Fort Snelling 2026 Memorial Day ceremony
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Fort Snelling National Cemetery is hosting a Memorial Day event to commemorate the service and sacrifice of interred and memorialized veterans.

Trump endorsement shakes up Texas senate race
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President Donald Trump is looking to tip the scales in the Texas Senate primary runoff election between incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

MN teen aims to walk into high school after life-changing surgery
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A Minneapolis teenager and his family are preparing for a life-changing surgery while facing tough financial challenges. They are preparing for a crucial surgery and a new chapter.

U.S. finalizing deal to end Iran war, reopen Strait of Hormuz
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The U.S. Government says it's moving closer to an agreement that could help end the war in Iran, but President Donald Trump says the U.S. will not rush into a deal.

George Floyd’s family 6 years after his death: ‘Not enough has changed’
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Monday will be six years since George Floyd was killed at 38th and Chicago, the same day of the week as May 25, 2020. Floyd’s uncle, Selwyn Jones walked George Floyd Square with FOX 9 and shared his memories of that day and the impact it had on him.

Loring Park's Berger Fountain getting big upgrade from state funding
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It's been a week since the Minnesota legislative session ended, and one proposal that passed is being celebrated as a victory after decades of effort. The Berger Fountain in Minneapolis's Loring Park neighborhood is getting a big renovation thanks to state funding.

George Floyd anniversary: Selwyn Jones reflects on 6 years
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Monday marks the six-year anniversary of George Floyd's death in an incident involving former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin. This year marks the first time the anniversary falls on the exact date of Floyd's death. FOX 9's Leon Purvis caught up with Floyd's uncle, Selwyn Jones, on Sunday at George Floyd Square.

George Floyd anniversary: Racial justice discussion
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Marking six years since George Floyd's murder, a community event was held on Sunday featuring a keynote speech by PA Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, and a panel discussion featuring Duchesne Drew, Georgia Fort, Dawn Stevens, and Tracey Williams-Dillard.

Prince celebration will feature band from St. Paul performing arts school
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The life and legacy of Prince will be celebrated at a block party on June 6. A student band from the St. Paul Conservatory of Performing Arts is one of several that have gotten the honor of being selected to play at the event. Music Instructor Matthew Vinge joined FOX 9 News to talk about what it means for the school.

Memorial Day tributes for fallen US veterans
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Memorial Day tributes for fallen United States veterans are taking place across the country. 

Safe driving reminders during the summer months
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Minnesota's Office of Traffic Safety Director Mike Hanson shared advice for drivers as the summer begins. FOX 9's Leah Beno has the details on how to stay safe during what officials call the 100 deadliest days, which is when officials see a disproportionate amount of traffic deaths on the roads between Memorial Day and Labor Day. 

Garden Grove chemical threat: 40,000 evacuated as overheated tank faces explosion or leak

An unmitigatable overheated chemical tank containing toxic methyl methacrylate at GKN Aerospace has forced the evacuation of 40,000 residents in Garden Grove, Westminster, Stanton, and Anaheim.

Staying safe around water in Minnesota
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Minnesota’s pools and beaches are becoming main attractions again as the weather begins to warm toward summer, but officials are reminding those to stay safe around water.

Trump again says peace agreement close with Iran
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President Trump is again saying that leaders in the Middle East have come to “an understanding pertaining to peace” with Iran as the conflict he said would be over in days pushes into its fourth month, and prices continue to rise as a result for Americans.

Future of George Floyd Square still undecided
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Memorial Day marks six years since the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, with remembrance events held in his honor. City officials have since pondered what George Floyd Square should look like in the future. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has the details.

Mpls restaurateur 'Billy Sushi' sponsors Mongolian hockey players in MN
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Minneapolis restaurateur "Billy Sushi" sponsored young Mongolian hockey players after discovering them practicing on a rustic countryside rink on the other side of the world. He was so impressed by their dedication that he brought them to the Twin Cities, where they got to meet some players for the Minnesota Wild.

Chicago-area boy planning school shooting had gun, ammunition, police say

A suburban boy had planned to commit a school shooting and had a gun, ammunition and knives before being hospitalized on Friday, police say.

George Floyd, Emmett Till family meet
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Community members marked six years since George Floyd was killed with a day of remembrance in Minneapolis. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has the details.