Women crash-test dummy approval, ice fishing, Stranger Things season 5 review & more: Dec. 5, 2025
Federal regulators have announced the approval of a new women’s crash-test dummy. Susan Molinari, Co-Chair of Women Drive Too, joins us to explain what the approval means, how it will be implemented and the impact it could have on vehicle safety standards. As winter conditions take hold, we talk all things ice fishing with updates on safety guidance and how early-season conditions are affecting anglers. And we preview the St. Paul Ice Fishing show. FOX 9's Lauren Andrego shares details about Pantone’s Color of the Year, including how the selection was made and the early response. We also sit down with FOX 9 reporter Se Kwon, who speaks about her immigration story and the experiences that shaped her path.
Federal regulators have announced the approval of a new women’s crash-test dummy. Susan Molinari, Co-Chair of Women Drive Too, joins us to explain what the approval means, how it will be implemented and the impact it could have on vehicle safety standards. As winter conditions take hold, we talk all things ice fishing with updates on safety guidance and how early-season conditions are affecting anglers. And we preview the St. Paul Ice Fishing show. FOX 9's Lauren Andrego shares details about Pantone’s Color of the Year, including how the selection was made and the early response. We also sit down with FOX 9 reporter Se Kwon, who speaks about her immigration story and the experiences that shaped her path.
California dog found in Lincoln Park after 4 years, returned to family
The dog - who was microchipped - was recently found tied to the fence of a small shelter in Lincoln Park four years and seven months later - and 2,289 miles away.
The dog - who was microchipped - was recently found tied to the fence of a small shelter in Lincoln Park four years and seven months later - and 2,289 miles away.
The nation's largest ice fishing event is coming to St. Paul
This weekend St. Paul turns into the ice fishing capitol of the nation. The St. Paul ice fishing show is at the RiverCentre Dec. 5-7.
This weekend St. Paul turns into the ice fishing capitol of the nation. The St. Paul ice fishing show is at the RiverCentre Dec. 5-7.
New approved female crash test dummies
Current car crash tests are based on male body dummies from the 1970s. Recently, the U.S. approved female dummies to be used during crash testing.
Current car crash tests are based on male body dummies from the 1970s. Recently, the U.S. approved female dummies to be used during crash testing.
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Faith leaders hold rally in support of MN Somali community [FULL]
Multifaith and community leaders gathered to show support for the Somali-American community in Minnesota.
Multifaith and community leaders gathered to show support for the Somali-American community in Minnesota.
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MN Rep. Franson on ICE, Trump 'garbage' remark [FULL INTERVIEW]
Minnesota State Rep. Franson (R-Alexandria) spoke with FOX 9 reporter Mike Manzoni about the ongoing immigration enforcement operation in the Twin Cities and President Trump's "garbage" remarks around the Somali community. Franson attacked the line of questioning despite FOX 9 telling her on the phone, hours before the interview, that the question would be asked in the interview.
Minnesota State Rep. Franson (R-Alexandria) spoke with FOX 9 reporter Mike Manzoni about the ongoing immigration enforcement operation in the Twin Cities and President Trump's "garbage" remarks around the Somali community. Franson attacked the line of questioning despite FOX 9 telling her on the phone, hours before the interview, that the question would be asked in the interview.
2026 FIFA World Cup draw recap and photos
The FIFA World Cup draw took place Friday at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Here's a recap and photos from the event.
The FIFA World Cup draw took place Friday at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Here's a recap and photos from the event.
A grandfather’s slow death reveals how senior living facilities refuse to pick up fallen residents
Video and state records obtained by the FOX 9 Investigators show assisted living providers are repeatedly calling 911 because of ‘no lift’ or ‘no touch’ policies and straining emergency responders.
Video and state records obtained by the FOX 9 Investigators show assisted living providers are repeatedly calling 911 because of ‘no lift’ or ‘no touch’ policies and straining emergency responders.
