DOGE's official July 4 expiration date leaves a lasting legacy

Although the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reached its official July 4 expiration date after shutting down late last year, its impact continues to shape the federal government.

Trump pardons 11, including defendants convicted of Clean Air Act violations

President Donald Trump on Friday pardoned 11 people, including former Jack Abramoff business partner Adam Kidan and nine individuals convicted in cases involving violations of the Clean Air Act.

Great American State Fair postponed citing heat
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Despite President Trump saying just days earlier that he would give a speech regardless of the expected heat, the Great American State Fair has now been postponed for that exact reason, citing health concerns as temperatures expect to reach more than 100+ degrees.

Unit that freed wrongfully convicted prisoners shutdown
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The Minnesota Attorney General was forced to shutdown the Conviction Integrity Unit due to federal funding being pulled. FOX 9 Investigator Paul Blume has more. 

MN couple sued for allegedly using rat poison to prevent dogs from urinating in yard

A Mankato couple has been sued by the Minnesota Attorney General after they allegedly put rat poison on a public sidewalk to prevent dogs from urinating in their garden.

Pope Leo XIV delivers Liberty Medal reception address
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On Friday, Pope Leo XIV accepted the Liberty Medal from the U.S. National Constitution Center, dedicated to his “lifelong commitment to promoting religious liberty and freedom” on the eve of America’s 250th anniversary.

Minnesota AG sues couple for poisoning dogs
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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is suing a couple in Mankato for allegedly poisoning dogs. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more. 

Minneapolis launches 'South Side REACT' to shut down open-air drug markets
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A major change is underway in how Minneapolis deals with illegal drug sales and use, with city leaders and community partners rolling out a new strategy aimed at shutting down open-air drug markets. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the story.

2 fallen Minnesota police officers’ families have mortgages paid off

The families of two Minnesota police officers who lost their lives during active duty have had the mortgages on their homes paid off for them.

Trump Accounts for kids launch July 4: How to get $1,000

Trump Accounts, a new initiative to boost babies' financial independence later in life, kicks off on Independence Day.

MN Conviction Review Unit shutting down
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The Minnesota Attorney General Office's Conviction Review Unit will be shut down after losing federal funding. FOX 9 Investigator Paul Blume has more. 

Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library ceremony
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President Trump visited North Dakota on, July 1, 2026, to celebrate the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, while touching on a wide range of subjects such as what he learned from the former president, the state of the Iran conflict and current issues he sees in the U.S.

‘Total control of everything’: Trump on Iran
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Speaking on a wide range of topics at a ceremony for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota, President Trump offered an update on the conflict with Iran, saying that “oil is dropping like never before, and we’re in total control of everything” as the two sides continue to work towards a long-term peace agreement.

Trump: Five lessons learned from Teddy Roosevelt
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Saying on Wednesday that “you can learn from some people, but not too many,” President Trump detailed five lessons he had learned from former President Theodore Roosevelt on the dedication of a memorial library in North Dakota in his honor.

Theodore Roosevelt Library ‘ripped’ from government
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Describing the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota on Wednesday, President Trump said the project was a “privilege” to complete, and that the necessary 90 acres of land for it was “ripped away from the federal government. They don’t even know it’s missing.”

Trump dedicates Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
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Noting that he was “quite the guy,” President Trump commemorates the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opening in North Dakota on Wednesday, saying there was no better place for the ode to the former president than one in which he “won by the largest ever margin.”

Minnesota AG shuts down wrongful conviction unit after Trump administration pulls federal funding

The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office is suspending its Conviction Review Unit (CRU) after losing federal grant funding, with Attorney General Keith Ellison expressing disappointment over the decision.

Trump earned $1.2 billion from crypto business, filings show

A recent federal filing reveals that President Donald Trump generated about $1.2 billion from his cryptocurrency ventures in 2025, highlighting the substantial wealth amassed since his return to the White House.

Trump pushes Congress after birthright citizenship ruling
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President Donald Trump is calling on Congress to take action on birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court ruled his administration cannot end the policy through an executive order. FOX’s Doug Luzader reports.