Iris Perez
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Minneapolis, MN, United States
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20-year-old member of serial burglary ring 'Irv Boys' charged in Dakota County
A group of serial burglars, believed to be involved in more than 140 incidents in 36 cities, are behind bars Tuesday night. → Read More
3,200 weekend slots opening up to reduce wait for Minnesota driving test
With driver’s tests scheduled sometimes several months in advance, a lot of soon-to-be drivers in Minnesota are stuck waiting to get on the road. The Department of Public Safety is trying to speed up that process by opening more than 3,000 weekend appointments next month. → Read More
Hennepin County Drug Take Back now accepting vape devices
For the first time in the 18-year history of the Drug Take Back Day program, the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office will accept vaping devices in addition to old prescription medication. → Read More
Hampered by wet weather, Minnesota farmers deal with late harvest
As Minnesota farmers cope with cold, wet weather they plan to reap a late harvest. → Read More
Woodbury bridal consignment shop's abrupt closure leaves brides empty-handed
When a bridal consignment shop in Woodbury shut down, customers were left empty-handed, including some brides not far from their wedding days. → Read More
St. Paul Mayor threatens steep property tax increase ahead of trash collection referendum vote
Trash collection has been a hot topic in the city of St. Paul and now the State Supreme Court has spoken. → Read More
MSP Terminal 1 checkpoints to return to normal Tuesday morning
Starting Tuesday, the security checkpoints at MSP International Airport will start to look a bit more normal. → Read More
Victim of unprovoked attack in La Crosse, Wis. calls on suspect to turn himself in
As 59-year-old Jim Davenport prepares to undergo several dental procedures after he was attacked outside a La Crosse, Wisconsin drive-in, he now calls on the young man responsible for his injuries to come clean. → Read More
Twins fans gripe, Comcast allows free trial of MLB Network for postseason games
Comcast threw lots of Twins fans a curveball Tuesday citing they wouldn’t offer a free trial of the MLB Network for the first game of the American League Divisional Series. The game will air exclusively on the network although the channel is one many Comcast subscribers, like Nan Binning, don’t have in their cable package. → Read More
With 8 high-level sex offenders moving in, St. Paul Police hosts awareness meeting
Some St. Paul residents are outraged to hear eight level 3 sex offenders are moving to the city, but police hope residents are more aware than fearful. → Read More
Family holds out hope as crews comb the Redwood River for missing teenager
The way the water is aerated and the way the current flows in the Redwood River makes it dangerous for crews to search for 15-year-old Thunder Brothersofall, who went missing there Monday. → Read More
Community safety meeting held following series of incidents in Marcy-Holmes neighborhood
An apartment complex on the 400 block of 6th Street Southeast in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood in Minneapolis has become known as problem property that this year alone has been subject to a series of police calls, according to Minneapolis police. → Read More
1 dog dead, another missing after car stolen in Minneapolis with pets inside
A couple is reeling after one of their dogs died and another is still missing, they say, after someone took their rental car in Minneapolis last month. The pair still grieve the loss but have hope someone will bring their other dog home. → Read More
University of Minnesota professor developing potential HIV vaccine
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A potential vaccine for HIV could be in development right now at the University of Minnesota. Researchers are in the middle of an experiment, which shows promise. “Right now, if you have HIV, even if you have access to resources, you still have to live with treatment for the rest of your life,” said Professor David Masopust, University of Minnesota Medical School. With more… → Read More
Concerns over deadly officer-involved shooting brought to Richfield City Council
The first order of business Tuesday at the Richfield City Council meeting was a moment of silence. → Read More
'I can't believe it': Man shot by police in Richfield leaves family, friends stunned
After a man was shot and killed by police in Richfield Saturday night, those close to the deceased reflected on the loss of a father, a friend and a rap artist Sunday. → Read More
Multiple police calls to St. Paul firefighter’s home in weeks before deadly shooting
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - In the weeks leading up to an off-duty St. Paul firefighter’s death, police had responded multiple times to his home, according to St. Paul police records. Monday night, Thomas Harrigan, a six-year veteran at the St. Paul Fire Department, was shot at his east side St. Paul home. An ambulance brought him to Regions Hospital, where he later passed away. Spokesmen for the… → Read More
Award-winning Red Cross volunteer from Champlin, Minn. deploying to Hurricane Dorian's path
While the path of Hurricane Dorian is still uncertain, help from across the county is headed there, including people from Minnesota. → Read More
Video shows TSA agents rushing to help man who went into cardiac arrest at MSP
"I just collapsed to my knees and fell face forward," said Greg Eubanks. → Read More
Minneapolis Mounted Patrol mourns loss of police horse Diego
After serving a decade with Minneapolis Police Mounted Patrol, the department is saying goodbye to one of their police horses, which recently passed away. → Read More