Local historian tells Minnesota's patriotism through soldier letters
As we approach America's 250th birthday, patriotism is running high. Minnesota has a long history with a deep sense of patriotism. In the 1860s as the county was divided over slavery, young Minnesota men stepped up and volunteered to defend and fight for the principles the United States was established on. Local author and historian Hampton Smith tells the stories of patriotism through letters written by soldiers. FOX 9's Randy Meier has more.
As we approach America's 250th birthday, patriotism is running high. Minnesota has a long history with a deep sense of patriotism. In the 1860s as the county was divided over slavery, young Minnesota men stepped up and volunteered to defend and fight for the principles the United States was established on. Local author and historian Hampton Smith tells the stories of patriotism through letters written by soldiers. FOX 9's Randy Meier has more.
Family of Marine from Richfield lost at sea seeking answers
A U.S. Marine from Richfield was at the center of a massive recovery mission and he family wants answers after being declared lost at sea.
A U.S. Marine from Richfield was at the center of a massive recovery mission and he family wants answers after being declared lost at sea.
Marine from Minnesota focus of recovery mission
A U.S. Marine from Richfield was at the center of a massive recovery mission and has since been declared lost at sea after going missing off the California coast last week. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim has the story.
A U.S. Marine from Richfield was at the center of a massive recovery mission and has since been declared lost at sea after going missing off the California coast last week. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim has the story.
U.S. hits Iran with air strikes despite peace deal
The U.S. military continues to hit Iran with air strikes despite a memorandum of understanding between the two countries. President Trump says Iran is violating the cease fire agreement. FOX's Trey Yingst has more.
The U.S. military continues to hit Iran with air strikes despite a memorandum of understanding between the two countries. President Trump says Iran is violating the cease fire agreement. FOX's Trey Yingst has more.
Eden Prairie brothers' lemonade stand funds veteran support, from $359 to $60K
As the United States nears its 250th anniversary, two young brothers in Eden Prairie are showing their patriotism by turning a simple lemonade stand into a powerful way to support veterans.
As the United States nears its 250th anniversary, two young brothers in Eden Prairie are showing their patriotism by turning a simple lemonade stand into a powerful way to support veterans.
Eden Prairie brothers' lemonade stand funds veteran support
As the United States nears its 250th anniversary, two young brothers in Eden Prairie are showing their patriotism by turning a simple lemonade stand into a powerful way to support veterans. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.
As the United States nears its 250th anniversary, two young brothers in Eden Prairie are showing their patriotism by turning a simple lemonade stand into a powerful way to support veterans. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.
Richfield community holds vigil for U.S. Marine lost at sea
A Richfield community hosted a vigil Sunday night for a man in the U.S. Marines that they say has been lost at sea since Thursday.
A Richfield community hosted a vigil Sunday night for a man in the U.S. Marines that they say has been lost at sea since Thursday.
Richfield community holds vigil for U.S. Marine lost at sea
A Richfield community hosted a vigil Sunday night for a man in the U.S. Marines that they say has been lost at sea since Thursday. At a service Sunday night at Oak Grove Lutheran Church in Richfield, the family identified the missing Marine as Armando Ortiz Canseco, a Lance Corporal in the Marines.
A Richfield community hosted a vigil Sunday night for a man in the U.S. Marines that they say has been lost at sea since Thursday. At a service Sunday night at Oak Grove Lutheran Church in Richfield, the family identified the missing Marine as Armando Ortiz Canseco, a Lance Corporal in the Marines.
Military flu shots mandatory again after 300 people get sick at boot camp: report
The Pentagon is once again making flu shots mandatory for military recruits, just two months after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said they’d be optional.
The Pentagon is once again making flu shots mandatory for military recruits, just two months after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said they’d be optional.
US strike kills senior ISIS leader in Syria, CENTCOM says
U.S. Central Command announced that a June 19 airstrike in northwest Syria killed senior ISIS leader Ali Husayn al-‘Ulaywi as part of ongoing efforts to eliminate terrorist threats.
U.S. Central Command announced that a June 19 airstrike in northwest Syria killed senior ISIS leader Ali Husayn al-‘Ulaywi as part of ongoing efforts to eliminate terrorist threats.
New Air Force One delivered to Joint Base Andrews
The plane still has to complete its commissioning flights, and will help " relieve pressure" on the currently fleet, which has been in operation since the George H.W. Bush administration.
The plane still has to complete its commissioning flights, and will help " relieve pressure" on the currently fleet, which has been in operation since the George H.W. Bush administration.
President Trump awards Medal of Honor to two Marines, one posthumously, and an Army soldier
President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony Thursday to Major James Capers, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), Colonel John W. Ripley, U.S. Marine Corps (Posthumous), and Major Nicholas Dockery, U.S. Army (Retired).
President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony Thursday to Major James Capers, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), Colonel John W. Ripley, U.S. Marine Corps (Posthumous), and Major Nicholas Dockery, U.S. Army (Retired).
U.S.-Iran dea: Strait of Hormuz will open
President Trump shared some details Wednesday of the peace agreement with Iran. Under the new deal, the biggest point is that Iran will not be allowed to procure or develop a nuclear weapon. The Strait of Hormuz will fully reopen once the agreement is signed, which is expected on Friday.
President Trump shared some details Wednesday of the peace agreement with Iran. Under the new deal, the biggest point is that Iran will not be allowed to procure or develop a nuclear weapon. The Strait of Hormuz will fully reopen once the agreement is signed, which is expected on Friday.
Edwards Air Force Base releases names of 8 crew members killed in B-52 bomber crash
Edwards Air Force Base has released the names of the eight victims killed when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed during a radar modernization test flight on Monday.
Edwards Air Force Base has released the names of the eight victims killed when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed during a radar modernization test flight on Monday.
VA launches new program to help veterans struggling with home loans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) officially launched a new program designed to help prevent veterans from losing their homes.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) officially launched a new program designed to help prevent veterans from losing their homes.
U.S.-Iran cease fire paves path to reopen Strait of Hormuz
A fragile new ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran is inching toward a formal signing this week in Geneva. The deal paves the way to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz waterway, but ships are still on hold until the deal is officially signed.
A fragile new ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran is inching toward a formal signing this week in Geneva. The deal paves the way to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz waterway, but ships are still on hold until the deal is officially signed.
The B-52 Stratofortress is as massive as its contribution to the Air Force
Stretching more than half a football field and even wider than that, the B-52 Stratofortress is a massive long-range bomber that can handle a wide swath of missions for the U.S. military.
Stretching more than half a football field and even wider than that, the B-52 Stratofortress is a massive long-range bomber that can handle a wide swath of missions for the U.S. military.
Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in Kern County, 8 presumed dead: Officials
A military jet carrying eight people crashed upon takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County, officials said. Officials fear the incident was “not survivable" for those who were on that jet.
A military jet carrying eight people crashed upon takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County, officials said. Officials fear the incident was “not survivable" for those who were on that jet.
US strike kills 'infamous' Tren de Aragua gang leader, Trump says
A U.S. military strike has killed “the infamous leader" of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, President Donald Trump said Friday night.
A U.S. military strike has killed “the infamous leader" of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, President Donald Trump said Friday night.
Trump orders military to accelerate use of artificial intelligence
President Donald Trump is directing the U.S. military and national security agencies to speed up the adoption of AI. Here's what to know.
President Donald Trump is directing the U.S. military and national security agencies to speed up the adoption of AI. Here's what to know.