Tou Thao, ex-cop convicted in George Floyd killing, set for release from prison
Tou Thao, one of the four police officers convicted of charges related to the murder of George Floyd, is set to be released from prison in early November.
Edina police looking for witnesses to highway shooting
According to police, as the woman tried to pass the sedan, the man driving pointed a gun at her, and she heard a shot after passing the car.
A Million-dollar Powerball Ticket Was Sold Right Here In Minnesota
While one winner is counting their blessings, the Powerball jackpot is still climbing higher. Get ready for Monday's drawing!
Community crime intervention efforts in Brooklyn Park showing results as city reports crime decrease
City data shows 75% of the youth who engage with the team were not listed as suspects in any new police incidents afterward.
Court: Minneapolis not on the hook to defend some cops sued for conduct during...
The city of Minneapolis does not need to provide a legal defense for five police officers who are being sued over brutal crowd control tactics following the 2020 murder of George Floyd, the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Monday. Under state law, municipalities are obligated to defend and indemnify employees in most...
Target lays off 815 Twin Cities employees
Target informed 815 Twin Cities-based corporate employees Tuesday morning they have been laid off. In a notice sent to state officials, the retailer said 528 of those employees worked at the downtown Minneapolis headquarters and another 287 at its Brooklyn Park campus. Why it matters: Target, which has been slumping...
Hurricane Melissa weighs on Minneapolis restaurateur from Jamaica
Pimento Jamaican Kitchen founder Tomme Beevas, who is from Kingston, Jamaica, is keeping his family and friends top of mind as Hurricane Melissa moves closer to the Caribbean island.
Anoka official says shutdown of Northstar Line will hurt residents, growth
The Northstar Commuter Rail line between Minneapolis and Big Lake, Minnesota, is set to end service in early 2026, a decision that's drawing sharp criticism from city leaders in Anoka.
MN man accused of putting out $45K bounty for AG Pam Bondi on TikTok
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A Minnesota man is facing federal charges after being accused of offering a $45,000 bounty on U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi in a TikTok video. The U.S. Attorney's Office in Minnesota has filed charges against Tyler Maxon Avalos of St. Paul. Avalos faces one count of making a threat online.
Tree trimmer severely burned after incident with power lines in Minneapolis
Just before 3 p.m., the trimmer was operating a chainsaw by a power line near Johnson Street Northeast and 27th Street when he came into contact with the line and was electrocuted, Minneapolis Fire Department officials reported.
