11 Hennepin County beaches closed due to bacteria, poor water test results

Eleven beaches in Hennepin County have been temporarily closed to swimmers after water testing revealed unsafe levels of bacteria or returned unacceptable test results.

Ex-Lil' Explorers teacher caught on video pleads guilty to malicious punishment of child

A former Plymouth day care teacher who prosecutors say was caught on video screaming at children and pushing one of them into a table, has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the incidents.

Plymouth City Hall closed due to suspicious package

Authorities say the Plymouth City Hall is closed Friday afternoon while they investigate a report of a suspicious package.

Cricket gaining popularity in Minnesota
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Nick Beecher of the Minnesota Youth Cricket Academy joins "The Afternoon Shift" to discuss the sport's growing popularity in the state and the new opening of The Meadows Playfield in Plymouth which features a state-of-the-art cricket pitch.

Downpour in Minnesota Monday afternoon
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A downpour on Highway 169 and Medicine Lake Road near in the Plymouth, Minnesota, area on Monday afternoon.

Former Plymouth Police Chief Goldstein honored
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Those who knew Goldstein said he lived a life synonymous with service. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the full story.

Former Plymouth day care teacher charged; 16 families hire law firm to investigate

The former Plymouth day care teacher, who prosecutors said was caught on video screaming at children and pushing one of them into a table, is facing a criminal charge.

Former Plymouth teacher charged, families hire lawyer
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A total of 16 families have hired the same law firm to investigate incidents of a former teacher yelling at and pushing children at Lil' Explorers Child Care Center. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the full story.

Highway 55 in Plymouth crash leaves pedestrian dead

The Minnesota State Patrol said a pedestrian has died after being struck by a driver on Highway 55 in Plymouth early Monday morning.

Gov. Walz touts Philips expansion in MN: 'That's how you bring manufacturing back'

Philips is set to undertake a massive expansion as it invests in its medical scanning device division. The expansion is expected to add 158 new jobs in Plymouth, Minn.

Gov. Walz speaks on Philips expansion
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Philips is moving forward with an expansion in Plymouth, Minn. Gov. Walz toured Philips imaging center before speaking on Thursday.

Perkins-loving brothers Marlin and Merlin will make your day

These twin brothers start every morning at Perkins — eating breakfast together in the same booth every day for 30 years.

Perkins-loving brothers will make your day
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Twin brothers cannot start their day until they have breakfast together at Perkins in Plymouth, Minnesota. This decades-long tradition drew the attention of Perkins, and now the brothers will be helping open the newest location in Orlando.

Getting rid of the penny: Collectible coin dealer weighs in

They're the mainstays of change jars and car cup holders across the country, but soon the penny could be no more.

Lil' Explorers Childcare Center fires teacher after 'unthinkable' videos surface

A Plymouth daycare teacher and others were fired after a series of "unthinkable" videos surfaced on social media, showing her screaming at and grabbing children as young as 2 and 3 years old.