Judge makes decision on Minneapolis homeless encampment lawsuit

A Minneapolis property owner fighting the city over a homeless encampment he maintained in his parking lot appeared in civil court on Thursday.

Oshki-Gakeyaa affordable housing community opens in Minneapolis
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A 24-unit affordable housing development opens on Thursday in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of Oshki-Gakeyaa, which means "new way." Twenty units are dedicated to high-priority unsheltered single relatives through coordinated entry referrals, while four are reserved for individuals with disabilities referred directly through MIWRC.

Are the northern lights possible again Thursday night in MN?

The northern lights put on a spectacular show earlier this week, and while it’s still possible to grab a glimpse on Thursday, it likely won’t be as bright.

Minnesota weather: Bright, mild and much calmer Thursday

Passing morning clouds will clear for a bright, mild, and much calmer Thursday afternoon across Minnesota.

Minneapolis encampment dispute heads to civil court
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The ongoing dispute over a Minneapolis encampment heads to civil court on Thursday. After the city took steps to clear the site, the owner of the troubled property is looking to have his case dismissed.

Once-in-a-lifetime sight: Minnesota grandmother's first northern lights

The Northern Lights lit up the skies, bringing joy to many who stepped out to witness the spectacle, including an 83-year-old woman fulfilling a lifelong dream.

Man dies after Winona duplex fire

A man died after a duplex caught fire in Winona early Wednesday morning.

Stillwater schools facing lawsuit after AI child porn charges
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The Stillwater School District is facing a lawsuit after a former employee was charged with using AI to make child pornography using pictures of students he worked with. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the story.

Woman killed by coworker with sledgehammer in Wright Co.
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A 20-year-old woman was killed by her coworker with the sledgehammer in Wright County. That man has since been charged with second-degree murder. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.

Wright County murder: Co-worker killed with sledgehammer
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A Wright County man faces serious charges after allegedly killing a co-worker with a sledgehammer at their workplace. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.

Wright County murder charges: Man kills coworker with sledgehammer at Cokato business

A Watkins, Minnesota man is facing a second-degree murder charge after he is accused of bludgeoning his coworker with a sledgehammer at a business in Cokato on Tuesday.

Government shutdown deal delivers devastating blow to Minnesota's hemp industry

New restrictions included in the deal to end the federal government shutdown could spell the end of the hemp-derived THC drink industry in Minnesota.

Hot and fresh again! Krispy Kreme opens first Minnesota shop in 20 years
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After a 20-year hiatus, Krispy Kreme is making a sweet comeback to Minnesota with the grand opening of its new shop in Fridley. Fans lined up early for the return of the iconic “Hot Now” glaze, marking a major milestone for the brand’s Midwest expansion. Patrick McIntyre, Krispy Kreme’s Head of Development, says the company is thrilled to bring its signature doughnuts — and a bit of nostalgia — back to Minnesota. The Fridley location is the first of several planned stores across the Twin Cities, promising fresh treats and familiar smiles for longtime fans.

Slice Brothers sells to new ownership after expansion, checkered past

The Minneapolis-based pizza company that once ballooned to four locations in as many years, says it has sold to new ownership.

Northern lights: How to best capture the aurora borealis on your phone

Your smartphone is powerful enough to capture the aurora if you know these key tricks. Here's what you need to know about capturing the northern lights on your phone.

Minneapolis man sentenced for 2013 assault solved years later through DNA testing

A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison for a 2013 attack solved years later when evidence was tested as part of an effort to clear a backlog of untested sexual assault kits.

Minnesota lawmaker shootings suspect's defense sorting through 9TB of evidence

The defense attorneys for the man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers in June told a judge on Wednesday they are still in the process of downloading and examining nine terabytes worth of evidence.