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There is a risk of severe weather Thursday as thunderstorms with heavy rains continue over much of the metro and greater Minnesota. Large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornado chances can be expected in parts of eastern Minnesota west and central Wisconsin.
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Memorial Day is the official-unofficial start to summer. How do you celebrate?

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St. Louis Park coyote caught on camera Video included

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Just says after a coyote killed a Chihuahua in St. Louis Park, another one was caught on camera while out on a lunch near an office building.
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Kayla's Wish: Find a cure for epilepsy Video included

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A Fridley teen is engaged in a battle with her own brain and no one knows how to stop the ever-attacking seizures -- but that doesn't stop her from dreaming and doing all she can to see her biggest wish come true. More>>

Southdale plans overhaul, addition of new stores Video included

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On Thursday, Southdale Center unveiled plans for a major overhaul of the mall that includes adding five new stores on top of the renovations that have already begun. More>>

Ham Lake armed robbery suspect arrested after posting items on Craigslist Video included

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The Anoka County Sheriff's Office arrested the juvenile suspect in a May 17 Ham Lake, Minn. home invasion and armed robbery. In the days following the violent encounter, one of the victims found their stolen camera for sale on Craigslist and enlisted police, who went undercover to make the bust. More>>

Suspect in custody in disappearance of NYC schoolboy Etan Patz Video included

NEW YORK -- A man is in custody in connection with the disappearance of Etan Patz, NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly said Thursday, almost 33 years to the day after the schoolboy vanished. More>>

Vikings stadium clears first City Council vote

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The plan to build a new stadium for the Minnesota Vikings is one step closer to becoming a reality now that the Minneapolis City Council's Committee of the Whole approved the plan by a vote of 7-6, clearing the way for a final vote on Friday. More>>

Minneapolis police seek suspects in woman's shooting death Video included

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The Minneapolis Police Department is looking for suspects in a shooting that left a 28-year-old woman dead inside her home on Stinson Parkway. More>>

United Airline changes boarding policy for families Video included

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Families with young children that fly on United Airlines will no longer have the option to pre-board. More>>

Fairview Health does not renew CEO contract Video included

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The Fairview Health Services Board of Directors have decided to not renew CEO Mark Eustis' contract when it expires at the end of July. More>>

Semi driver guilty in fatal Lakeville crash that released bees Video included

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Jason Strybicky, the driver of the semi-tractor trailer was charged with three counts of Criminal Vehicular Homicide and one count of Careless Driving. More>>

Your office may be a germ factory Video included

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The next time you walk into your workplace lunchroom you are walking into a germ "hot-spot" according to a newly released study conducted by Kimberly-Clark Professional. More>>

Minn. High Court orders new trial in newborn stabbing Video included

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The Minnesota Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for the Oakdale mother who was convicted of killing her newborn by stabbing the baby 135 times in a laundry room -- but not because something went wrong in the courtroom. More>>

Investigators: Tax dollars pay for empty apartments Video included

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A FOX 9 Investigation found thousands of your tax dollars are being wasted on an empty apartment building in the Twin Cities that is owned by the state of Minnesota, and Jeff Baillon tracked down how much tax money is being ued to keep it maintained. More>>

Purple Rain filed as cultural treasure in Library of Congress Video included

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"Purple Rain" is the best-selling album ever recorded in the Twin Cities, and now, Prince and the Revolution are getting an honor that ensures people will be singing their songs for years to come. More>>

Investigators: Teacher's project, students' labor Video included

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The FOX 9 Investigators looked into a program that gives kids valuable, real-life skills but raises questions about who else benefits and why. More>>

Grave robbers strike cemeteries before Memorial Day Video included

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Just days before Memorial Day, some families in the north metro are feeling devastated by loss all over again because within the past week, someone has stolen 100 bronze vases off head stones at the Washburn-McReavy Glen Haven Memorial Garden in Crystal. More>>

Minneapolis to host 2014 USA Volleyball National Championships Video included

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Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak and Melvin Tennant, of Meet Minneapolis, announced that the USA Volleyball Girls' Junior National Championships will grace Minneapolis and surrounding suburbs in 2014. More>>

Coyote kills another dog in St. Louis Park, residents want action Video included

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St. Louis Park has now seen its third dog killed by coyotes in the past 14 months. Yet though the city says they don't believe there are more coyotes in the area, they are definitely hearing a lot more concern. More>>

Colin Powell backs same-sex marriage

NEW YORK -- Colin Powell said Wednesday that he supports same-sex marriage."I have no problem with it," Powell said in a CNN interview. "In terms of the legal matter of creating a contract between two people that's called... More>>

John Mayer tries to pick up woman using 'Fifty Shades of Grey'

NEW YORK -- John Mayer has confessed that his latest effort to pick up a woman involved singing her a page of the erotic novel "Fifty Shades of Grey."
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Ponder pressure-free heading into second season Video included

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Heidi Collins caught up with Christian Ponder before a round of golf, and the two talked about topics ranging from Ponder's health to his role in the recently-completed stadium debate before teeing off. More>>

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  • Sports

  • Thursday, May 24 2012 6:42 PM EDT2012-05-24 22:42:33 GMT
    The plan to build a new stadium for the Minnesota Vikings is one step closer to becoming a reality now that a Minneapolis City Council's committee has approved the plan.
    The plan to build a new stadium for the Minnesota Vikings is one step closer to becoming a reality now that the Minneapolis City Council's Committee of the Whole approved the plan by a vote of 7-6, clearing the way for a final vote on Friday.
  • Gophers

    Thursday, May 24 2012 1:44 PM EDT2012-05-24 17:44:26 GMT
    Gopher nation will see an improved view of their basketball and hockey teams this season.
    Gopher nation will see an improved view of their basketball and hockey teams this season. The University of Minnesota announced today that new center-hung LED scoreboards and fascia boards and sound systems will be installed in both facilities prior to the start of the upcoming seasons.
  • Wednesday, May 23 2012 11:59 PM EDT2012-05-24 03:59:28 GMT
    Heidi Collins caught up with Christian Ponder for a round of golf, and the two talked about a range of topics ranging before teeing off.
    Heidi Collins caught up with Christian Ponder before a round of golf, and the two talked about topics ranging from Ponder's health to his role in the recently-completed stadium debate before teeing off.
  • Wednesday, May 23 2012 8:02 PM EDT2012-05-24 00:02:15 GMT
    Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak and Melvin Tennant of Meet Minneapolis announced that the USA Volleyball Girls' Junior National Championships will grace Minneapolis and surrounding suburbs in 2014.
    Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak and Melvin Tennant, of Meet Minneapolis, announced that the USA Volleyball Girls' Junior National Championships will grace Minneapolis and surrounding suburbs in 2014.
  • Wild

    Wednesday, May 23 2012 4:02 PM EDT2012-05-23 20:02:04 GMT
    The Minnesota Wild have signed 2010 first round draft pick Mikael Granlund. The 20-year old Granlund will most likely step into the lineup and boost the offense this upcoming season.
    The Minnesota Wild have signed 2010 first round draft pick Mikael Granlund. The 20-year old Granlund will most likely step into the lineup and boost the offense this upcoming season. He
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