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FOX 9 Investigators

Minneapolis PD has paid $300K to confidential informants but how reliable are they?

The use of confidential informants by the Minneapolis Police Department is a program that operates largely in secret. The FOX 9 Investigators have learned MPD has paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to confidential informants in recent years. However, it’s unclear how effective and reliable they are.

November 12

More than 140 lakes, rivers and streams in Minnesota had fish contaminated with forever chemicals

November 5

Thousands of Twin Cities school laptops and iPads lost or stolen, costing millions

October 29

Tom Lyden, veteran reporter and investigator, leaving FOX 9 after 30 years

September 21

‘They found the ghost’: As feds’ ghost gun rule faces legal challenges, MN sees spike in state charges

September 17

Maple Grove police submit cold case for charges

August 17

Local News

Community remembering slain store clerk

The community is remembering a beloved store clerk after he was killed in a vicious attack.

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Driver dies in single-vehicle crash on snowy roads in southwestern Minnesota

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Presidentially pardoned turkeys settling in at University of Minnesota

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Loring Park cashier found impaled with golf club in deadly attack at grocery store

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Fire at north Minneapolis auto garage prompts firefighter response, evacuation

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Hopkins man indicted on first-degree murder charges in death of ex-girlfriend

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Cannabis

Minnesota industrial hemp license applications now open for 2024

Applications for licenses to grow and process industrial amounts of hemp in Minnesota are now open to Minnesotans, subject to restrictions.

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Marijuana driver impairment test could be used in Minnesota

November 22

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Cannabis field sobriety tests

November 22

Cannabis Research Center launched by University of Minnesota

November 16

Ohio votes to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use

November 8

Minnesota's new cannabis agency wants input on rules

October 30

Voices for Change

Moscow gay bars raided by police after Supreme Court decision deeming LGBTQ+ movement 'extremist'

Russian security forces raided gay clubs and bars across Moscow Friday night, less than 48 hours after the country’s top court banned what it called the “global LGBTQ+ movement” as an extremist organization.

December 2

Recognizing the sacrifices and contributions of Black soldiers in America

October 29

Summit Academy OIC banking on new training program to change the face of finance in Twin Cities

October 19

Changing the face of finance in Twin Cities

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Changing the face of finance in Twin Cities

October 19

Hiking Hijabie: Hiking group helps connect Muslim community to the Great Outdoors

October 18

Roger Goodell: NFL still needs more minority coach hires

October 18

Morning

Dealing with addiction around the holidays

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Dealing with addiction around the holidays

The holiday season can add extra stress in our lives, and for those struggling with addiction this time of year can easily lead to a relapse. Tiffany White from the Minnesota Prevention and Recovery Alliance joined the FOX 9 Morning news to share advice on hosting holiday gatherings if you have a loved one battling addiction.

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Inaugural BIPOC Startup Week underway

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Circus Juventas gets into the holiday spirit with new show

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Circus Juventas gets into the holiday spirit with new show

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Canvas Convergence 3D art gallery opens in St. Louis Park

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Canvas Convergence 3D art gallery opens in St. Louis Park

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Cricket-training facility opens in Minnetonka

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Cricket-training facility opens in Minnetonka

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Beauty and the Beast Jr. on stage now

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Sports

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels clinches Heisman Trophy in historic win

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, becoming the first player since 2016 to win college football's most prestigious player of the year award.

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How to watch St. Thomas, Minnesota college hockey on FOX 9+ this weekend

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Theodore Wirth prepares to host World Cup cross country skiing event

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Vikings WR Justin Jefferson ‘excited to be back’ from hamstring injury

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P.J. Fleck: Cole Kramer will start at QB for Gophers in Quick Lane Bowl

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Vikings LB Jordan Hicks details 'excruciating pain' with compartment syndrome

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US & World News

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels clinches Heisman Trophy in historic win

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, becoming the first player since 2016 to win college football's most prestigious player of the year award.

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