FOX 9 Evening News: Dec. 22, 2023
Live & breaking news for the entire Twin Cities area.
Firefighters deliver gifts to burn victims at Hennepin Healthcare
The Minneapolis-based nonprofit Firefighters for Healing helped spread some holiday cheer by delivering gifts to burn victims on Thursday.
Firefighters bring gifts Mpls burn center
Firefighters for Healing brought a holiday surprise to burn victims at Hennepin Healthcare. For the 12th year in a row, firefighters delivered gifts to patients at the Hennepin Healthcare Burn Center.
Man fatally shot in Minneapolis wanted for stealing 5 puppies worth $75K in Goodhue County
The man fatally shot in Minneapolis’ Near North neighborhood Tuesday night was charged just weeks before his death for allegedly stealing five puppies worth $75,000 and holding them for ransom.
What to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (Dec. 22-24)
Plenty of holiday events are popping up across Minnesota, including a brunch with Santa, Elf trivia, and light displays.
Marvin Haynes is rebuilding his life after serving 19 years behind bars for wrongful conviction
In the week-and-a-half since he got freed from prison, Marvin Haynes has begun laying the foundation for his new life on the outside including the basics -- job interviews, opening a bank account, and obtaining a driver’s license.
Minneapolis' Longfellow neighborhood was once home to 'Wonderland'
Over a century ago, in what is now a Minneapolis neighborhood nestled between Hiawatha Avenue and the Mississippi River, stood an amusement park filled with breathtaking rides and attractions.
Minneapolis man charged with killing girlfriend during fight over cheating accusations
A Minneapolis man is accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend at an apartment during a fight over his alleged infidelity.
On the Map: Wonderland Amusement Park
What is now the Longfellow neighbor in Minneapolis, used to be a bustling amusement park. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more on this week's On the Map.
Family mourns woman killed in domestic attack
The family of Kesha Moore is demanding justice after she was allegedly killed by her boyfriend during a domestic dispute. FOX 9's Paul Blume has more.
December warm stretch foils winter attractions in Minnesota
An unusually mild winter is wreaking havoc for some yearly winter attractions in Minnesota but organizers for Maple Grove's Ice Castles and the Pond Hockey Championships at Lake Nokomis are hopeful their events will go on.
Federal judge sentences man for violent Minneapolis carjackings
A federal judge sentenced a 27-year-old man for his role in at least two violent carjackings in Minneapolis during winter last year.
Thursday temps climb into the weekend
The first month of winter solstice offers high temperatures in the low-40s, but also cloud cover. Friday will see rain and drizzle, as we head into a weekend of potentially record-breaking temperatures.
Minneapolis cougar to get taxidermied
A cougar that was prowling neighborhoods in Minneapolis this month may soon go on display in the city, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) announced Wednesday.
Man shot after bar fight in Minneapolis dies from injuries
The man who was seriously injured in a shooting after a bar fight early Saturday morning in Minneapolis has died from his injuries.
'Suspicious death' of man found in Minneapolis apartment now investigated as homicide
Minneapolis police say the "suspicious death" of a man found inside an apartment on Monday is now being investigated as a homicide.
SWAT team searches abandoned house for suspects after fatal Minneapolis shooting
A man was shot and killed on the 900 block of Newton Avenue North Tuesday night. Despite a search of an abandoned house nearby, no arrests have been made.
Minneapolis cougar headed to taxidermist, educational display
A cougar that was prowling neighborhoods in Minneapolis this month may soon go on display in the city, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) announced Wednesday.
Plane lands on lake, breaks through thin ice in northern Minnesota
Only 1-2 inches of ice was reported where the plane reportedly went through.
FOX 9 Morning News: Dec. 20, 2023
Live & breaking news for the entire Twin Cities area.