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St. Paul native Suni Lee qualifies for Olympic gymnastics all-round final in Paris
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - There was some big news out of the Olympics on Sunday for St. Paul's hometown hero, Suni Lee. The reigning all-around gold medal gymnastics champion has officially qualified to defend her crown in Paris. Lee had to qualify as one of the top two...
Severe weather possible tonight; multiple chances for rain this week.
A severe weather threat continues Sunday night into early Monday morning with a stalled front moving very slowly to the east. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a slight risk for damaging winds, large hail and heavy rainfall. We could see rainfall amounts between 2- 4 inches where these storms develop.
The forgotten history behind Aquatennial celebrations in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — The City of Minneapolis has held Aquatennial celebrations featuring parades, pageants and more since 1940. The annual festival full of fun used to be known as the “10 best days of summer” and always takes place in the third week of July. According to historian...
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Hits Midwest States
Dozens sick and 2 dead as a new listeria outbreak from deli meat spreads through the Midwest to the East Coast. The CDC is currently investigating the source of this most recent listeria outbreak and has so far connected this issue to meat sliced at delis,. Many people in this...
What Minnesota’s New ‘Jetsons Law’ is that Takes Effect August 1st
There have been a few notable bills that have taken effect in Minnesota recently or will take effect very soon. One of the new laws is that Minnesota breweries are now allowed to sell THC drinks on tap just like beer. Another new law that takes effect August 1st has...
Coming Aug. 1: Metro Transit operators to get pay bump
Beginning Thursday, Metro Transit workers will see a bump in wages as part of an effort to recruit workers and expand service. Operators are expected to see nearly $29 per hour while technicians will see over $39 per hour, including new hires. Other incentives will go into effect such as hire-on bonuses for those with and without commercial licenses.
Man fatally stabbed during Minneapolis house party, police say
MINNEAPOLIS — A house party in Minneapolis took a violent turn early Sunday when a fight led to a fatal stabbing, police said.Around 3:15 a.m., 911 callers on the 3400 block of Penn Avenue North said they were at a party and heard screaming. Officers responded and found a 31-year-old man with multiple stab wounds.The man was taken to North Memorial Health, where he died. Police did not publicly identify him.The stabbing is under investigation.
The Okee Dokee Brothers: Brambletown!- Ticket Giveaway!
Enter to win a 4-5 family pack of tickets to see The Okee Dokee Brothers!. In this awesome event, you will see a special showing of Brambletown, their latest film on on PBS Kids, listen and dance to a mini-concert, and will have the chance to engage with them in a Q & A session!
Two unrelated shootings in Minneapolis within 10 minutes; two suffer life-threatening injures
MINNNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis police are investigating two different shootings that happened around 7 p.m. Saturday.The first shooting happened near the 2600 block of Third Avenue South. Officers were called to the scene on report of a shooting and found a man with life-threatening injuries. They provided CPR until EMS could arrive. The man was taken to Hennepin Healthcare. The second shooting happened around 10 minutes later near the 2500 block of Cedar Avenue South. A man was found near the 2600 block of Cedar Avenue South with life-threatening gunshot wounds. Officers provided medical aid before the victim was taken to Hennepin Healthcare. Police say the man was walking on 2500 block of Cedar after meeting a group when he was shot. He then ran a block before he collapsed. Police are investigating both shootings. An arrest has not been made in either shooting. Police say the two shootings do not appear to be related.
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