Recent Edina shootings leave residents angry, frightened

A packed meeting at Edina City Hall showed how unsettled residents in the west metro suburb are after recent shootings in the city.

Edina meeting allows residents to sound off
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Residents in Edina are voicing their frustrations after recent shootings after left them feeling on edge. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the latest from a community meeting held to update the public.

Minneapolis violence prevention funding questions
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A critical internal audit has confirmed years of FOX 9 investigations: The City of Minneapolis failed to properly oversee millions of taxpayer dollars awarded to non-police violence prevention groups. The Minneapolis Office of City Auditor concluded the Neighborhood Safety Department's decentralized structure and weak financial controls created a high-risk environment for fraud, waste and abuse. FOX 9’s Paul Blume has the details.

Edina community meeting on gun violence [FULL]
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The City of Edina held a meeting on gun violence on Oct 5, after recent shootings at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church and Yancey Park.

South St. Paul man killed in Green Line light rail shooting

The Minneapolis Police Department says 36-year-old Joseph Denny Nezperce of South St. Paul was fatally shot Saturday night on a Green Line light rail train on the University of Minnesota campus.

Edina mayor addresses Somali gang concerns
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Edina Mayor James Hovland addressed concerns about what he described as a regional Somali youth gang problem following recent gun violence in the community. Hovland said the city will aggressively pursue those responsible for violence while warning residents against blaming or stereotyping Somali-American families for the actions of a few individuals.

Eden Prairie, Minnetonka resume football game after Homecoming shooting
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The Eden Prairie High School homecoming game resumed Monday afternoon against Minnetonka, three days after two people were shot outside the Eden Prairie football stadium. Classes went on as scheduled Monday, and the Eagles got a 28-21 win over the Skippers to get a sense of normalcy and closure for both communities. FOX 9's Rob Olson has more.

Millions unaccounted for in Minneapolis Violence Prevention Program
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Millions of taxpayer dollars spent on violence prevention efforts in Minneapolis are under the microscope after a critical internal audit revealed the city's Neighborhood Safety Department failed to properly oversee its contracts. FOX 9's Paul Blume has the latest.

Sexual relationship with teen by former school golf coach discovered: Charges

A former paraprofessional and golf coach at a Granite Falls school faces several charges of sexual assault after allegedly having intercourse with a student over the span of multiple months.

Minnesota man sentenced to 2 life terms in prison for Hanska double murder

A Minnesota man has been sentenced to two consecutive life sentences in prison for the slaying of a young mother and her new partner last November in Hanska, Minnesota.

Minneapolis violence prevention funding in question after critical audit

An internal city audit found Minneapolis failed to properly oversee millions of dollars in violence prevention contracts, increasing the risk of fraud and waste.

Chicago woman sues over Border Patrol shooting
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Marimar Martinez, the Chicago woman who was shot multiple times by a Border Patrol agent last year, is filing a lawsuit against the government Monday under the Federal Tort Claims Act.

Teen Corner: Minnesota’s new K-12 health standards
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For the first time, Minnesota has statewide K-12 health education standards, covering everything from mental health and nutrition to sexual health and substance use. In another Teen Corner, pediatrician Dr. Maddie Gagnon from Gillette Children’s and founder of Pulse Parenting joins us to break down what’s changing and what it could mean for kids and parents.

Things to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (Oct. 9–11)

From climbing a historic St. Paul water tower for fall views to Oktoberfest celebrations, there’s plenty going on around the Twin Cities this weekend.