Latest on Trump's tariffs against Mexico and Canada
President Donald Trump is lifting the tariffs on Mexico for four weeks, while Canada warns of a trade war. FOX 9's Amy Hockert breaks it down.
President Donald Trump is lifting the tariffs on Mexico for four weeks, while Canada warns of a trade war. FOX 9's Amy Hockert breaks it down.
Social Security employees banned from reading news websites at work
The Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 people from the agency that handles benefits for 72.5 million Americans.
The Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 people from the agency that handles benefits for 72.5 million Americans.
Gov. Walz responds to MN budget forecast, answers questions
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz responds to the state budget and economic forecast, address questions and discussing the impact of inflation. Once flushed with a record-setting projected surplus of $17.5 billion in 2023, the latest projected budget by Minnesota?s Department of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) says the state?s Fiscal Year 2026-27 projected balance is now $456 million ? $160 million lower than estimates provided in December. The projected general fund shortfall for the 2028-29 budget cycle is now $5.995 billion, $852 million less than the most recent previous estimates, MMB says. The report also predicts that spending growth will outpace revenue in FY 2029.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz responds to the state budget and economic forecast, address questions and discussing the impact of inflation. Once flushed with a record-setting projected surplus of $17.5 billion in 2023, the latest projected budget by Minnesota?s Department of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) says the state?s Fiscal Year 2026-27 projected balance is now $456 million ? $160 million lower than estimates provided in December. The projected general fund shortfall for the 2028-29 budget cycle is now $5.995 billion, $852 million less than the most recent previous estimates, MMB says. The report also predicts that spending growth will outpace revenue in FY 2029.
How Trump's tariffs will impact lumber prices and the housing market
Canada is the source of about 70% of US lumber imports. Canadian lumber is now facing a nearly 40% tariff.
Canada is the source of about 70% of US lumber imports. Canadian lumber is now facing a nearly 40% tariff.
First Minnesota COVID case detected 5 years ago today
The first confirmed case of COVID-19 was detected in Minnesota on March 6, 2020, marking the start of the state's public health response to a virus that killed millions of people worldwide and upended many aspects of society.
The first confirmed case of COVID-19 was detected in Minnesota on March 6, 2020, marking the start of the state's public health response to a virus that killed millions of people worldwide and upended many aspects of society.
Elon Musk says Postal Service, Amtrak should be privatized
Elon Musk said he believes that the U.S. should “privatize anything that can be privatized," including Amtrak and the Postal Service.
Elon Musk said he believes that the U.S. should “privatize anything that can be privatized," including Amtrak and the Postal Service.
Hamas dismisses Trump's 'last warning' or 'hell to pay' threat: What to know
A day after President Trump told Hamas to release all Israeli hostages, "or it’s over for you,” Hamas has brushed off Trump’s demands.
A day after President Trump told Hamas to release all Israeli hostages, "or it’s over for you,” Hamas has brushed off Trump’s demands.
DJ Daniel, father say honor during President Trump's speech was a surprise
Devarjaye “DJ" Daniel, a brain cancer survivor from Houston, was honored during President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress on Tuesday night. In an interview with FOX 26, Daniel says the moment was a surprise.
Devarjaye “DJ" Daniel, a brain cancer survivor from Houston, was honored during President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress on Tuesday night. In an interview with FOX 26, Daniel says the moment was a surprise.
MN weather: Gov. Walz authorizes National Guard to help after snowstorm
Gov. Tim Walz has authorized the Minnesota National Guard to help support communities after the March snowstorm.
Gov. Tim Walz has authorized the Minnesota National Guard to help support communities after the March snowstorm.
What companies are saying about tariff price hikes: Full list
CEOs are sounding the alarm on President Trump’s tariffs and what they mean for American consumers.
CEOs are sounding the alarm on President Trump’s tariffs and what they mean for American consumers.
Trump's speech to Congress: The biggest moments, and what to know
President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress, outlining his administration's priorities and policies. Here are the key takeaways from the speech.
President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress, outlining his administration's priorities and policies. Here are the key takeaways from the speech.
MN-based Target, Best Buy warn tariffs will cost shoppers
Target and Best Buy executives said the tariffs are creating consumer uncertainty and putting what they called “pressure" on profits this quarter.
Target and Best Buy executives said the tariffs are creating consumer uncertainty and putting what they called “pressure" on profits this quarter.
Democrats' respond to Pres. Trump address
Sen. Elissa Slotkin responded to President Donald Trump's first address to Congress of his second term on Tuesday.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin responded to President Donald Trump's first address to Congress of his second term on Tuesday.
President Donald Trump's full address to Congress
President Donald Trump gave his first address of his second term to Congress on March 4, 2025.
President Donald Trump gave his first address of his second term to Congress on March 4, 2025.
Pres. Trump: Ukraine is ready to negotiate
Pres. Trump told lawmakers on Tuesday that Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sent a letter saying they are ready to negotiate an end to the war with Russia.
Pres. Trump told lawmakers on Tuesday that Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sent a letter saying they are ready to negotiate an end to the war with Russia.
'This is not normal': Watch Democrat's sign ripped away as Trump enters
'This is not Normal', 'No King', 'Musk Steals', and other protests dotted the Democratic side of the joint chambers during Trump's speech on Tuesday.
'This is not Normal', 'No King', 'Musk Steals', and other protests dotted the Democratic side of the joint chambers during Trump's speech on Tuesday.
Pres. Trump fulfills boy's dream of becoming a cop
Pres. Trump made a young boy, DJ Daniels, who battled cancer, dreams come true, naming him a Secret Service agent.
Pres. Trump made a young boy, DJ Daniels, who battled cancer, dreams come true, naming him a Secret Service agent.
Laken Riley's mom, sister recognized by Trump during Congressional address
President Donald Trump on Tuesday honored the memory of Laken Riley, a Georgia nursing student killed while jogging on the University of Georgia campus.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday honored the memory of Laken Riley, a Georgia nursing student killed while jogging on the University of Georgia campus.
Pres. Trump touts border crackdown
President Trump lauded his immigration policy and border crackdown as he address Congress on Tuesday, the first speech to lawmakers in his second term.
President Trump lauded his immigration policy and border crackdown as he address Congress on Tuesday, the first speech to lawmakers in his second term.
Trump says US will respond to retaliatory tariffs
In his first address to Congress of his second term, President Donald Trump warned the United States will respond to any retalitory tariffs.
In his first address to Congress of his second term, President Donald Trump warned the United States will respond to any retalitory tariffs.