Jimmy Kimmel to air Talarico interview on YouTube instead of ABC

Late-night television talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has made the decision to pull an interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico from network TV and air it on YouTube due to pressure from the Federal Communications Commission. 

St. Paul hosting Oktoberfest this weekend
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Dust off your lederhosen and grab a stein. One of the biggest fall parties in the Twin Cities kicks off Friday. The Germanic-American Institute in St. Paul is once again transforming into a Munich-style celebration for the annual St. Paul Oktoberfest. Two days of polka, pretzels and beer. Angela Skrowaczeski with the institute previews the event.

'South Park' renamed 'South America' to mock Trump's renaming spree

The creators of the long-running animated show "South Park" are renaming the show "South America," aimed at taking a jab at President Donald Trump’s attempt at change the names of several U.S. landmarks. 

Maplewood's Plaza Theater reopening, tickets still $5
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After it shut down six years ago during the pandemic, the Plaza Theater in Maplewood is set to reopen and welcome customers back. The nearly 60-year-old theater is now owned by the Woodland Hills Church next door. A team from the church worked to renovate the iconic venue. They say it’s important to keep prices affordable, so all tickets are still $5 just like the old days.

Meet Minnesota’s Star Trek ‘champion’
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One Minnesota man spent decades trying to get the USPS to create a Star Trek stamp – and finally won. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the story.

Celebrating Minnesota Star Trek stamp champion
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Six decades ago today the Star Trek series launched on TV, eventually culminating in 13 movies and 13 TV series for fans that became known as “Trekkies.” FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the story of one Minnesota man who created his own special “enterprise” over the decades. 

Dolly Parton’s ‘Life of Many Colors Museum’ and ‘Song Teller Hotel’ to open Sept. 29 in Nashville

Dolly Parton fans will soon be able to take a journey of the late global superstar's life "from the top of the mountains to the top of the world" at "Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum" and stay at the new "Song Teller Hotel" in Nashville. Both the museum and hotel will open on September 29.

Where to find Minnesota State Fair foods after the fair: List

The Minnesota State Fair may be over, but you can still find many popular fair foods and vendors outside the fairgrounds.

The story behind the fair’s favorite Apple Fries
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FOX 9’s Ian Leonard speaks with the owner and founder of the Great Minnesota Get-Together’s Apple Fries – a new food item in 2026 that caused some of the longest lines.

Things to do in Minnesota: 6 things to this weekend (Sept. 11-13)

From the St. Paul’s Oktoberfest to classic cars and the 55th annual Renaissance Festival in full swing again, there are plenty of things to do across Minnesota this weekend.

'You Can See Everything' documentary will chronicle Elizabeth Holmes' life in days before prison

The nearly three-hour film titled “You Can See Everything" follows Holmes in the 34 days before she began her federal prison sentence for defrauding investors about her blood-testing start-up company.

Lucas Museum of Narrative Art to open in Los Angeles

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art will open to the public in Los Angeles on Sept. 22, featuring works by artists including Norman Rockwell, Maxfield Parrish, Frida Kahlo and Andy Warhol.

Minnesota State Fair: Best Awards announced for 2026

The Great Minnesota Get-Together has announced its annual awards for the fair’s best exhibitors, concessions, attractions and food.

Jim Thornton fired from ‘Wheel of Fortune’ after disturbing chat allegations, TMZ reports

“Wheel of Fortune" announcer Jim Thornton was fired after Sony Pictures Television Studios investigated alleged messages linked to a chatroom for people with pedophilic thoughts, according to TMZ.