Bloomington ranked-choice ballots being counted by hand
Municipal elections were held on Tuesday, but ballots were still being counted in Bloomington on Friday afternoon.
COVID-19 vaccines begin for younger kids in Minnesota
On the first day that kids ages 5 to 11 could get vaccinated against COVID-19, a steady stream of parents and kids walked into the state vaccination site at Mall of America.
Minnesota senior hockey players, ages 64-84, hit the rink together twice a week
A group of senior hockey players in the south metro is proving that "age is just a number." Even though they are in their 60s, 70s, and 80s, they are showing no signs of slowing down.
Edina Cinema to reopen with Mann Theatres taking over
Bloomington-based Mann Theatres is poised to sign a five-year lease to take over the space at 50th and France, which has been closed since Landmark Theatres vacated the theater earlier this year, co-owner Michelle Mann told FOX 9. They are aiming for a spring 2022 opening.
Man found guilty to forcing woman into prostitution at Bloomington hotel
A jury has convicted an Illinois man accused of coercing a woman into engaging in prostitution.
Charges: Bloomington man stabbed girlfriend to death, threw body in dumpster
A Bloomington man was charged with murder Wednesday for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend, throwing her body in a dumpster and attempting to flee from police with the couple’s toddler in the backseat.
Charges: St. Paul man walked into jail to tell officers he shot wife
Authorities in the Twin Cities responded to two domestic murders within two days this week.
Man arrested after woman's body found in Bloomington dumpster
Police are investigating after a woman's body was found in a dumpster Monday morning in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Militia leader who planned 2017 Bloomington mosque attack sentenced to 53 years
An Illinois militia group leader has been sentenced to 53 years in prison for being the mastermind behind the 2017 bombing of a Bloomington mosque.
Minnesota Department of Health adds new COVID-19 testing sites in St. Paul, Bloomington
The State of Minnesota is opening two new saliva COVID-19 testing sites in the metro.
Bloomington girl diagnosed with rare debilitating disorder likely caused by COVID-19
With kids returning to classes in a few weeks, a Bloomington mother is pleading with parents to get vaccinated and make sure their children wear masks at school.
Metro Transit only operating 3 Minnesota State Fair express bus routes this year
Metro Transit announced this week it will be scaling back its express bus service to the Minnesota State Fair this year due to a shortage of drivers.
Retired district chief soaks in Bloomington's annual Firemen's Softball Tournament from sidelines
Softball teams from across the Midwest will be in Bloomington this weekend for an annual tradition that goes back more than six decades, but one of the longtime players will have a different role for this year's event.
Retired district chief soaks in Bloomington's annual Firemen's Softball Tournament from sidelines
Jason Mielke has been a part of the Bloomington Firemen’s Softball Tournament for most of his life, but this year for the first time, he is coaching first base instead of playing on one of the teams.
Party bus shot up in Bloomington overnight, no injuries
Bloomington police are investigating after a party bus was hit by gunfire in a parking lot overnight.
Semi rollover, grain spill closes Hwy. 169 ramp to I-494
A semi hauling grain rolled over and spilled its load onto the northbound Highway 169 ramp to eastbound Interstate 494 in Bloomington early Tuesday morning.
Officials investigate fatal crash on I-494 in Bloomington, Minnesota
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating after a crash left one person dead early Sunday morning on I-494 in Bloomington.
Missing 11-year-old girl found safe
UPDATE: The missing girl was found safe.
Man charged with kidnapping after woman rescued by police in Bloomington
A man was taken into custody overnight in Bloomington after a welfare check by police turned into standoff, ending with a man being arrested for kidnapping.
Baltimore man fatally struck by SUV on Highway 169 in Bloomington, Minnesota
A 21-year-old man from Baltimore, Maryland was fatally struck by a car early Saturday in Bloomington, Minnesota.