ACLU excessive force report raises concerns about Minneapolis police
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A new ACLU report raised concerns over Minneapolis policing tactics, citing incidents where force may have been excessive. Investigators say they reviewed incidents leading up to when the Department of Justice (DOJ) dropped the federal consent decree last year. The ACLU says the goal was to see if
What would removing Twin Cities locks and dams mean for the Mississippi River?
The question of whether two locks and dams on the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities should be removed is getting new attention. Several groups are exploring the pros and cons of removing the structures and returning the river to a more natural state. Those groups are also studying how it would change ev
25 Charged in Twin Cities Drug Trafficking Bust
A sweeping federal investigation into a large-scale drug trafficking operation has resulted in criminal charges against 25 individuals accused of distributing dangerous narcotics throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Authorities say the operation targeted an organized network responsible for moving significant
Locals Can’t Stop Raving About The Crab Cakes At This Unassuming Minnesota Restaurant
Minnesota just pulled off something nobody expected, and it involves crab cakes. Mallards Southern Kitchen in Bloomington is the kind of place that makes you question every food decision you’ve ever made north of the Mason-Dixon line. Let’s be honest for a second. When most people think of...
Minnesota detectives identify remains of Ohio woman missing 33 years
In 1993, a severed human head was found in eastern Minnesota. The next day, a human foot was found in Pig's Eye Lake in St. Paul. Investigators were unable to identify the remains — until now. The woman, a Columbus, Ohio, native, was 27 at the time of her death. The Washington County Sheriff's Office announced on June
Where The Biggest Severe Weather Threats Are Today In Minnesota, Wisconsin
After days of heat and humidity, the atmosphere across the region is primed to turn stormy, and forecasters have a clear eye on where the roughest weather is most likely to land today. If you've got outdoor plans in the southern half of Minnesota or across Wisconsin, it's worth keeping...
The 3 most beloved Minnesota restaurants that shut down this month
Minnesota diners lost several familiar restaurants this month, and the goodbyes hit different parts of the state’s food scene. Some were neighborhood staples. Some were local chain locations with loyal…
Rare Pokémon cards stolen from Eagan arcade: Watch
Surveillance video shared by DUCK!, a claw machine arcade in Eagan, Minn., shows a reported break-in in which two people allegedly stole rare Pokémon cards and PSA-graded collectibles from a display case. The business estimates the total value of the stolen items at $25,000 to $30,000.
St. Paul’s Newest Sloth has a Name, And The Como Zoo Staff Vote Wasn’t...
St. Paul's Como Park Zoo welcomed a baby two-toed sloth on May 6th, and after a staff-wide vote, the little one has a name.
2 found dead in St. Paul apartment building, authorities investigating
St. Paul police are investigating after two people were found dead in an apartment building on Wednesday afternoon.
