The 8 best cities in America for celebrating the Fourth of July
These eight cities should have good weather, great fireworks, and lots to do for the holiday. Some cities pull out all the stops for the Fourth of July, while others have more muted celebrations. That's why WalletHub set out to find the cities with the best Independence Day celebrations. It...
Mendota Heights man survives heart attack after neighbor intervenes
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) - Ralph Heussner is grateful to be alive after a close call with death this summer. "Did this really happen?" Heussner wondered on Wednesday afternoon. "Why did I survive and others do not? Not many people survive heart attacks at home." On June 4, the...
Movie theater chain with 2 Minnesota locations files for bankruptcy
Movie theaters are a tough business. It was tough even before the pandemic, when Cinemax Holdings USA, which operates CMX theaters, first declared bankruptcy. This week, it began Chapter 11, Subchapter V bankruptcy proceedings for a second time. The movie theater chain operates 28 theaters around the country,...
Over 2,200 boxes of NARCAN dispensed from Minneapolis vending machine in its 1st year
After installing a NARCAN vending machine last year, the city of Minneapolis has dispensed over 2,200 boxes of the drug, leading city officials to install another machine in May.
Brooklyn Park Teenager Falls Victim to Gun Violence, Suspect Sought as Community Mourns Tragic...
Tragedy struck Brooklyn Park as a 17-year-old girl became the latest statistic in a continuing narrative of gun violence that plagues our streets. According to a press release from the Brooklyn Park Police Department, officers were summoned to the 7000 block of Lakeland Ave N on the evening of July 1st, following...
Minneapolis community members plead for an end to violence before Fourth of July
Community leaders filled the main atrium of the Hennepin County Government Center Thursday with a simple message: the violence needs to stop.
Police urge caution after Minneapolis man charged for string of Apple Valley burglaries
APPLE VALLEY, Minn. (FOX 9) - Apple Valley police said a Minneapolis man is facing charges for a string of burglaries. Police said they had received reports of five homes that were burglarized in a similar area during early-morning hours on June 21. Similar patterns. What we know:. Investigators said...
Somali-owned sambusa company “Hoyo” expands to Midtown Global Market
A decade ago, Halima Mohamed’s sister, Mariam, showed up at her house with a big idea — and a business partner. Alongside Matt Glover, Mariam proposed launching a company rooted in a beloved Somali staple: sambusas. The goal wasn’t just to bring the savory pastries to a wider audience, but to empower Somali mothers...
Iconic 100+ Year-Old Bar In Minnesota Just Announced It Is Closing
An iconic business in the Land of 10,000 Lakes just announced that it is closing its doors after operating for over 100 years. Below is what we know. 100+ Year-Old Business In Minnesota Just Announced It Is Closing. 2025 has been a challenging year for businesses. In Minnesota alone, we've...
Minneapolis Misery: Last Call for Palmer’s; No More Malts at Annie’s
Welcome back to The Flyover, your daily digest of important, overlooked, and/or interesting Minnesota news stories. Nothing to do here but echo the chorus of "fuck," "noooo," "this sucks," and "devastating": Palmer's Bar, a goddamned West Bank institution, will close in September after a 119-year run. "This has been...