New TSA program allows people without tickets past security
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The Transportation Security Administration is launching a new program allowing people with TSA PreCheck  to go through security without a boarding pass and go to the gate to meet travelers. 

Chick-fil-A is one of America's toughest franchises, and the startup cost may shock you

Chick-fil-A is one of America's toughest franchises to get, attracting thousands of hopeful applicants each year for a limited number of owner-operator opportunities.

Feds sue Gold Star Distribution to cease operations until company complies with health regulations

A Minneapolis warehouse has been storing baby formula, Tylenol and other everyday products alongside live rodents, bird droppings and worms — and the federal government wants it shut down for good.

Ford to invest $1 billion in new Kentucky truck plant

Ford is investing $1 billion to build a new paint shop at its Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville.

'Very hot' coffee and tea linked to higher cancer risk

Regularly drinking very hot tea or coffee may raise the risk of a type of esophageal cancer, according to a large study at the University of Oxford.

Best time to see fall colors in the Midwest: Maps

Fall is quickly approaching — as are fall colors! See when foliage is coming to your state.

TSA weighs major change to frustrating airport security rule for some travelers

Travelers could soon be allowed to bring full water bottles through some airport security checkpoints — a major shift from longstanding airport security restrictions.

Poll reveals Americans' favorite sports to watch in 2026

America’s longtime favorite sport may be losing its grip. New polling reveals Americans' favorite sports to watch in 2026.

State Fair vendors donate excess food
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With the Great Minnesota Get-Together officially over for 2026, its vendors are now packing up and instead of throwing out leftover supplies, several are teaming up with Second Harvest Heartland to donate leftovers for those in need.

Minnesota State Fair vendors donate over 10K pounds of leftovers to local food shelves

Second Harvest Heartland was collecting leftover ingredients and supplies from Minnesota State Fair vendors on Tuesday for Minnesota’s hunger relief network.

Where are the happiest people in America? These states rank highest

Where you live may have more to do with your happiness than you think. New data is revealing the happiest states in America. See the list.

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.

Collecting State Fair food for the Minnesota Hunger Relief Network
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The Minnesota State Fair might be over, but more families will soon get a taste of it. Second Harvest Heartland is collecting extra food from State Fair food vendors for Minnesota's Hunger Relief Network. More than 200 food vendors expressed interest in this initiative before the fair started. Second Harvest Heartland CEO Sarah Moberg joined FOX 9 News to talk about its impact.

America’s most popular beers by state: See the list

What’s America’s most-searched beer? It depends on where you live. New analysis of Google Trends data reveals which beers dominate across the country.

Where to find Minnesota State Fair food after the fair
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The Minnesota State Fair may be over, but you can still find many popular vendors serving up fair favorites at events around the Twin Cities after the fair is over.