Minnesota primary elections 2026: What you need to know as voting begins
Minnesota’s 2026 primary election kicks off with early voting starting Friday, June 26, with major races include elections for governor and U.S. Senate. Here's what you should know:
Minnesota’s 2026 primary election kicks off with early voting starting Friday, June 26, with major races include elections for governor and U.S. Senate. Here's what you should know:
Gov. Walz files requests to uncover Trump administration 'retribution campaign’
Gov. Tim Walz has filed formal requests to "demand answers" from the Trump administration in an effort to reveal the scope of what he calls a "campaign of retribution against Minnesota."
Gov. Tim Walz has filed formal requests to "demand answers" from the Trump administration in an effort to reveal the scope of what he calls a "campaign of retribution against Minnesota."
Federal judge blocks DOJ investigation into Minnesota state, city leaders
A federal judge has quashed a set of grand jury subpoenas targeting Minnesota officials including Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and Attorney General Keith Ellison, ruling that the Department of Justice was attempting to "harass" Minnesota leaders into enforcing immigration policy. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the story.
A federal judge has quashed a set of grand jury subpoenas targeting Minnesota officials including Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and Attorney General Keith Ellison, ruling that the Department of Justice was attempting to "harass" Minnesota leaders into enforcing immigration policy. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the story.
Judge quashes federal subpoenas targeting Walz, Ellison, other MN leaders
A federal judge has quashed a set of grand jury subpoenas targeting Minnesota officials including Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and Attorney General Keith Ellison, ruling that the Department of Justice was attempting to “harass" Minnesota leaders into enforcing immigration policy.
A federal judge has quashed a set of grand jury subpoenas targeting Minnesota officials including Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and Attorney General Keith Ellison, ruling that the Department of Justice was attempting to “harass" Minnesota leaders into enforcing immigration policy.
Walz receives medal of honor at Rondo Juneteenth event
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz received a medal of honor at the Juneteenth ceremony at the Rondo Center in St. Paul.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz received a medal of honor at the Juneteenth ceremony at the Rondo Center in St. Paul.
New fraud report blames Minnesota leaders
A new federal report alleges Minnesota’s top officials failed to stop fraud even after concerns were flagged, as Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison have both defended their efforts to combat fraud over the years.
A new federal report alleges Minnesota’s top officials failed to stop fraud even after concerns were flagged, as Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison have both defended their efforts to combat fraud over the years.
Walz signs $1.2 billion infrastructure bill
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has signed a $1.2 billion infrastructure bill for public safety, clean water and transportation.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has signed a $1.2 billion infrastructure bill for public safety, clean water and transportation.
MN Gov. Walz signs bills on fraud, cannabis, Capitol security and other measures
The Minnesota governor signed an array of bills following the end of the legislative session.
The Minnesota governor signed an array of bills following the end of the legislative session.
Gov. Walz pardons Jai Vang to avoid deportation to Laos
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday pardoned a man taken into ICE custody during Operation Metro Surge before he could potentially be deported to Laos, his native country. Jai Vang was taken into ICE custody earlier this month. He was arrested and convicted of aiding and abetting armed robbery in 1994.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday pardoned a man taken into ICE custody during Operation Metro Surge before he could potentially be deported to Laos, his native country. Jai Vang was taken into ICE custody earlier this month. He was arrested and convicted of aiding and abetting armed robbery in 1994.
Medicaid fraud suspect goes before judge
A day after the federal prosecutors announced charges against 15 people who they say stole more than $90 million dollars combined, another Medicaid fraud suspect went before a judge on Friday for allegedly stealing more than $4 million, while providing no actual services. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has the latest.
A day after the federal prosecutors announced charges against 15 people who they say stole more than $90 million dollars combined, another Medicaid fraud suspect went before a judge on Friday for allegedly stealing more than $4 million, while providing no actual services. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has the latest.
The tragic story behind Minnesota's 'Larry's Law'
Governor Walz signed "Larry’s Law" this week, which effectively eliminates ‘no lift’ and ‘no touch’ policies at assisted living facilities in Minnesota by requiring them to immediately attend to resident needs in a medical emergency. FOX 9's Nathan O'Neal has the story.
Governor Walz signed "Larry’s Law" this week, which effectively eliminates ‘no lift’ and ‘no touch’ policies at assisted living facilities in Minnesota by requiring them to immediately attend to resident needs in a medical emergency. FOX 9's Nathan O'Neal has the story.
‘Learing’ that fraud doesn’t pay: Senate hearing
Citing several examples of fraudulent claims to abuse federal and state funding, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) outlined that fraudsters will ‘lear’ that it no longer pays in Minnesota before the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee on Wednesday.
Citing several examples of fraudulent claims to abuse federal and state funding, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) outlined that fraudsters will ‘lear’ that it no longer pays in Minnesota before the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee on Wednesday.
Walz visits HCMC to discuss major hospital funding deal
Gov. Tim Walz visited the Hennepin County Medical Center on Wednesday to highlight a historic $705 million investment passed by lawmakers in hopes of keeping HCMC's doors open.
Gov. Tim Walz visited the Hennepin County Medical Center on Wednesday to highlight a historic $705 million investment passed by lawmakers in hopes of keeping HCMC's doors open.
Minnesota politics: What didn’t get finished?
Minnesota lawmakers ended the session with several high-profile proposals left unresolved, including issues such as gun safety, school security funding, car tab fees and infrastructure deals.
Minnesota lawmakers ended the session with several high-profile proposals left unresolved, including issues such as gun safety, school security funding, car tab fees and infrastructure deals.
Minnesota Supreme Court appointment endorsement
Minnesota’s outgoing Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson speaks on behalf of Gov. Tim Walz’s nomination of Theodora Gaïtas as Minnesota’s next Supreme Court Chief Justice, effective Oct. 1, 2026.
Minnesota’s outgoing Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson speaks on behalf of Gov. Tim Walz’s nomination of Theodora Gaïtas as Minnesota’s next Supreme Court Chief Justice, effective Oct. 1, 2026.
Gov. Walz names new Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Theodora Gaïtas
Gov. Tim Walz has appointed a new Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice, effective Oct. 1, 2026.
Gov. Tim Walz has appointed a new Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice, effective Oct. 1, 2026.
Minnesota legislative session recap
The 2026 legislative session has ended with Minnesota lawmakers passing major bills passed on fraud prevention, health care and infrastructure. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.
The 2026 legislative session has ended with Minnesota lawmakers passing major bills passed on fraud prevention, health care and infrastructure. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.
Gov. Walz visits Two Harbors as Minnesota wildfire response continues
Gov. Tim Walz visited northeastern Minnesota on Monday to survey wildfire damage firsthand as authorities continue to gain control of several blazes.
Gov. Tim Walz visited northeastern Minnesota on Monday to survey wildfire damage firsthand as authorities continue to gain control of several blazes.
Minnesota wildfires: Stewart Trail Fire containment grows to 62% as Gov. Walz plans visit
As firefighters continue making progress on the Stewart Trail wildfire near Two Harbors, Gov. Tim Walz is scheduled to meet with first responders and survey the fire damage Monday afternoon.
As firefighters continue making progress on the Stewart Trail wildfire near Two Harbors, Gov. Tim Walz is scheduled to meet with first responders and survey the fire damage Monday afternoon.
Minnesota wildfires: Governor mobilizes National Guard to respond
The Minnesota National Guard has been mobilized to assist in fighting wildfires across the state.
The Minnesota National Guard has been mobilized to assist in fighting wildfires across the state.