News

After hundreds of scooter and bike riders took over parts of Minneapolis, including I-35W, could technology help prevent it from happening again? University of St. Thomas professor Manjeet Rege joins us to explain how geofencing works, what it could do with scooters, and the technology’s limitations.

St. Paul voters will weigh in on a “right to repair” measure this November. Cole Hanson with Safe Homes Saint Paul joins us to explain what the proposal would do, why supporters pushed to get it on the ballot, and what it could mean for renters and landlords.

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon explains what is happening with federal observers at polling locations on primary election day. Simon also addressed election security concerns and a big uptick in early voter turnout.

A new survey from the organization 'No Kid Hungry' surveyed parents nationwide and found 59% believe their child wouldn't get enough to eat without school meals. Even more parents report being worried about affording necessary groceries, while others fear they may need to start choosing between paying bills and buying food.

Minnesota voters are heading to the polls to select candidates for the general election this fall. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, with more than 200,000 early ballots already cast. Additionally, the DOJ is sending election observers to polling places, but state officials said they will not be allowed inside. FOX 9’s Bill Keller reports. 

Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is appearing in court for what could be the final hearing before his state trial. The judge may also weigh in on whether the trial will be broadcast live, a point of debate between Mangione’s defense and the prosecution. FOX's Kailey Schuyler reports. 

President Donald Trump was secretly moved to another military aircraft while leaving a NATO summit in Turkey last month amid concerns about a possible Iranian assassination attempt, The Washington Post reports. Trump was reportedly transported in an airport catering truck while Air Force One departed without him. FOX's Doug Luzader reports.

Minnesota voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to select candidates for the general election this fall. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., with more than 200,000 early ballots already cast, setting a new turnout record for a non-presidential election year. FOX 9’s Bill Keller reports.

Flock cameras are sparking a great debate across the country, with some police praising them as crime fighting tools, while critics cite privacy concerns. Now, a growing number of communities in Minnesota are taking a step back from the controversial automated license plate readers. FOX 9’s Maury Glover explains why.

A Minneapolis public housing complex kept getting millions in federal funding even as inspectors repeatedly gave it failing grades for poor conditions. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has more.

President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order aiming to change when children in the U.S. will get their vaccines. The order calls for separating MMR, or the measles, mumps rubella vaccine into three individual shots. The change is coming just before the start of a new school year. FOX 9’s Emily Pofahl has reaction from health experts.

The University of Minnesota honored long-time baseball coach John Anderson with a celebration of life Monday night at Maturi Pavilion. Anderson died last month at 71 years old. Celebration of life speakers included his wife, Jan, and daughter, Erin, Rob Fornasiere, Billy Soule, Mike Bailey and Paul Molitor. Ryan Lefebvre was the master of ceremonies.

There's been some record-breaking heat and humidity in some parts of the U.S. this summer, and in the Midwest, some of that is coming from the cornfields. FOX's Olivianna Calmes is in Illinois to explain corn sweat.

President Trump says the U.S. is being subtle with Iran in terms of negotiations and ramping up the economic pressure to end the conflict. Iranian leaders remain defiant and have a list of demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. FOX's Caroline Shively has the latest.

Eleven current lawmakers are being challenged by members of their own parties, putting their positions at risk in Tuesday’s primary. Alongside the Hennepin County attorney race, these contests could lead to major changes in state leadership. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.

A nearly $6 million renovation is expanding Minneapolis’ Orpheum Theatre into Hennepin Arts’ neighboring 900 Hennepin building.