Annual giant pencil sharpening in Minneapolis
The owners of LOTI Pencil in Minneapolis are hosting a party for their annual sharpening event on Saturday. FOX 9 spoke to the pencil owner, John Higgins, about the storm that damaged the tree, a documentary in the works, the sharpening event and after-party planned, and how this quirky tradition started.
The owners of LOTI Pencil in Minneapolis are hosting a party for their annual sharpening event on Saturday. FOX 9 spoke to the pencil owner, John Higgins, about the storm that damaged the tree, a documentary in the works, the sharpening event and after-party planned, and how this quirky tradition started.
Juror in Derrick Thompson trial: ‘You’re deciding another man’s life’
As members of the jury left the Hennepin County Courthouse on Friday, juror No. 9, Lucas Sundelius, spoke to reporters about being a part of the trial.
As members of the jury left the Hennepin County Courthouse on Friday, juror No. 9, Lucas Sundelius, spoke to reporters about being a part of the trial.
Derrick Thompson found guilty in fatal crash that killed 5 women
A jury found Derrick Thompson, the son of a former Minnesota lawmaker charged in a deadly Minneapolis crash that claimed the lives of five young women in June 2023, was found guilty on all 15 charges against him.
A jury found Derrick Thompson, the son of a former Minnesota lawmaker charged in a deadly Minneapolis crash that claimed the lives of five young women in June 2023, was found guilty on all 15 charges against him.
Jury deliberations continue in Derrick Thompson trial
The jury is continuing to deliberate the verdict for Derrick Thompson, who is on trial for crashing into a car with five young women inside, who all died.
The jury is continuing to deliberate the verdict for Derrick Thompson, who is on trial for crashing into a car with five young women inside, who all died.
More patrols on Boom Island after mass shooting
Minneapolis police will increase patrols at Boom Island starting Friday after a mass shooting earlier in the week that left one woman dead and five others injured.
Minneapolis police will increase patrols at Boom Island starting Friday after a mass shooting earlier in the week that left one woman dead and five others injured.
Divers search for evidence related to Boom Island Park homicide
Law enforcement confirmed to FOX 9 that a Hennepin County underwater recovery team was out on Boom Island Thursday searching for evidence related to Sunday's deadly shooting.
Law enforcement confirmed to FOX 9 that a Hennepin County underwater recovery team was out on Boom Island Thursday searching for evidence related to Sunday's deadly shooting.
Minneapolis council members approve audit of ICE involvement at Lake St. investigation
Minneapolis City Council members voted to let the city auditor review ICE's involvement in what authorities say was a criminal investigation – not an immigration enforcement raid – along Lake Street at Bloomington Avenue this week.
Minneapolis City Council members voted to let the city auditor review ICE's involvement in what authorities say was a criminal investigation – not an immigration enforcement raid – along Lake Street at Bloomington Avenue this week.
Derrick Thompson trial: Jury begins deliberations after closing arguments
Derrick Thompson’s criminal trial for a deadly crash that killed five young women in Minneapolis nearly two years ago is now in the hands of the jury.
Derrick Thompson’s criminal trial for a deadly crash that killed five young women in Minneapolis nearly two years ago is now in the hands of the jury.
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Derrick Thompson trial: Defense closing arguments [RAW]
The defense for Derrick Thompson criticized the investigation into the deadly crash that claimed the lives of five women, arguing that investigators didn't look closely enough at Thompson's brother.
The defense for Derrick Thompson criticized the investigation into the deadly crash that claimed the lives of five women, arguing that investigators didn't look closely enough at Thompson's brother.
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Derrick Thompson trial: Prosecution's closing argument [RAW]
Hennepin County attorney Paige Starkey delivers the prosecution's closing argument in the murder trial of Derrick Thompson.
Hennepin County attorney Paige Starkey delivers the prosecution's closing argument in the murder trial of Derrick Thompson.
Derrick Thompson trial: Closing arguments Thursday
Closing arguments are set to begin Thursday morning in the criminal trial of Derrick Thompson, who stands accused as the driver of a high-speed crash in Minneapolis that claimed the lives of five young women nearly two years ago. FOX 9's Bill Keller has more on the story.
Closing arguments are set to begin Thursday morning in the criminal trial of Derrick Thompson, who stands accused as the driver of a high-speed crash in Minneapolis that claimed the lives of five young women nearly two years ago. FOX 9's Bill Keller has more on the story.
Some Target employees mandated to return work in-person
More Target employees will be returning to work in-person at the company’s downtown Minneapolis headquarters, officials told FOX 9 on Wednesday.
More Target employees will be returning to work in-person at the company’s downtown Minneapolis headquarters, officials told FOX 9 on Wednesday.
Wayzata graduation shooting suspect faces stiffer sentence after prosecutor filing
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office will seek an enhanced sentence against the man suspected of shooting two people following the Wayzata High School graduation ceremony.
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office will seek an enhanced sentence against the man suspected of shooting two people following the Wayzata High School graduation ceremony.
Derrick Thompson trial: Brother testifies he was not driving the Escalade
Damarco Thompson took the stand on Wednesday, testifying that his brother, Derrick Thompson, was the person who was driving at the time of the fatal crash that killed five women in Minneapolis in 2023.
Damarco Thompson took the stand on Wednesday, testifying that his brother, Derrick Thompson, was the person who was driving at the time of the fatal crash that killed five women in Minneapolis in 2023.
'Operation Safe Summer' police initiative underway in Minneapolis
A summer safety imitative involving city, county, state and federal law enforcement is now underway in Minneapolis.
A summer safety imitative involving city, county, state and federal law enforcement is now underway in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis leaders on ICE raid disinfo
Minneapolis and Hennepin County leaders called out disinformation surrounding rumors of an ICE raid in Minneapolis that sparked a protest on Tuesday.
Minneapolis and Hennepin County leaders called out disinformation surrounding rumors of an ICE raid in Minneapolis that sparked a protest on Tuesday.
Boom Island Park security increasing after weekend shooting
A shooting at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis has led to authorities increasing security in the park while officials weigh their next steps for the popular area.
A shooting at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis has led to authorities increasing security in the park while officials weigh their next steps for the popular area.
Derrick Thompson trial: More evidence he was driving speeding SUV
A Minneapolis Police investigator spent hours on the stand Tuesday, presenting various videos to prove Derrick Thompson was the one driving the Cadillac Escalade that slammed into a Honda Accord and killed all five women inside.
A Minneapolis Police investigator spent hours on the stand Tuesday, presenting various videos to prove Derrick Thompson was the one driving the Cadillac Escalade that slammed into a Honda Accord and killed all five women inside.
Large crowd gathers in Minneapolis after rumors of ICE raid
A large crowd gathered in the area of Lake Street and Bloomington Avenue in Minneapolis after word spread online about a potential ICE raid at a Mexican restaurant on Tuesday. However, county officials say that wasn't the case.
A large crowd gathered in the area of Lake Street and Bloomington Avenue in Minneapolis after word spread online about a potential ICE raid at a Mexican restaurant on Tuesday. However, county officials say that wasn't the case.
Suspect charged in shooting outside Mariucci Arena
The suspected gunman in the shooting that injured two outside Mariucci Arena after a Wayzata High School graduation, has been charged. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the details
The suspected gunman in the shooting that injured two outside Mariucci Arena after a Wayzata High School graduation, has been charged. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the details