Minneapolis, St. Paul property tax increase on homeowners proposed for 2024

Citing increased staffing costs and new city investments, the Minneapolis City Council is set to approve a recommended city budget that would increase property tax on its residents.

Thousands of school laptops and iPads lost or stolen
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Thousands of laptops and iPads issued to students at Twin Cities area schools have gone missing since the pandemic ? and it?s costing millions of dollars, according to a FOX 9 Investigators analysis of inventory data.

St. Paul police looking for missing 53-year-old man

Update on Oct. 27: Eric McCloud was found dead by authorities. His death remains under investigation. 

On The Map: St. Paul's pioneering role in school crossing guards

Every day across the country children walk to school under the watchful eye of a crossing guard. But did you know that the concept started right here in St. Paul? 

On The Map: St. Paul crossing guard
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Karen Scullin takes us to St. Paul where the idea for the school crossing guard originated.

Allina nurses picket over staffing proposal
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Allina Health nurses in the Twin Cities voiced their concerns about a proposal for staffing cuts that could affect patient care.

Trick-or-treaters prepare for chilly Halloween
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It's going to be a chilly Halloween this year with temperatures in the 30, and trick-or-treaters are starting to plan on how to stay warm.

Viral social media post highlights 'real needs' at food banks

As the holidays approach, a viral social media post hopes to fine-tune donations to food banks and food shelves. But as the Twin Cities face a record level of need, the widespread post may not totally apply here.

Food banks top needs this holiday season
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As the holidays approach, a viral social media post hopes to fine-tune donations to food banks and food shelves. But as the Twin Cities face a record level of need, the widespread post may not totally apply here.

Why are catalytic converter thefts down?
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St. Paul Police Sargent Mike Ernster said catalytic converters thefts started to drop after a string of arrests in multiple states, including four Minnesota men.

Body found in swampy area off I-35E in St. Paul

St. Paul police are investigating after a body was found in a swampy area off I-35E on Tuesday.

Man fatally shot behind St. Paul home

St. Paul police are conducting a homicide investigation after a person was found dead with an apparent gunshot injury in the city's West Side neighborhood early Monday morning. 

Egg Roll Queen food truck becomes victim of another crime

Overnight someone broke into five of the small business' food trucks, as well as a trailer, stealing a generator, a bunch of power tools, and a car jump starter.

Egg Roll Queen robbed again
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For a second time in month, overnight someone broke into five of the small business' food trucks, as well as a trailer, stealing a generator, a bunch of power tools, and a car jump starter.

Twin Cities Marathon refunds offered following race cancellation

Following the cancellation of the Twin Cities Marathon due to abnormally warm weather, organizers have said they will offer refunds to registered participants and guarantee access to next year’s event.

On the Map: The Dutch Ovens
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FOX 9's Karen Scullin takes us to Como Park in this week's On the Map. The large fireplace was built back in 1936 to honor the poet Joyce Kilmer.

Minneapolis purchasing Nice Ride brand bikes, scooters for 2024 and beyond

The often popular lime green bikes and scooters seen around the Twin Cities throughout summer will have a new owner after Lyft decided to cancel its operations this year.