MN wildfires: Crews work to contain burning fires
Northern Minnesota is battling two major wildfires that have scorched thousands of acres and forced local residents to evacuate. In Crow Wing County, the Flanders Fire near the Brainerd Lakes area has grown to 1,700 acres and is currently 20% contained. Fire crews are attacking the blaze from the air and the ground.
Northern Minnesota is battling two major wildfires that have scorched thousands of acres and forced local residents to evacuate. In Crow Wing County, the Flanders Fire near the Brainerd Lakes area has grown to 1,700 acres and is currently 20% contained. Fire crews are attacking the blaze from the air and the ground.
Canadian officials confirm first Hantavirus case
Officials in Canada have confirmed the country's first Hantavirus case. The person who tested positive was aboard the international cruise ship that had an outbreak, and they are now in the hospital.
Officials in Canada have confirmed the country's first Hantavirus case. The person who tested positive was aboard the international cruise ship that had an outbreak, and they are now in the hospital.
Capitol crunch time: Minnesota lawmakers racing to pass bills before midight
It's crunch time at the Minnesota State Capitol Sunday night as lawmakers work to pass bills before the end of the 2026 legislative session at midnight.
It's crunch time at the Minnesota State Capitol Sunday night as lawmakers work to pass bills before the end of the 2026 legislative session at midnight.
MN weather: Severe threat continues near Mankato
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard is tracking severe weather Sunday night in southern Minnesota. There have been multiple tornado warnings near Mankato, and Leon Purvis checks in where he's experiencing heavy rain, strong winds and frequent lightning.
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard is tracking severe weather Sunday night in southern Minnesota. There have been multiple tornado warnings near Mankato, and Leon Purvis checks in where he's experiencing heavy rain, strong winds and frequent lightning.
MN weather: Tornado warnings in southern Minnesota
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard is tracking a bumpy night of severe weather in southern Minnesota. There have already been multiple tornado warnings near Mankato.
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard is tracking a bumpy night of severe weather in southern Minnesota. There have already been multiple tornado warnings near Mankato.
Tornado warning for Martin County until 7:45 p.m.
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard is tracking a tornado-warned storm southwest of Mankato Sunday night. Areas impacted include Lewiston, Northrop and Truman.
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard is tracking a tornado-warned storm southwest of Mankato Sunday night. Areas impacted include Lewiston, Northrop and Truman.
Get your firearm safety class done before hunting season
It's not hunting season yet, but if you want to go hunting this fall you may need to take a firearms safety class. If you haven't already registered for one, you might have lost your chance. DNR Conservation Officer Garrett Thomas joined FOX 9 News at 5 Sunday to talk about what you need to do to be ready for hunting season.
It's not hunting season yet, but if you want to go hunting this fall you may need to take a firearms safety class. If you haven't already registered for one, you might have lost your chance. DNR Conservation Officer Garrett Thomas joined FOX 9 News at 5 Sunday to talk about what you need to do to be ready for hunting season.
Minnesota lawmakers race to finish bills as legislative session closes
The 2026 Minnesota legislative session comes to a close at midnight Sunday, and lawmakers on both sides are racing to to get final bills done before the deadline hits. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.
The 2026 Minnesota legislative session comes to a close at midnight Sunday, and lawmakers on both sides are racing to to get final bills done before the deadline hits. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Crews battling Flanders, Stewart Trail wildfires in northern Minnesota
Thousands of acres have burned and firefighters are working to contain wildfires in northern Minnesota this weekend. The Flanders wildfire is impacting Crow Wing County, while the Stewart Trail wildfire is burning near Two Harbors. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
Thousands of acres have burned and firefighters are working to contain wildfires in northern Minnesota this weekend. The Flanders wildfire is impacting Crow Wing County, while the Stewart Trail wildfire is burning near Two Harbors. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
MN fraud: Why millions in restitution owned by fraudsters remains unpaid
Since 2020, restitution has been ordered in at least 48 cases prosecuted by the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit at the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office. The combined restitution totaled more than $13.3 million. As of this spring, only $2.355 million has been re-paid (less than 18%). Nearly $11 million is still owed, according to a review by the FOX 9 Investigators.
Since 2020, restitution has been ordered in at least 48 cases prosecuted by the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit at the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office. The combined restitution totaled more than $13.3 million. As of this spring, only $2.355 million has been re-paid (less than 18%). Nearly $11 million is still owed, according to a review by the FOX 9 Investigators.
