Minnesota Man Sentenced to 58 Years for Killing Five Young Women in High-Speed Crash
Minneapolis, MN – Derrick Thompson, 29, has been sentenced to more than 58 years in prison for causing a high-speed crash that killed five young women in Minnesota. The victims, aged between 17 and 20, were killed in the crash on December 14, 2023, after Thompson sped at over 110 mph in a rented Cadillac Escalade.
Minnetonka police issue new Bluetooth body cams with live stream capabilities
The department says the new equipment uses Bluetooth to automatically activate all officer body cameras within a 30-foot radius of an active scene.
Missing 17-year-old believed to be heading towards the Twin Cities area
Authorities are asking residents to be on the lookout for a missing 17-year-old believed to be making her way towards the Twin Cities metro area.
The Dough Gold food trucks takes a Spot on the Lot at FOX 9
The Dough Gold food trucks stops in the FOX 9 parking lot ahead of the Minnesota Food Truck Festival happening August 2nd. Co-owner Haroldly Smith gives Adam a sugar rush with their doughverload sandwich.
Driver with stolen government license plate tells Minneapolis Police he was on a ‘secret...
Dubious of this self-proclaimed secret agent, the police decided to verify his claims and learned he was, in fact, not a government worker.
Minnesota man sentenced to 59 years for crash that killed 5 young women
Minnesota Crash Five Dead © 2024 Star Tribune A Minnesota man was sentenced to nearly 59 years Thursday for causing a crash that killed five young women who were out making preparations for a friend's wedding. Derrick Thompson admitted his guilt for the first time and begged for forgiveness at an emotional sentencing...
The World’s Largest Lite-Brite Is Hiding In Minnesota
Minnesota is home to some quirky world records, including the world's largest ball of twine and the world's heaviest carrot. But one colorful creation took nearly 600,000 Lite-Brite pegs to complete. Tucked away in a building in Minnesota is the Guinness World Record holder for a toy that’s been a...
New steakhouse to open in downtown Minneapolis next week
A new restaurant is ready to move into the historic Farmers and Mechanics Savings Bank building — part of the Westin Minneapolis — in Downtown Minneapolis. Stock & Bond will officially open on July 31. It will focus on steak and American whiskey, serving breakfast and dinner daily.
Minneapolis Police Nab Burglary Suspect in South Minneapolis Thanks to Surveillance Footage and DNA...
South Minneapolis shop owners are breathing a sigh of relief following a burglary suspect's arrest, a result attributed to vigilant police work and the watchful eye of surveillance technology. The Minneapolis Police Department relayed the event on social media, where they detailed the sequence of the arrest stemming...
Twin Cities Residents to Face 5.8% Hike in Wastewater Charges in 2026, Met Council...
The Metropolitan Council has announced that its overall wholesale charge for collecting and treating wastewater will jump by 5.8% in 2026. The decision was made public after the Met Council's meeting on July 23. It’s a change that is set to directly affect the cities and townships throughout the Twin Cities metro...