Leah Beno
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Minneapolis, MN, United States
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Plymouth's new 'Brew Park' to offer indoor dog park, coffee and wine bar
Two veterinarians are opening a hybrid dog park and bar that will also serve pet owners coffee, wine and more. → Read More
Nearly 30-year-old environmental nonprofit closes
A longstanding nonprofit that has fought for the Boundary Waters preservation is officially closing. → Read More
Minnesota Environmental Fund closes after nearly 30 years
A longstanding nonprofit that has fought for the Boundary Waters preservation is officially closing. → Read More
Eagan resident pushes for HOA solar panel freedom for all Minnesotans
A homeowner in Eagan is pushing to give homeowners more freedom from HOA’s when it comes to solar panels. → Read More
Doctors discuss natural immunity, post-COVID activities
At this point in the current COVID-19 surge, it seems everyone knows someone dealing with an infection. As people with mild cases start to feel better and come out of quarantines, many are wondering what omicron immunity actual means. FOX 9 spoke with two doctors about what they recommend. → Read More
Hastings community shows support for transgender child outed in toxic school board race
Wednesday night, people in Hastings are turning on their porch lights to show support for the Hastings School Board Chair and her family. Chair Kelsey Waits did not win reelection. She recently told CNN that was a bit of a relief, because what unfolded this election cycle is causing her family to move. → Read More
Give to the Max Day raises more in 2021 than 1st 5 years combined
Generosity was in full swing on this year's Give to the Max Day in Minnesota. → Read More
Minnesota retailers: Don't sweat supply chain challenges, store shelves in good shape
One by one Earl Jeanson is plucking items off his Thanksgiving grocery list – everything but the turkey. → Read More
Former U of M gymnast sues school for eliminating sport
A former University of Minnesota gymnast is suing the school for eliminating the men's gymnastics team. → Read More
Minnesota pre-pro women's soccer team selling community ownership shares
Soccer fans, mark your calendars. There’s a new way to become partial owner in Minnesota’s new women’s soccer team. → Read More
Supporters of 3 men's sports cut by U of M renew push to save them
Supporters of the University of Minnesota athletic programs cut last year are making a renewed push for the Board of Regents to reconsider. → Read More
City council reviews efforts to tackle violence in Minneapolis
Minneapolis City Council members discussed efforts to deal with the increase in crime during a meeting on Thursday. → Read More
Father reflects on Regan Smith's journey to Olympics
19-year-old Regan Smith has qualified for the Olympic Games, but her dad remembers how the journey all began. → Read More
Minnesota dad shares fireworks warning after suffering serious burns
Serious burns from lighting sparklers has a Minnesota dad warning others of fireworks safety this summer. → Read More
6-year-old Aniya Allen laid to rest after Minneapolis funeral
Aniya Allen's tiny pink casket made a 5-mile trek to her final resting place Wednesday. → Read More
Expert: Tick population 'robust' in Minnesota this year
A University of Minnesota expert says the tick population in Minnesota is "robust" this year, meaning people need to check themselves and their pets more frequently and thoroughly. → Read More
Business work to navigate policy as Minnesota drops mask mandate
Businesses are working to adjust following the sudden change to Minnesota's face mask policy. → Read More
Minnesota summer staples welcoming back patrons in 2021
From the Grandma's Marathon, to Twins games, to the State Fair, Minnesotans can return to their favorite staples of summer in 2021. → Read More
Brooklyn Center PD union president speaks out after Daunte Wright shooting
The union president, who replaced Kim Potter after she shot and killed a man last month, said his officers are devastated by the shooting and say they still love Potter like a "sister." → Read More
Chauvin trial juror and Minneapolis coach describes deliberations
Brandon Mitchell, a JV basketball coach at North Minneapolis High School, has been better known as juror 52 over the last month in the trial of Derek Chauvin. → Read More