Pimento on the Lake restaurant at Bde Maka Ska lakeside pavilion closes after 3 years

Pimento on the Lake, the restaurant serving up Jamaican fare at the pavilion on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis has closed after three years. The restaurant was part of the park board’s $6.5 million renovation of the lakeside pavilion after the previous one burned.

15 alleged Antifa members return to court in Minneapolis over anti-ICE protests

More than a dozen anti-ICE protesters are expected in federal court in Minneapolis as part of the Trump administration's crackdown on what it calls anti-government groups.

Record 19 million Texans registered for midterm elections
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Early voting is underway in Texas, with exactly two weeks remaining until the midterm elections. A record 19 million Texans are registered to vote as the battle for Congress intensifies across the Lone Star State.

Minneapolis anti-ICE protesters back in court
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Fifteen people previously charged following anti-ICE protests are due back in federal court in Minneapolis for a hearing on several motions, including what evidence could be used at trial. The Justice Department says some of those charged are members of groups it describes as “Antifa,” including Direct Action Minnesota, and alleges they sought to infiltrate peaceful protests and turn the crowd violent.

Coon Rapids considers buying rundown Family Center Mall
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The Coon Rapids City Council is expected to vote on a nearly $4.2 million purchase agreement for the rundown Family Center Mall. The 24-acre property includes more than 100,000 square feet of commercial space and could eventually be redeveloped with commercial and residential uses.

Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - How to  safely dispose of unneeded medications

You can safely dispose of unneeded, unwanted, or expired medications this Saturday during the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and help prevent drug misuse and abuse. 

St. Paul schools weigh midyear staff cuts
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St. Paul Public Schools is considering a rare midyear staffing reduction after a drop in enrollment created an estimated $5 million budget impact. The district says 542 fewer English learner students enrolled and Superintendent Stacie Stanley linked the decline to Operation Metro Surge and changes in immigration enforcement.

Officer's use of force ruled justified in fatal shooting of 1-year-old

Mississippi’s attorney general says a police officer’s use of force was justified in the fatal shooting of a Senatobia 1-year-old baby boy.  

MN weather: Sunshine and mild temps Tuesday
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Tuesday brings plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s. Highs climb into the 70s area-wide by Wednesday before cooler, more seasonable weather returns early next week. FOX 9 meteorologist Keith Marler has the forecast.

Canadian man convicted after stealing flamingo from famous Las Vegas hotel

A jury convicted the Canadian man accused of stealing a flamingo from the iconic casino of the same name and taking the squawking bird back to a hotel room on multiple charges of animal cruelty.

Long Beach man injured during ICE detention recovers at home

A man who claims to be a U.S. citizen says federal agents broke his arm during a tense encounter with ICE in Long Beach. ICE has denied the allegations.

Blaine water cost sparks resident concerns
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Some residents in one Twin Cities community are facing sticker shock after seeing their latest water bill and are now raising concerns about why they are subsidizing more of the city’s costs than they previously thought. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim spoke with Blaine residents to get to the bottom of what a glass of water actually pay for.

Timberwolves sign McDaniels to 1-year extension before season opener

A pivotal piece to the Minnesota Timberwolves roster that Anthony Edwards has been vocally supportive of since being drafted will stay in the Twin Cities even longer.

Trump renews push to rename New Mexico ‘New America,’ touts higher home values and incomes

President Donald Trump is giving New Mexico another branding pitch, urging the state to swap "Mexico" for "America" and suggesting the change could boost everything from home values to state pride.

Cambridge Council approves dispensary despite concerns: 'State has tied our hands'

During a vote that drew protest from opponents, the Cambridge City Council has approved a permit that paves the way for a recreational cannabis facility – at a location that opponents say is too close to a school district building.

How election safeguards stop fake ballots
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Could someone dump fake ballots into an election or interfere with the vote count? Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon explains what prevents someone from dumping fake ballots into an election or interfering with the vote count. Simon breaks down safeguards including paper ballots, party-balanced election judges, an audit trail, decentralized vote counting and post-election canvassing.

MOA mass shooting suspect denied bail
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A federal judge has ruled it is too risky to allow an 18-year-old who allegedly plotted a mass shooting at the Mall of America out of jail. FOX 9’s Paul Blume has the latest details.