Minneapolis beaches temporarily closed due to E. coli levels

Two popular Minneapolis beaches are closed after water quality monitoring found E. coli levels above state guidelines.

Bar Zia mass shooting: 2 convicted in death of DaMarco Fletcher Jr.

Two men have been found guilty in connection with the deadly Bar Zia shooting in Minneapolis in October 2025, according to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office.

Twin Cities Marathon moving date of race to mid-October for 2027 and beyond

The Twin Cities Marathon is moving the date of the race to mid-October in 2027 and beyond because of the warm weather Minnesota has been experiencing in early October in recent years, organizers announced Tuesday.

Vigil held for Philando Castile shooting anniversary
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Crowds gathered in Falcon Heights on Monday to honor the life and legacy of Philando Castile 10 years after he was fatally shot by a police officer.

MPD allegations under spotlight
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New analysis shows how misconduct allegations have been handled in the Minneapolis Police Department a week after an ACLU report found that concerns over policing tactics have continued. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim has the latest.

Minneapolis hosts USA vs. Belgium watch party
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Hundreds of soccer fans packed Peavey Plaza in downtown Minneapolis on Monday night to watch the USA take on Belgium. FOX 9’s Maury Glover was live onsite with fan reactions.

USA World Cup fans react to tying goal
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Fans in Minneapolis react to a goal to tie the U.S. match against Belgium 1-1 on Monday.

World Cup fans gather at Peavey Plaza for U.S.-Belgium match
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Soccer fans are gathering at Peavey Plaza in downtown Minneapolis Monday night as Team USA faces Belgium in the World Cup round of 16. FOX 9's Maury Glover is there.

Minneapolis PD to share early results of non-fatal shooting team

The Minneapolis Police Department is sharing new data on a police team focused on responding to non-fatal shootings in the city.

Fans catch World Cup fever at Utepils watch party
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Soccer fans flocked to Utepils Brewing in Minneapolis on Saturday for a World Cup Street Fair, hosted by the brewery and Viva Y Deportes. FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim was there.

Minneapolis shooting on Wilson Street leaves man dead

A shooting in Minneapolis left a man dead on Wilson Street, and police have not announced any arrests.

Food, music and fun at Taste of MN 2026
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The Taste of Minnesota 2026 began on Friday with thousands of people attending for music and to try various food vendors from throughout the Twin Cities. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis is live from the festival with a recap of night one.

Great American State Fair postponed citing heat
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Despite President Trump saying just days earlier that he would give a speech regardless of the expected heat, the Great American State Fair has now been postponed for that exact reason, citing health concerns as temperatures expect to reach more than 100+ degrees.

Taste of Minnesota 2026 underway this weekend
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This weekend downtown Minneapolis is hosting the Taste of Minnesota, offering free music performances and more than 100 food trucks and artist vendors. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis is onsite with a preview of what’s to come.

Minneapolis officer fired after liking Facebook comment that referenced lynching

A former Minneapolis police officer who had served on the force for 18 years was fired after an internal investigation found that he liked a Facebook comment that called for a police shooting suspect to be lynched.

Former Heritage Park owner's history
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The former, long-time owners of Heritage Park has a history of neglect. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.