MN GOP worked with YouTuber investigation
In the days that have followed a viral video illustrating potential day care fraud in Minnesota, Minnesota GOP leaders, including House Speaker and governor candidate Rep. Lisa Demuth, have confirmed they were aware of the efforts of YouTuber Nick Shirley prior to the video being released. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim has the details.
In the days that have followed a viral video illustrating potential day care fraud in Minnesota, Minnesota GOP leaders, including House Speaker and governor candidate Rep. Lisa Demuth, have confirmed they were aware of the efforts of YouTuber Nick Shirley prior to the video being released. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim has the details.
Rex the Wallaby found safe after escaping animal farm in New Jersey
Rex, an approximately 3-year-old wallaby, escaped from a Gloucester County animal farm overnight Monday and was later found safe Tuesday night.
Rex, an approximately 3-year-old wallaby, escaped from a Gloucester County animal farm overnight Monday and was later found safe Tuesday night.
Minnesota paid leave program applications open
Minnesota’s Paid Family Leave program is ready to roll out, with applications opening to be accepted on Wednesday, Dec. 31. FOX 9’s Tim Blotz explains what you need to know.
Minnesota’s Paid Family Leave program is ready to roll out, with applications opening to be accepted on Wednesday, Dec. 31. FOX 9’s Tim Blotz explains what you need to know.
Minnesota childcare funding frozen
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced it is freezing all federal childcare payments to Minnesota amid an ongoing fraud investigation focused on several day care centers.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced it is freezing all federal childcare payments to Minnesota amid an ongoing fraud investigation focused on several day care centers.
Government freezes Minnesota day care funding amid fraud investigation
Several Minnesota child care centers have come to the forefront of a massive fraud investigation. Tuesday night, the federal government stepped in, freezing funds to the state.
Several Minnesota child care centers have come to the forefront of a massive fraud investigation. Tuesday night, the federal government stepped in, freezing funds to the state.
Trump administration policy blasted by judge
A federal judge in Minnesota is blasting the Trump administration’s mandatory detention policy as “illegal” as immigration enforcement operations continue across the Twin Cities. FOX 9’s Paul Blume has the details.
A federal judge in Minnesota is blasting the Trump administration’s mandatory detention policy as “illegal” as immigration enforcement operations continue across the Twin Cities. FOX 9’s Paul Blume has the details.
What to know about end-of-year charitable giving
Charitable giving ramps up at the end of the year, but how can donors make sure their money is having the biggest impact? Erin M. Calloway, JD — founder of Calloway & Co. Consulting — joins the show to explain why year-end giving is so popular, what donors often overlook, and how unrestricted gifts can help nonprofits do their best work. She also breaks down tax considerations and weighs the pros and cons of giving directly to individuals versus larger organizations.
Charitable giving ramps up at the end of the year, but how can donors make sure their money is having the biggest impact? Erin M. Calloway, JD — founder of Calloway & Co. Consulting — joins the show to explain why year-end giving is so popular, what donors often overlook, and how unrestricted gifts can help nonprofits do their best work. She also breaks down tax considerations and weighs the pros and cons of giving directly to individuals versus larger organizations.
Man barricaded inside Chisago City business, police say avoid the area
Authorities in Chisago City are telling residents to avoid the area of Liberty Lane Tuesday afternoon due to an ongoing mental health crisis.
Authorities in Chisago City are telling residents to avoid the area of Liberty Lane Tuesday afternoon due to an ongoing mental health crisis.
Rochester mayor Kim Norton discusses city growth, Mayo Clinic ties and her 2026 goals
Rochester Mayor Kim Norton joins us to discuss leading Minnesota’s third-largest city, her historic role as Rochester’s first woman mayor and her relationship with the Mayo Clinic. Norton also explains the Bush Fellowship program, reflects on her background as a former state legislator, and outlines her goals and priorities for the mayor’s office as Rochester looks ahead to 2026.
Rochester Mayor Kim Norton joins us to discuss leading Minnesota’s third-largest city, her historic role as Rochester’s first woman mayor and her relationship with the Mayo Clinic. Norton also explains the Bush Fellowship program, reflects on her background as a former state legislator, and outlines her goals and priorities for the mayor’s office as Rochester looks ahead to 2026.
George Clooney is now a French citizen: Here's what to know about dual citizenship
It can be said that a famous American actor is now also French, as it was announced that George Clooney, his wife, and his two children have obtained French citizenship. Here's what to know about having more than one citizenship at the same time.
