Northern MN tourism impacted by smoky air quality
Economies relying on outdoor recreation are working under constant air quality alerts spurred by wildfire smoke from Canada. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the latest on how businesses in northern Minnesota are trying to move forward.
Economies relying on outdoor recreation are working under constant air quality alerts spurred by wildfire smoke from Canada. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the latest on how businesses in northern Minnesota are trying to move forward.
St. Paul cyberattack recovery efforts
The City of St. Paul continues to recover from a major cyber security attack, prompting Mayor Melvin Carter to declare a state of emergency. Governor Tim Walz called in the Minnesota National Guard, which includes 13 cyber security experts. Lt. Col Brian Morgan, MN National Guard Director of Cyber Security is leading the team of cyber experts. He joined the FOX 9 Morning News to share the latest information, and what other cities need to learn from this cyber-attack.
The City of St. Paul continues to recover from a major cyber security attack, prompting Mayor Melvin Carter to declare a state of emergency. Governor Tim Walz called in the Minnesota National Guard, which includes 13 cyber security experts. Lt. Col Brian Morgan, MN National Guard Director of Cyber Security is leading the team of cyber experts. He joined the FOX 9 Morning News to share the latest information, and what other cities need to learn from this cyber-attack.
Trump fires Bureau of Labor Statistics head
President Donald Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics after a report showed hiring slowed in July and was much weaker in May and June than previously reported. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
President Donald Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics after a report showed hiring slowed in July and was much weaker in May and June than previously reported. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
Minnesotans enjoy the outdoors during poor air quality
Events in Minneapolis went on despite the poor air quality. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the latest.
Events in Minneapolis went on despite the poor air quality. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the latest.
White Bear Lake beach concert helps fight hunger
The White Bear Area Food Shelf is hosting the Heartbeat for Hunger concert Saturday night. Lars Pruitt and the band Yam Haus will perform.
The White Bear Area Food Shelf is hosting the Heartbeat for Hunger concert Saturday night. Lars Pruitt and the band Yam Haus will perform.
FOX 9 Garden Guy: Celebrating pollinators at the Landscape Arboretum
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska is celebrating pollinators this weekend. FOX 9's Garden Guy has a preview.
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska is celebrating pollinators this weekend. FOX 9's Garden Guy has a preview.
Country music legend Jeannie Seely passes away at 85
Jeannie Seely, a Grammy-winning country music icon, passed away at 85 in Nashville after a brief illness.
Jeannie Seely, a Grammy-winning country music icon, passed away at 85 in Nashville after a brief illness.
Teen starts Pillows for Pooches to help shelters
Fiona Rohde started sewing dog beds as part of an individual service project for the National Honor Society, but now plans to continue making them for other animal shelters under the name Pillows For Pooches.
Fiona Rohde started sewing dog beds as part of an individual service project for the National Honor Society, but now plans to continue making them for other animal shelters under the name Pillows For Pooches.
Authorities rule Hastings death homicide
The death of a 74-year-old Hastings man has been declared a homicide by medical examiners, leaving his friends to wonder if he was targeted. FOX 9?s Leon Purvis has the latest developments.
The death of a 74-year-old Hastings man has been declared a homicide by medical examiners, leaving his friends to wonder if he was targeted. FOX 9?s Leon Purvis has the latest developments.
Orlando hosts 2025 Florida Freedom Forum: What we know and who attended
The Republican Party of Florida hosted its 2025 Florida Freedom Forum, a one-day gathering of top conservative leaders, on Saturday in Orlando. Here's everything we know about the event and who attended.
The Republican Party of Florida hosted its 2025 Florida Freedom Forum, a one-day gathering of top conservative leaders, on Saturday in Orlando. Here's everything we know about the event and who attended.
Olympic sprinter, Dallas native Sha'Carri Richardson arrested at Seattle airport
Sha'Carri Richardson, a Dallas native and Olympic gold medalist, was arrested earlier this week at the SeaTac Airport in Washington State.
Sha'Carri Richardson, a Dallas native and Olympic gold medalist, was arrested earlier this week at the SeaTac Airport in Washington State.
MPCA expert explains poor air quality from Canada wildfires
Ryan Lueck is a meteorologist with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and explains why we've had so many air quality alerts this summer. The latest one got extended through next Monday due to the wildfires in Canada.
Ryan Lueck is a meteorologist with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and explains why we've had so many air quality alerts this summer. The latest one got extended through next Monday due to the wildfires in Canada.
Key U.S. Senate races ahead of midterm elections
We're 15 months away from midterm elections, but a key U.S. Senate race is already taking shape. Democrats have a chance to flip a Republican seat in the 2026 midterm elections, and it's in North Carolina. FOX?s Sarah Alegre has more.
We're 15 months away from midterm elections, but a key U.S. Senate race is already taking shape. Democrats have a chance to flip a Republican seat in the 2026 midterm elections, and it's in North Carolina. FOX?s Sarah Alegre has more.
Persons of interest ID's in unsolved Richfield murder
The family of Jonathan O'Shaughnessy, who was shot and killed in a random drive-by shooting, says their are additional persons of interest identified in his case. FOX 9's Mary McGuire has the latest.
The family of Jonathan O'Shaughnessy, who was shot and killed in a random drive-by shooting, says their are additional persons of interest identified in his case. FOX 9's Mary McGuire has the latest.
President Trump pushes back start date for Canada tariffs
President Donald Trump has pushed back the start date on tariffs as negotiations between the U.S. and Canada are ongoing.
President Donald Trump has pushed back the start date on tariffs as negotiations between the U.S. and Canada are ongoing.
Minnesota?s new laws: What you need to know
From additional DWI requirements to restrictions on HOAs and landlords, several new laws took effect on Aug. 1 in Minnesota. Here?s what you should know.
From additional DWI requirements to restrictions on HOAs and landlords, several new laws took effect on Aug. 1 in Minnesota. Here?s what you should know.
Air quality alert extended to Monday due to Canada fires
The air quality alert issued for Minnesota and Wisconsin has been extended through Monday due to wildfire smoke coming from Canada. FOX 9's Rob Olson spoke with experts about why it's happening.
The air quality alert issued for Minnesota and Wisconsin has been extended through Monday due to wildfire smoke coming from Canada. FOX 9's Rob Olson spoke with experts about why it's happening.
Food trucks, flavors and footlong eggrolls on a stick!
Grandma's KCM Eggrolls paid a visit to the FOX9 parking lot to share some of their delicious dishes ahead of the Minneapolis Food Truck Festival tomorrow (August 2nd)
Grandma's KCM Eggrolls paid a visit to the FOX9 parking lot to share some of their delicious dishes ahead of the Minneapolis Food Truck Festival tomorrow (August 2nd)
60 years of "DeadHeads"
Dennis (AKA Thomas) McNally, the bands historian and publicist for 20 years, joins The Afternoon Shift to chat about the 60 year anniversary of the band.
Dennis (AKA Thomas) McNally, the bands historian and publicist for 20 years, joins The Afternoon Shift to chat about the 60 year anniversary of the band.
New documentary on 3M
Executive Producer, Joe Augustine, drops by The Afternoon Shift to chat about Doc 9's latest documentary "Everywhere & Forever: Blood. Water. And the politics of PFAs. which is available to stream now on Fox Local, Fox9.com and YouTube.
Executive Producer, Joe Augustine, drops by The Afternoon Shift to chat about Doc 9's latest documentary "Everywhere & Forever: Blood. Water. And the politics of PFAs. which is available to stream now on Fox Local, Fox9.com and YouTube.