Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan elected to U.S. Senate

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan has been elected to the U.S. Senate, defeating Michele Tafoya on Election Night for Minnesota’s open seat.

Democrats flip Senate in major midterm shift
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Democrats are projected to take control of the U.S. Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, according to election projections reported by FOX 9 from Fox News and the Associated Press.

Ilhan Omar wins reelection for Minnesota's 5th Congressional District

Democratic incumbent Rep. Ilhan Omar defeated Republican challenger John Nagel in the race for Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District.

"I Voted" stickers left at memorials for Good, Pretti
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Voters have begun placing their "I Voter" stickers at the memorial sites of Renee Good and Alex Pretti -- the two people who were shot and killed by federal agents in January during Operation Metro Surge.

Department of Justice to send election monitors to Minnesota
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Minnesota officials say federal election monitors are coming on Nov. 3, but state and county leaders are adding extra limits and oversight. Top Trump officials have said the Department of Justice plans to send 1,000 election monitors to states around the country on Tuesday, Nov. 3, including Minnesota. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl has the story.

United Arab Emirates urging U.S., Iran to make peace
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Leaders with the United Arab Emirates are urging the U.S. and Iran to get back to the negotiating table to make peace. It comes as the Trump Administration continues to weigh taking more military action over the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump's impact looms over Minnesota races
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Political insider Blois Olson breaks down the latest Minnesota election polls ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Olson discusses the governor's race between Amy Klobuchar and Lisa Demuth, the U.S. Senate contest between Peggy Flanagan and Michele Tafoya, and how President Donald Trump's influence is shaping the political landscape.

Food truck owner recovering after explosion: ‘Blessed I’m still here’

A St. Paul food truck owner tells FOX 9's Maury Glover he feels lucky to be alive after an explosion during a test run left three people badly burned.

Food truck owner recovering after explosion
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The owner of a food truck that exploded in St. Paul is opening up about what happened, and his long road to recovery ahead.

Trump officials come to St. Cloud as part of continued fight over fraud

Trump administration officials put Minnesota at the center of a fraud crackdown on Thursday, as Election Day approaches and Democrats accused them of selective enforcement.

White House highlights fraud crackdown efforts
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Trump administration officials were in Minnesota on Friday to highlight the administration’s purported fight against fraud. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the latest details.

AG Ellison on fraud, Feeding our Future and why he deserves another term

As part of FOX 9's "Conversation with Candidates" series, Minnesota Attorney General touched on topics such as his accomplishments so far, ongoing efforts to combat fraud and the Feeding our Future scandal.

Trump, Vance cancel appearances ahead of midterms
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President Trump and Vice President JD Vance have canceled campaign stops and appearances as midterm races across the country tighten. The changes come as the Justice Department and the state of Alaska launch investigations into a U.S. Senate race. FOX's Doug Luzader reports.

Medicaid fraud investigation: What we know about the 2 agencies involved
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Two metro autism care centers are closed after state and federal agents searched them Thursday in a Medicaid fraud investigation. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl and Paul Blume have team coverage.

Writers for new 'Avatar' show, 'Seven Havens', hail from Midwest

The executive producer for 'Avatar: Seven Havens' is a Chicago-area native living in the Twin Cities, while another lead writer for the show comes from Indiana! They spoke with Fox Local about their experiences and the new show.

FBI raids multiple Twin Cities locations
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Federal and state agents carried out court-authorized investigative operations at multiple locations across the Twin Cities on Thursday morning, including a Medicaid services provider in St. Louis Park. The FBI confirmed that several agencies are involved, including the IRS, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and Minnesota Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.

Ilhan Omar investigation: Search warrant stays sealed after DOJ filing

A federal judge kept sealed the search warrant for Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington home after a DOJ filing said releasing it now would cause "serious harm" to the investigation.

Ilhan Omar investigation: New detals on search warrant of Washington, D.C. home
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A Department of Justice filing says unsealing a search warrant on Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar's home would cause serious harm to the investigation. That comes from a filing arguing against 14 media outlets demanding the warrant be unsealed. That request was denied on Tuesday. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.