Calls for accountability in the murder of Mariah Samuels grow louder
Mariah Samuels was described by her family as a dedicated mother to two beautiful sons, a dog groomer who loved animals and someone passionate about living life to her fullest. That all ended abruptly on Sept. 14, when Samuels’ ex-boyfriend allegedly shot her 10 times outside her family home in north Minneapolis,...
Charges: Former Minneapolis council member crashed into parked car, tried to drive away
Alondra Espejel, also known as Alondra Cano, was charged on Thursday with one count of third-degree DWI for refusing to submit to a breath test and one count of fourth-degree DWI.
Award-winning Japanese restaurant in Minneapolis to close after 21 years
The award-winning Zen Box Izakaya will host its final day of service on Nov. 22. The Japanese restaurant with beloved ramen made the announcement on Friday, saying that the husband-and-wife team of Chef John Ng and Lina Goh has made the "difficult decision" to close after more than 21 years.
Organizer of Job Fair for Black Women in Minneapolis wants other cities to get...
About 300,000 Black women left the U.S. labor force between February and April 2025. The number was appalling to Sheletta Brundige. She said the worst part was the lack of attention. So she organized a Job Fair for Black Women in Minneapolis in Oct.
The Bystander/Cop Who Could Have Saved George Floyd is Being Freed from Prison
Tou Thao release marks end of federal prison sentence. *Wow! We hate to say it, but former Minneapolis police officer Tou Thao is scheduled to be released from federal custody this coming Monday, November 3. He has served nearly five and a half years for his role in the 2020 death of George Floyd. Thao was housed at...
Remodeling company Minnesota Rusco closes, leaving employees and customers hanging
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minnesota Rusco, a company known for its jingle, has unexpectedly closed its doors, leaving many customers and employees in a difficult situation. FOX 9 and customers have been unable to reach anyone at the company on Wednesday. Unfinished projects and financial loss. What we know:. Kari...
West 7th Shows up for No Kings Rally
Hundreds of people joined in the national “No Kings” protest at Lexington and West 7th on October 18 to protest The post West 7th Shows up for No Kings Rally first appeared on Community Reporter .
Food banks, meal kitchens brace for impact as food benefits set to stop
(FOX 9) - Unless the government shutdown ends, more than 400,000 Minnesotans will lose their food benefits on Saturday, a threat that has driven more people to food banks and meal kitchens throughout the metro. Twin Cities food banks, meal kitchens see uptick in demand. What they're saying:. "We really...
Hennepin Avenue in Uptown set to fully reopen Friday after two years of work...
After two years of construction, city leaders and business owners will take part in a ceremony on Hennepin Avenue Friday. Are businesses excited this major thoroughfare is finally open? For the most part, yes - but there are concerns about parking.
Families of domestic violence victims call for justice in Minneapolis
Activists joined the families of Mariah Samuels and Allison Lussier in front of the Hennepin County Government Center Thursday afternoon. They say Minneapolis police and others didn't do enough to keep their loved ones safe.

