Convicted fraudster fights Minnesota over seized money
Ahmed Nur pleaded guilty last year to two counts of aiding and abetting theft by swindle in a nearly $10 million Medicaid fraud scheme. He was sentenced to 180 days in the Hennepin County Workhouse and, along with nearly a dozen co-defendants, ordered to pay back more than $2.3 million in restitution.
Ahmed Nur pleaded guilty last year to two counts of aiding and abetting theft by swindle in a nearly $10 million Medicaid fraud scheme. He was sentenced to 180 days in the Hennepin County Workhouse and, along with nearly a dozen co-defendants, ordered to pay back more than $2.3 million in restitution.
MN lawmakers debate push to ban herbicide paraquat
Claims of an herbicide called paraquat causing Parkinson's disease have led to calls for a statewide ban in Minnesota. The effort has been added and removed from legislative bills multiple times as health experts and crop production retailers argue over the risks of the product. FOX 9's Leah Beno has the details on what could be next.
Claims of an herbicide called paraquat causing Parkinson's disease have led to calls for a statewide ban in Minnesota. The effort has been added and removed from legislative bills multiple times as health experts and crop production retailers argue over the risks of the product. FOX 9's Leah Beno has the details on what could be next.
Crosslake mayor surveys Flanders Fire damage
Crosslake Mayor Jackson Purfeerst showed damage caused by the Flanders Fire in Crow Wing County during a live interview with FOX 9's Leah Beno.
Crosslake Mayor Jackson Purfeerst showed damage caused by the Flanders Fire in Crow Wing County during a live interview with FOX 9's Leah Beno.
Stewart Trail Fire: Crews continue containment response
Firefighters are continuing to battle the Stewart Trail Fire in northern Minnesota. FOX 9's Leah Beno spoke with Minnesota Incident Command System Public Information Officer Sarah Shapiro for the latest details.
Firefighters are continuing to battle the Stewart Trail Fire in northern Minnesota. FOX 9's Leah Beno spoke with Minnesota Incident Command System Public Information Officer Sarah Shapiro for the latest details.
MN lawmakers face legislative session midnight deadline
Political analyst Blois Olson explains what's at stake as Minnesota lawmakers face a midnight deadline for the legislative session.
Political analyst Blois Olson explains what's at stake as Minnesota lawmakers face a midnight deadline for the legislative session.
MN wildfires: Flanders fire burns over 1.1k acres
A wildfire burning in Crow Wing County has quickly expanded to over 1,100 acres on Saturday. This comes as fire crews have contained about 30% of a wildfire north of Two Harbors. FOX 9 Leon Purvis reports.
A wildfire burning in Crow Wing County has quickly expanded to over 1,100 acres on Saturday. This comes as fire crews have contained about 30% of a wildfire north of Two Harbors. FOX 9 Leon Purvis reports.
MN wildfires: Crews battle Flanders, Stewart Trail fires
Firefighters are battling two large wildfires in northern Minnesota on Saturday. The Stewart Trail fire near Two Harbors is an estimated 376 acres and 0% contained. The Flanders fire in Crow Wing County has grown to 600 acres and is also 0% contained.
Firefighters are battling two large wildfires in northern Minnesota on Saturday. The Stewart Trail fire near Two Harbors is an estimated 376 acres and 0% contained. The Flanders fire in Crow Wing County has grown to 600 acres and is also 0% contained.
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Stewart Trail Wildfire in northern MN: Chopper [RAW]
Crews continue battling the Stewart Trail wildfire in northern Minnesota on Saturday, as the blaze has grown to 376 acres with no containment. Chopper footage shows burned terrain and aircraft dropping water on hot spots.
Crews continue battling the Stewart Trail wildfire in northern Minnesota on Saturday, as the blaze has grown to 376 acres with no containment. Chopper footage shows burned terrain and aircraft dropping water on hot spots.
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MN gun violence prevention bill: Advocates demand House holds vote [RAW]
Advocates gathered outside the Minnesota House chambers to demand a vote be held on a gun violence prevention bill that already cleared the Minnesota Senate.
Advocates gathered outside the Minnesota House chambers to demand a vote be held on a gun violence prevention bill that already cleared the Minnesota Senate.
Black-owned record store starts crowdfund campaign
The last Black-owned record shop in Minnesota is looking for help from the surrounding community to stay open. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the story.
The last Black-owned record shop in Minnesota is looking for help from the surrounding community to stay open. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the story.