Vandals have removed more than 150 storm sewer grates in St. Paul
Vandals have removed more than 150 storm sewer grates from St. Paul streets since early June. The city issued a release Friday about what it calls "unusual and repeated vandalism of storm sewer drains that has affected more than 150 catch basins across Saint Paul." The vandal, or vandals, have...
Woman survives being shot 7 times in her car while child was in back...
ROSEVILLE, Minn. (WCCO) - A Minnesota woman is recovering at home after she was shot seven times while she was driving. The woman’s child in the back seat could have easily been hit by a bullet. Two weeks ago, Tyra Rogers didn’t need home health care. She was a...
Pride events in Minneapolis this weekend…one group is against including corporations, police
(Minneapolis, MN) -- Pride Month may be wrapping up, but the biggest celebrations in Minnesota are just getting underway. Today (Sat) and tomorrow, the Twin Cities Pride Festival takes over Loring Park in Minneapolis — with more than 650 vendors, live music on three stages, a cannabis garden, and a book fair. And...
Judge dismisses $30M George Floyd Square lawsuit
Businesses at the site of George Floyd murder reported lost business and increased crime. Filed $30 million suit against City of Minneapolis. Lawsuit dismissed, after no unlawful taking was found. Businesses located near George Floyd Square filed a $30 million lawsuit last year against the city of Minneapolis and...
Minneapolis Police: Shots fired incident leads to 4 arrests, including 3 juveniles
The Minneapolis Police Department said four people were arrested early Saturday morning, including three juveniles and one adult.
Toxic blue-green algae blooms are sprouting up in Minnesota lakes
A number of Minnesota cities have reported blue-green algae blooms this summer, causing the temporary closing of some beaches. Blue-green algae is bacteria that can be toxic for both humans and pets.
Iconic Minnesota Store Closing After 32 Years
A business that has been open 24/7 for over 30 years in Minnesota says it’s closing its doors for good this weekend. The store says it has had a difficult time maintaining stock on its unique selection of merchandise, and it has been a struggle to "keep customers coming back," so the decision was made to close.
More than 150 storm drains vandalized in St. Paul, police ask residents to be...
Anyone who sees a vandalized or damaged sewer grate is asked to contact Public Works Sewer Maintenance at 651-266-9850. However, if you see someone actively removing a drain grate, you’re asked to call 911.
Man charged with killing cousin in Bloomington shooting
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (FOX 9) - A fight that escalated to gunfire at a family gathering in Bloomington led to criminal charges for a man seen on surveillance footage firing the fatal shots. Exon Alfonzo Sanchez Garzon, 18, of Richfield, is charged with second-degree murder for the shooting. Fatal Bloomington shooting.
From soul food to Little Mekong Market to Pride, a jam-packed Twin Cities weekend
This weekend offers a rich array of arts events in the Twin Cities: Local musicians and DJs will close out Pride Month at First Avenue. A soul food festival will bring African cuisine and live music from Obi Original and The Black Atlantics to a Minneapolis farmers market. Meanwhile, a St. Paul market will mark 50...