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Minnesota political leaders call for unity in wake of Donald Trump assassination attempt
MINNEAPOLIS — The Republican National Convention is now underway in Milwaukee. Following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, there are calls for unity and toning down divisive rhetoric.After the assassination attempt, Trump wrote on social media, "In this moment it is more important than ever that we stand United."And it's not just happening at the national level — Sen. Amy Klobuchar is among the Minnesota leaders calling for a reset in our conversations."Some of the political rhetoric gets out of hand," Klobuchar said. "That is something, but it goes beyond that. It's also individual citizens, they have to...
Evictions in the Twin Cities persist since COVID-19 pandemic
Minnesota is one of the top states in the country when it comes to evictions. According to national data, the Twin Cities are second in the nation in eviction increases since before the pandemic, with nearly 12,000 filings in just the last year.
Lawyers for transgender powerlifter say Minnesota Supreme Court will hear gender discrimination case
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Supreme Court will soon hear the case involving athlete JayCee Cooper, who alleges USA Powerlifting discriminated against her because she is a transgender woman.Gender Justice, the legal and policy advocacy group whose attorneys represent Cooper, announced on Monday that the high court added the case to its docket last week.Cooper and her legal team allege USA Powerlifting violated the Minnesota Human Rights Act when it denied her entry into its women's competitions in 2018, and denied her petition to allow her to use the gender dysphoria medication spironolactone.In 2019, Cooper filed and then withdrew a complaint...
Windom residents recover from flood damage
WINDOM, Minn. (KEYC) -Residents affected by flooding are now left to pick up the pieces. ”I think there’s hope but also people are kind of hopeless. Insurance isn’t covering a lot so it’s devastating to some of these people who have to figure out how to replace everything,” said Windom resident and volunteer organizer Hilary Mathis.
University Statement on the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena
The University of St. Thomas issued the following statement on last week’s decision by the Minnesota Court of Appeals regarding the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena construction project. After thoroughly reviewing the court’s opinion, the university is confident that each of the three areas the court has directed the...
Call Her Lollipop Lily: Today’s Pet of the Week!
We're not sure if she does a shaky rockin' dance, but you don't want to pass up your chance...with Lollipop Lily, today's Pet of the Week from Tri-County Humane Society!. Lollipop Lily is a neutered 4-month-old mixed breed. She's a bit bashful, but friendly. Not much else is known about Lollipop Lily, as she came to TCHS with her brothers and sisters from another facility. Stop by TCHS and see if Lollipop Lily is the perfect flavor of furry friend for your family!
Deadline missed in purchase of Roof Depot site, group remains confident
MINNEAPOLIS — The group trying to buy the former Roof Depot warehouse hit a wall, but the plans aren't crumbling. The East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (EPNI) missed a purchase agreement deadline on Monday, and now has 60 days to get their funds organized or the agreement is off the table.
Loring Park murder suspect competent to stand trial, judge orders
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A man accused of brutally murdering a Loring Park convenience store clerk – impaling him with a golf club in the process – is mentally competent to stand trial, according to a ruling on Tuesday that reverses a previous decision. In January, Taylor Schulz...
Section of Plymouth Ave. renamed to honor longtime Minneapolis activist
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A section of Plymouth Avenue North in Minneapolis was dedicated in honor of longtime civil rights activist Spike Moss. Plymouth Avenue from Newton Avenue to Lyndale Avenue will now be known as "Spike Moss Way." The name change was approved by the Minneapolis City Council and...
Suspect Arrested in Shooting Near New Hope Gas Station
One person was arrested in New Hope on Tuesday after firing gunshots near a gas station, police said. According to New Hope police, officers responded to a report of shots fired at the Speedway station near the intersection of 62nd Avenue and West Broadway. Witnesses told CCX News they heard...
Search Warrants Turn Up Haul of Stolen Property
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Law enforcement agencies in West Central Minnesota released information Tuesday about a number of stolen items that they recovered last month. On June 25th agents with The West Central Minnesota Drug and Violent Crime Task Force gathered information that lead to the execution of two search warrants in Pope County and an additional search warrant in Grant County.
J.J. McCarthy yet to sign rookie contract: Potential reasons Vikings reportedly haven't had many talks with QB
There's a lot of anticipation regarding Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy's rookie season. But before he can play a snap in the NFL, McCarthy first must sign his rookie contract, which he has yet to do with Vikings training camp less than a week away. Minnesota has not had much conversation...
Minnesota Yacht Club Music Festival set to go after floods recede from Harriet Island
With the floodwaters now gone from Harriet Island in St. Paul, city leaders are detailing the extensive three week cleanup that will lead up to this weekend’s Minnesota Yacht Club Music Festival.
44 years after career, Bobby Bryant to be inducted into Vikings Ring of Honor
It's been more than four decades since Bobby Bryant was intercepting passes for the terrific Minnesota Vikings defenses of the 1960s and '70s, and now at the age of 80 he will experience life in the team's Ring of Honor.
Minnesota couple living with disabilities builds accessible orphanage and clinic in Liberia
BLAINE, Minn. — A Twin Cities couple emptied what little savings they had to start a mission and a movement that is saving hundreds of abandoned children. Agnes and Prince Cole know the struggle."Living in Africa with disabilities was really, really hard. I went through a lot," Agnes said.She was born with one leg shorter. Prince became sick as a teen in Liberia and lost use of his legs and one arm. "If you have disabilities in Liberia, like society don't count you amongst the population. So it was very difficult for me in Liberia," Prince said. "I was rejected, I was...
Local music educator continuing legacy at Tone Music
Throughout her childhood and teen years, Mara Schack — then Ostermeier — was known to wander along the nooks and crannies of her local music shop. Two short weeks ago, Schack took down the “Business For Sale” sign that had taken up permanent residency in the window front of downtown Owatonna’s Tone Music. Purchasing the business from Jerry Besser, Tone Music owner and operator for more than three decades, Schack is excited for both her own new chapter in life, as well as continuing the...
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