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A Trump-Putin summit could happen in the coming day, just as new sanctions are set to kick in on Russia?s trading partners. Trump said he would be open to meeting with President Vladmir Putin even if Putin won?t meet with President Zelensky. FOX?s Doug Luzader has the latest.

The U.S. Air Force says it will deny early retirement requests for transgender service members with 15 to 18 years of service.

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty spoke with FOX 9 on Thursday about her decision not to run for a second term in 2026. She also talked about her relationship with the Minneapolis Police Department.

State leaders and lawmakers are responding to the Minnesota Supreme Court?s decision that ghost guns can be legal in the state. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the story.

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Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve ended her Thursday media session at Mayo Clinic Square by condemning the throwing of adult toys onto WNBA courts in recent games during live action. Reeve says it's the latest version of sexualizing women in sports, and it's not funny.

First-ever city-run cannabis shops are being built in Minnesota. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.

Road work around the Minnesota State Fair could impact how people get there. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the latest.

U.S. Army officials say Wednesday's active shooter situation at Fort Stewart in Georgia could've been much worse if not for the heroic response of six soldiers who jumped into action. They were honored for their bravery on Thursday.

FOX 9"s Rob Olson explores ways you get make your trip to the Great Minnesota Get-Together less painful this year between Metro Transit, rideshare and shuttle services. Avoid driving if you can, with ongoing construction projects making travel difficult.

The government is getting into the marijuana market, as 13 Minnesota cities are in line to launch their own cannabis retail businesses. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the details.

The talented dancers of Rince na Chroi teach Adam and Max how to Irish dance.

Puppies take over Studio 9 in this delightfully chaotic segment, as Joe Cocozzello from Midwest Animal Rescue & Services joins The Afternoon Shift to explain how you can help make a difference in the lives of our favorite four-legged guests.

Governor Tim Walz visited Minnesota Vikings training camp on Thursday at TCO Performance Center and gave his outlook on the 2025 team.

In light of Vance Boelter pleading not guilty, the guys at The Afternoon Shift try to make sense of what exactly an arraignment is?and what?s next in the biggest case in Minnesota right now. Attorney Devon Holstad joins the show to break it all down in plain English.

President Donald Trump and Heritage Foundation economist Steve Moore show data that reportedly justifies the firing the the BLS head, and compared Trump's economy to former President Joe Biden's.