FOX 9 Evening News for October 6, 2025
Watch the FOX 9 Evening News for October 6, 2025.
Watch the FOX 9 Evening News for October 6, 2025.
Virgil Green speaks on resignation: 'Racism still exists'
Amid allegations of pervasive racism within the department in 2022, former chief Virgil Green was hired to get things back on track in Golden Valley. But he says that culture is still alive and well. In an interview with FOX 9, Green says he did not feel supported during his time leading the Golden Valley Police Department.
Amid allegations of pervasive racism within the department in 2022, former chief Virgil Green was hired to get things back on track in Golden Valley. But he says that culture is still alive and well. In an interview with FOX 9, Green says he did not feel supported during his time leading the Golden Valley Police Department.
Taylor Swift fans pack theatres for 'Life of a Show Girl' release
Taylor Swift fans across the globe are filling theatres to celebrate the release of her new album, "Life of a Show Girl."
Taylor Swift fans across the globe are filling theatres to celebrate the release of her new album, "Life of a Show Girl."
Lyndon Wiggins retrial starts in Monique Baugh murder
Lyndon Wiggins was convicted of murder three years ago in the 2019 murder of Twin Cities realtor Monique Baugh. A retrial for Wiggins started Monday with jury selection. FOX 9's Rob Olson was there.
Lyndon Wiggins was convicted of murder three years ago in the 2019 murder of Twin Cities realtor Monique Baugh. A retrial for Wiggins started Monday with jury selection. FOX 9's Rob Olson was there.
Illinois Governor suing Trump Administration over National Guard
The Governor of Illinois and the City of Chicago filed a lawsuit Monday against the Trump Administration to stop the deployment of National Guard troops in the area. About 300 troops were activated over the weekend after tensions over immigration raids and protests.
The Governor of Illinois and the City of Chicago filed a lawsuit Monday against the Trump Administration to stop the deployment of National Guard troops in the area. About 300 troops were activated over the weekend after tensions over immigration raids and protests.
Former Golden Valley chief speaks out after resignation
Virgil Green, the former police chief of Golden Valley, is speaking out after resigning from his position. Amid allegations of pervasive racism within the department in 2022, former chief Virgil Green was hired to get things back on track in Golden Valley. But he says that culture is still alive and well. In an interview with FOX 9, Green says he did not feel supported during his time leading the Golden Valley Police Department.
Virgil Green, the former police chief of Golden Valley, is speaking out after resigning from his position. Amid allegations of pervasive racism within the department in 2022, former chief Virgil Green was hired to get things back on track in Golden Valley. But he says that culture is still alive and well. In an interview with FOX 9, Green says he did not feel supported during his time leading the Golden Valley Police Department.
Monique Baugh murder: Lyndon Wiggins re-trial starts
Jury selection started Monday in the re-trial of Lyndon Wiggins, who was convicted three years ago in the 2019 murder of Monique Baugh on New Year's Eve. FOX 9's Rob Olson was there.
Jury selection started Monday in the re-trial of Lyndon Wiggins, who was convicted three years ago in the 2019 murder of Monique Baugh on New Year's Eve. FOX 9's Rob Olson was there.
Plane crash near McGregor Airport leaves 3 hurt, dog missing
Authorities say three people were injured and a dog is missing after a plane crash in northern Minnesota Sunday night.
Authorities say three people were injured and a dog is missing after a plane crash in northern Minnesota Sunday night.
Dan DeBaun completes his 11th marathon at the Twin Cities Marathon
Over 7,000 runners laced up for the Twin Cities Marathon this past weekend, and for Dan DeBaun, it was his 11th career marathon he completed.
Over 7,000 runners laced up for the Twin Cities Marathon this past weekend, and for Dan DeBaun, it was his 11th career marathon he completed.
Taste Buds meets The Afternoon Shift...what a winning recipe!
Steph Hansen from Taste Buds dropped by The Afternoon Shift to talk about her new book, True North Cabin Cookbook Vol. 2, and to share some delicious dill pickle popcorn.
