Ringing in the new year at Times Square
Millions of people around the world are celebrating the end of 2025, with more than a million celebrating in New York’s iconic Times Square for the legendary ball drop.
Millions of people around the world are celebrating the end of 2025, with more than a million celebrating in New York’s iconic Times Square for the legendary ball drop.
Bodycam released from St. Paul shooting
The St. Paul Police Department has released dashcam and bodycam video of a shooting involving one of their officers on an I-94 ramp that occurred in December.
The St. Paul Police Department has released dashcam and bodycam video of a shooting involving one of their officers on an I-94 ramp that occurred in December.
Fraud’s impact in Minnesota: Sen. Zaynab Mohamed on how the Somali community is being affected
Minnesota State Sen. Zaynab Mohamed joins The Afternoon Shift to discuss the broader impact of fraud cases in Minnesota, including how they have affected the Somali community. She addresses concerns from community members, the current climate of scrutiny and state leaders' responses to the cases.
Minnesota State Sen. Zaynab Mohamed joins The Afternoon Shift to discuss the broader impact of fraud cases in Minnesota, including how they have affected the Somali community. She addresses concerns from community members, the current climate of scrutiny and state leaders' responses to the cases.
Wisconsin farm venue alcohol law takes effect in 2026
New restrictions on serving alcohol at Wisconsin farm venues, like wedding barns, take effect in 2026. There's already a bipartisan push to change it.
New restrictions on serving alcohol at Wisconsin farm venues, like wedding barns, take effect in 2026. There's already a bipartisan push to change it.
Rev your engines: Twin Cities Auto Show rolls into Minneapolis
The Twin Cities Auto Show is rolling into the Minneapolis Convention Center, featuring the latest cars, trucks, and technology shaping the auto industry. From new vehicle trends to Minnesota’s love of trucks, there’s something for every kind of driver. Scott Lambert, president of the Twin Cities Auto Show, joins the Afternoon Shift to highlight the event.
The Twin Cities Auto Show is rolling into the Minneapolis Convention Center, featuring the latest cars, trucks, and technology shaping the auto industry. From new vehicle trends to Minnesota’s love of trucks, there’s something for every kind of driver. Scott Lambert, president of the Twin Cities Auto Show, joins the Afternoon Shift to highlight the event.
Minnesota child care funding freeze: Impact on child care centers
The federal government has frozen all child care funding for Minnesota, sending shockwaves through the daycare industry. Ladybug Child Care CEO Michelle Kraus explains how the freeze could impact centers, parents, and children and what families need to know as providers and lawmakers look ahead to what’s next.
The federal government has frozen all child care funding for Minnesota, sending shockwaves through the daycare industry. Ladybug Child Care CEO Michelle Kraus explains how the freeze could impact centers, parents, and children and what families need to know as providers and lawmakers look ahead to what’s next.
Trump says he’s removing National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland
President Trump said in a post on Truth Social that he's removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland.
President Trump said in a post on Truth Social that he's removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland.
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Child care funding freeze response [FULL]
Minnesota’s political leaders, parents and community members hold a press conference to discuss the Trump administration’s freezing of federal child care funding.
Minnesota’s political leaders, parents and community members hold a press conference to discuss the Trump administration’s freezing of federal child care funding.
Bexar County, Texas, missing teens: 1 found dead, 1 still missing, 1 found safe
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office intensified search operations this week as investigators sought the public’s help in locating three teenagers reported missing in separate incidents across the county.
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office intensified search operations this week as investigators sought the public’s help in locating three teenagers reported missing in separate incidents across the county.
FOX 9 All Day: Dec. 31, 2025
On this New Year's Eve edition of All Day Tim Blotz covers child care payments on hold, Blois Olson joins to talk fraud investigations, driving safety for NYE, and checking in with NYE celebrations around the world.
On this New Year's Eve edition of All Day Tim Blotz covers child care payments on hold, Blois Olson joins to talk fraud investigations, driving safety for NYE, and checking in with NYE celebrations around the world.
