Punishment for selling, possessing kratom could increase under new bill
Citing health and addiction concerns among its users, Minnesota lawmakers are considering raising the age limit and penalties associated with possessing and selling the substance kratom.
Citing health and addiction concerns among its users, Minnesota lawmakers are considering raising the age limit and penalties associated with possessing and selling the substance kratom.
Minnesota lawmakers figuring out fraud
Fraud has been top of mind for most Minnesota lawmakers this session. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard outlines the latest developments to help stop it.
Fraud has been top of mind for most Minnesota lawmakers this session. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard outlines the latest developments to help stop it.
Minnesota fraud: New proposals gain traction
Minnesota lawmakers are focusing on combating fraud with new proposals that are gaining traction this legislative session. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Minnesota lawmakers are focusing on combating fraud with new proposals that are gaining traction this legislative session. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Minnesota flags at half-staff to honor Minnetonka firefighter who died of cancer
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has ordered flags to fly at half-staff on Wednesday in honor of Minnetonka Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, who recently died of cancer.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has ordered flags to fly at half-staff on Wednesday in honor of Minnetonka Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, who recently died of cancer.
MN fraud prevention: Lawmakers agree to push for stricter vetting
Minnesota lawmakers are making strides in addressing fraud with new measures gaining traction this legislative session.
Minnesota lawmakers are making strides in addressing fraud with new measures gaining traction this legislative session.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 45 latest updates
Tuesday marks Day 45 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, as we enter the seventh week since her disappearance from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1. Authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.
Tuesday marks Day 45 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, as we enter the seventh week since her disappearance from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1. Authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.
Spring break crackdown: Southern towns roll out alcohol bans and new restrictions
Panama City Beach, Fla., and Gulf Shores, Ala., enforce new spring break restrictions that includes alcohol bans and overnight closures.
Panama City Beach, Fla., and Gulf Shores, Ala., enforce new spring break restrictions that includes alcohol bans and overnight closures.
Vegas sheriff refuses judge’s order to free 35-arrest repeat offender — court clash heads to top
A Las Vegas sheriff is refusing to release a repeat offender with 35 arrests despite a judge’s order. Here's what to know.
A Las Vegas sheriff is refusing to release a repeat offender with 35 arrests despite a judge’s order. Here's what to know.
Alabama basketball star Aden Holloway arrested on marijuana charge days before NCAA Tourney
Aden Holloway was arrested after agents searched a residence near the University of Alabama’s campus and retrieved more than a pound of marijuana, paraphernalia, and money, according to authorities.
Aden Holloway was arrested after agents searched a residence near the University of Alabama’s campus and retrieved more than a pound of marijuana, paraphernalia, and money, according to authorities.
Utah mom who wrote children's book about grief found guilty of murdering husband
Kouri Richins was convicted of aggravated murder after poisoning her husband with fentanyl in 2022 at their Utah home.
Kouri Richins was convicted of aggravated murder after poisoning her husband with fentanyl in 2022 at their Utah home.
Minnesota DHS failed to investigate kickback complaints in autism program: Auditor
A new auditor's report found that the Department of Human Services failed to investigate three reports of kickbacks in the state's autism program. DHS officials claimed they lack the authority to investigate but the auditor disagreed. Read more here.
A new auditor's report found that the Department of Human Services failed to investigate three reports of kickbacks in the state's autism program. DHS officials claimed they lack the authority to investigate but the auditor disagreed. Read more here.
Minnesota DHS failed to investigate kickbacks: auditor
A new auditor's report finds that the Minnesota DHS failed to investigate three complaints of kickbacks in the state's autism program.
A new auditor's report finds that the Minnesota DHS failed to investigate three complaints of kickbacks in the state's autism program.
MN District 196 closes schools over voicemail threats
Schools in Minnesota’s Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District 196 are closed after multiple voicemail threats were discovered early Tuesday morning. Police say the threats have not been confirmed as credible but have not been ruled out. The investigation remains ongoing.
Schools in Minnesota’s Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District 196 are closed after multiple voicemail threats were discovered early Tuesday morning. Police say the threats have not been confirmed as credible but have not been ruled out. The investigation remains ongoing.
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District 196 closed Tuesday following 'threats'
All schools in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District 196 are closed "out of an abundance of caution" Tuesday after multiple schools received voicemail threats, district officials announced.
All schools in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District 196 are closed "out of an abundance of caution" Tuesday after multiple schools received voicemail threats, district officials announced.
Ramsey County offers to help tackle statewide fraud, but needs more resources
The Ramsey County Attorney's Office said it could help combat statewide fraud by prosecuting more complex cases, but needs additional resources.
The Ramsey County Attorney's Office said it could help combat statewide fraud by prosecuting more complex cases, but needs additional resources.
Ramsey Co. fraud: ‘We can do more to help’
The Ramsey County Attorney’s Office says it can do more to help fight statewide fraud, but it needs more resources to help. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni spoke with Ramsey County Attorney John Choi to learn more about how his office wants to tackle bigger fraud cases.
The Ramsey County Attorney’s Office says it can do more to help fight statewide fraud, but it needs more resources to help. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni spoke with Ramsey County Attorney John Choi to learn more about how his office wants to tackle bigger fraud cases.
Former funeral home owner sentenced to 18 years in prison after giving families fake ashes
A former Colorado funeral home owner who helped her ex-husband hide nearly 200 decomposing bodies in a building has been sentenced to 18 years in prison.
A former Colorado funeral home owner who helped her ex-husband hide nearly 200 decomposing bodies in a building has been sentenced to 18 years in prison.
Annunciation shooting prompts stronger push for school threat alerts
Parents and victims of the Annunciation Church mass shooting are frustrated by the lack of support for new gun safety laws. Nicole Hockley, a Sandy Hook victim's mother, advocates for an anonymous school threat reporting system. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.
Parents and victims of the Annunciation Church mass shooting are frustrated by the lack of support for new gun safety laws. Nicole Hockley, a Sandy Hook victim's mother, advocates for an anonymous school threat reporting system. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.
'Worst of the Worst' but released due to DHS mistakes
Carlos Flores-Miguel, a man once labeled by the Department of Homeland Security as one of the "Worst of the Worst," has been released from federal custody without any criminal charges.
Carlos Flores-Miguel, a man once labeled by the Department of Homeland Security as one of the "Worst of the Worst," has been released from federal custody without any criminal charges.
Minnesota urged to adopt stronger school threat alerts post-Annunciation shooting
Parents and victims of the Annunciation Church mass shooting are voicing their frustration over the lack of support for significant new gun safety laws in Minnesota.
Parents and victims of the Annunciation Church mass shooting are voicing their frustration over the lack of support for significant new gun safety laws in Minnesota.