Trump aide ordered to pay nearly $173K over Kalshi bets on speeches

A White House teleprompter operator who used access to President Trump's speeches to bet on what Trump would say has been ordered to pay nearly $173,000, federal regulators announced.

President Trump awards Artemis II crew Congressional Space Medal of Honor

President Donald J. Trump presented the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the historic Artemis II crew during a ceremony at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston on Friday morning.

North Memorial, Sanford Health merger: Minnesota attorney general approves agreement

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has approved a 10-year oversight agreement with Sanford Health and North Memorial Health, giving their merger the green light to become the largest urban-rural health system in Minnesota.

Gladys Knight cutting back on concerts after concerns on tour

Atlanta native Gladys Knight says she plans to perform fewer concerts as she enters a new phase of her life and career.

Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America, further deepening the rift between the U.S. and what was once one of its strongest allies.

President Trump renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America" amid the United States' ongoing trade war with Canada. 

Secret Service aware of potential threat against Barron Trump: Reports

The U.S. Secret Service is aware of a video broadcast by Iranian ​state television discussing a potential plot to ‌assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump's youngest son, according to reports.

Rep. Demuth talks Minnesota State Fair opening day
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Minnesota House Speaker and gubernatorial candidate Lisa Demuth joined FOX 9’s Bill Keller at the Minnesota State Fair. Demuth talked about arriving before the gates opened for the first time and how she prepares for a day at the fair.

MN State Fair: Sen. Klobuchar talks food, tips
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar joined FOX 9’s Bill Keller outside the Minnesota State Fair ahead of the gates opening, sharing her fair traditions, food picks and pro tips.

Dolly Parton, RuPaul mural becomes gathering place for mourning fans

Mourners gathered at a West Asheville hair salon mural depicting Dolly Parton and RuPaul following the country icon's death at age 80.

Minnesota joins legal challenge to Trump mail ballot rules

Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined a coalition of 25 states challenging a new mail ballot rule put in place by the Trump administration ahead of the midterm election.

Canada strikes back with new tariffs on US
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Canada is responding to US tariffs with new tariffs of its own, with Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne saying Canada will match the United States “dollar for dollar, rate for rate.” The escalating US-Canada trade dispute targets goods including steel, aluminum and farm products and threatens higher costs for consumers in both countries. The new tariffs are set to take effect Sept. 8, leaving time for a potential deal.

How Dolly Parton's childhood literacy legacy lives on in Minnesota

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has gifted more than 300 million free books to more than 3 million children across the U.S. and four other countries, including Minnesota.

Canada’s tariffs: How it could affect Minnesota
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Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports to combat ones imposed by the Trump administration, saying they intend to match the taxes “dollar for dollar.” FOX 9’s Emily Pofahl has the latest on the potential effect it could have on the relationship with Minnesota’s largest trading partner.

Mike Lindell asks Minnesota Supreme Court to intervene in GOP recount

Former MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell is asking the Minnesota Supreme Court to intervene in a dispute over how ballots would be counted in a Republican primary recount.