Dispatchers urge residents to call 311 for fireworks complaints
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - 911 dispatchers in Minneapolis are getting ready for a busy night as people celebrate the Fourth of July. The City of Minneapolis is asking people to call 311 instead of 911 for fireworks noise complaints. FOX 9 takes a look at how busy things get for...
Minneapolis Police Seize Illegal “Ghost Gun” After Pursuit of Dangerous Driver During Operation Safe...
In what's been marked as a boost to public safety, Minneapolis police have seized an illegal firearm following a traffic stop involving a dangerous driver. According to a social media post from the Minneapolis Police Department, the incident occurred when officers, working with agencies involved in Operation Safe...
The Minnesota City That’s One of the Fastest Growing in the US
The suburb of the Twin Cities, Rosemount, MN, is one of the fastest growing cities in the entire country right now. Here's where they ranked among the top 15.
Minneapolis People’s Pride offers different experience for Pride celebrations
Held in Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis’ People’s Pride offers a more affordable and smaller-scale pride celebration. Founded in 2021, People’s Pride is an alternative to Twin Cities Pride as it strives to disconnect from big corporations. This year, the event, held on Saturday, featured up to 100 booths and thousands...
Dozens gather to mourn Jordan Collins, Jr. after remains found
Dozens of people stood in a circle surrounding a grieving mother determined to not only mourn but seek justice for her son, Jordan Dupree Collins Jr.
Mosquitoes with West Nile virus found in Twin Cities metro
On Thursday, the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District said they found mosquitoes in Anoka and Carver counties with West Nile virus.
Hennepin County, City of Minneapolis to revamp youth intervention program
The Youth Connection Center has been providing services to students who skip school, are out past curfew or are involved in low-level offenses.
‘He brought us all together’: Family remembers Manny Collins at vigil
Those who put together the vigil tell 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS the intersection is the spot where they sounded the alarm that he was missing.
Man fatally shot while riding electric scooter in Mpls., police say
Minneapolis police say a man was fatally shot while riding an electric scooter on the city's north side early Friday morning.
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...
