Metro Transit Green Line extension opening June 12, 2027

Officials have announced the Green Line extension, also known as the Southwest Light Rail project, will be complete and open to riders on June 12, 2027.

$2.5M Medicaid fraud tied to Minneapolis sex trafficking ring involving ex-Anoka County prosecutor

A group accused of running a sex trafficking ring in Hennepin County now faces additional allegations of Medicaid fraud, with investigators linking the scheme to millions in questionable billing.

Fmr. Anoka prosecutor charged in sex trafficking ring
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Former assistant Anoka County attorney Andrea Sampson is charged with 26 felonies, including promoting prostitution and receiving profits from prostitution, in connection with an alleged operation spanning several Minnesota cities.

Flock cameras: Company announces changes to data retention, offense filtering

Public outcry over privacy concerns and potential misuse of Flock cameras has led the company to announce changes to how long it keeps that data and how law enforcement can use it.

Helix Apartments fire cause ruled undetermined: What investigators found

Fire officials have released their initial findings after investigating the Helix Apartments fire, but the exact cause remains undetermined.

Things to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (July 31-Aug. 2)

August is off to a fun start in the Twin Cities metro with events ranging from food truck festivals to art fairs and wrestling mania.

Helix apartment resident still want belongings
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A full week after a fire tore through the Helix apartments in St. Louis Park some residents are still trying to recover their belongings. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has the latest.

Teacher accused of dragging 8-year-old student at St. Louis Park elementary school

A St. Louis Park School District teacher is facing a criminal charge after police say he dragged an 8-year-old student at Aquila Elementary, leading to injury and a police investigation.

Dozens displaced after St. Louis Park apartment fire
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A major fire at Helix Apartments has left dozens of families displaced and sparked a large community response. 

Community rallies after Helix Apartments fire
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The community rallied for those who lost their homes in the Helix Apartments fire in St. Louis Park. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more. 

Helix Apartments fire: 90 units destroyed as St. Louis Park monitors for rekindling

Fire crews are still monitoring the Helix Apartments in St. Louis Park after a major fire destroyed dozens of homes, with the cause of the fire still undetermined.

Massive St. Louis Park apartment fire displaces residents
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A massive fire broke out at the Helix apartments in St. Louis Park Friday, displacing many residents. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more. 

144-pound meth seizure from St. Louis Park apartment results in criminal charges

A 22-year-old man is facing a felony drug charge after authorities say they found more than 140 pounds of methamphetamine inside a St. Louis Park apartment.