Downtown Minneapolis faces a public restroom shortage
Downtown Minneapolis is facing what some call its number 1 and number 2 issue: a growing shortage of public bathrooms. From long searches for a simple restroom to the people most affected by limited access, the problem is creating daily challenges for workers, visitors and vulnerable communities. Minneapolis Downtown Council President and CEO Adam Duininck explains why there are so few loos downtown, what happens when a city does not have enough, and how a proposed $700,000 investment for 5 to 8 new bathrooms on Nicollet Mall could help.
Downtown Minneapolis is facing what some call its number 1 and number 2 issue: a growing shortage of public bathrooms. From long searches for a simple restroom to the people most affected by limited access, the problem is creating daily challenges for workers, visitors and vulnerable communities. Minneapolis Downtown Council President and CEO Adam Duininck explains why there are so few loos downtown, what happens when a city does not have enough, and how a proposed $700,000 investment for 5 to 8 new bathrooms on Nicollet Mall could help.
Man accused of drunk driving at Flying Cloud Airport after Vikings/Packers game
A man was arrested after driving on active runways at Flying Cloud Airport while allegedly under the influence.
A man was arrested after driving on active runways at Flying Cloud Airport while allegedly under the influence.
Mayor Frey on ICE incident in Cedar-Riverside
Mayor Jacob Frey and Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara were joined by Mubashir, an American citizen detained by ICE, to talk his arrest on Tuesday.
Mayor Jacob Frey and Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara were joined by Mubashir, an American citizen detained by ICE, to talk his arrest on Tuesday.
U.S. citizen recounts arrest by ICE agents
Mubashir, an American citizen, spoke Wednesday, recounting his arrest by ICE in Minneapolis.
Mubashir, an American citizen, spoke Wednesday, recounting his arrest by ICE in Minneapolis.
Video shows U.S. citizen arrested by ICE in Mpls
Minneapolis leaders shared a video showing an American citizen forcefully taken into custody by ICE agents on Tuesday in Cedar-Riverside.
Minneapolis leaders shared a video showing an American citizen forcefully taken into custody by ICE agents on Tuesday in Cedar-Riverside.
Woman fatally shot at Maplewood apartment, suspect injured
A woman fatally shot by a man inside an apartment building in Maplewood lead to a SWAT response Wednesday, authorities say.
A woman fatally shot by a man inside an apartment building in Maplewood lead to a SWAT response Wednesday, authorities say.
ICE agents pepper spray crowd after allegedly detaining U.S. citizen in Minneapolis
ICE agents used pepper spray to disperse a crowd of protesters blocking their vehicles in Cedar-Riverside on Tuesday amid an immigration enforcement detail in the predominately Somali neighborhood in Minneapolis.
ICE agents used pepper spray to disperse a crowd of protesters blocking their vehicles in Cedar-Riverside on Tuesday amid an immigration enforcement detail in the predominately Somali neighborhood in Minneapolis.
ICE agents pepper spray crowd in Minneapolis
ICE agents used pepper spray to disperse a crowd blocking their vehicles in Cedar-Riverside on Tuesday amid an immigration enforcement detail in the predominantly Somali neighborhood in Minneapolis. Video from the Associated Press.
ICE agents used pepper spray to disperse a crowd blocking their vehicles in Cedar-Riverside on Tuesday amid an immigration enforcement detail in the predominantly Somali neighborhood in Minneapolis. Video from the Associated Press.
Twin Cities metro cities declare snow emergencies: List
The Twin Cities metro area picked up several inches of snow from the snowstorm on Tuesday into Wednesday morning, which has prompted several cities to declare snow emergencies.
The Twin Cities metro area picked up several inches of snow from the snowstorm on Tuesday into Wednesday morning, which has prompted several cities to declare snow emergencies.
Minneapolis and St. Paul declare snow emergencies after winter storm
Snow emergencies are in effect for both Twin Cities starting on Wednesday after a winter storm dropped snow across Minnesota.
Snow emergencies are in effect for both Twin Cities starting on Wednesday after a winter storm dropped snow across Minnesota.
Minnesota winter storm leads to hundreds of crashes, vehicles off the road
More than 200 crashes were reported since Tuesday afternoon after a winter storm dropped snow on Minnesota.
More than 200 crashes were reported since Tuesday afternoon after a winter storm dropped snow on Minnesota.
