FOX 9 Morning News to explain how the money will focus on helping low-income renters and small businesses.
Minnesota cities ask Gov. Walz to forgive mortgage, rent payments due to COVID-19
As hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans file for unemployment, there are concerns about paying rent or mortgages over the next few months. City leaders from a number of communities are now asking Governor Walz to forgive these payments until the pandemic is over.
As hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans file for unemployment, there are concerns about paying rent or mortgages over the next few months. City leaders from a number of communities are now asking Governor Walz to forgive these payments until the pandemic is over.
Twin Cities pandemic lessons from the 'Spanish Flu' of 1918
Minneapolis and St. Paul took very different approaches to the last pandemic, the so-called ‘Spanish Flu’ of 1918, and the politics and policies that played out then parallel the current coronavirus.
Minneapolis and St. Paul took very different approaches to the last pandemic, the so-called ‘Spanish Flu’ of 1918, and the politics and policies that played out then parallel the current coronavirus.
Nice Ride bikes available to rent Monday, health care workers to receive free 30-day membership
Nice Ride bicycles will be available to rent in Minneapolis starting Monday.
Nice Ride bicycles will be available to rent in Minneapolis starting Monday.
Minneapolis Aquatennial 'moving forward' with plans for 2020 event but will monitor pandemic
As the coronavirus has brought a halt to most events in the Twin Cities, the Minneapolis Downtown Council says it is still hoping to host Aquatennial in 2020.
As the coronavirus has brought a halt to most events in the Twin Cities, the Minneapolis Downtown Council says it is still hoping to host Aquatennial in 2020.
Minneapolis park leader explains decision to close beaches for the summer
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone’s way of living in Minnesota and beyond.
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone’s way of living in Minnesota and beyond.
Update: Rock the Garden 2020 cancelled due to COVID-19
UPDATE: Rock the Garden has been cancelled this year due to COVID-19.
UPDATE: Rock the Garden has been cancelled this year due to COVID-19.
Hennepin County opens another hotel to people facing homelessness allowing for isolation amid pandemic
More help is coming as the coronavirus pandemic further complicates the lives of people left without a place to call home.
More help is coming as the coronavirus pandemic further complicates the lives of people left without a place to call home.
Minneapolis dedicates more than $5M for COVID-19 relief for families, small businesses
To help with the COVID-19 crisis, Minneapolis city leaders will be dedicating more than $5 million to help impacted families and businesses. $3 million in gap funding will go toward assistance with rental housing and $2.2 million will be used toward small businesses.
To help with the COVID-19 crisis, Minneapolis city leaders will be dedicating more than $5 million to help impacted families and businesses. $3 million in gap funding will go toward assistance with rental housing and $2.2 million will be used toward small businesses.
Twin Cities leaders say need for protective gear is ‘staggering’
Two trillion dollars will soon be pumped into the U.S. economy and leaders for cities like Minneapolis and St. Paul say the funds are badly needed to support local businesses and those who lost their jobs due to COVID-19.
Two trillion dollars will soon be pumped into the U.S. economy and leaders for cities like Minneapolis and St. Paul say the funds are badly needed to support local businesses and those who lost their jobs due to COVID-19.
Minneapolis beaches and pools to remain closed this summer due to COVID-19
Minneapolis beaches and pools will not open this summer due to COVID-19 concerns, according to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.
Minneapolis beaches and pools will not open this summer due to COVID-19 concerns, according to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.
Minneapolis Park Board opens parkways around Cedar Lake, Lake of the Isles to pedestrians
The Minneapolis Park Board approved resolutions Wednesday night to extend the parkway closures to vehicles around Cedar Lake and Lake of the Isles and extending the closure of the West River Parkway all the way to Minnehaha Falls.
The Minneapolis Park Board approved resolutions Wednesday night to extend the parkway closures to vehicles around Cedar Lake and Lake of the Isles and extending the closure of the West River Parkway all the way to Minnehaha Falls.
Minneapolis church lends location to Loaves and Fishes to provide free meals during COVID-19 crisis
For more than 30 years, Loaves and Fishes has been called Minnesota’s largest free restaurant. Now, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the nonprofit that provides free meals to those in need is expanding.
For more than 30 years, Loaves and Fishes has been called Minnesota’s largest free restaurant. Now, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the nonprofit that provides free meals to those in need is expanding.