William O'Brien State Park water control system to be rebuilt after Lake Alice nearly dried up

William O'Brien State Park will be the sight of a $325,000 project that will include replacing the 1960-era water control structure and dredging the St. Croix River in response to Lake Alice nearly drying up in August 2025.

Feeding Our Future: 79th person charged

A 79th person has been charged in connection with the pandemic-era “Feeding Our Future" fraud scheme. Federal court filings show Fahima Mahamud is facing one count of wire fraud while operating a child care center in Minneapolis.

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Another person has been charged in the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more. 

Minneapolis hotel liquor licenses renewed despite threats over housing ICE agents

The Minneapolis City Council has renewed the liquor licenses of two Minneapolis hotels after previously threatening to not approve them for allegedly housing ICE agents.

Annunciation shooting victim Fletcher Merkel honored by Minneapolis Council

The Minneapolis City Council has passed a resolution honoring the life of Fletcher Merkel – the 8-year-old who was killed during the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church on Aug. 27.

I-494 ramp and bridge closures start Feb. 19 for reconstruction

Drivers are being told to find alternative routes as major road and ramp closures are set to begin on I-494 in Bloomington and Richfield starting Thursday morning.

Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial

Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.

Red flag warning issued for parts of southwestern MN amid extreme fire risk

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for parts of southwest Minnesota due to extreme fire risk conditions on Wednesday.

Minneapolis City Council set to deny Graduate Hotel GM a seat on city board

The Minneapolis City Council is poised to deny the general manager of the Graduate Hotel a seat on a city advisory board due to the hotel's rooming of ICE officers.

Minneapolis council debates seat for Graduate Hotel GM
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The Minneapolis City Council Committee of the Whole voted against recommending the Graduate Hotel general manager for a seat on an advisory board.

Construction on I-394 to cause ‘significant delays’
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Drivers are less than a week away from major construction along I-394 as a project that began last summer will resume, with MnDOT telling drivers to expect “significant delays.” FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni tells you what you need to know.

Costco is officially retiring a decades-old tradition

Costco CEO Ron Vachris confirms a major digital overhaul is coming to the warehouse in 2026 to eliminate a "clunky" in-store requirement for members.

Feeding Our Future: Feds plan to seize cash, luxury car and designer jewelry

A federal judge approved a preliminary order that would allow the government to seize cash, designer cologne, Louboutins and other designer shoes, Rolex watch, vehicles and other items from Salim Said, who was convicted in the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme alongside ringleader Aimee Bock.

Ring's AI feature raises privacy alarms

A recent Super Bowl ad has ignited a debate over privacy, highlighting a new Ring camera feature that can access neighborhood cameras to find lost pets.

Minneapolis Public Schools extends optional online learning amid ICE surge

Minneapolis Public Schools has extended its temporary online learning option through spring break for families amid the ongoing immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota.

2026 Name a Snowplow contest final voting now open until Feb. 13

After more than 6,750 submissions since the 2026 Name a Snowplow opened in early December, MnDOT has narrowed the list of submitted snowplow names to 30 finalists. You can now vote for your favorite until Feb. 13.

Mille Lacs Lake yellow perch daily limit lowered from 10 to 5

The limit for yellow perch caught on Mille Lacs Lake will be lowered from 10 to five, starting on Monday, Feb. 6 and lasting through Nov. 30.