Lake St. protester freed, pleads not guilty to assaulting federal agents
A woman charged with attacking law enforcement during a protest in Minneapolis pleaded not guilty at a brief hearing Thursday morning before a judge released her from the Sherburne County Jail. Isabel Lopez, 27, was among a group of about 100 people who protested what they thought was an immigration...
Minneapolis raid sparks protests: Woman charged with assaulting officers says she was assaulted too
Protesters have demonstrated in cities across Minnesota following the arrest of a 27-year-old St. Paul woman during a narcotics raid in south Minneapolis. Isabel Lopez made her first court appearance on Tuesday, facing four charges for physically assaulting federal agents and officers. She was arrested as search...
Heaviest rainfall zone setting up through central Minnesota into Friday
Our June monsoon has returned. A stalled warm front in southern Minnesota is focusing potentially heavy rainfall along and north of that boundary into Friday. You can see the rainfall zone setting up Thursday afternoon near and north of the Twin Cities. The latest forecast model trends Thursday have shifted...
North Carolina mass shooting suspect arrested in Minnesota
A suspect connected to a June 1 mass shooting in North Carolina was booked into the Hennepin County Jail in Minneapolis at 11:38 a.m. Thursday. Charles R. Kincaid III, 27, was wanted for attempted first-degree attempted murder following the mass shooting at a house party in Catawba County that left one person dead...
Brooklyn Center Woman Crowned Miss Juneteenth Minnesota
A Brooklyn Center woman is celebrating a crowning achievement, and now she hopes to inspire others. “This crown and sash means responsibility, making sure I show a good face to all those young kids out there and being a good role model out there for all those girls,” said Jailynn Brown, 24, the newly-crowned Miss...
Protest against ICE raids held at Lake Street Bridge
Twin Cities activists made their voices heard during a demonstration against ICE raids happening across the country. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the latest.
Is This the Best JoAnn Fabrics Alternative In Minnesota?
One of Minnesota’s go-to places for fabric, JoAnn Fabrics, has closed for good. The company filed for bankruptcy, shut down all its stores, and liquidated its inventory. Craft retailer Michael’s acquired JoAnn’s intellectual property and private-label brands. While they plan to incorporate some of that into their...
University of Minnesota eyes steep tuition hikes and budget cuts
Facing both federal and state funding cuts, University of Minnesota officials are looking to raise tuition and cut academic program funding to balance the budget, the public institution announced last week. A $5.1 billion budget proposal for fiscal 2026 would raise in-state tuition prices for undergraduates and...
Federal restaurant raid draws protests, demands
Days after a large-scale federal raid at a Lake Street restaurant sparked protests and fear of immigration enforcement, questions remain about the nature of the operation and the role of local law enforcement. On June 3, multiple federal agencies executed a search warrant at Taqueria y Birrieria Las Cuatro Milpas,...
Minneapolis Embraces Juneteenth with Week-Long Festivities Highlighting African American Heritage
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has kicked off a series of events and activities to honor Juneteenth, reflecting on African American history and culture, according to an announcement on their website. This week-long celebration has something for everyone, offering a rich tapestry of experiences from live...
