Minneapolis man arrested in Chicago for deadly Boom Island Park shootout
A second suspect wanted in connection to the deadly June 1 mass shooting at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis has been arrested in Chicago. Marquez Demar Hill-Turnispeed, 23, of Minneapolis, is charged with one count of second-degree murder and three counts of attempted second-degree murder. His arrest comes two weeks...
960 Pounds of Meth Seized in Minneapolis
(Learfield News/Minneapolis, MN) — A seizure of nearly one thousand pounds of methamphetamine in Minneapolis, estimated to be worth one point seven million dollars, is being heralded as one of the state’s largest drug busts. The Ramsey County Violent Crime Enforcement Team, federal partners, and St. Paul police...
Forecast First Alert: Weekend air quality takes a hit
While storms remain a short-term concern tonight, all eyes turn to the weekend as wildfire smoke descends across the region. An Air Quality Alert has been issued for all of Minnesota and western Wisconsin—prompting a Forecast First Alert for Saturday and Sunday. If you’re heading to the cabin or spending time...
John Grisham, Stacey Abrams headline new Talking Volumes series in St. Paul
Courtroom drama, mysteries, ballet royalty, a poet, and a Booker Prize finalist highlight the return of the Talking Volumes series from MPR and the Minnesota Star Tribune. The discussion series, hosted at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, will feature John Grisham, voting rights activist and mystery author Stacey...
Man sentenced to 40 years for fatal shooting after celebration of life
John Edmondson was sentenced for the murder of 34-year-old Larry Jiles Jr.
2 shot in chaotic scene in St. Paul shopping area, suspect kills self after...
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating an officer-involved shooting near the Cub Foods in St. Paul’s Payne-Phalen neighborhood.
Panda Fest, featuring Asian street food, art, and more expected to draw thousands to...
A massive Asian food festival featuring cultural performances is expected to draw thousands to the Mall of America over the weekend. The festival is one of the nation’s largest traveling food festivals featuring hundreds of vendors.
Minnesota’s Minnetonka police to send drones first in response to some 911 calls
MINNEAPOLIS - Minnetonka police will soon begin sending drones first to some 911 calls to gauge the situations faster and, in some minor cases, determine whether human officers are still needed. "By deploying drones to calls within moments, we can assess situations faster, send the right resources and help protect...
Man sentenced in 2023 fatal shooting of Twin Cities chef
The February 2023 shooting resulted in the deaths of two people, including Larry "Chef Hot Hands" Jiles Jr., and injured three others, officials said.
Wrongfully convicted Minneapolis man wins yearslong fight for pardon
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A wrongfully convicted man who spent a decade in prison before being freed after the witness who helped put him away later admitted to the crime secured a pardon on Wednesday, clearing his record. Minneapolis man exonerated for home invasion he didn’t commit. The backstory: