Civil rights leader honored by MFD
Ron Edwards helped implement a consent decree that racially integrated the Minneapolis Fire Department in the 1970s. Following his death, he’s being honored for his efforts with a new plaque dedication.
Civil rights leader Ron Edwards honored by Minneapolis Fire Department
Decades after his efforts changed the Minneapolis Fire Department, city leaders want to keep Ron Edwards' legacy alive.
FOX 9 Evening News: Dec. 19, 2025
FOX 9 Evening News: Dec. 19, 2025
Gov. Walz: ‘No evidence’ of fraud in billions despite allegations
Governor Tim Walz is under ever-increasing criticism for how his administration has handled rampant fraud in state-administered federal programs.
Gov. Walz responds to $9 billion fraud accusations
Gov. Walz responded on Friday to speculation from federal prosecutors that fraud throughout Minnesota’s service programs could total more than $9 billion. FOX 9’s Rob Olson has the latest.
Shooting on Metro Transit bus leaves 3 injured, police searching for suspect
A shooting onboard a Metro Transit bus in north Minneapolis on Friday put three people in the hospital while authorities still search for a suspect.
Where fraud has been uncovered in other states: In-depth analysis
FOX 9 sought the records of fraud in other states to determine the scope and severity of the current schemes being uncovered in Minnesota.
Chopper footage shows a Nowthen standoff at a home that caught fire
Authorities arrested a suspect following a standoff in Nowthen. The Anoka County Sheriff's Office
Governor Walz speaks on Affordable Care Act, fraud charges
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz spoke to reporters about healthcare subsidies that are set to expire at the end of the year. He also took questions about the latest criminal charges filed against fraudsters in the state.
Two Massachusetts store owners charged in alleged $7 million SNAP fraud scheme
A police investigation revealed that the store owners were allegedly exchanging SNAP benefits for cash with customers.
Nowthen standoff: Suspect arrested, public asked to avoid area as firefighters respond
A standoff in Nowthen, located in Anoka County, has lasted overnight as authorities work to negotiate with an armed person barricaded inside a home.
Trump suspends green card lottery program following Brown University, MIT shootings
President Donald Trump has suspended the green card lottery program that allowed the suspect in the Brown University and MIT shootings to come to the United States. Here’s what we know.
Wiz Khalifa sentenced to 9 months in jail by Romanian court for drug possession
The rapper was stopped by authorities for allegedly smoking cannabis while performing at a music festival in 2024.
FBI raids home health provider in MN
Federal investigators are looking into fraud in the state which led to a raid by the FBI in Bloomington. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.
Federal prosecutors: Minnesota fraud crisis could top $9B
Federal prosecutors said they are just getting started looking into Minnesota’s social services fraud schemes.
Medicaid program for disabled adults was 'vulnerable to fraud,' federal prosecutors say
On Thursday the FBI raided a Bloomington business as part of an investigation into a Medicaid program that federal prosecutors said was “vulnerable to fraud."
St. Paul shooting stemmed from attempted robbery over drugs: Charges
A fatal shooting in St. Paul likely stemmed from an argument over drugs, according to charges.
Woman pleads guilty to Autism services, Feeding our Future frauds
The first defendant charged with defrauding Minnesota's publicly funded autism care program has pleaded guilty.
Minnesota fraud connections uncovered
Prosecutors have filed charges against six people who they say defrauded nutrition, housing and autism services programs in Minnesota. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the latest details.
Feds: 'No indication' Minnesota fraudsters were seeking to fund terrorists
Federal authorities say they have not found any evidence of defrauded taxpayer funds being sent to terrorist groups, but add that it's possible some money may have fallen into the hands of al-Shabab, which controls parts of Somalia.