ICE operations: MN farmers warn of economic impact
Minnesota lawmakers and farm leaders are concerned about the economic impact as ICE targets immigration operations towards rural Minnesota and farms. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Minnesota lawmakers and farm leaders are concerned about the economic impact as ICE targets immigration operations towards rural Minnesota and farms. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Minnesota farmers fear ICE surge could cause economic damage
Minnesota farmers are raising concerns about the economic fallout from increased ICE operations in their communities.
Minnesota farmers are raising concerns about the economic fallout from increased ICE operations in their communities.
MN farm leaders on ICE operations in rural areas
Minnesota lawmakers and farm leaders spoke Wednesday on how farmers are being impacted by the increased ICE operations in the state.
Minnesota lawmakers and farm leaders spoke Wednesday on how farmers are being impacted by the increased ICE operations in the state.
Dispose Christmas trees properly to avoid invasive species spreading: Ag. Dept.
The best way to spread Christmas cheer is not to spread invasive species hiding in festive foliage, but instead disposing of trees properly.
The best way to spread Christmas cheer is not to spread invasive species hiding in festive foliage, but instead disposing of trees properly.
Gophers head to Rate Bowl, Timberwolves winning streak, $12B fed. aid for farmers & more: Dec. 8, 2025
Today’s episode of “The Afternoon Shift” features FOX 9’s Jim Rich chatting with Adam Llorens about the Vikings’ shutout win over the Commanders yesterday and Commissioner Thom Petersen of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to discuss the White House’s announcement of a $12 billion bailout for American farmers. Plus, a profile of the James J. Hill House in St. Paul, a preview of the Gophers football team in the Rate Bowl, and FOX 9’s Pierre Noujaim joins us from Target Center to preview tonight’s Suns-Timberwolves game!
Today’s episode of “The Afternoon Shift” features FOX 9’s Jim Rich chatting with Adam Llorens about the Vikings’ shutout win over the Commanders yesterday and Commissioner Thom Petersen of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to discuss the White House’s announcement of a $12 billion bailout for American farmers. Plus, a profile of the James J. Hill House in St. Paul, a preview of the Gophers football team in the Rate Bowl, and FOX 9’s Pierre Noujaim joins us from Target Center to preview tonight’s Suns-Timberwolves game!
Pres. Trump announces aid for struggling farmers
President Trump announced on Monday plans for a $12 billion aid package for struggling farmers amid the tariff war.
President Trump announced on Monday plans for a $12 billion aid package for struggling farmers amid the tariff war.
Pardoned MN turkeys: Where are they now?
The Minnesota Turkeys pardoned at the White House in 2024, Peach and Blossom, are making their home at the Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center. FOX 9' Rob Olson caught up with them to hear about how they are assisting with agricultural education.
The Minnesota Turkeys pardoned at the White House in 2024, Peach and Blossom, are making their home at the Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center. FOX 9' Rob Olson caught up with them to hear about how they are assisting with agricultural education.
Lakeland PBS cancels Lakeland Currents citing federal funding cuts
Despite social media commenters criticizing PBS for a political bias, recent Lakeland Currents segments included interviews with school district superintendents on their respective budgets, and a conversation on family farming succession.
Despite social media commenters criticizing PBS for a political bias, recent Lakeland Currents segments included interviews with school district superintendents on their respective budgets, and a conversation on family farming succession.
AG Ellison calls for assault weapon ban, opposition to tariffs
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison spoke at the No Kings rally in Minneapolis, where he called for an assault weapons ban and highlighted the 40 lawsuits he filed against the Trump administration since January. He also spoke against the national tariffs that he says are harming Minnesota soybean farmers.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison spoke at the No Kings rally in Minneapolis, where he called for an assault weapons ban and highlighted the 40 lawsuits he filed against the Trump administration since January. He also spoke against the national tariffs that he says are harming Minnesota soybean farmers.
Drought impacting pumpkin patches nationwide
Drought conditions across the United States are impacting pumpkin harvests ahead of Halloween.
Drought conditions across the United States are impacting pumpkin harvests ahead of Halloween.
Gov. Walz blasts Trump trade war as ‘Destroying American farmers’
The Trump administration is expected to announce an aid package for farmers affected by tariffs soon.
The Trump administration is expected to announce an aid package for farmers affected by tariffs soon.
Impact of federal government shutdown in MN
The federal government shutdown is especially affecting farmers in Minnesota. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.
The federal government shutdown is especially affecting farmers in Minnesota. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Minnesota farmers first in waves of impact from government shutdown
A lot of Minnesota farmers will be the first to feel the effects of the government shutdown that started Oct. 1.
A lot of Minnesota farmers will be the first to feel the effects of the government shutdown that started Oct. 1.
Government shutdown: Minnesota farmers among first impacted
A lot of Minnesota farmers will be the first to feel the effects of the government shutdown that started Oct. 1. They?re missing some critical help just as harvest season has arrived. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
A lot of Minnesota farmers will be the first to feel the effects of the government shutdown that started Oct. 1. They?re missing some critical help just as harvest season has arrived. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Trade wars cost billions at soybean harvest season
Severe struggles are hitting soybean farmers as the harvest season gets underway. They’ve lost billions of dollars in sales already this year, and there’s no end in sight to the losses.
Severe struggles are hitting soybean farmers as the harvest season gets underway. They’ve lost billions of dollars in sales already this year, and there’s no end in sight to the losses.
Sesquicentennial farms recognized at Minnesota State Fair
Day 10 at the Minnesota State Fair is FFA Day, and 46 farming families are being recognized for 150 years of operations. FOX 9 spoke with the owners of the Rollag Family Farm, Craig "Roller" Rollag and Karen Rollag. Roller?s ancestors started the business in 1874 and are honored to receive the Sesquicentennial Farm Award from the State Fair and Farm Bureau Federation.
Day 10 at the Minnesota State Fair is FFA Day, and 46 farming families are being recognized for 150 years of operations. FOX 9 spoke with the owners of the Rollag Family Farm, Craig "Roller" Rollag and Karen Rollag. Roller?s ancestors started the business in 1874 and are honored to receive the Sesquicentennial Farm Award from the State Fair and Farm Bureau Federation.
4-H Day at the Minnesota State Fair
FOX 9's Jared Piepenburg spoke live with 4-H students at the Minnesota State Fair.
FOX 9's Jared Piepenburg spoke live with 4-H students at the Minnesota State Fair.
Minnesota State Fair: 4-H animals prepare for livestock show
FOX 9's Shayne Wells spoke with 4-H students who are helping their livestock get ready to be shown at the Minnesota State Fair.
FOX 9's Shayne Wells spoke with 4-H students who are helping their livestock get ready to be shown at the Minnesota State Fair.
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Sen. Klobuchar secured hemp research funding [RAW]
Sen. Amy Klobuchar toured a hemp research lab at the University of Minnesota, and talked about securing funding hemp research to help farmers.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar toured a hemp research lab at the University of Minnesota, and talked about securing funding hemp research to help farmers.
Funding Minnesota's agriculture
Gov. Tim Walz was in Delano Monday to talk about funding for Minnesota's agriculture. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the story.
Gov. Tim Walz was in Delano Monday to talk about funding for Minnesota's agriculture. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the story.