Carleton College eliminates student loans from financial aid
Carleton College President Alison Byerly joins us to discuss the school’s new financial aid policy eliminating student loans from aid packages starting next fall. Grants, scholarships and student employment will replace loans for students with demonstrated financial need, including current Carleton students.
Carleton College President Alison Byerly joins us to discuss the school’s new financial aid policy eliminating student loans from aid packages starting next fall. Grants, scholarships and student employment will replace loans for students with demonstrated financial need, including current Carleton students.
Rochester schools’ Eid al-Adha closure sparks questions
Rochester Post Bulletin education reporter Jordan Shearer joins us to explain Rochester Public Schools’ decision to close for Eid al-Adha in the 2027-28 school year and the emails raising questions about the reasoning behind the decision. The district points to higher absenteeism around the holiday, while critics have raised First Amendment concerns.
Rochester Post Bulletin education reporter Jordan Shearer joins us to explain Rochester Public Schools’ decision to close for Eid al-Adha in the 2027-28 school year and the emails raising questions about the reasoning behind the decision. The district points to higher absenteeism around the holiday, while critics have raised First Amendment concerns.
Tom Tiffany plane water landing, records detail emergency response
The Marathon County Sheriff's Office responded to Lake Wausau, where a plane carrying U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany emergency landed in the water on Sept. 12.
The Marathon County Sheriff's Office responded to Lake Wausau, where a plane carrying U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany emergency landed in the water on Sept. 12.
Bowling for Soup: Beyond the barricade
Beyond the barricade talks with musicians and bands that people know and love, taking time out of their busy schedule before their latest stop in Minnesota to discuss their past, present and what keeps them going. This week's guest is Bowling for Soup singer Jaret Reddick, who discusses how the scene has changed since they began in 1994, what it feels like to have written one of the most recognizable songs of the mid-2000s in “1985,” how social media has changed the music industry and what can be done to keep costs down for fans ahead of a Sept. 21 stop at Minneapolis' iconic First Avenue.
Beyond the barricade talks with musicians and bands that people know and love, taking time out of their busy schedule before their latest stop in Minnesota to discuss their past, present and what keeps them going. This week's guest is Bowling for Soup singer Jaret Reddick, who discusses how the scene has changed since they began in 1994, what it feels like to have written one of the most recognizable songs of the mid-2000s in “1985,” how social media has changed the music industry and what can be done to keep costs down for fans ahead of a Sept. 21 stop at Minneapolis' iconic First Avenue.
Medicaid fraud suspect released on GPS monitoring
Kaamil Omar Sallah pleaded not guilty to four counts of wire fraud in a federal case involving Minnesota's Housing Stabilization Services program. Prosecutors allege Sallah and his coconspirators fraudulently claimed about $1.4 million in program funds through fake and inflated billing.
Kaamil Omar Sallah pleaded not guilty to four counts of wire fraud in a federal case involving Minnesota's Housing Stabilization Services program. Prosecutors allege Sallah and his coconspirators fraudulently claimed about $1.4 million in program funds through fake and inflated billing.
Kennedy Center board votes to close venue after judge blocks plan to honor Trump: report
The Kennedy Center’s Board of Trustees voted to close the iconic performing arts venue amid financial issues and an ongoing dispute over adding President Donald Trump’s name to the building, according to Associated Press reporting citing sources familiar with the vote.
The Kennedy Center’s Board of Trustees voted to close the iconic performing arts venue amid financial issues and an ongoing dispute over adding President Donald Trump’s name to the building, according to Associated Press reporting citing sources familiar with the vote.
Klobuchar questions Patel on Good, Pretti cases
Sen. Klobuchar questioned FBI Director Patel about the investigations into the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, including concerns about the FBI's handling of the cases.
Sen. Klobuchar questioned FBI Director Patel about the investigations into the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, including concerns about the FBI's handling of the cases.
FBI will ‘continue to root out’ fraud in Minnesota, Patel says
Sen. Amy Klobuchar asked FBI Director Kash Patel for an update on fraud investigations in Minnesota and across the country during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Patel said the Feeding Our Future investigation remains ongoing and that the FBI will “continue to root out that fraud in Minnesota.”
Sen. Amy Klobuchar asked FBI Director Kash Patel for an update on fraud investigations in Minnesota and across the country during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Patel said the Feeding Our Future investigation remains ongoing and that the FBI will “continue to root out that fraud in Minnesota.”
