Book bans in Anoka Co. schools decided by national review group
An Anoka County school district is now letting a conservative-aligned national group decide which books are allowed in its libraries.
New laws in Minnesota that go into effect on Jan. 1: List
From concert ticket prices, to a ban on binary triggers on guns - here are some of the new laws that will take effect on Jan. 1.
‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year
Merriam-Webster has announced its word of the year, which happens to be an idea that both sides of the political spectrum agree on.
Gov. Walz reflects on a losing campaign, potential political future
Gov. Walz spent 92 days as presidential campaign sidekick to Vice President Kamala Harris, but now back in Minnesota he sat down with FOX 9's Corin Hoggard to discuss his political future and family.
Gov. Walz reflects on family impact of presidential campaign
In his first one-on-one interview since the 2024 presidential election, Gov. Tim Walz talked with FOX 9 about the campaign, his political future, and his family.
House shuts down efforts to release Matt Gaetz ethics report
The House has shut down Democrats’ efforts to release the long-awaited ethics report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz.
Gov. Walz gets personal during 1-on-1 with FOX 9
Gov. Tim Walz sat down with FOX 9's Corin Hoggard where he reflected on the 2024 presidential election, and how it affected his family.
DFL proposes new Office of Inspector General, GOP claims 'publicity stunt'
A DFL lawmaker hopes to establish a Minnesota Office of Inspector General (OIG) during the next legislative session, but a GOP critic says the move is a "publicity stunt" after a similar proposal earlier this year.
Trump nominates Fiserv CEO Bisignano for Social Security commissioner
President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday announced his nomination of Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano for Social Security Administration commissioner.
Minnesota seeing budget surpluses now, but fiscal cliff looms
Minnesota is in good financial shape today. But it won’t be long before that could change drastically.
Minnesota budget surplus projected, deficits loom
Minnesota Management and Budget projects a $5.1 billion budget deficit by 2029 on the current economic path. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard explains where the latest projections come from, and what they could mean in the future.
Will Governor DeSantis become Secretary DeSantis?
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering nominating Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for defense secretary, replacing current nominee Pete Hegseth, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Here’s who’s running for Minneapolis Mayor so far: List
Minneapolis residents will be faced with another pivotal ballot in November, as all 13 city council seats and the position of mayor will be up for grabs.
Minnesota’s budget surplus decreasing $1.1 billion in latest forecast
Minnesota politicians will be faced with much less of a fiscal cushion in the years ahead.
Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister withdraws from President-elect Trump's DEA nomination
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said he's withdrawing from consideration after President-elect Donald Trump nominated him to head the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Trans athlete battle goes to Supreme Court in Minnesota
The fight over transgender sports participation came to the Minnesota Supreme Court on Tuesday.
Transgender powerlifter’s discrimination lawsuit headed to Minnesota Supreme Court
A historical case centered around a transgender athlete will be heard in front of the Minnesota Supreme Court.
President Joe Biden's 26 pardons: List
Here's a list of all of President Biden's pardons.
Hunter Biden pardon: Phillips accuses presidents of abusing power
President Joe Biden announced on Sunday he issued a pardon for his son Hunter Biden, who was scheduled to be sentenced later this month on federal gun and tax convictions. U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minnesota) took to social media on Monday and accused President-elect Donald Trump and President Biden of abusing the power of pardoning.
Farmington City Council set to vote on data center
Farmington, Minn. City Council members are set to vote Monday on a contract for a new data center in the city.