Rate Bowl Preview: Golden Gophers vs Lobos

The Minnesota Golden Gophers close out their season today with a matchup against New Mexico State in the Rate Bowl. We’re joined by Bring Me The News sports reporter Tony Liebert to break down the Gophers’ 2025 campaign, assess where the program stands heading into bowl season and discuss the shifting college football bowl landscape. Tony also weighs in on Minnesota’s 2026 recruiting outlook. 

Judge orders halt on ICE courthouse arrests in Northern California

A federal judge in San Jose has ordered a halt to ICE arrests at courthouses, arguing that immigrants are between a rock and a hard place: They face either getting arrested for trying to follow the law, or are not showing up to court and facing automatic deportation. 

NHTSA investigating Tesla Model 3 door releases following complaints

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a defect investigation into Tesla's Model 3 vehicles over the car door's release and concerns the controls may not be easy to find in an emergency – the same concerns of Piedmont families whose college-age children died in a Cybertruck with the same type of door release.

Trump launches Christmas night airstrikes on ISIS

President Donald Trump said the U.S. launched airstrikes in northwest Nigeria on Christmas night targeting ISIS militants he accused of killing Christians, calling the operation decisive and warning further attacks would follow if the violence continues.

Hastings American Legion closes abruptly on Christmas Eve

The Hastings American Legion has unexpectedly shut its doors, leaving workers and patrons in the lurch. According to its Facebook page, the Hastings American Legion closed at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve without any notice. On Dec. 22, they posted their kitchen would be open from 8-11 a.m., and the bar would be open from "10 a.m. – Slow Down."

Hudson woman helps Santa answer his mail

A woman from Hudson, Wis., has taken it upon herself to make sure kids who write letters to Santa Claus get a response. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the story.

St. Paul grocer's delivery eases ICE fears

When federal agents started their immigration crackdown in Minneapolis on Dec. 1, customers quickly dwindled at Bymore Mercado in St. Paul. The grocery store said it lost 75 percent of them within days.