Fourth of July forecast update: Storms possible around Twin Cities
There's a chance of storms interrupting Fourth of July festivities on Saturday evening, but far from a sure thing in any given location. In fact, if your fireworks are disrupted, you might be among the unlucky few whose plans are destroyed by ill-timed thunderstorms.
Cops Nab Minneapolis Man After Late-Night McDonald’s Heist Bid in Apple Valley
A late-night scare at an Apple Valley McDonald’s ended with a Minneapolis man in handcuffs after police say he tried to rob the restaurant, claimed he had a gun, and then hurled a rock through the window of a marked squad car. Officers were already on scene and quickly arrested the suspect, and no injuries were reporte
Minneapolis faces difficult fentanyl crisis
Minneapolis officials are preparing to intensify efforts against open air drug markets while promising to expand addiction treatment and housing support, a strategy that has sparked debate among community members, advocates and people living with substance use disorder. The renewed approach comes as city leaders respon
16-year-old boy in critical condition after going under the water at Minnehaha Falls
A 16-year-old boy is in critical condition after they reportedly went missing while swimming near the base of Minnehaha Falls.
A taste of Egypt: Welcome to Ramadan’s Egyptian Coffee House
Ramadan’s Egyptian Coffee House celebrated its soft opening on June 4 in Marcy-Holmes near the University of Minnesota. The cafe specializes in authentic Middle Eastern flavors, handcrafted espresso drinks and specialty desserts. Inside, visitors can order Egyptian coffee and freshly pressed sugarcane juice as well as
This Itty-Bitty Minnesota Restaurant Serves Some Of The Best Food In The State
There’s a vintage railroad car sitting on a St. Paul street corner, and inside it, someone is making ramen that will rearrange your entire understanding of what soup can be. Tori Ramen in St. Paul, Minnesota is the kind of place that makes you feel like you stumbled onto a secret that the whole city has been keeping fr
St. Paul, MN, Miranda Gamayunov Passes Away Unexpectedly, Leaving Her Husband and Five Children
The St. Paul community is mourning the unexpected passing of Miranda Gamayunov, a devoted mother, beloved wife, educator, and friend whose life touched countless families through her kindness, compassion, and dedication. Her death has left her husband, five children, extended family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors
4th of July parades get a pass, storms return this afternoon
Happy Fourth of July! Most of today's celebrations will have favorable weather, but a few isolated storms could briefly interrupt the festivities. A quiet start to our holiday with no weather concerns for parades, fun runs, or other outdoor celebrations. It will be a bit muggy, though, with dew points...
Food, music and fun at Taste of MN 2026
The Taste of Minnesota 2026 began on Friday with thousands of people attending for music and to try various food vendors from throughout the Twin Cities. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis is live from the festival with a recap of night one.
State awards $20M from 3M settlement over ‘forever chemicals’ to improve habitat, recreation
More than two dozen projects to restore wildlife habitat or improve outdoor recreation will receive money from Minnesota's 2018 settlement with 3M over PFAS, sometimes known as "forever chemicals." The projects include park improvements, fishing programs and stream restorations in the Twin Cities east metro and downstr
