Crystal park disturbances: Police disperse crowds of 75-150 unsupervised teens for 3 straight days
CRYSTAL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Unsupervised teenagers gathered in large numbers at Becker Park in Crystal, leading to repeated police intervention over several days. Police respond to ongoing disturbances at Becker Park. What we know:. Police say for three days, they cleared out large groups of unsupervised teenagers from...
White Bear Lake schools policy change brings transparency concerns, ‘bad governance’ professor says
Concerns about transparent and limiting speech are building from a recent policy change by the White Bear Lake Area Schools board.
Minneapolis police investigate early morning fatal shooting on North Side
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis police are investigating a fatal shooting that killed one man in the early morning hours of April 2 near 31st Avenue North and 4th Avenue North. Fourth Precinct officers responded to the scene shortly after 1:18 a.m. following a 911 call reporting a single gunshot and a person calling for...
A decade of decline: Downtown Minneapolis commercial property values drop 28%, research says
New research suggests falling downtown Minneapolis commercial property values are part of a long-term trend that could continue shifting more tax burden onto homeowners. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS spoke with distinguished Hamline University professor David Schultz, who said his research was partly inspired by 5 EYEWITNESS...
Robbinsdale Mayor Highlights New Italian Restaurant
CCX Cities took its weekly Mayor’s Minutes segment on the road again in downtown Robbinsdale, where Mayor Brad Sutton told Host Dave Kiser all about the new restaurant Risata Cucina. “We’re so excited that they’ve shown up. The food is outstanding,” said Mayor Sutton. “The cocktail program is fantastic.”...
Thousands of ladybugs will be released inside the Mall of America next week
The Mall of America will release thousands of ladybugs next week. It's an annual Earth Month event that helps maintain the mall's 30,000 plants.
Suspect driving 90 mph in 20 mph zone later crashes in Minneapolis
The pursuit ended with a rollover crash at the Minneapolis Water Treatment Plant.
Police say new technology is contributing to recent rise in auto thefts
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Car thefts are spiking in Minneapolis, and police say that a newer method of stealing is partially to blame. According to spokesperson Sgt. Garrett Parten, officers have found tablet devices in some stolen vehicles that can be used in conjunction with a generic key fob to get a car started.
Vroom-vroom! Target brings new brand collab into kids’ home assortment
Minneapolis – Target is gearing up to roll out a new co-branded collection for kids’ room online and in stores this weekend. The upcoming Hot Wheels by Pillowfort home collection spans 42 bedding and decor pieces, featuring race-inspired elements in a more elevated, design-forward style. Created in concert by Hot...
Brooklyn Park’s Habitat ReStore Announces Week-Long Earth Day Sale
A local business known for budget-friendly home improvement is preparing to offer even deeper discounts this month. The Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Brooklyn Park has announced a week-long sale in honor of Earth Day, rewarding shoppers for keeping usable materials out of local landfills. From April 21 through...