Skoloft: Modist's little helper for Vikings Season
Modist Brewing Co. recently released Skoloft, a beer designed to help Vikings fans get through another season.
Modist Brewing Co. recently released Skoloft, a beer designed to help Vikings fans get through another season.
Video: Lightning strike halts Disney World monorail, temporarily strands passengers
A group of people spending the day at Walt Disney World in Florida had an extended ride aboard the theme park's iconic monorail after the track was reportedly hit by lightning during a round of thunderstorms, according to Storyful.
A group of people spending the day at Walt Disney World in Florida had an extended ride aboard the theme park's iconic monorail after the track was reportedly hit by lightning during a round of thunderstorms, according to Storyful.
FBI Director Patel pressed on key Minnesota investigations
Sen. Amy Klobuchar questioned FBI Director Kash Patel during a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing about several issues involving Minnesota. Patel addressed ongoing investigations into fraud, the shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, and recent cyberattacks targeting municipal water systems.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar questioned FBI Director Kash Patel during a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing about several issues involving Minnesota. Patel addressed ongoing investigations into fraud, the shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, and recent cyberattacks targeting municipal water systems.
Bird flu confirmed in Barron County commercial poultry flock
Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, has been identified in a commercial poultry flock in Barron County.
Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, has been identified in a commercial poultry flock in Barron County.
Bad Pants Open marks 20 years of golfing for a cause
Golfers are sporting their wildest pants for FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard’s 20th annual Bad Pants Open. The sold-out golf tournament raises money for Special Olympics Minnesota and PGA Reach Minnesota.
Golfers are sporting their wildest pants for FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard’s 20th annual Bad Pants Open. The sold-out golf tournament raises money for Special Olympics Minnesota and PGA Reach Minnesota.
Supreme Court rejects Trump's mail-in ballot restrictions
The Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump’s executive order to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections. FOX 9's Chenue Her reports.
The Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump’s executive order to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections. FOX 9's Chenue Her reports.
Trump pushes back on calls for more AI regulation
President Donald Trump is pushing back on efforts to slow AI development as lawmakers raise concerns about potential risks. Sen. John Kennedy says he plans to introduce legislation requiring AI “kill switches,” while other lawmakers are calling for additional oversight. FOX's Doug Luzader reports.
President Donald Trump is pushing back on efforts to slow AI development as lawmakers raise concerns about potential risks. Sen. John Kennedy says he plans to introduce legislation requiring AI “kill switches,” while other lawmakers are calling for additional oversight. FOX's Doug Luzader reports.
MPS weighs school closures as budget deficit nears $40M
Minneapolis Public Schools district is facing a nearly $40 million budget deficit driven by declining enrollment, funding cuts and rising costs. Three options to address the deficit will be presented at Tuesday's board meeting, with school closures expected to be among the proposals. FOX 9's Bill Keller reports.
Minneapolis Public Schools district is facing a nearly $40 million budget deficit driven by declining enrollment, funding cuts and rising costs. Three options to address the deficit will be presented at Tuesday's board meeting, with school closures expected to be among the proposals. FOX 9's Bill Keller reports.
Push for statewide cell phone ban in schools
With school back in session the subject of students and screen time is front and center again. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the latest.
With school back in session the subject of students and screen time is front and center again. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the latest.
New warnings over AI’s development
New warnings have revived debate on artificial intelligence and whether advanced technology could pose a threat to humans. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim has the latest.
New warnings have revived debate on artificial intelligence and whether advanced technology could pose a threat to humans. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim has the latest.
Gavin Newsom says he won’t run for president if Kamala Harris runs in 2028
Gavin Newsom said he would not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris decides to run.
Gavin Newsom said he would not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris decides to run.
Minneapolis schools weigh transformation plan
Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Lisa Sayles-Adams says the district is preparing three programmatic options as part of its school transformation process. Sayles-Adams says MPS is “spread too thin” and needs structural changes as it faces factors including underfunding, school choice and demographic changes. The school board will ultimately decide which path to take, with possible implementation in the 2027-28 school year.
Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Lisa Sayles-Adams says the district is preparing three programmatic options as part of its school transformation process. Sayles-Adams says MPS is “spread too thin” and needs structural changes as it faces factors including underfunding, school choice and demographic changes. The school board will ultimately decide which path to take, with possible implementation in the 2027-28 school year.