Over 160 farm babies born during Minnesota State Fair
Over 160 farm animal babies were born at the Miracle of Birth Center during the Minnesota State Fair's 12-day run. FOX 9's Shayne Wells takes us inside the barn to see some of the newborns.
Over 160 farm animal babies were born at the Miracle of Birth Center during the Minnesota State Fair's 12-day run. FOX 9's Shayne Wells takes us inside the barn to see some of the newborns.
Sprint to the midterm elections
Labor Day may be the unofficial start for the sprint to the midterm elections. There are just eight weeks to go, and voters in handful of states are likely to determine which party controls one or both houses of Congress. FOX’s Doug Luzader takes a closer look.
Labor Day may be the unofficial start for the sprint to the midterm elections. There are just eight weeks to go, and voters in handful of states are likely to determine which party controls one or both houses of Congress. FOX’s Doug Luzader takes a closer look.
Matt Suhey, Chicago Bears fullback and 1985 Super Bowl champion, dies at 68
Matt Suhey, an iconic Chicago Bears fullback who won Super Bowl XX with the team, died on Sunday.
Matt Suhey, an iconic Chicago Bears fullback who won Super Bowl XX with the team, died on Sunday.
Minnesota woman battles ovarian cancer while honoring late friend
Becky Drexler has spent years honoring the memory of her college friend Connie Dahl, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 ovarian cancer in 2015. The cancer spread to her brain, and Connie died in 2017. Ten months after Connie's death, Becky received her own ovarian cancer diagnosis — Stage 3. FOX 9's Leah Beno has the story.
Becky Drexler has spent years honoring the memory of her college friend Connie Dahl, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 ovarian cancer in 2015. The cancer spread to her brain, and Connie died in 2017. Ten months after Connie's death, Becky received her own ovarian cancer diagnosis — Stage 3. FOX 9's Leah Beno has the story.
Secretary of State warns vote-by-mail restrictions could cause confusion
A fight over who can vote by mail is heading to the nation's highest court — and Minnesota election officials are already fielding questions. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl reports on what Minnesota's top election official is saying about new federal restrictions on mail-in voting and the community pushback growing at the county level.
A fight over who can vote by mail is heading to the nation's highest court — and Minnesota election officials are already fielding questions. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl reports on what Minnesota's top election official is saying about new federal restrictions on mail-in voting and the community pushback growing at the county level.
What does the State Fair overnight clean-up look like?
What does the overnight clean up from a day at the Great Minnesota Get-Together look like? FOX 9's Ian Leonard found out firsthand after one very late night at the Minnesota State Fair.
What does the overnight clean up from a day at the Great Minnesota Get-Together look like? FOX 9's Ian Leonard found out firsthand after one very late night at the Minnesota State Fair.
U.S. calls Iran report of striking American vessel 'Total lie'
Iran officials say they struck an unmanned U.S. vessel trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz. American officials are dismissing the report, calling it "a total lie." It all comes just a day after the U.S. military struck three Iranian oil tankers in response to a missile attack on Navy warships.
Iran officials say they struck an unmanned U.S. vessel trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz. American officials are dismissing the report, calling it "a total lie." It all comes just a day after the U.S. military struck three Iranian oil tankers in response to a missile attack on Navy warships.
New video shows aftermath of Minneapolis Interstate 94 shooting
New video is shedding light on a shooting that unfolded on two parallel freeways just south of downtown Minneapolis Saturday afternoon.
New video is shedding light on a shooting that unfolded on two parallel freeways just south of downtown Minneapolis Saturday afternoon.
Friends of the Fair: The work behind the Minnesota State Fair Foundation
It's Day 11 of the Minnesota State Fair, and it's Friends of the Fair Day. Alyssa O'Sullivan joined the FOX 9 Sunday Morning Show to talk about the Minnesota State Fair Foundation, and the fair's non-profit partners.
It's Day 11 of the Minnesota State Fair, and it's Friends of the Fair Day. Alyssa O'Sullivan joined the FOX 9 Sunday Morning Show to talk about the Minnesota State Fair Foundation, and the fair's non-profit partners.
State Fair DNR camera provides live look at Fish Pond
If you've ever been to the Minnesota State Fair, you know the DNR Fish Pond is a popular spot. Many visitors stand and watch the fish from above, but the Minnesota DNR has a live camera to show you what's going on underwater. FOX 9's Jared Piepenburg has more with Neil Vanderbosch, Assistant Regional Fisheries Manager with the DNR.
If you've ever been to the Minnesota State Fair, you know the DNR Fish Pond is a popular spot. Many visitors stand and watch the fish from above, but the Minnesota DNR has a live camera to show you what's going on underwater. FOX 9's Jared Piepenburg has more with Neil Vanderbosch, Assistant Regional Fisheries Manager with the DNR.
