Chewbacca Mom gets her own action figure

Toy maker Hasbro unveiled a new Star Wars Chewbacca Mom action figure.

ESPN liked Minn. baseball team's rain delay pastime

The Jackson County Central Legion baseball team in southwest Minnesota caught ESPN’s eye this week after one of their players posted a video during a rain delay. Arguably, it was a very Minnesota way to pass the time.

8th grade grad nails Trump, Hillary, Bernie, Obama impressions

Jack Aiello, a middle schooler from Arlington Heights, Illinois, got political in a hilarious way in his 8th grade graduation speech. 

Cassettes making a comback at Minneapolis record store

As its name suggests, Dead Media Records is as old school as it gets, with vintage vinyl and books. But within the walls of this Seward neighborhood record store, cassettes are making a comeback.

Kanye West tour coming to Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul

Kanye West unveiled details for "THE SAINT PABLO TOUR" on Tuesday, revealing that he will be performing in St. Paul on October 10.

Rapper Lil Wayne rushed to hospital after suffering 2 seizures

Lil Wayne was rushed to the hospital Monday afternoon after suffering two seizures mid-flight while on his way to California, TMZ reports.

Police: Christina Grimmie killer at show just to attack her

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A gunman who shot and killed a singer who rose to fame after appearing on "The Voice" traveled to Orlando from another Florida city specifically to attack her and then fatally shot himself, authorities said Saturday.

Virtual Reality: The New Frontier at Walker Art Center

Northern Spark is about to be in full swing, and one exhibit at the Walker Art Center offers visitors the chance to try some virtual reality.

University of Minnesota gives Prince honorary doctorate

During his time with his most well-known back-up band, The Revolution, his keyboard player was nicknamed "Dr. Fink."  Now, the recently deceased icon could be known as a doctor himself, thanks to the University of Minnesota.

Prince tribute concert planned for this summer at Northrop Auditorium

Sources tell Fox 9 the University of Minnesota is planning a Prince tribute concert sometime this summer.  But while TCF Bank Stadium has hosted shows for headliners like U2, Beyonce and the Rolling Stones, the Prince tribute would most likely be at the much smaller Northrop Auditorium.

Court approves entertainment experts in Prince estate case

The Carver County, Minnesota judge overseeing the proceedings in the estate of Prince has approved the hiring of entertainment industry experts by special administrator Bremer Trust.

Room of pot goes up in smoke in fire at home on High Street

WALWORTH, N.Y. (AP) — A roomful of marijuana has gone up in smoke during a fire at a house on High Street in a New York town. The Wayne County sheriff's office says firefighters were called to the house in Walworth shortly after 5 a.m. Tuesday. They found smoke coming from a locked office upstairs.

HBO host John Oliver buys and forgives $15 million in debt

Some 9,000 people stuck with delinquent medical bills had their debts forgiven courtesy of HBO host John Oliver.  

Governor declares June 7 Prince Day in Minnesota

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has declared Tuesday, June 7, 2016 to be “Prince Day” in Minnesota. Prince was born on June 7, 1958 in Minneapolis and passed away on April 21, 2016 at his Paisley Park estate in Chanhassen, Minn. Prince would have been 58 on June 7.

Jason Matheson brings Minnesota to Hollywood in 'The Jason Show'

There's a new show premiering this afternoon here on FOX 11. It's called ‘The Jason Show’ hosted by Jason Matheson.

Richard Simmons released following reported hospitalization for 'bizarre conduct'

Fitness guru Richard Simmons was released from the hospital on Saturday, following reports Friday of “bizarre conduct” that worried people at his Hollywood Hills home and led to his hospitalization, according to TMZ.

Miss DC, Deshauna Barber, is the new Miss USA!

The newly crowned Miss USA is a 26-year-old Army officer from the District of Columbia who gave perhaps the strongest answer of the night when asked about women in combat.

Entertainment industry experts to join Prince estate case

Bremer Trust, the special administrator of Prince’s estate, has requested and received permission to hire entertainment industry experts to help with the “management and preservation of the wide-ranging intellectual property of the Estate.”

Rapper Troy Ave arrested in Irving Plaza shooting

One person was killed and three others were injured during a shooting at a concert held by rapper T.I. at Irving Plaza in Manhattan.