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Sen. Amy Klobuchar to make ‘major’ announcement Sunday

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar revealed she will be making a “major” announcement this weekend. ‘She plans to make her announcement on Sunday at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis. The event will be open to the public starting at 1 p.m. with the program beginning at 1:35 p.m. In a live interview on MSNBC, Klobuchar said she will be announcing her…

Bus Driver Shot After Crash On I-94 In Minneapolis

A suspect is in custody and the driver's injuries are not life-threatening

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Minneapolis police say the driver of a school bus was shot following a crash. A suspect is in custody and the driver’s injuries are not life-threatening. It happened this afternoon on a snowy I-94 near downtown. The Minneapolis School District says one student was on the bus at the time but was uninjured and will be receiving follow-up…

Dakota Plains Holdings Co-Founder Sentenced For Stock Manipulation Scheme

Ryan Gilbertson also was fined $2 million and ordered to pay more than $15 million in restitution

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — A Minnesota man who helped found a business in North Dakota’s oil patch has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for fraud in a stock manipulation scheme. Ryan Gilbertson also was fined $2 million and ordered to pay more than $15 million in restitution. The U.S. attorney’s office says Gilbertson co-founded Dakota Plains Holdings, which owned a…

Garth Brooks Sells Out US Bank Stadium In One Hour, Governor Asks For A Second Show

At least 50,000 fans were in line, on the phone, or online Friday when the last ticket was sold

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton has asked Garth Brooks for a second show at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. At least 50,000 fans were in line, on the phone, or online Friday when the last ticket was sold for Garth Brooks’ May 4th concert. It sold out in under 1 hour. Governor Dayton asked Garth to hold a second…

Six People Hurt In Crash By Rothsay, Driver Arrested

Kerry Gee of Gary, Indiana was arrested for impaired driving

ROTHSAY, MN — Six people, including four young children, were hurt in a crash Monday afternoon near Rothsay. The driver, 52-year-old Kerry Gee of Gary, Indiana, was arrested for impaired driving, pending the results of a blood test. Minnesota State Patrol says just before 2 p.m. near Rothsay, a car was eastbound on I-94 when it went off the road, struck…

Garth Brooks Announces Minnesota Concert In May

The singer/songwriter will perform at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, May 4.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Garth is coming back. Garth Brooks announced this morning he will return to Minnesota. The singer/songwriter will perform at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, May 4. It’s part of his North American stadium tour kicking off in March. The first two stop in St. Louis and Glendale, Arizona are both sold out. Tickets for the…

General Mills Offers Employees Expanded Paid Time-Off

paid time off to care for an aging parent or ill family members and to bond with their newborns and adoptive children

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — General Mills is giving its employees more paid time off to care for an aging parent or ill family members and to bond with their newborns and adoptive children. The Minnesota-based company unveiled an expanded paid time-off policy on Wednesday. The updated policy for new parents and family caregivers is designed to keep the company competitive among…

No Animals Will Be Sacrificed During “Super Eid” At U.S. Bank Stadium

The Islamic holy day known as the "festival of the sacrifice" celebrates the prophet Abraham

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Muslims across the Twin Cities are celebrating one of their biggest holidays: the prayer service known as Eid. Dozens of Islamic centers have joined together to hold prayers at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. They are calling it “Super Eid” and more than 20,000 people are expected to attend. The Islamic holy day known as the “festival…

Minnesota sees highest number of primary voters in over 3 decades

(KMSP) – Tuesday primary election in Minnesota saw the highest number of primary voters in more than three decades. According to Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, 902,119 people voted in the primary–the highest number of voters since 1982. Overall voter turnout was approximately 22.7 percent, which is the highest it has been since 1992. Statewide, 582,314 voters cast a ballot in the DFL primary and 319,807 cast…

On-Demand Restaurant Delivery Service Comes To Fargo, Offers Free Delivery Promotion

Bite Squad is a Minneapolis-based company

FARGO, N.D. — You now have another option when you’re hungry but don’t want to leave your place to get anything to eat. The on-demand restaurant delivery service called “Bite Squad” is now serving Fargo. The Minneapolis-based company is running a promotion that promises free delivery for a year to all customers who order during their grand opening weekend, August…