No Kings rally at MN Capitol: What you need to know
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A massive No Kings rally is planned for the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul on Saturday, with tens of thousands of people expected to attend the event to protest the Trump Administration's policies. Bruce Springsteen, Bernie Sanders, Jane Fonda, as well as local politicians will be in attendance. 

Iran war: Trump extends deadline to open Strait of Hormuz
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President Donald Trump, for the second time, is extending the deadline for Iran to fully open the Strait of Hormuz. The new deadline imposed on Iran is now April 6. 

Senate approves DHS funding, except immigration enforcement
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The government funding crisis that has caused chaos at many airports could soon be resolved. Early Friday, the U.S. Senate moved forward on a plan to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, except for immigration enforcement.

Minneapolis council meltdown: Analyst Blois Olson weighs in
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A Minneapolis City Council meeting went off the rails on Thursday as council members debated a resolution. One council member accused another of bullying and was in tears. Political analyst Blois Olson joined FOX 9 News at 9 to give his thoughts on the scene and the first few months of new members on the Minneapolis council.

No Kings protesters line I-35 overpasses ahead of Saturday rally
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Demonstrators lined overpasses on Interstate 35 from Duluth through the Twin Cities and all the way to Texas, holding signs with messages like "No Kings" and "Ice Out." Their goal is to show visibility and unity for the upcoming nationwide demonstration on Saturday. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.

Tempers rise at Minneapolis City Council meeting
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Tempers flare as Minneapolis City Councilmembers butt heads during a meeting Thursday. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more. 

Man tries to push victim into train at Seattle light rail station: docs

A 26-year-old man is charged with second-degree attempted murder for allegedly trying to push a man in front of a passing train at a Seattle light rail station.

Nancy Guthrie's doors were 'propped open,' Savannah Guthrie says

In her first sit-down interview since her mother vanished from her home nearly two months ago, "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie recalled the "chaos and disbelief" surrounding Nancy Guthrie's disappearance after her sister called saying that their mother was missing.

Commissioner: Sheriff not paid for public safety
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A Hennepin County Commissioner questioned the sheriff's office role in public safety during a meeting this week. FOX 9's Courtney Godfrey has more. 

Brother and sister charged after an explosive device was found outside MacDill Air Force Base

A Florida man accused of planting an explosive device outside MacDill Air Force Base has fled to China, while his sister is now in custody after both were charged in connection with the incident, federal officials announced Thursday.

Airport security delays continue amid DHS funding issues
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Some airports across the country continue to see delays at TSA security checkpoints as the partial government shutdown continues, largely due to DHS funding. FOX's Chelsea Torres has more.

Commissioner Barnette says public safety training center 'not dead'
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Community Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette responded to the Minneapolis City Council tabling the purchase of a site intended to be used as a public safety training center.

Minnesota bill uses companies' own tech to protect kids
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Lawmakers at the Capitol are taking a new approach to protect kids from social media addiction, and it could soon become law. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.

Why is Ian Leonard doing weather in a chair?!
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FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard sat in a chair and all but kicked his feet up while Randy Meier and Kelcey Carlson gave their thoughts on Thursday's weather. He eventually gave his forecast, also while sitting in a chair. Will it become the new normal?

Tempers flare after Minneapolis council meeting gets heated
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A Minneapolis City Council meeting broke down into a heated argument on Thursday, with one member accusing others of bullying and another challenging the president to get the meeting in order.

Landmark social media ruling
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A major new ruling is putting social media companies under the microscope after a California jury found Meta and YouTube negligent in a case linking platform use to youth mental health, awarding $6 million to the plaintiff. We’re joined by Minnesota attorney Mike Bryant to break down what this could mean closer to home — including whether similar lawsuits could happen here and how difficult it is to prove harm tied to social media use.

Commemorating Equal Pay Day
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Equal Pay Day commemorates how much longer women to have to work to earn the same as men. Gloria Perez is the President & CEO of the Women's Foundation of Minnesota and joined Adam Llorens on "The Afternoon Shift" to chat more about Equal Pay Day and what steps Minnesota is taking to shrink the pay discrepancy gap. 

Hennepin County Commissioner's comments spark push back from law enforcement
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Hennepin County Commissioner Marion Greene is getting push back from local law enforcement after comments that the sheriff's office shouldn't be dealing with public safety. The comments come amid budget discussions as the sheriff's office is several million dollars in the hole. FOX 9's Courtney Godfrey has more.

No Kings protesters rally on I-35 ahead of weekend event
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Thousands of protesters are expected to gather for a No Kings rally on Saturday in St. Paul. They're getting a head start Thursday night, gathering on I-35 overpasses from Minnesota to Texas. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.