Bloomington

Finding a playground in the Twin Cities metro for littles is pretty easy, but a new one in Bloomington is perfect for the teens who want a challenge. The Smith Park Challenge Course is open now in near Interstate 494 and Highway 77. The park includes a timed 40-yard dash race track, an obstacle course for kids ages 13+ and an all-inclusive play structure for all ages. The playground is from local company, MWP Recreation. It’s the second of its kind in the Twin Cities. There’s another challenge course in Golden Valley, two in Jordan and another on the way in Lakeville. The Smith Park Challenge Course is located at 8155 Park Ave. S.

The Nine Mile Creek corridor spans 240 acres and flows through both Moir and Central parks in Bloomington. The project is in the early planning stages and still seeking public input. The plan is to improve the trails and park amenities, while also getting rid of invasive or undesirable plants, and restoring the shoreline which will improve water quality of the creek. Weather depending, there is a community celebration planned for Wednesday, June 5 from 4-6 p.m. at Moir Park which is located at 10320 Morgan Ave. S. There will be games, a food truck and plenty of information about the upcoming project.

Judge Paul Scoggin sentenced 19-year-old TaeShawn Adams-Wright to 30 years in prison on Thursday for the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Johntae Hudson. Adams-Wright is one of the two people believed to have shot Hudson while he was on the ground after being tackled inside Mall of America just two days before Christmas in 2022.

New surveillance video footage shows the moments before and after the fatal 2022 Mall of America shooting.

Michael Harlan, the man who walked out of court before a guilty verdict against him could be read, was sentenced on Thursday for an overdose death.

Polar Semiconductor announced plans to expand its manufacturing facility in Blooming, a project that will cost an estimated $525 million.

Interstate 35W has reopened after being closed for a period Monday morning. The interstate closed after a pedestrian was struck while crossing the highway.