'Fallen Heroes' examines firefighter PTSD
Filmmaker Joe Carlini discusses “Fallen Heroes,” a new documentary examining PTSD, suicide and the lasting trauma experienced by first responders. Carlini traveled across the country speaking with firefighters who responded to traumatic events.
Filmmaker Joe Carlini discusses “Fallen Heroes,” a new documentary examining PTSD, suicide and the lasting trauma experienced by first responders. Carlini traveled across the country speaking with firefighters who responded to traumatic events.
MN school bus law changes when drivers must stop
Minnesota drivers are being reminded about changes to the state's school bus safety law as more students return to school. Sen. Ann Johnson Stewart explains why drivers must stop within 20 feet when a school bus has flashing red lights, regardless of the position of its stop arm.
Minnesota drivers are being reminded about changes to the state's school bus safety law as more students return to school. Sen. Ann Johnson Stewart explains why drivers must stop within 20 feet when a school bus has flashing red lights, regardless of the position of its stop arm.
Nepal flood survivors rescued after 10 days
Survivors have been pulled to safety 10 days after deadly flash flooding devastated villages along the Himalayan border between Nepal and China. More than 5,000 people remain missing, including dozens of Americans, while about 500 workers are believed to be trapped in tunnels across Nepal.
Survivors have been pulled to safety 10 days after deadly flash flooding devastated villages along the Himalayan border between Nepal and China. More than 5,000 people remain missing, including dozens of Americans, while about 500 workers are believed to be trapped in tunnels across Nepal.
Police calls surge near new St. Paul encampment
After St. Paul closed the Pig's Eye Park homeless encampment, officials estimate 90 to 100 people moved to an encampment near Shepard Road and Randolph Avenue. Police calls in the surrounding area jumped from an average of 11 per month to 145 in August, while nearby residents and first responders raised safety and access concerns.
After St. Paul closed the Pig's Eye Park homeless encampment, officials estimate 90 to 100 people moved to an encampment near Shepard Road and Randolph Avenue. Police calls in the surrounding area jumped from an average of 11 per month to 145 in August, while nearby residents and first responders raised safety and access concerns.
Labor Day travel costs could hit record high
Americans are hitting the road and taking to the skies this Labor Day weekend, even as rising costs could threaten to squeeze the holiday budget.
Americans are hitting the road and taking to the skies this Labor Day weekend, even as rising costs could threaten to squeeze the holiday budget.
FOX 9 fun at the Minnesota State Fair
Believe it or not, we're just over 50 hours away from the end of the Great Minnesota Get-Together. Since the Minnesota State Fair opened at 7 a.m. on the first day, we at FOX 9 have been having a lot of fun. Here's a few highlights from our time at the 2026 State Fair.
Believe it or not, we're just over 50 hours away from the end of the Great Minnesota Get-Together. Since the Minnesota State Fair opened at 7 a.m. on the first day, we at FOX 9 have been having a lot of fun. Here's a few highlights from our time at the 2026 State Fair.
St. Paul Saints 1959 bat boy set to rejoin team
If you're headed out to the St. Paul Saints game next Friday, Sept. 11, you will see a fun bit of history playing out in the dugout. Back in 1959, Len Kijenski was the bat boy for the Saints. Now 67 years later, he's going to suit up for the Saints once again. He joined FOX 9 News at 5 to give us a look ahead.
If you're headed out to the St. Paul Saints game next Friday, Sept. 11, you will see a fun bit of history playing out in the dugout. Back in 1959, Len Kijenski was the bat boy for the Saints. Now 67 years later, he's going to suit up for the Saints once again. He joined FOX 9 News at 5 to give us a look ahead.
Nepal flooding kills 1,300, hundreds still missing
Ten days after flooding in Nepal that has left 1,300 people dead, rescuers were able to pull two men from the rubble. The rescue is offering hope that others might still be found alive as hundreds are believed to still be trapped underneath the devastation. FOX's Stephanie Bennett has more.
Ten days after flooding in Nepal that has left 1,300 people dead, rescuers were able to pull two men from the rubble. The rescue is offering hope that others might still be found alive as hundreds are believed to still be trapped underneath the devastation. FOX's Stephanie Bennett has more.
State Fair shuts down Matt Little's world handshake record attempt
Democrat Matt Little was aiming to shake more hands than any politician in history over eight hours at the Minnesota State Fair on Saturday, but officials shut him down before he could get there.
Democrat Matt Little was aiming to shake more hands than any politician in history over eight hours at the Minnesota State Fair on Saturday, but officials shut him down before he could get there.
Jessi Pierce Community Cup: St. Paul tournament honors hockey reporter, her 3 children
The Minnesota hockey community will come together in December to honor Jessi Pierce and her family.
The Minnesota hockey community will come together in December to honor Jessi Pierce and her family.