MN Medicaid providers in limbo after rapid revalidation process

Thousands of Minnesota Medicaid providers are still stuck in purgatory because of the rapid revalidation process the state had to carry out this year.

2 found dead inside St. Paul apartment, police investigating

The St. Paul Police Department said a woman and a juvenile male were found dead inside an apartment on the city's west side, and homicide investigators are still working to determine what led to their deaths.

Minnesota AG shuts down wrongful conviction unit after Trump administration pulls federal funding

The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office is suspending its Conviction Review Unit (CRU) after losing federal grant funding, with Attorney General Keith Ellison expressing disappointment over the decision.

Anti-ICE protesters demand charges against 15 get dropped
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Anti-ICE protesters gathered in Minneapolis Wednesday afternoon to show support for 15 people they say are being targeted for anti-ICE organizing in defense of Minnesota immigrant communities. All 15 defendants are facing federal conspiracy charges for allegedly impeding or injuring a federal officer and some face additional charges, including solicitation to commit a crime of violence, interstate threats and assaulting, resisting or impeding officers. 

Marisa Simonetti gets 90 days in tarantula tossing incident

A Hennepin County judge on Tuesday sentenced Marisa Simonetti to jail time and probation after she was convicted of harassment and domestic assault for throwing a tarantula at her house mate in 2024.

Fairmont officer accused of sexually assaulting wife, threatening to slit her throat

A Fairmont man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he sexually assaulted a woman over several years and threatened both her and a child.

Rare Pokémon cards worth up to $30K stolen from Eagan arcade, police investigating

An Eagan, Minnesota claw machine arcade is asking for the public's help after two people reportedly broke into the store and stole rare Pokémon cards worth an estimated $25,000 to $30,000.

Annunciation community asks neighbors to be mindful of July 4 fireworks

As Fourth of July festivities approach, community leaders with Annunciation Church and School, and Minneapolis are reminding neighbors to be mindful of how fireworks can affect those still healing from last summer.

Rare Pokémon cards stolen from Eagan arcade: Watch
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Surveillance video shared by DUCK!, a claw machine arcade in Eagan, Minn., shows a reported break-in in which two people allegedly stole rare Pokémon cards and PSA-graded collectibles from a display case. The business estimates the total value of the stolen items at $25,000 to $30,000.

Minnesota's anonymous school threat reporting system law begins July 1

Minnesota schools are now required to begin setting up anonymous threat reporting systems, aiming to make it easier for students and staff to share safety concerns.

July 4th fireworks: When to call 311 or 911
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Law enforcement agencies across the Twin Cities are stressing the difference between when someone should call 311, 911 or their fire department in response to fireworks over the 4th of July weekend.

July 4th law enforcement will have ‘zero tolerance’
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Twin Cities law enforcement officials outline increased efforts that will be used throughout the Fourth of July weekend to ensure public safety during celebrations, saying there will be a “zero tolerance” policy for those who break laws and endanger others.

Mother of former Atlanta Falcons player found dead, brother arrested

A welfare check at a Buckhead home spiraled into a homicide investigation Tuesday afternoon after police discovered a woman dead and detained her barricaded son following a forced entry.

‘Zero tolerance’ for July 4th safety threats
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Twin Cities law enforcement officials are stressing a renewed urgency surrounding public safety during the Fourth of July weekend, saying they intend to hold a “zero tolerance” policy for those who are breaking laws during any celebrations.

New Minnesota laws that go into effect July 1: What you need to know

From new crime and threat reporting requirements in schools, to anti-fraud efforts, state lawmakers approved a wide range of new laws that will go into effect this summer. Here's what you need to know:

North Minneapolis apartments keep residents hot
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North Minneapolis apartment complex tenants are struggling to stay cool as broken air conditioning and other problems remain unresolved. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has the latest.

10-year-old stabbed Dollar Tree employee during robbery in Pennsylvania, police say

A 10-year-old boy who allegedly robbed a Dollar Tree store in Pennsylvania is also accused of stabbing multiple times one of the employees trying to detain him.

DOJ charges 25 in drug trafficking investigation
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U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen said two federal indictments charge alleged members of the Family Mob and G Block gangs with drug trafficking crimes. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.