Walz proposes sales tax cut but only for some

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz presented his two-year budget proposal, and in it he proposed a cut to sales tax but also proposed to raise the sales tax on certain services. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.

MN House DFL members threatening to hold up start of Legislative session

House DFL members were sworn in on Sunday in an early oath of office ceremony, ahead of the start of the legislative session. Democrats are threatening not to show up for the start of the legislative session as they are locked in a power struggle with the GOP. GOP lawmakers are calling the ceremony on Sunday illegitimate, while the DFL says the early ceremony is not unprecedented. Meanwhile, in the Senate, Democrats and Republicans have agreed to a power-sharing agreement.

DFL members threaten to stay home

In a pair of news conferences on Monday, both parties took jabs at one another, as Republicans claimed an “organizational majority," and Democrats threatened to not show up on the first day of the legislative session unless Republicans honored a power-sharing agreement.

MN cracks down on fraud with new investigation unit

As Gov. Tim Walz is set to announce a new centralized state fraud investigations unit, FOX 9's Bill Keller examines notable fraud cases that have cost Minnesota taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars.

New laws in MN that go into effect on Jan. 1

Several laws passed last session are due to take effect on Jan. 1, 2025, affecting many Minnesotans. Minnesota Democrats have held a trifecta of power the last two legislative sessions – controlling the House of Representatives, Senate and Governor positions. New laws include increased transparency for ticket buying, employers being required to post salary ranges with job listings and tackling "junk fees."

Gov. Walz focused on MN after election

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is turning his full focus to his home state after coming up short as a vice presidential candidate. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard sat down with the governor for his first one-on-one interview since the election.

#BigDadEnergy Gov. Walz reads ‘mean Tweets’

Returning as the governor of Minnesota after a vice presidential run along Kamala Harris, Tim Walz sits down with FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard to discuss the “big dad energy” that was coined on the campaign trail, and read some social media commentary on himself.

How might Trump's tariffs impact Minnesota?

President-elect Donald Trump’s threat on Monday to impose 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico when he returns to the White House in January captured the attention of world leaders and prompted warnings from economists that his plans would raise prices for consumers.