Group tears down Columbus statue outside Minnesota State Capitol

A group has made good on its promise to tear down the statue of Christopher Columbus standing on the Minnesota State Capitol grounds.

Parents frustrated over Minnesota driver's test backlog as special session looms

Minnesota reopened driver's tests to the general public this week for the first time in months, but frustration set in almost immediately over the backlog caused by the coronavirus.

FOX 9 'Voices For Change' discusses racism, prejudice and social inequity

FOX 9's "Voices For Change" brought together several community leaders to discuss racism, prejudice, and social inequity as well as how we can effect real change following the death of George Floyd.

Minnesota National Guard says unrest response cost nearly $13 million

The Minnesota National Guard says it cost nearly $13 million to respond to the unrest in Minneapolis and St. Paul over the past two weeks.

Tips lead to 2 teens charged with arson of St. Paul nutrition store amid riots

Tips submitted to the ATF led to arson charges for two Minnesota teens for allegedly damaging a St. Paul store amid the riots following George Floyd's death.

Walk-up, drive-up COVID-19 testing for George Floyd protesters: Times and locations

The Minnesota Department of Health says anyone who participated in a protest, vigil or other neighborhood event over the last few weeks should get tested for COVID-19, whether they are showing symptoms or not. 

Surveillance video shows St. Paul police officer is not 'Umbrella Man' from Minneapolis riots

New surveillance video proves a St. Paul, Minnesota police officer rumored to be a mysterious, umbrella-carrying man that smashed windows of a business during the Minneapolis riots could not have been at the scene during the crime.

ATF offers $5K reward for identity of suspect in several St. Paul fires

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is offering $5,000 for information that helps investigators identify, arrest, and convict a man suspected of setting fires during riots in St. Paul last week.

Children join protests in Minnesota after death of George Floyd

As protests continue across the nation, some of the youngest Minnesotans took to the streets in St. Paul on Saturday joining the call for justice and racial equality.

Minneapolis, St. Paul look toward state help after 'staggering' damage

Minneapolis and St. Paul officials are turning to the state for financial help after unrest in their cities following the death of George Floyd damaged hundreds of buildings.

ATF joins investigations into 135 fires set at businesses in Twin Cities during riots

Federal investigators are looking into 135 fires set at businesses over the past week during riots in the Twin Cities in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.

Minnesota governor extends curfew for Minneapolis, St. Paul to cover Wednesday, Thursday nights

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has extended the nighttime curfew in Minneapolis and St. Paul to cover Wednesday and Thursday nights amid the unrest in recent days over the death of George Floyd. 

Dog comforts grieving protesters at demonstration over George Floyd's death

A woman brought her dog to the peaceful demonstration at the Governor's Mansion in St. Paul, Minnesota Monday, where the dog helped comfort many grieving people during the sit-in. 

Twin Cities law enforcement briefed on possible Obama, Pence visits this week

The Secret Service is briefing local law enforcement about possible visits to the Twin Cities this week by former President Barack Obama and Vice President Mike Pence, FOX 9 has learned.

Metro Transit operations to resume Wednesday

Update: Metro Transit announced it expects bus and Northstar operations to resume Wednesday, June 3, and light rail service to resume Thursday, June 4.