'Dinosaur mummy' brought to Winona State
A 66-million-year-old "dinosaur mummy" was discovered in North Dakota and was brought to Winona State University.
A 66-million-year-old "dinosaur mummy" was discovered in North Dakota and was brought to Winona State University.
MN weather: Crash numbers from snowy Friday morning
Light snow falling in Minnesota made for a messy morning commute, with at least 100 property-damage crashes and 64 vehicles off the road from midnight to 9 a.m. on Friday. FOX 9's Bill Keller reports.
Light snow falling in Minnesota made for a messy morning commute, with at least 100 property-damage crashes and 64 vehicles off the road from midnight to 9 a.m. on Friday. FOX 9's Bill Keller reports.
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MN weather: Crashes, spinouts on metro roads [8:50 a.m. update]
There are several spinouts and crashes reported across Twin Cities metro roads on Thursday morning. FOX 9’s Lauren Andrego breaks down a particularly troublesome section of I-94, where at least five crashes have been reported.
There are several spinouts and crashes reported across Twin Cities metro roads on Thursday morning. FOX 9’s Lauren Andrego breaks down a particularly troublesome section of I-94, where at least five crashes have been reported.
How FBI tracked down DC pipe bomb suspect
The U.S. Attorney General announced a breakthrough in the 2021 D.C. pipe bomb plot investigation with the arrest of 30-year-old Brian Cole Jr. of Virginia. Officials said they re-examined existing evidence, including the unexploded bombs, the suspect's shoes and height, and cell phone records. FOX’s Doug Luzader reports.
The U.S. Attorney General announced a breakthrough in the 2021 D.C. pipe bomb plot investigation with the arrest of 30-year-old Brian Cole Jr. of Virginia. Officials said they re-examined existing evidence, including the unexploded bombs, the suspect's shoes and height, and cell phone records. FOX’s Doug Luzader reports.
Jan. 6 pipe bomb plot suspect arrested by FBI
The nearly 5-year manhunt for the mysterious D.C. pipe bomber may now be over. Federal agents now have a man in custody who they believe targeted both Republicans and Democrats back in 2021. Doug Luzader has more this morning from Washington.
The nearly 5-year manhunt for the mysterious D.C. pipe bomber may now be over. Federal agents now have a man in custody who they believe targeted both Republicans and Democrats back in 2021. Doug Luzader has more this morning from Washington.
ICE arrests multiple suspects in 'Operation Metro Surge'
The Department of Homeland Security announced multiple arrests in Minneapolis made during "Operation Metro Surge."
The Department of Homeland Security announced multiple arrests in Minneapolis made during "Operation Metro Surge."
Somali leaders concerned about Trump's rhetoric
Somali leaders say they are worried about President Donald Trump's rhetoric about the community. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
Somali leaders say they are worried about President Donald Trump's rhetoric about the community. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
MN faith leaders react to Trump's comments on Somalis
Minnesota leaders across many faiths denounced President Donald Trump's comments on the Somali community. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the latest.
Minnesota leaders across many faiths denounced President Donald Trump's comments on the Somali community. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the latest.
MN GOP lawmakers react to Trump's Somali comments
Minnesota Republican lawmakers had varied reactions to President Donald Trump's comments about Somali people. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.
Minnesota Republican lawmakers had varied reactions to President Donald Trump's comments about Somali people. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.
2-year ban on new disability services licensing
Minnesota is pausing on giving licenses for disability services to increase oversight. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
Minnesota is pausing on giving licenses for disability services to increase oversight. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
Refusing to pick up fallen elderly residents
Assisted living facilities are implementing a "no touch" policy, directing staff to instead call 911.
Assisted living facilities are implementing a "no touch" policy, directing staff to instead call 911.
Police: Wrong-way driver starts gunfight outside MOA
Bloomington police say that a wrong-way driver started a gunfight with police outside the Mall of America. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.
Bloomington police say that a wrong-way driver started a gunfight with police outside the Mall of America. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.