Author visits every city in Minnesota
Author Seth Varner visited every incorporated city in Minnesota, then wrote a book about it. He joined Symone Woolridge on FOX 9's All Day on Thursday to talk about his experience.
Author Seth Varner visited every incorporated city in Minnesota, then wrote a book about it. He joined Symone Woolridge on FOX 9's All Day on Thursday to talk about his experience.
Paid leave among new laws going into effect in 2026
New Year's Day means new laws are going into effect as we start 2026. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard joined All Day on Thursday to talk about the new Paid Leave Law that has started.
New Year's Day means new laws are going into effect as we start 2026. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard joined All Day on Thursday to talk about the new Paid Leave Law that has started.
WATCH: Zohran Mamdani's full speech at his NYC mayoral inauguration
Zohran Mamdani hosted what his team called the "Inauguration of a New Era," a public swearing-in ceremony and citywide celebration on Thursday afternoon.
Zohran Mamdani hosted what his team called the "Inauguration of a New Era," a public swearing-in ceremony and citywide celebration on Thursday afternoon.
MN weather: Chilly, snowy start to 2026
The first day of 2026 is starting chilly, cloudy and even a little bit snowy across the Twin Cities metro.
The first day of 2026 is starting chilly, cloudy and even a little bit snowy across the Twin Cities metro.
Minnesota fraud: GOP helps YouTube investigation
The Minnesota GOP says it worked with YouTuber Nick Shirley, whose viral video claims to expose millions in child care fraud. Hamline University political science professor David Schultz explains what this means for Minnesota's political climate.
The Minnesota GOP says it worked with YouTuber Nick Shirley, whose viral video claims to expose millions in child care fraud. Hamline University political science professor David Schultz explains what this means for Minnesota's political climate.
Somali day care break-in investigated
A Somali-run child care center is sharing footage from an alleged break-in that occurred only days after a social media video went viral for alleging widespread fraud. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has the details.
A Somali-run child care center is sharing footage from an alleged break-in that occurred only days after a social media video went viral for alleging widespread fraud. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has the details.
Minnesota child care federal audit
A recent federal audit uncovered deficiencies in Minnesota's child care assistance program related to attendance tracking – estimating that 11% of all payments likely had some flaw, potentially impacting $231.4 million in child care claims across more than 1,150 providers. FOX 9’s Paul Blume has the details.
A recent federal audit uncovered deficiencies in Minnesota's child care assistance program related to attendance tracking – estimating that 11% of all payments likely had some flaw, potentially impacting $231.4 million in child care claims across more than 1,150 providers. FOX 9’s Paul Blume has the details.
Autism fraud in MN: Children face challenges
As Minnesota implements measures to prevent fraud in social service programs, children who are on the autism spectrum could face additional challenges. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the latest.
As Minnesota implements measures to prevent fraud in social service programs, children who are on the autism spectrum could face additional challenges. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Trump admin freezes federal child care funds
One day after the Trump administration announced it would freeze federal funding for child care programs in Minnesota as it investigated potential fraud, Minnesota’s political leaders and community spoke out about the decision that could affect thousands.
One day after the Trump administration announced it would freeze federal funding for child care programs in Minnesota as it investigated potential fraud, Minnesota’s political leaders and community spoke out about the decision that could affect thousands.
Ringing in the new year at Times Square
Millions of people around the world are celebrating the end of 2025, with more than a million celebrating in New York’s iconic Times Square for the legendary ball drop.
Millions of people around the world are celebrating the end of 2025, with more than a million celebrating in New York’s iconic Times Square for the legendary ball drop.
Bodycam released from St. Paul shooting
The St. Paul Police Department has released dashcam and bodycam video of a shooting involving one of their officers on an I-94 ramp that occurred in December.
The St. Paul Police Department has released dashcam and bodycam video of a shooting involving one of their officers on an I-94 ramp that occurred in December.
Fraud’s impact in Minnesota: Sen. Zaynab Mohamed on how the Somali community is being affected
Minnesota State Sen. Zaynab Mohamed joins The Afternoon Shift to discuss the broader impact of fraud cases in Minnesota, including how they have affected the Somali community. She addresses concerns from community members, the current climate of scrutiny and state leaders' responses to the cases.
Minnesota State Sen. Zaynab Mohamed joins The Afternoon Shift to discuss the broader impact of fraud cases in Minnesota, including how they have affected the Somali community. She addresses concerns from community members, the current climate of scrutiny and state leaders' responses to the cases.
Wisconsin farm venue alcohol law takes effect in 2026
New restrictions on serving alcohol at Wisconsin farm venues, like wedding barns, take effect in 2026. There's already a bipartisan push to change it.
New restrictions on serving alcohol at Wisconsin farm venues, like wedding barns, take effect in 2026. There's already a bipartisan push to change it.
Rev your engines: Twin Cities Auto Show rolls into Minneapolis
The Twin Cities Auto Show is rolling into the Minneapolis Convention Center, featuring the latest cars, trucks, and technology shaping the auto industry. From new vehicle trends to Minnesota’s love of trucks, there’s something for every kind of driver. Scott Lambert, president of the Twin Cities Auto Show, joins the Afternoon Shift to highlight the event.
The Twin Cities Auto Show is rolling into the Minneapolis Convention Center, featuring the latest cars, trucks, and technology shaping the auto industry. From new vehicle trends to Minnesota’s love of trucks, there’s something for every kind of driver. Scott Lambert, president of the Twin Cities Auto Show, joins the Afternoon Shift to highlight the event.
Minnesota child care funding freeze: Impact on child care centers
The federal government has frozen all child care funding for Minnesota, sending shockwaves through the daycare industry. Ladybug Child Care CEO Michelle Kraus explains how the freeze could impact centers, parents, and children and what families need to know as providers and lawmakers look ahead to what’s next.
The federal government has frozen all child care funding for Minnesota, sending shockwaves through the daycare industry. Ladybug Child Care CEO Michelle Kraus explains how the freeze could impact centers, parents, and children and what families need to know as providers and lawmakers look ahead to what’s next.
Trump says he’s removing National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland
President Trump said in a post on Truth Social that he's removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland.
President Trump said in a post on Truth Social that he's removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland.
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Child care funding freeze response [FULL]
Minnesota’s political leaders, parents and community members hold a press conference to discuss the Trump administration’s freezing of federal child care funding.
Minnesota’s political leaders, parents and community members hold a press conference to discuss the Trump administration’s freezing of federal child care funding.
Bexar County, Texas, missing teens: 1 found dead, 1 still missing, 1 found safe
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office intensified search operations this week as investigators sought the public’s help in locating three teenagers reported missing in separate incidents across the county.
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office intensified search operations this week as investigators sought the public’s help in locating three teenagers reported missing in separate incidents across the county.
FOX 9 All Day: Dec. 31, 2025
On this New Year's Eve edition of All Day Tim Blotz covers child care payments on hold, Blois Olson joins to talk fraud investigations, driving safety for NYE, and checking in with NYE celebrations around the world.
On this New Year's Eve edition of All Day Tim Blotz covers child care payments on hold, Blois Olson joins to talk fraud investigations, driving safety for NYE, and checking in with NYE celebrations around the world.
Naked Florida man accused of robbing meat market only wearing a mask left behind a trail of clothing
A Florida man who tried to only cover up his face is accused of walking into a Florida meat market in the nude and robbing it.
A Florida man who tried to only cover up his face is accused of walking into a Florida meat market in the nude and robbing it.