Minneapolis property owner ordered to clear encampment
A Minneapolis property owner has been ordered to clear an encampment after the city declared it a ?public health nuisance" and said it's exploring legal action against the property owner. The encampment is set up on private property along East Lake Street with the permission of Hamoudi Sabri, the property owner. As many as 45 people have been living in tents and makeshift shelters in the empty lot near a school. The City of Minneapolis told FOX 9 it plans to clean the encampment on Tuesday morning at Sabri's expense. However, Sabri says he's committed to helping the unhoused population in Minneapolis.
A Minneapolis property owner has been ordered to clear an encampment after the city declared it a ?public health nuisance" and said it's exploring legal action against the property owner. The encampment is set up on private property along East Lake Street with the permission of Hamoudi Sabri, the property owner. As many as 45 people have been living in tents and makeshift shelters in the empty lot near a school. The City of Minneapolis told FOX 9 it plans to clean the encampment on Tuesday morning at Sabri's expense. However, Sabri says he's committed to helping the unhoused population in Minneapolis.
Gold Medal flour ad found on house leads to efforts to preserve history
A homeowner in South Minneapolis is asking for help to preserve some pieces from the past that have ties to the history of Mill City.
A homeowner in South Minneapolis is asking for help to preserve some pieces from the past that have ties to the history of Mill City.
Homebuilders group sues Edina over tree ordinance
Housing First Minnesota, one of the state’s largest homebuilder associations, has filed a lawsuit against the City of Edina over its tree and vegetation ordinances.
Housing First Minnesota, one of the state’s largest homebuilder associations, has filed a lawsuit against the City of Edina over its tree and vegetation ordinances.
Subcontractor, others say Minneapolis roofing company owes them thousands
A subcontractor and others claim a now-defunct Minneapolis roofing and siding company owes them thousands of dollars.
A subcontractor and others claim a now-defunct Minneapolis roofing and siding company owes them thousands of dollars.
Debate over Edina's tree protection policies
A housing advocacy group is suing the City of Edina over its tree protection policies. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
A housing advocacy group is suing the City of Edina over its tree protection policies. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
Former bus driver sexually assaulted mentally disabled teen girl: Charges
A former school bus driver is being charged with sexually assaulting a teen girl whose mother says has Asperger's Syndrome and is on the autism spectrum.
A former school bus driver is being charged with sexually assaulting a teen girl whose mother says has Asperger's Syndrome and is on the autism spectrum.
MN pharmacists say they were punished after refusing to dispense gender transition drugs
Two Twin Cities pharmacists have filed a lawsuit against the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy and Walgreens after one was fired, and another had hours reduced when they refused to dispense gender transition medications due to religious reasons.
Two Twin Cities pharmacists have filed a lawsuit against the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy and Walgreens after one was fired, and another had hours reduced when they refused to dispense gender transition medications due to religious reasons.
101-year-old MN WWII vet takes to the skies in vintage bi-plane
As 101-year-old Lester Schrenk climbed into the front seat of an open-cockpit bi-plane, he impressed the pilot who was about to take him up.
As 101-year-old Lester Schrenk climbed into the front seat of an open-cockpit bi-plane, he impressed the pilot who was about to take him up.
Complaint shows how Bloomington prostitution ring operated
Three people are facing charges after Bloomington police uncovered a prostitution ring operating out of an apartment building in the city. The criminal complaint details how the operation was run.
Three people are facing charges after Bloomington police uncovered a prostitution ring operating out of an apartment building in the city. The criminal complaint details how the operation was run.
Teacher of Year sex abuse trial: Abdul Wright pleads not guilty
Abdul Wright is a former Minnesota Teacher of the Year. He's accused of sexually abusing a former middle school student in 2017 when he was a teacher at Best Academy in Minneapolis.
Abdul Wright is a former Minnesota Teacher of the Year. He's accused of sexually abusing a former middle school student in 2017 when he was a teacher at Best Academy in Minneapolis.
2 children dead in Mankato house fire
Authorities say two children are dead and a woman is in a Twin Cities intensive care unit after a house fire in Mankato early Monday morning.
Authorities say two children are dead and a woman is in a Twin Cities intensive care unit after a house fire in Mankato early Monday morning.
Blue heron rescued from tangled fishing line in Columbia Heights
What started as a Saturday morning on a Twin Cities lake for a man and his kids turned into a rescue operation to save a bird’s life.
What started as a Saturday morning on a Twin Cities lake for a man and his kids turned into a rescue operation to save a bird’s life.
Blue heron rescued from tangled fishing line in Columbia Heights
What started as a Saturday morning on a Twin Cities lake for a man and his kids turned into a rescue operation to save a bird?s life.
What started as a Saturday morning on a Twin Cities lake for a man and his kids turned into a rescue operation to save a bird?s life.
Minnesota State Fair: Nearly 50K more people attend Sunday compared to 2024
Officials say 184,176 people were on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on Sunday - a drastic increase over last year.
Officials say 184,176 people were on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on Sunday - a drastic increase over last year.
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Mankato house fire leaves 2 children dead [AERIALS]
Two children died after a fire in Mankato, Minnesota, early Monday. Authorities responded to a house fire on Bradley Street at 2 a.m. on Monday. Two adults and three children were inside the top floor apartment at the time of the fire. Sky FOX 9 captured aerials of the scene Monday afternoon.
Two children died after a fire in Mankato, Minnesota, early Monday. Authorities responded to a house fire on Bradley Street at 2 a.m. on Monday. Two adults and three children were inside the top floor apartment at the time of the fire. Sky FOX 9 captured aerials of the scene Monday afternoon.
Minnetonka PD using drones to respond to emergency calls
The Minnetonka Police Department is one of the first agencies to implement the use of drones for 911 calls. Police Chief Scott Boerboom joined Amy Hockert on FOX 9'S All Day Monday to detail why, and how they assist with calls.
The Minnetonka Police Department is one of the first agencies to implement the use of drones for 911 calls. Police Chief Scott Boerboom joined Amy Hockert on FOX 9'S All Day Monday to detail why, and how they assist with calls.
WWII veteran going on dream flight
Lester Schrenk, a 101-year-old World War II veteran, is taking a dream flight on Aug. 25 from Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. He'll be flying in the front seat of a vintage Stearman Bi-Plane.
Lester Schrenk, a 101-year-old World War II veteran, is taking a dream flight on Aug. 25 from Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. He'll be flying in the front seat of a vintage Stearman Bi-Plane.
Driver wipes out after Ramsey County chase
A teen behind the wheel of a stolen vehicle in Vadnais Heights ended up losing control and crashing into a brick sign over the weekend.
A teen behind the wheel of a stolen vehicle in Vadnais Heights ended up losing control and crashing into a brick sign over the weekend.
Minneapolis hit-and-run leaves pedestrian, bicyclist seriously injured
Police say the driver of a blue SUV struck a bicyclist in the bus lane, then a pedestrian crossing the street before fleeing the scene. No arrests have been made.
Police say the driver of a blue SUV struck a bicyclist in the bus lane, then a pedestrian crossing the street before fleeing the scene. No arrests have been made.
MN weather: Here's how cold it was Monday morning
The taste of fall continued Monday, with low temperatures even chillier than Sunday morning. Here's how cold it was.
The taste of fall continued Monday, with low temperatures even chillier than Sunday morning. Here's how cold it was.