Vikings preview, Chanukah celebrations start Sunday, potential teachers strike & more: Dec. 12, 2025
On today’s episode of “The Afternoon Shift,” FOX 9 sports reporter Pierre Noujaim joins Adam Llorens at the table to preview Sunday night’s Vikings-Cowboys game. Plus, highlights of Gov. Tim Walz’s press conference earlier today introducing Tim O’Malley as the state’s first Head of Program Integrity. Plus, could Anoka-Hennepin School District teachers soon go on strike? The union head joins the show to discuss the subject. And Evana Hershkowitz of Cecil’s Deli in St. Paul drops by to look ahead to Chanukah which begins this Sunday evening. And finally, FOX 9 meteorologist Jennifer McDermed previews this weekend’s frigid weather!
On today’s episode of “The Afternoon Shift,” FOX 9 sports reporter Pierre Noujaim joins Adam Llorens at the table to preview Sunday night’s Vikings-Cowboys game. Plus, highlights of Gov. Tim Walz’s press conference earlier today introducing Tim O’Malley as the state’s first Head of Program Integrity. Plus, could Anoka-Hennepin School District teachers soon go on strike? The union head joins the show to discuss the subject. And Evana Hershkowitz of Cecil’s Deli in St. Paul drops by to look ahead to Chanukah which begins this Sunday evening. And finally, FOX 9 meteorologist Jennifer McDermed previews this weekend’s frigid weather!
Walz will take 'incredibly aggressive executive actions' on gun control
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he will take "incredibly aggressive executive actions" on gun control legislation in response to the "stonewalling" on the issue.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he will take "incredibly aggressive executive actions" on gun control legislation in response to the "stonewalling" on the issue.
Gov. Walz addresses US citizens detained by ICE; calls operations 'chaotic'
Gov. Tim Walz addressed the U.S. citizens who were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota recently, calling the operations "chaotic" and "racially motivated."
Gov. Tim Walz addressed the U.S. citizens who were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota recently, calling the operations "chaotic" and "racially motivated."
Walz on US citizens detained by ICE
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz spoke about the two U.S. citizens from Minnesota who were detained by ICE in what he calls "chaotic" operations.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz spoke about the two U.S. citizens from Minnesota who were detained by ICE in what he calls "chaotic" operations.
Walz announces MN fraud prevention program will be directed by former BCA head
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced a new statewide fraud prevention program.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced a new statewide fraud prevention program.
Walz tells Noem to 'respect the Constitution' after ICE agents detain US citizens
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem urging a review of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Minneapolis after U.S. citizens were detained by federal agents.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem urging a review of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Minneapolis after U.S. citizens were detained by federal agents.
President Trump blasts Ilhan Omar, Gov. Walz at Pennsylvania rally
President Donald Trump on Tuesday blasted Minnesota lawmaker Ilhan Omar, the Somali population and Gov. Tim Walz at an event in Pennsylvania talking about the U.S. economy.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday blasted Minnesota lawmaker Ilhan Omar, the Somali population and Gov. Tim Walz at an event in Pennsylvania talking about the U.S. economy.
Fraud in Minnesota: Detailing the nearly $1 billion in schemes
Fraud in Minnesota has garnered national attention recently. From Feeding Our Future to Autism Providers and Housing Stabilization, here's a breakdown of the nearly $1 billion in fraud from Minnesota services.
Fraud in Minnesota has garnered national attention recently. From Feeding Our Future to Autism Providers and Housing Stabilization, here's a breakdown of the nearly $1 billion in fraud from Minnesota services.
Dr. Oz calls on Gov. Walz to address fraud
The latest local news, breaking news, weather, and sports impacting Minnesota and the surrounding region.
The latest local news, breaking news, weather, and sports impacting Minnesota and the surrounding region.
Dr. Oz calls for Gov. Walz to address ‘systemic fraud’ in MN Medicaid system
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says the agency is “increasingly concerned with the performance integrity of Minnesota’s Medicaid program."
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says the agency is “increasingly concerned with the performance integrity of Minnesota’s Medicaid program."
Minnesota's state budget forecast
Gov. Tim Walz shared Minnesota's state budget forecast. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Gov. Tim Walz shared Minnesota's state budget forecast. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Gov. Walz wondering if ICE agents can't stand cold
Gov. Walz is wondering if the extreme cold weather in Minnesota is stopping ICE agents from their reported enforcement operation targeting Somalis.
Gov. Walz is wondering if the extreme cold weather in Minnesota is stopping ICE agents from their reported enforcement operation targeting Somalis.
Walz blasts Trump for Somali rant
A day after President Donald Trump went on a rant against the State of Minnesota, Somalis, and Governor Walz himself, the governor responded.
A day after President Donald Trump went on a rant against the State of Minnesota, Somalis, and Governor Walz himself, the governor responded.
Trump targets Somali community in MN: The latest
Community members on Thursday will be rallying against and denouncing the Trump Administration's attacks against Somalis in Minnesota, as well as immigration enforcement that targets Somalis in the Twin Cities.
Community members on Thursday will be rallying against and denouncing the Trump Administration's attacks against Somalis in Minnesota, as well as immigration enforcement that targets Somalis in the Twin Cities.
Pres. Trump rails against Somalis: 'They've destroyed Minnesota'
As a targeted immigration enforcement operation is underway in the Twin Cities, President Trump again took a swing at Minnesota's Somali community during a press event in the Oval Office.
As a targeted immigration enforcement operation is underway in the Twin Cities, President Trump again took a swing at Minnesota's Somali community during a press event in the Oval Office.
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell files to run for Minnesota governor
Mike Lindell, the CEO of Minnesota-based MyPillow, has filed paperwork to run for Minnesota governor.
Mike Lindell, the CEO of Minnesota-based MyPillow, has filed paperwork to run for Minnesota governor.
Kristi Noem claims '50%' of Minnesota visas are fraudulent
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem claimed that "50%" of immigration visas in Minnesota are fraudulent, but did not share any data to back that percentage.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem claimed that "50%" of immigration visas in Minnesota are fraudulent, but did not share any data to back that percentage.
Walz 'welcomes' federal probe into fraud allegations: 'You commit fraud, you're going to prison'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he welcomes the federal investigation into state fraud allegations, adding, “you commit fraud in Minnesota, you're going to prison."
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he welcomes the federal investigation into state fraud allegations, adding, “you commit fraud in Minnesota, you're going to prison."
Gov. Walz says he 'welcomes' fraud investigation
The Treasury Secretary is investigating claims that Minnesota state funding is being sent to terrorists overseas. Gov. Walz fired back Tuesday morning, saying he welcomes the investigation but called the president’s threats politically motivated. FOX 9’s Bill Keller reports.
The Treasury Secretary is investigating claims that Minnesota state funding is being sent to terrorists overseas. Gov. Walz fired back Tuesday morning, saying he welcomes the investigation but called the president’s threats politically motivated. FOX 9’s Bill Keller reports.
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Gov. Walz on Paid Leave program, fraud concerns [RAW]
Gov. Tim Walz held a press conference to talk about Minnesota's Paid Leave program, in addition to addressing fraud concerns.
Gov. Tim Walz held a press conference to talk about Minnesota's Paid Leave program, in addition to addressing fraud concerns.