Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, some city officials request funds to improve Heritage Park
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and other city officials are requesting that $2.5 million from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund be used as an "emergency investment" to improve a neglected apartment complex in north Minneapolis. Frey and Minneapolis City Council Member Pearll Warren joined city staff in a...
Large fire burning in Burnsville after reported ‘crisis situation’
BURNSVILLE, Minn. (FOX 9) - A large fire is burning at a home in Burnsville after police said they were dealing with a person in crisis situation in that area. Aerial images show a large fire burning on the southern end of Crystal Lake on Tuesday afternoon. The fire broke...
St. Paul, Minn., Notifies People Affected by 2025 Cyber Attack
(TNS) — The City of St. Paul is notifying residents and employees whose personal information may have been compromised during last summer’s cybersecurity attack against the city. The city detected the cyber attack on July 25 last year, eventually requiring the city to fully shut down its networks...
St. Paul to Clear Major Homeless Encampment at Pig’s Eye Park Starting August 5
City officials announced that clearing efforts at Pigs Eye Park will begin on August 5 2026 as part of a broader response to persistent challenges tied to St. Paul homeless encampments. The decision comes after months of monitoring conditions that include repeated fires and multiple overdose incidents reported by emerg
Authorities Seek Public’s Help Finding Chatfield Man
The Fillmore County Sheriff's Office is issued a request for the public's help in locating a missing Chatfield man.
Ramsey County Fair returns this week after a six-year hiatus
The Ramsey County Fair returns this week after a six-year hiatus. The historic 107th edition kicks off its four-day run on Thursday with free admission, offering a mix of agricultural education, carnival rides, and live entertainment.
Upcoming I-494 closures scheduled across Twin Cities this week
(FOX 9) - Drivers should prepare for major I-494 closures and detours this week as construction ramps up across the Twin Cities. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) says I-494 will be closed in both directions between Highway 100 and Highway 77 from 10 p.m. Friday, July 17, through 5 a.m. on Monday, July
Olivia Returns To Lake Harriet For A Walk
Last weekend it was hot and humid but Mom felt it would be ideal for a walk around Lake Harriet. We never think to go there for some reason. It was time as I was last there with Madison in 2021. It is about a three mile walk around the lake.
Draining the Mississippi River Gorge: Will We Find Trash or Treasures?
Drew M. Ross is the author of Becoming the Twin Cities: Swindles, Schemes, and Enduring Rivalries (Minnesota Historical Society Press, 2025). He lives near the gorge in Desnoyer Park and spends his free time on the trails and water. The views expressed are his own. Between St. Anthony Falls and...
Heat health concerns as temps soar
On a day when mother nature is flirting with a heat index of 100 degrees, not everyone has the ability to beat the heat. FOX 9’s Maury Glover spoke with experts to learn more about how to avoid the ill effects of the sun.