Naked Florida man accused of robbing meat market only wearing a mask left behind a trail of clothing
A Florida man who tried to only cover up his face is accused of walking into a Florida meat market in the nude and robbing it.
A Florida man who tried to only cover up his face is accused of walking into a Florida meat market in the nude and robbing it.
Slick roads after snow, falling temps Wednesday
Slick road conditions are being reported across the Twin Cities metro following light snowfall and falling temperatures. MnDOT says snow and ice remain on many surfaces as of Wednesday afternoon.
Slick road conditions are being reported across the Twin Cities metro following light snowfall and falling temperatures. MnDOT says snow and ice remain on many surfaces as of Wednesday afternoon.
Dashcam video of St. Paul police shooting on I-94 ramp
The St. Paul Police Department on Wednesday released dashcam and bodycamera video of a police shooting on a ramp to Interstate 94 earlier this month that left a suspect injured. This video has been edited.
The St. Paul Police Department on Wednesday released dashcam and bodycamera video of a police shooting on a ramp to Interstate 94 earlier this month that left a suspect injured. This video has been edited.
Political implications of day care fraud, spotlight on MN
Political analyst Blois Olson joins FOX 9 All Day to discuss day care fraud and the political implications of the national spotlight on Minnesota.
Political analyst Blois Olson joins FOX 9 All Day to discuss day care fraud and the political implications of the national spotlight on Minnesota.
Child care payments on hold from feds
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has frozen all child care payments to Minnesota amid the ongoing investigation and allegations of fraud. That equates to about $185 million per year.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has frozen all child care payments to Minnesota amid the ongoing investigation and allegations of fraud. That equates to about $185 million per year.
Disney Cast Member hurt after boulder prop rolls off track towards audience at Indiana Jones stunt show
The cast member stepped in front of the boulder to prevent it from rolling into the audience.
The cast member stepped in front of the boulder to prevent it from rolling into the audience.
New laws taking effect in 2026: What you need to know
A wide range of new state laws will take effect in 2026, bringing changes that impact workers, students, renters and consumers across the country.
A wide range of new state laws will take effect in 2026, bringing changes that impact workers, students, renters and consumers across the country.
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Somali-run day care vandalized after viral video [FULL]
Staff at Nokomis Daycare Center held a news conference on Wednesday, speaking about the vandalism in light of Nick Shirley's viral social media video that alleges fraud by Somali child care centers. Another day care center's staff member criticized Shirley's video and stressed that Somali-run day cares should not be targeted but fraud needs to be investigated.
Staff at Nokomis Daycare Center held a news conference on Wednesday, speaking about the vandalism in light of Nick Shirley's viral social media video that alleges fraud by Somali child care centers. Another day care center's staff member criticized Shirley's video and stressed that Somali-run day cares should not be targeted but fraud needs to be investigated.
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Minneapolis day care manager denies wrongdoing [FULL INTERVIEW]
Ibrahim Ali, the manager of Quality Learning Center in Minneapolis, has denied any wrongdoing after the day care center was featured in YouTuber Nick Shirley's viral video, accusing it and nine other Somali-run centers of fraud. "You don’t come outside of operational hours and say they’re using taxpayer dollars. That’s completely false," he said. "When there’s a specific sign on our door that says our days and hours. He came outside those hours and then claimed, hey they’re closed."
Ibrahim Ali, the manager of Quality Learning Center in Minneapolis, has denied any wrongdoing after the day care center was featured in YouTuber Nick Shirley's viral video, accusing it and nine other Somali-run centers of fraud. "You don’t come outside of operational hours and say they’re using taxpayer dollars. That’s completely false," he said. "When there’s a specific sign on our door that says our days and hours. He came outside those hours and then claimed, hey they’re closed."
Minnesotans can apply for paid leave benefits
Minnesotans can now apply for the state's new paid leave benefits, which go into effect thanks to a new state law on Jan. 1, 2026.
Minnesotans can now apply for the state's new paid leave benefits, which go into effect thanks to a new state law on Jan. 1, 2026.