Pardon granted to Minnesota man facing imminent deportation for decades-old conviction

Gov. Walz announced the Minnesota Board of Pardons unanimously granted a pardon to a Minnesota man during an emergency meeting on Monday, shortly before he was scheduled for deportation.

Gun violence prevention vote press conference [FULL]
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Legislators and community members held a press conference ahead of the Minnesota Senate floor vote on a comprehensive gun violence prevention package.

Swatting hoaxes trigger zoo evacuations nationwide

A wave of hoax “swatting” calls reporting bomb threats and active shooters has forced evacuations and temporary closures at multiple zoos across the country.

Ramsey home seriously damaged, swampy area burned in fire

A home was significantly damaged, and a swampy area burned during a Sunday afternoon fire in Ramsey, Minn.

South Minneapolis crash: Stolen car hits state trooper at 80 mph, slams into home

A high-speed crash involving a stolen car and a state trooper’s squad car sent the patrol car into a Minneapolis home, leaving several people in the hospital.

Crash ends with MN State Patrol squad car in house
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A man collided with a Minnesota State Patrol squad in Minneapolis resulting in the squad car crashing into a house. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the latest. 

Kentucky teen charged in deadly bank robbery after high-speed chase

An 18-year-old Kentucky man, identified as Brailen Weaver, has been charged by federal investigators in connection with a deadly bank robbery in Berea that left two people dead.

Anoka Co. set to use AI for non-emergency calls
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Anoka County officials say they will implement a new AI technology to field non-emergency calls to dispatch. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.

Anoka County AI: Officials explain new program for receiving non-emergency calls

Anoka plans to launch an AI dispatcher to handle all non-emergency calls, starting in mid-May. Officials with the county explained to FOX 9 how it will work.

Zaria McKeever killing: Mother of man who ordered attack sentenced

The mother of the man who was sentenced to life in prison for ordering the death of 23-year-old Zaria McKeever received her own sentence after pleading guilty to aiding her son by lying to police.