Minnesota weather: Messy commute as plows work to clear roads
Several inches of snow fell across the Twin Cities metro and portions of greater Minnesota, which has made for a messy Wednesday morning commute.
Several inches of snow fell across the Twin Cities metro and portions of greater Minnesota, which has made for a messy Wednesday morning commute.
![Multi-vehicle pileup on Hwy. 52 in Inver Grove Heights [8 a.m. update]](https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/txh6h17ijo9lykbk/nny8c5f23dhqzkev.jpg)
Multi-vehicle pileup on Hwy. 52 in Inver Grove Heights [8 a.m. update]
There's a multi-vehicle pileup on Highway 52 near Inver Grove Heights, which is causing backups in both directions. This is among several incidents on area roadways Wednesday morning as motorists navigate a slippery, messy commute.
There's a multi-vehicle pileup on Highway 52 near Inver Grove Heights, which is causing backups in both directions. This is among several incidents on area roadways Wednesday morning as motorists navigate a slippery, messy commute.
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Messy morning commute across MN [8 a.m. update]
The morning commute is slow-going on area roadways due to a jackknifed semi-truck on I-494 in Plymouth, as well as other spinouts and crashes on Twin Cities roadways. Meanwhile, there's a multi-vehicle pileup on Highway 55 near Inver Grove Heights.
The morning commute is slow-going on area roadways due to a jackknifed semi-truck on I-494 in Plymouth, as well as other spinouts and crashes on Twin Cities roadways. Meanwhile, there's a multi-vehicle pileup on Highway 55 near Inver Grove Heights.
Minnesota weather: Snow totals from Dec. 9-10 snowstorm
A snowstorm brought several inches of snow to the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Here's a look at snow totals across the area so far.
A snowstorm brought several inches of snow to the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Here's a look at snow totals across the area so far.
MN weather: How much snow we've gotten this year
FOX 9's Cody Matz digs into how much snow we've gotten so far this season, and why it feels like we've gotten so much.
FOX 9's Cody Matz digs into how much snow we've gotten so far this season, and why it feels like we've gotten so much.
![MN weather: Side roads covered in snow [7 a.m. update]](https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/cx89oixnby307dvw/fkfguoump0ol8tc2.jpg)
MN weather: Side roads covered in snow [7 a.m. update]
As plows work to clear main roads of snow and ice for the morning commute, many side roads in the Twin Cities haven't yet been plowed. This could make it difficult to leave your neighborhood, especially if you don't have four-wheel drive.
As plows work to clear main roads of snow and ice for the morning commute, many side roads in the Twin Cities haven't yet been plowed. This could make it difficult to leave your neighborhood, especially if you don't have four-wheel drive.
![Jackknifed semi-truck in Plymouth [7 a.m. roads update]](https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/zheuxu90exvcycit/rsg8lxkdk7lbko6n.jpg)
Jackknifed semi-truck in Plymouth [7 a.m. roads update]
A jackknifed semi-truck on I-494 near Rockford Road in the Plymouth area is blocking traffic, which could lead to a backup during the morning commute.
A jackknifed semi-truck on I-494 near Rockford Road in the Plymouth area is blocking traffic, which could lead to a backup during the morning commute.
Minnesota weather: Cloudy and breezy with a few flurries on Wednesday
Wednesday will be a chilly and breezy day in Minnesota with a chance of a few flurries this afternoon.
Wednesday will be a chilly and breezy day in Minnesota with a chance of a few flurries this afternoon.
![Road conditions improving, MnDOT says [6:15 a.m. update]](https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/guw35t01tsy5b4al/xgba6s2w4w1mauww.jpg)
Road conditions improving, MnDOT says [6:15 a.m. update]
This storm came in two rounds, but the lull Tuesday night gave MnDOT plows some time to clear main roads before the second round of snow came through early Wednesday morning, Anne Meyer, a MnDOT spokesperson, told FOX 9. Road conditions are improving on the main roadways in the Twin Cities, but areas that saw a mixture of precipitation are seeing slick spots on roadways.
This storm came in two rounds, but the lull Tuesday night gave MnDOT plows some time to clear main roads before the second round of snow came through early Wednesday morning, Anne Meyer, a MnDOT spokesperson, told FOX 9. Road conditions are improving on the main roadways in the Twin Cities, but areas that saw a mixture of precipitation are seeing slick spots on roadways.