Lutsen Lodge arson charges: Long road ahead for former owner, resort

Joe Friedrichs, who has extensively covered the February 2024 fire, says the evidence “does not paint a good picture," but notes it is largely circumstantial.

Florida valet at Disney World hotel allegedly found guest's checkbook, tried to cash in: affidavit

A valet employee assigned to a Walt Disney World Resort was recently arrested for allegedly finding a guest's checkbook and attempting to cash in, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Officials seize vessel with $28M in cocaine off Miami Beach

Officials seized $28 million in illicit narcotics from a suspected drug smuggling vessel near Miami Beach. Here’s how officials uncovered over 3,700 pounds of hidden drugs.

Brianna Aguilera: Tony Buzbee questions death investigation of Texas A&M student

On Friday, the Buzbee Law Firm and the Gamez Law Firm held a press conference to discuss the investigation into the death of Texas A&M University student Brianna Aguilera. Austin Police later issued a statement in response.

What remains uncertain in Lutsen Lodge arson charges
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FOX 9's Rob Olson sat down with an up north journalist who followed the Lutsen Lodge fire case to go over what remains uncertain in the case.

Minnesota Republicans respond to ICE operations, Trump 'garbage' comments

Minnesota Republican lawmakers FOX 9 spoke with approve of the immigration enforcement operations taking place in the Twin Cities, but did not endorse or condemn President Trump's "garbage" comments regarding the Somali community.

Epstein files: Judge grants DOJ request to unseal grand jury records

The law signed last month by President Donald Trump compels the Justice Department, FBI and federal prosecutors to release later this month the vast troves of material they have amassed during investigations into Epstein.

Convicted sex offender who served no prison time now federally charged in new rape

A Minneapolis man convicted of multiple sexual assaults while being accused of others is now facing federal charges following another alleged assault that happened while he was out on probation.

How FBI tracked down DC pipe bomb suspect
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The U.S. Attorney General announced a breakthrough in the 2021 D.C. pipe bomb plot investigation with the arrest of 30-year-old Brian Cole Jr. of Virginia. Officials said they re-examined existing evidence, including the unexploded bombs, the suspect's shoes and height, and cell phone records. FOX’s Doug Luzader reports.

Jan. 6 pipe bomb plot suspect arrested by FBI
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The nearly 5-year manhunt for the mysterious D.C. pipe bomber may now be over. Federal agents now have a man in custody who they believe targeted both Republicans and Democrats back in 2021. Doug Luzader has more this morning from Washington.

Shooting in St. Paul’s Payne-Phalen neighborhood leaves man dead

A shooting Thursday night in St. Paul's Payne-Phalen neighborhood has left a man dead. This marks the 13th homicide in St. Paul this year.

Minnesota Appeals Court judge charged with DWI after snowbank crash

Charges say she admitted to having “one glass of wine approximately two hours prior," but deputies say they observed her eyes being bloodshot and an odor of alcohol coming from her breath.

Lutsen Lodge owner charged for 2024 fire
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The owner of the Lutsen Lodge has been charged after the resort burned down in 2024. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the story.

Lutsen Lodge owner arrested, charged with arson
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The owner of the Lutsen Lodge has been arrested and charged with arson after the resort burned down almost two years ago. FOX 9's Rob Olson has more.

DHS claims half of visas in Minnesota are fraudulent, total number not shared

Federal authorities say investigators found half of the immigration cases in Minnesota, including H-1B visas, fiancé visas, and the Ukrainian humanitarian parole program, are fraudulent, according to a statement from the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), but the total number remains unclear.

Judge denies plea change for gunman sentenced in Minneapolis girl's murder

Dpree Shareef Robinson argued he was under the influence of oxycodone when he pled guilty in 2023 to the murder of 9-year-old Trinity Ottoson-Smith. Ottoson-Smith was struck by a stray bullet while jumping on a trampoline in Minneapolis in 2021.

Lutsen Lodge fire: Totality of evidence led to arrest
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Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Superintendent Drew Evans said there was no single thing that led to probable cause in the arson investigation around Lutsen Lodge.

Lutsen Lodge loss was 'deeply felt', Cook County Attorney says
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Cook County Attorney Jeanne Peterson spoke on the historical significance of the Lutsen Lodge and the begining of the court process.