Minneapolis officials consider renaming Edmund Boulevard for state’s first Black woman lawyer
Minneapolis could soon rename a 14-block stretch of road along the Mississippi River Lena Smith Boulevard, in honor of the state’s first Black woman lawyer. Now called Edmund Boulevard, the street is named for Edmund Walton, a real estate developer who introduced racially restrictive covenants to Minnesota in the...
Prosecutors seek 30 years in prison for Feeding Our Future defendant
A judge is expected to sentence a defendant Wednesday for his role as a key figure in the Feeding Our Future fraud. The Minnesota U.S. Attorney’s Office is pushing for Abdiaziz Farah to serve a 30-year prison sentence. Abdiaziz Farah’s attorneys argue that such a sentence is “overly harsh” and “not reasonable.”
Twin Cities immigrant rights activists want a stronger “sanctuary city” in Minneapolis
The Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee is pushing for a new set of policies they say will strengthen Minneapolis’ separation ordinance, restricting local police from collaborating with federal immigration authorities.
Adam Sandler announces live show in St. Paul
Not only have Adam Sandler fans been treated to the return of Happy Gilmore, but they're getting some in-person time with the comedian as well. Sandler has added four dates to his "You're My Best Friend" Tour, including an Oct. 22 date at St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center, which will have been renamed Grand Casino Arena...
Floating classroom docks in St. Paul, offering free workshops
It looks like just a normal barge parked on the Mississippi River, but it's actually a place where high school students and young adults can attend free river workshops.
Man hit by gunfire while walking down Minneapolis street, police say
A man is recovering after he was apparently struck by a stray bullet late Monday night in Minneapolis.
Job interview scam: Twin Cities woman shares story of sophisticated fraud
(FOX 9) - When Vanessa Nelson got the email asking her to interview for a VP position at a California tech company, it didn’t seem out of the ordinary. She runs her own management consultant business, but her LinkedIn profile indicates she’s open to consider other positions. "Most...
‘Nobody Deserves That’: Minnesota Pizza Shop’s Disturbing Discovery Turns Into Beautiful Act of Kindness
A local pizza spot shared a message on Facebook after noticing something troubling behind their building.
Man arrested in Bloomington, Richfield package thefts
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (FOX 9) - A 44-year-old man was arrested Saturday and is accused of stealing packages on multiple occasions off front porches in Bloomington and Richfield, authorities say. Michael Ray Reller arrested. What we know:. Bloomington Police Chief Booker T. Hodges announced Michael Ray Reller, 44, was...
Amid investigations into MN state fraud, lawmakers look to provide new prevention tools next...
ST. PAUL, Minn. (GRAY) – Minnesota lawmakers may once again look to tackle fraud in Saint Paul next spring. News broke last month that the acting U.S. Attorney was investigating the state’s Housing Stabilization Services program for fraudulent activity. The state’s Department of Human Services (DHS) announced Friday...