‘I hate it!’ Neighbors rejoice as abandoned former CVS in St. Paul demolished
ST PAUL, Minn. — It's not often that demolition crews get a crowd – but in St. Paul Wednesday, onlookers just couldn't help themselves. "It's time to go, it's been here for too long!" Jenne Nelson, who works near the intersection of University and Snelling said. "I hate it!"
Derrick Thompson sentenced to 14 years for gun, drug possession in crash that killed...
After he was previously sentenced for a crash that killed five women, Derrick Thompson was given a federal sentence of over 14 years for drug and gun possession.
Man dead, woman in critical condition after St. Paul shooting
The shooting happened just after 1 p.m. on Wednesday.
The Most Charming Neighborhood Pub In Minnesota Is Worth The Drive
Sometimes the universe drops a little gift right in your lap, and Brunson’s Pub in St. Paul is exactly that kind of present. Listen, you’ve been to places that call themselves “neighborhood pubs” but feel about as welcoming as a dentist’s waiting room. Brunson’s is...
Husband and wife plead guilty to wire fraud in Feeding Our Future case
MINNEAPOLIS - A married couple on Wednesday pleaded guilty ahead of trial next month to their roles defrauding the federal Feeding Our Future child nutrition program. Ikram Yusuf Mohamed, 42, and her husband, Shakur Abdinur Abdisalam, 46, are the latest defendants to enter pleas in the massive $300 million pandemic...
Taxpayers to foot the bill for loss in toll revenue during I-394 construction
With Minnesota losing toll revenue because of construction on I-394, 5 INVESTIGATES discovered that taxpayers will be footing the bill for that loss.
South Minneapolis shop ‘Hunt and Gather’: A treasure trove of oddities
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Hunt and Gather is a unique store in south Minneapolis that has become a destination for both locals and celebrities. The store, owned by Kristi Stratton, is filled with an eclectic mix of items ranging from vintage textiles and art books to repurposed giant letters salvaged from local...
Property valuation concerns in Dakota County; KSTP questions county for clarity
As property valuation letters continue to arrive in mailboxes across the state, more people are reaching out to 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS to investigate concerns about their assessed value.
Lawmakers blast ‘no lift’ policies in assisted living after veteran’s death
"Larry’s Law" would effectively prevent "no lift" policies at assisted living facilities, which generally direct staff to call 911 instead of rendering immediate assistance to a fallen elderly resident. The legislation is in direct response to reporting by the FOX 9 Investigators which found Larry Thompson slowly...
STATE SHERIFFS WARNING OF TEXT MESSAGE SCAM
Sheriff’s across Minnesota are warning you of a text message scam in which it says you have committed a parking violation or failed to pay an electronic toll in Minneapolis and will need to appear in Hennepin County District Court. The texts appear to come from the Minnesota Department of Motor Vehicles. Authorities...
