Highway 610 gives Minnesotans a lasting way to remember the Hortmans

A stretch of Highway 610 now carries the Hortman name in honor of late Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. The highway is one that people close to Melissa said meant a lot to her.

3M to pay $7.3 billion to settle 'forever chemical' claims

3M, a chemical and manufacturing giant, has agreed to pay $7.35 billion to settle personal injury claims by people who say they were hurt by exposure to so-called "forever chemicals" or PFAS in the company's firefighting foam and other products.

Minnesota DNR plants 58,800 seedlings to help defend against emerald ash borer

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has completed a large seedling planting project in north-central Minnesota as it works to prepare ash-dominated forests for emerald ash borer.

Gov. Walz unveils Highway 610 as Hortman Memorial Highway
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Highway 610 has been renamed the Hortman Memorial Highway in honor of late Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. Gov. Tim Walz, lawmakers and community members gathered Thursday for the dedication, recognizing the speaker's years of work to support and secure funding for the highway.

Spit, discarded cigars help Minneapolis PD crack light rail murder case: Charges

Spit on a light rail platform, discarded cigars and a Metro Transit card helped Minneapolis police investigators track down a murder suspect last month, according to a new criminal complaint.

Annunciation shooting: Minneapolis Inspector honored for initial response

Minneapolis Police Inspector Ryan Kelly is receiving international recognition for his response to the Annunciation School mass shooting, and his years of service.

St. Paul Schools approve budget without layoffs
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Facing a budget shortfall, St. Paul School District leaders have postponed possible teacher layoffs – at least for now. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has the details.

St. Paul Public Schools avoids layoffs amid $5M budget gap

The St. Paul school board approved a new budget plan on Friday that avoids layoffs for now, but leaders and teachers said they still need to come up with a long-term fix.

AG Ellison on fraud, Feeding our Future and why he deserves another term

As part of FOX 9's "Conversation with Candidates" series, Minnesota Attorney General touched on topics such as his accomplishments so far, ongoing efforts to combat fraud and the Feeding our Future scandal.

36 dogs rescued from unlicensed breeder in Cass County

The Animal Humane Society says they rescued 36 dogs from "unsanitary and unsafe conditions" at an unlicensed breeder in Cass County.

36 dogs rescued from unlicensed breeder
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The Animal Humane Society rescued 36 dogs from an unsafe, unlicensed breeder in Cass County. 

Mpls Office of Community Safety eliminated
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The Minneapolis City Council voted to eliminate the Office of Community Safety. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more. 

Minneapolis Office of Community safety eliminated by city council ordinance

Minneapolis City Council members voted Thursday to eliminate the office overseeing the city’s police, fire and other public safety departments.

Feeding Our Future 'architect' sentenced
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The Feeding Our Future "architect" was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in the fraud scheme. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl has more. 

MN fraud: Feeding Our Future scheme 'architect' Salim Said sentenced

Salim Said, the man authorities said was the architect of the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme next to mastermind Aimee Bock, was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday.

MN fraud: Inside Salim Said's Feeding our Future sentencing hearing
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Salim Said, described by prosecutors as an architect of the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison and ordered to pay more than $44 million in restitution. FOX 9 reporter Emily Pofahl, who was inside the courtroom, joins FOX 9 All Day to break down the sentencing hearing, including the arguments from prosecutors and the defense.

Live updates: Feeding Our Future fraud scheme 'architect' Salim Said sentenced

Salim Said, the man authorities said was the architect of the Feeding our Future fraud scheme, is being sentenced sentenced on Wednesday. Prosecutors are asking for him to face a 40-year prison sentence.

Federal prosecutors seeking 40 years for Feeding Our Future architect Salim Said

Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to sentence Salim Said to 40 years in prison Wednesday morning, capping one of the most high-profile prosecutions in the landmark $250 million Feeding Our Future pandemic fraud case.