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Mall of America in Bloomington Celebrates 30 Years In Business

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Known nationally as America’s largest mall, Mall of America in Bloomington is celebrating three decades in business. The mall first opened on August 11th, 1992. To commemorate the longevity, MOA is throwing a 30th anniversary party to celebrate. The mall is hosting “a day of fun and freebies” featuring giveaways, including an exclusive custom Pepsi can designed…

Watch: Shooting at Mall of America, Lockdown Lifted & Mall To Reopen Friday

Chaos and confusion at @mallofamerica. Making people go outside. #mallofamerica pic.twitter.com/NzMvI7iK6m — Andy Paras (@AndyParas) August 4, 2022 BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (8:30PM Update) — Police confirming that gunshots were fired at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, but say there are no victims and they are still searching for a suspect. A video posted on social media inside the mall late…

2 injured in shooting at Mall of America

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (FOX 9) – Bloomington Police say two people were injured in a shooting at the Mall of America Friday evening. As of 5:42 p.m., police say the mall is back to normal operations. Police say the victims are expected to survive. A large police presence remains outside the mall. Photos from a FOX 9 viewer show a large group of…

“Amputation Hazard” Recall Issued Over Toro Power Max 826 Snowblower

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Bloomington, Minnesota-based Toro is recalling close to 6,700 snowblowers due to an amputation hazard. There have been reports of the auger continuing to spin even after the control lever is deactivated. The Consumer Product Safety Commission is asking anyone who owns a 2021 Toro Power Max 826 snowblower to stop using the machine. They should contact their…

Wrong-Way Driver Causes Deadly Crash, Kills 4

It happened just before 10 Saturday night in Richfield, Minnesota

RICHFIELD, Minn. — A wrong-way crash in the Twin Cities on I-35W late Saturday kills four people, including two from South Dakota, and injures one. It happened just before 10 Saturday night in Richfield. The wrong-way driver identified as 21-year-old Alfredo Torres, of St. Paul, was killed. Dead in the other vehicle were the driver, 25-year-old Briana Vazquez, of Watertown,…

Police Allege Man Hid Cameras in Mall of America Dressing Rooms

Authorities allege the man targeted stores frequented by teenage girls, including Hollister and Forever 21.

MINNEAPOLIS–Police are investigating a Minnesota man who allegedly hid cameras inside dressing rooms at the Mall of America in Bloomington and another Minneapolis area shopping mall. The 41-year-old Elk River man has not been charged. Details were contained in a search warrant affidavit. The affidavit alleges the suspect used cameras that could be operated remotely using a cellphone. Authorities allege…

Bloomington Man Charged with Fatally Stabbing Wife

Fifty-six-year-old John Lawler is facing a second-degree murder charge and is expected in court Wednesday.

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) _ A Bloomington man is charged with fatally stabbing his wife. Fifty-six-year-old John Lawler is facing a second-degree murder charge and is expected in court Wednesday. Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman says prosecutors are seeking bail of $1 million. A criminal complaint says Lawler and his 47-year-old wife, Darla King, returned to their townhome about 6 p.m….

GoFundMe Raises Over $450,000 For Boy Thrown From 3rd Floor At Mall of America

A 24-year-old man is in custody

BLOOMINGTON, MN — A GoFundMe started for the boy injured at the Mall of America on Friday has raised over $472,000 in 24 hours. The 5-year-old boy is still being treated for critical injuries sustained in a fall after he was thrown from the third floor of the mall Friday morning. A 24-year-old man is in custody. Bloomington Police Chief Jeff…