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Mayors of several Twin Cities communities, including Jacob Frey and Kaohly Her, gave an economic update at the State Capitol of the financial adversities facing their cities after Operation Metro Surge.

A family is mourning the loss of two loved ones, killed by a relative, as they share their grief and pain. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.

Minnesota lawmakers are struggling to agree on fraud prevention measures. Democrats proposed 13 new bills focused on oversight and prevention. Republicans want an independent Office of Inspector General and transparency on fraud reports.

The U.S. Attorney's Office is has been overwhelmed with immigration litigation after Operation Metro Surge in the Twin Cities. FOX 9's Paul Blume looks into scrutiny the office is facing, and staffing challenges.

The FBI and a coalition of local and federal law enforcement in the Twin Cities announce the arrests of 12 gang members in a drug bust that led to the removal of 3.5 million lethal doses of fentanyl from the streets of Minneapolis.

A new study finds one in three Minnesotans are exposed to generative AI in their work, ranking the state 10th nationwide. Researchers Manjeet Rege and Aaron Rosenthal discuss what generative AI is, its impact on the workforce, potential regulations and what the findings could mean for Minnesota workers. Learn more at northstarpolicy.org/generative-ai/.

Today All Day covers a congressional hearing on metro surge economic impact, drug-related warrants across the metro, and MN Attorney General on Medicaid fraud.

Most ICE agents currently do not have body cameras, and video evidence from cell phones or other third-party surveillance video has played a crucial role in revealing what happened when immigration agents used force against the public. 

Vice President Vance and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz hold an event on fraud while promoting their “war on fraud” agenda, saying some Medicaid funds could be withheld from Minnesota in the process.

A “sweeping package of legislation aimed at fighting and preventing fraud” was introduced by Minnesota House DFL lawmakers on Wednesday. The proposal is said to contain a broad agenda to “hold fraudsters accountable, update critical state IT systems, deliver excellence in governance and oversight and provide a pathway to legislate differently into the future.”

Federal and local law enforcement agencies announced the arrests of 12 individuals tied to the "Family Mob" gang in Minneapolis. Officials say the group operated an open-air drug market along the East Lake Street corridor and distributed enough fentanyl for 3.5 million lethal doses.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey testified Wednesday at the State Capitol that the city has lost more than $200 million due to Operation Metro Surge. The ICE presence in Minneapolis forced local businesses to close, residents were afraid to leave their homes for basic needs. Small businesses are losing $10-$20 million per week, and the city has spent $6 million in police overtime.

U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen discussed whether federal prosecutors have reviewed any allegations of excessive force used by federal officers in Minnesota in recent weeks.

U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen talked about ramping up fraud prosecutions in Minnesota as the Department of Justice dedicates more resources to the department.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey testified Wednesday at the State Capitol that the city has lost more than $200 million due to Operation Metro Surge. The ICE presence in Minneapolis forced local businesses to close, residents were afraid to leave their homes for basic needs. Small businesses are losing $10-$20 million per week, and the city has spent $6 million in police overtime.

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her testified Wednesday at the State Capitol about the city's economic impacts after Operation Metro Surge. Her says some businesses are down 60-70 percent, they can't make rent and other measures are being taken to help small and local businesses. That includes delaying liquor license payments, and delaying city loan payments.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and state lawmakers are introducing a revised anti-fraud bill to crack down on Medicaid scammers.

Freezing rain on Tuesday led to slippery roads and dozens of crashes and spinouts on Twin Cities roadways. Here's a compilation of crashes from Feb. 25, 2026.