Former sheriff’s candidate arrested for DUI
A Bloomington Police officer and candidate for Hennepin County Sheriff, Jai Hanson, was arrested last month for misdemeanor drunk driving.
Musical celebration planned at Schmitt Music’s new flagship store
This weekend, the Twin Cities newest and most extravagant music center is honoring the Trombone. Schmitt Music is hosting Twin Cities Trombone Day at its new flagship store in Bloomington. The event is free and open to all. It takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday April 8. The day will be filled with performances, clinics, and presentations. The special guest is Sasha Romero, a principal trombonist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in New York City. She’ll be performing at 1 p.m. and hosting a masterclass at 4 p.m.
Mall of America: 3 new dining options opening this spring
Mall of America will be adding three new dining options this spring featuring Chinese hand-pulled noodles, Japanese mochi doughnuts and a kosher cafe.
Bloomington Police arrest 23 in prostitution sting; experts question strategy
Bloomington police announced Monday the arrests of 23 men in a prostitution sting. The police chief hailed the bust as part of an effort to combat human trafficking. Advocates however question whether these stings are effective.
Free school lunches in Minnesota: Legislature set to pass bill
The debate over a bill to provide free school lunches for all students in Minnesota is set to hit the Senate floor this week.
It's slick out there! Father slides down icy road in Bloomington
Charlie, 12, couldn't help but laugh as his dad Tim slid away on the icy road in Bloomington on Monday.
Missing woman last seen with 'abusive boyfriend' in Bloomington
Bloomington police have issued an alert for a missing woman who officers say hasn't been heard from in two weeks and was last seen with an "abusive boyfriend."
Bloomington murder-suicide likely stemmed from stock market trading
Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges said the shooting likely stemmed from a conflict involving stock market trading.
Father-son victims of double murder-suicide in Bloomington remembered
Bloomington police discovered three men shot and killed in an apparent murder-suicide, and now the family of a father and son who died in that shooting are opening up about what has been taken from them.
Victims of double murder-suicide in Bloomington remembered
Last Wednesday in Bloomington, police discovered three men shot and killed in an apparent murder-suicide. Now the family of Dominick Dahmen, 25, and Dale Dahmen, 55, a father and son killed in that shooting, are opening up about what has been taken from them.
Police identify 2 men in suspected Bloomington murder-suicide
Authorities identified two of three men who were found dead inside a truck Wednesday night in what Bloomington police are calling a suspected murder-suicide.
Bloomington Police: 3 people found dead in a truck near Smack Shack
Three men — a father and son, and a business associate — were found dead in a truck parked in a lot near Smack Shack in Bloomington on Wednesday night in what police are calling a murder-suicide.
Bloomington Police: 3 people found dead in a truck near Smack Shack
Three men — a father and son, and a business associate — were found dead in a truck parked in a lot near Smack Shack in Bloomington on Wednesday night in what police are calling a murder-suicide.
Bloomington Police: 3 men found dead in apparent murder-suicide
Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges provided an update on Thursday after three men were found with gunshot wounds in a truck in parking lot in Bloomington Wednesday night.
Bloomington hit-and-run: Driver charged in Richfield student's death
A 17-year-old Richfield student has died after being hit by a car in Bloomington on Friday evening. The boy's 14-year-old sister was also hurt in the incident, and the suspected drunk driver has now been charged.
Vigil honors Richfield student killed in Bloomington crash
A vigil on Monday night honored a Richfield student, Donald Gayton Jr., who died after being hit by a driver in Bloomington last Friday.
2 juveniles hit by car hospitalized, driver arrested: Bloomington police
The crash occurred around 6:20 p.m. near 78th Street and 12th Avenue in Bloomington. The juveniles suffered severe and critical injuries, according to police.
Suspect wanted in Mall of America shooting arrested in Georgia
A suspect wanted in connection to the deadly shooting at the Mall of America in December of 2022 was taken into custody in Georgia.
Bloomington family steps up to help the homeless in Minneapolis
A Bloomington family is going above and beyond to do what they can to help people living in homeless encampments in Minnesota during the brutal winter.
Mall of America shooting: 4 people charged in teen's killing
Four teenagers have been charged following a shooting at the Mall of America that left 19-year-old victim Johntae Hudson of St. Paul dead in a chaotic scene on Dec. 23.