Steph Hansen from Taste Buds dropped by The Afternoon Shift to talk about her new book, True North Cabin Cookbook Vol. 2, and to share some delicious dill pickle popcorn.
Stillwater residents call for action on gun violence
Stillwater leaders, teachers, and parents came together on Monday to press Minnesota lawmakers to take action on gun violence and for Governor Walz to call a special session.
Stillwater leaders, teachers, and parents came together on Monday to press Minnesota lawmakers to take action on gun violence and for Governor Walz to call a special session.
It’s mayoral debate season in the Twin Cities
Christian Vasquez from the Public Forum Boot Camp offers insight into the kind of preparation Twin Cities mayoral candidates might be doing today.
Christian Vasquez from the Public Forum Boot Camp offers insight into the kind of preparation Twin Cities mayoral candidates might be doing today.
Measles on the rise in Minnesota
Dr. Jordan Marmet joins The Afternoon Shift to break down the statistics behind the recent rise in cases ? and to share what Minnesotans can do to help prevent further spread.
Dr. Jordan Marmet joins The Afternoon Shift to break down the statistics behind the recent rise in cases ? and to share what Minnesotans can do to help prevent further spread.
Aerospace tech company's space vehicle delivers cargo anywhere on Earth in under an hour
Aerospace and defense technology company Inversion has unveiled a new space-based delivery vehicle, Arc, that the company says can deliver cargo anywhere on Earth in under an hour.
Aerospace and defense technology company Inversion has unveiled a new space-based delivery vehicle, Arc, that the company says can deliver cargo anywhere on Earth in under an hour.
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Calls to save Minneapolis emergency housing vouchers [FULL]
Minneapolis residents are calling on the Minneapolis City Council to fully fund Emergency Housing Vouchers and Stable Homes Stable Schools 2026 funding. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's proposed 2026 budget cuts 100 emergency housing vouchers the council allocated in the 2025 budget, a press release says.
Minneapolis residents are calling on the Minneapolis City Council to fully fund Emergency Housing Vouchers and Stable Homes Stable Schools 2026 funding. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's proposed 2026 budget cuts 100 emergency housing vouchers the council allocated in the 2025 budget, a press release says.
White House on government shutdown impacts
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt discussed the impacts of the government shutdown and the deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago and Portland.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt discussed the impacts of the government shutdown and the deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago and Portland.
Chi-Chi's reopens in Minnesota after 20 years
People are lining up outside of Chi-Chi's in St. Louis Park. The restaurant returned to Minnesota after 20 years, taking over the Rojo space in the West End.
People are lining up outside of Chi-Chi's in St. Louis Park. The restaurant returned to Minnesota after 20 years, taking over the Rojo space in the West End.
White House warns WIC program running out of funds
As the government shutdown reaches day six, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt warns the USDA's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program faces running out of funds unless an agreement is reached.
As the government shutdown reaches day six, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt warns the USDA's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program faces running out of funds unless an agreement is reached.
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Minneapolis mayoral debate [FULL DEBATE]
Four Minneapolis mayoral candidates debated on Monday, Oct. 6. Incumbent Mayor Jacob Frey, Omar Fateh, DeWayne Davis and Jazz Hampton participated in the debate, which was the second Minneapolis mayoral debate of the 2025 election.
Four Minneapolis mayoral candidates debated on Monday, Oct. 6. Incumbent Mayor Jacob Frey, Omar Fateh, DeWayne Davis and Jazz Hampton participated in the debate, which was the second Minneapolis mayoral debate of the 2025 election.
American Airlines ditches bag sizers at airport boarding gates
American Airlines has removed bag sizers at its boarding gates across the U.S. meaning fliers won’t have to squeeze their bags inside the metal contraptions to make sure their bag will fit in the overhead compartment.
American Airlines has removed bag sizers at its boarding gates across the U.S. meaning fliers won’t have to squeeze their bags inside the metal contraptions to make sure their bag will fit in the overhead compartment.