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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

Def Leppard, Journey playing Target Field in Minneapolis this summer

The Hysteria is real – 1980s hair metal icons Def Leppard will play Target Field in Minneapolis this summer.

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St. Paul officer, suspect hurt in police shooting

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Man trapped in firewood processor machine dies in Morrison County

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20-year-old hospitalized after drive-by shooting in Minneapolis dies from injuries

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Man killed in 4-vehicle crash on I-94 in Albertville

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Lake ice is too thin for fishing, sheriff's office warns after rescue

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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.

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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

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Inaugural BIPOC Startup Week underway

A Twin Cities entrepreneur is hoping her experience can help others get their start in the business world. Charlotte Epée-WillSuN founded the BIPOC Startup Week after noticing the startup scene lacked racial diversity. The free 3-day event runs through December 9th.

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