What to do in Minnesota: 5 things to for an extended July 4 weekend
If you are enjoying an extra-long July 4 weekend (or maybe turning it into a full week off) there are plenty of things to check out this week in the Twin Cities.
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Simone Biles talks Olympic team, Taylor Swift [RAW]
Simone Biles speaks with reporters after making her third Olympic team. The U.S. Women's Gymnastics team heading to the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics includes Simone Biles, Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, and Hezly Rivera.
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Suni Lee talks road to Olympics, making the team [RAW]
St. Paul native Suni Lee speaks with reporters after securing a spot on the U.S. Olympic women's gymnastics team. The five gymnasts heading to the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics include Simone Biles, Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, and Hezly Rivera.
Hennepin County announces new conviction integrity unit
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty on Monday announced a new conviction integrity unit. Watch the full press conference here.
Minneapolis police officer injured when stolen Kia driver hits parked squad
A Minneapolis police officer was injured when the driver of a stolen Kia hit their parked squad car, the Minneapolis Police Department said.
Air guitarists take the stage in Twin Cities
For some, air guitaring is an art that belongs on stage. FOX 9's photojournalist Scott Wise takes us inside the Air Guitar Championship qualifier that wrapped up in the Twin Cities.
Olympic gymnastic trials close out busy hospitality weekend in Minneapolis
The U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials wrapped up Sunday, closing out a busy weekend in Minneapolis.
Fans flock to Mpls for Olympic gymnastics trials
Fans crowd the Target Center in Minneapolis for the final day of the Olympic gymnastics trials. FOX 9's Courtney Godfrey has the last.
Minneapolis has one of the worst housing shortages in the US
Minneapolis is one of the top 10 cities in the U.S. with the worst housing shortage, according to a Zillow report.
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Twin Cities Pride Parade in Minneapolis [RAW]
The Twin Cities Pride Parade kicked off Sunday on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis.
Twin Cities Pride Parade held in Minneapolis
Sunday is the last chance to check out the Twin Cities Pride Festival.
Minneapolis police investigating after man found fatally shot inside vehicle
A man is dead after he was found suffering from gunshot wounds while sitting inside a vehicle in Minneapolis Friday night.
Beauty and the Beast themed drink experience no fairytale, customers say
A ticket website said the pop-up was supposed to be at O'Donovan's Irish Pub, but when people arrived at the bar on Thursday night, there was no event to be found.
Suni Lee, Simone Biles gear up for Day 1 of US Olympic Trials in Minneapolis
All-around Olympic gold medalists Suni Lee and Simone Biles are gearing up to compete as the U.S. women's Olympic team trials kick off in Minneapolis on Friday.
Gymnastics fans flock to Minneapolis for US Olympic team trials
For the next few days, downtown Minneapolis has been transformed into Gymnastics City USA.
Prankster trolls Minneapolis neighborhood with ‘new Starbucks' hoax
The addition of a Starbucks in a Minneapolis neighborhood known for locally owned businesses and artists is a hoax, a spokesperson for Starbucks has confirmed.
Wells Fargo destroyed in 2020 riots becoming affordable housing
The spot that housed a Wells Fargo branch in Minneapolis that was burned down during the 2020 riots is becoming an affordable housing complex.
Body found rolled in mattress leads to murder charges in Hennepin County
A woman charged after a dead body was found inside a vehicle following a car crash in southern Minnesota is now facing murder charges in Hennepin County.
Rising water impacts Twin Cities communities
Flooding is impacting several communities across the Twin Cities, leading to road closures and near record-high water marks.
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Jordan Chiles talks Suni Lee, Olympic trials [RAW]
Olympic medalist Jordan Chiles talks about supporting Suni Lee in her hometown and competing in the upcoming Olympic trials.