Tapestry Coffee to open second cafe in Lakeville
Tapestry Coffee will open a second location this month, taking over the former home of Donut Star in Lakeville.
Minnesota cannabis store owners lament testing backlog
One of five cannabis testing sites in Minnesota is shutting down, citing exorbitant costs as the reason.
I-494 overnight closures June 23-24: What drivers need to know before hitting the road
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (FOX 9) - Drivers in the Twin Cities should prepare for overnight closures on I-494 as crews work on the 12th Avenue bridge. The Minnesota Department of Transportation will close eastbound I-494 between I-35W and Highway 77 from 10 p.m. Tuesday, June 23 to 5 a.m. Wednesday, June 24. The detour will s
Newsmakers: Plymouth Woman Named Inaugural First Lady Juneteenth Minnesota
A Plymouth woman was crowned First Lady Juneteenth Minnesota at the statewide Miss Juneteenth Minnesota pageant. Zina Alston Fizer is the first-ever winner of the age 40+ division at the annual pageant. It’s been a busy two weeks for Alston Fizer. She and eight others were crowned Juneteenth royalty on...
Minneapolis council member pushing to save Heritage Park Apartments
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A Minneapolis council member is working to save Heritage Park Apartments, where years of neglect have left families facing unsafe living conditions. Heritage Park Apartments, built in 2006 to meet low-income housing needs in north Minneapolis, has seen conditions worsen so much that some units are
MN Shortlist June 19-25: Juneteenth events, a burlesque exhibit, jazz fest, river bluff Shakespeare...
Three picks for celebrating Juneteenth, a summer-long plein air art competition begins in Otter Tail County, “Come From Away” at the Guthrie, the Great River Shakespeare Festival in Winona and more in this week’s MN Shortlist. ‘Every(body) Wants to Be a Showgirl’ at Rose Academy of Burlesque...
Prayer vigil held in Edina for UW-Madison student Raja Chinnakotla after tragic death
EDINA, Minn. (FOX 9) - Community members gathered to remember a young man from Edina whose life touched many people across Minnesota. Vigil at Centennial Lakes Park honors Raja Chinnakotla. What we know:. Family, friends, and classmates gathered at Centennial Lakes Park to honor Raja Chinnakotla, who died after hitting
Minnesota childcare crisis: 80% of providers say industry struggling
(FOX 9) - A new survey shows Minnesota’s childcare industry is still struggling, with most providers reporting ongoing financial and enrollment challenges. Childcare financial pressures and enrollment struggles. What we know:. According to the spring 2026 survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis and First Chil
Meet The Adorable Baby Sloth Capturing Hearts At Como Park
A heartwarming sight awaits at Como Park Zoo, where a tiny sloth is making waves among visitors and zookeepers alike.
French Meadow Founder Tries To Reclaim Minneapolis Café After ‘Horrible Mistake’ Sale
Lynn Gordon built French Meadow into a go-to Twin Cities café, and now she is asking a judge to help her take it back. In a new lawsuit, the founder wants last year's sale of the Minneapolis flagship on Lyndale Avenue undone, calling the deal "a horrible mistake." Her court filing says the buyer behind the location def