It can be said that a famous American actor is now also French, as it was announced that George Clooney, his wife, and his two children have obtained French citizenship. Here's what to know about having more than one citizenship at the same time.
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison addresses viral fraud claims, ICE activity and his 2026 priorities
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison joins us to respond to a viral video alleging fraud in the state, discuss the latest ICE activity in the Twin Cities and outline his priorities for the Attorney General’s Office heading into 2026.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison joins us to respond to a viral video alleging fraud in the state, discuss the latest ICE activity in the Twin Cities and outline his priorities for the Attorney General’s Office heading into 2026.
Best books of 2025: Favorites, trends, and how one reader read 171 in a year
What does it take to read 171 books in a single year? Hockey broadcaster and prolific reader Alexis Pearson shares her favorite books of 2025, the trends that defined the year in reading, and the habits that help her make time for books—even with a busy schedule.
What does it take to read 171 books in a single year? Hockey broadcaster and prolific reader Alexis Pearson shares her favorite books of 2025, the trends that defined the year in reading, and the habits that help her make time for books—even with a busy schedule.
Thriving through winter: How to overcome seasonal depression
As the days are short and grow colder, many people notice changes in mood, energy and motivation. Psychotherapist Jenna Dorschner, LICSW from LynLake Centers for Wellbeing explains what seasonal depression is, why it happens and practical ways to care for your mental health through the winter months.
As the days are short and grow colder, many people notice changes in mood, energy and motivation. Psychotherapist Jenna Dorschner, LICSW from LynLake Centers for Wellbeing explains what seasonal depression is, why it happens and practical ways to care for your mental health through the winter months.
IIHF World Junior Championship: Can Team USA defend its World Junior Ice Hockey title?
The 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship is officially underway in St. Paul, bringing the world’s top young hockey talent to center ice. Jessi Pierce, co-host of the Bardown Beauties podcast, joins us to break down how the tournament has looked so far, which nations are emerging as early contenders, and the players fans should be watching closely. Plus, we look ahead to whether Team USA has what it takes to repeat as champions.
The 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship is officially underway in St. Paul, bringing the world’s top young hockey talent to center ice. Jessi Pierce, co-host of the Bardown Beauties podcast, joins us to break down how the tournament has looked so far, which nations are emerging as early contenders, and the players fans should be watching closely. Plus, we look ahead to whether Team USA has what it takes to repeat as champions.
FOX 9 All Day: Dec. 30, 2025
Today All Day covers World Juniors, the current reality for local breweries, paid family leave, the MN Wild's big win and the Vikings defense.
Today All Day covers World Juniors, the current reality for local breweries, paid family leave, the MN Wild's big win and the Vikings defense.
Minnesota has a new paid leave law: What it means for you
Minnesota's new paid leave law: Applications open
Minnesota's new paid leave law: Applications open
Quadrantid meteor shower peaks Friday night but bright supermoon may hinder visibility
The New Year brings a double feature celestial performance as the year’s first supermoon and Quadrantid meteor shower go head-to-head in the night skies Friday.
The New Year brings a double feature celestial performance as the year’s first supermoon and Quadrantid meteor shower go head-to-head in the night skies Friday.
Light snow may add to already slick roads Tuesday
A fresh round of light snow could make roads slippery for the Tuesday morning commute as crews are still cleaning up from Sunday’s winter storm. FOX 9’s Bill Keller has the latest.
A fresh round of light snow could make roads slippery for the Tuesday morning commute as crews are still cleaning up from Sunday’s winter storm. FOX 9’s Bill Keller has the latest.
Meet Aloka, the peace dog winning hearts nationwide during Walk for Peace
If you’ve spotted a calm, confident dog padding along beside a group of Buddhist monks — sometimes dressed better than the humans — you’ve likely met Aloka, better known as the Peace Dog.
If you’ve spotted a calm, confident dog padding along beside a group of Buddhist monks — sometimes dressed better than the humans — you’ve likely met Aloka, better known as the Peace Dog.
GOP calls out Hortman conspiracies
Republican leaders are speaking out against narratives surrounding Melissa Hortman’s death following her assassination last June. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim has the story on why they feel speaking out now is important.
Republican leaders are speaking out against narratives surrounding Melissa Hortman’s death following her assassination last June. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim has the story on why they feel speaking out now is important.