Political fallout from failed oversight of Feeding Our Future
Political criticism contends the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) took some action to cut off Feeding Our Future, but skipped some simple steps like site visits, and failed in basic enforcement.
Audit finds up to $200 million in phony Frontline Workers payments
More than $200 million dollars of a $500 million Frontline Worker payment program went to people committing fraud or people with questionable eligibility.
Downtown Mpls buzzing ahead of Timberwolves game
The Timberwolves take on the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday night. Ahead of the big game, FOX 9’s Kelly O’Connell discusses the buzz of downtown Minneapolis with Adam Duininck, the President and CEO of Minneapolis Downtown Council.
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Polar Semiconductor $525M facility expansion [RAW]
Polar Semiconductor announced plans to expand its manufacturing facility in Blooming, a project that will cost an estimated $525 million.
Talk of tuition hike at U of M
The Board of Regents is set to meet on Thursday to discuss a possible tuition increase at the University of Minnesota. The recommended increase at the Twin Cities campus is 4.5% for in-state students and 5.5% for out-of-state students in the undergraduate and graduate programs.
Solar eclipse causing tourism boost across U.S.
Millions of people in the United States are traveling to see the total solar eclipse on April 8. So just how big is the economic impact of this event? FOX 9's Kelly O'Connell has more.
Gov. Walz signed ‘stay at home' order 4 years ago Monday: COVID-19
All people within the State of Minnesota were, "ordered to stay at home or in their place of residence"
Minnesota healthcare providers still reeling 4 years after start of pandemic
Four years after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz declared a peacetime emergency over the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare systems are still experiencing the long-term impacts.
DNR reaching out to Hmong, Karen communities
The Minnesota DNR is reaching out to minority communities in hopes of filling two jobs positions by the end of the day on March 12.
St. Paul gave $500 each month to 150 people: Here's what happened
Following an 18-month stretch in which the City of St. Paul offered a monthly payment of $500 in pre-paid debit cards to 150 of its residents, a study is offering a glimpse of the program's effectiveness.
Target asks some workers in return in 2024
Target is requesting headquarters employees to come back and work at the office, but it is not as many days as you think.
First Caribou Coffee location closes
After more than three decades in operation, the first-ever Caribou Coffee location on France Avenue in Edina has poured its last cup.
Northern MN USPS ‘overwhelmed’ with volume
Adding Amazon package delivery services in November has forced USPS workers to work at least 12 hours a day, with the volume of packages not slowing, according to one employee.
Network connects moms with companies in need
Thousands of moms and employers have joined the network that connects them with companies and businesses that need workers.
Black Friday traditions still strong
Despite an increased availability of online shopping, many people still brave the elements to head out to various retail outlets on Black Friday.
Government offering more free COVID-19 tests for home delivery through the mail
The new release of free COVID-19 nasal swab tests comes ahead of the first winter since the pandemic started that insurers are no longer required to cover the cost of them.
Auto workers strike continues in 3rd week
A United Auto Workers (UAW) strike is now three weeks in, but for the first time it didn’t expand Friday because of progress in negotiations.
FOX 9 News at 6 p.m.: Oct. 5, 2023
FOX 9 News at 6 p.m.: Oct. 5, 2023
Andover Subway employee serving kindness
A long-time employee at a Subway in Andover serves sandwiches with a side of kindness, and as a result her surrounding community has rallied to help her out. FOX 9’s Babs Santos has the details.
IRS plans concert tickets tax
The IRS plans to start taxing concert ticket resellers who earn more than $600 in a year on sites such as StubHub.