Ricky Cobb II shooting: Ryan Londregan's trial date set

A Hennepin County judge has set the trial date for Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Ryan Londregan, who is charged with murder, manslaughter and assault in the fatal shooting of Ricky Cobb II during a traffic stop last summer. 

Art-a-Whirl returns to NE Minneapolis this weekend

The largest open studio tour in the country is taking place this weekend in Northeast Minneapolis. Art-a-Whirl is in its 29th year in the arts district. This year there are 1,300 participating artists at more than 100 locations. The event is taking place May 17-19. Art-a-Whirl hours: Friday from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Saturday from noon – 8 p.m.; and Sunday noon – 5 p.m.

Tour historic church as part of the Doors Open Minneapolis

The buildings and places that tell the story of Minneapolis history will open to the public for a free behind-the-scenes look this weekend. Doors Open Minneapolis is back with dozens of venues including Diamond Lake Lutheran Church. It is one of Hugo Haeuser’s final Gothic Revival masterpieces of church design. Doors Open is a free event on May 18-19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. though a few of the venues are only open one of the days.

Art fair at Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

There's an extra reason to visit the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry in Minneapolis this Mother’s Day weekend. There’s a brand-new art fair making its debut. The Sculpture Garden Art Fair is now open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on May 11, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 12. Co-founder Jill Hayes says this is a space she’s envisioned for a long time. Hayes spoke with the Fox 9 Morning News about what else to expect.

Mayor Frey talks downtown hype for Wolves Game 3

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey speaks with FOX 9's Hannah Flood at Target Center ahead of the Timberwolves Game 3 vs. the Nuggets. Frey speaks on the influx to downtown Minneapolis ahead of the big game.

Mpls 'violence intervention' contracts sparks debate

The Minneapolis City Council got into a heated debate over funding to maintain neighbor safety, and fraud accusations around contracts the Neighborhood Safety Department has with various vendors who do group violence intervention work. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest.

Teens in Mpls shootout to stay in juvenile system

Teen suspects in a Minneapolis gas station shootout will not be tried as adults, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office said. FOX 9's Paul Blume sat down with one of the victims of the shootout, who does not believe the punishment fits the crime.